Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B) — XFV
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Released 2023, October 05 | 209g, 8.2mm thickness | Android 13, up to 4 major upgrades, One UI 8 | 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Network Specifications
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| 5G | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| 4G | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 3G | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 2G | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE body Specifications
| SIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame |
| Weight | 209 g (7.37 oz) |
| Dimensions | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm (6.22 x 3.01 x 0.32 in) |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE MISC Specifications
| SAR EU | 0.76 W/kg (head) 1.04 W/kg (body) |
| SAR US | 0.80 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body) |
| Colors | Mint, Cream, Graphite, Purple, Indigo, Tangerine |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE display Specifications
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.4 inches, 100.5 cm 2 (~83.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits (peak) |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Sound Specifications
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Platform Specifications
| GPU | Xclipse 920 - International Adreno 730 - USA |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) - International Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510) - USA |
| Chipset | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - International Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - USA |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Battery Specifications
| Charging | 25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4500 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE memory Specifications
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Card slot | No |
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Main Camera Specifications
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm |
XFV Region Firmware Info
XFV - South AfricaA CSC (Consumer Software Customization) code ties a Samsung firmware build to the country and carrier it was released for, controlling branding, available languages and which OTA updates a device receives. The XFV code is used in South Africa by Vodafone, Telkom SA, Vodacom Lesotho, MTN, Cell C, Virgin, Red Bull Mobile, 8ta, with 2 distinct Samsung Galaxy S23 FE firmware versions found so far.
XFV Firmware Version History
| Version | Build Date | Security Patch |
|---|---|---|
| S711BXXSHGZG1 | 2026-07-03 | — |
| S711BXXSGGZF2 | 2026-06-11 | — |
2 Samsung Galaxy S23 FE firmware versions found for the XFV region, newest first.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE XFV Firmware ArchiveOfficial Samsung Galaxy S23 FE firmware for the South Africa XFV region, including BL, AP, CP, CSC and HOME_CSC packages for Odin flashing.
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Combination & Special FilesCombination and service files for the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (SM-S711B) — authorized repair, FRP reset after service, and diagnostics.
| Device Mobile | Version | Bit - SW REV | FA | Change list | Updated | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XFV Firmware FAQ
Which carriers use the XFV CSC on the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE?+
The XFV CSC is used by Vodafone, Telkom SA, Vodacom Lesotho, MTN, Cell C, Virgin, Red Bull Mobile, and 8ta in South Africa. Flash the XFV firmware only if your device was sold through one of these carriers.
How many Samsung Galaxy S23 FE firmware versions are available for the XFV region?+
2 distinct Samsung Galaxy S23 FE firmware versions have been found for the XFV (South Africa) region so far, from oldest to the latest build.
How is the XFV CSC different from other region codes?+
Samsung ties every firmware build to one of roughly 599 CSC (Consumer Software Customization) codes, each tied to a specific country and carrier. XFV is the code for South Africa (Vodafone, Telkom SA, Vodacom Lesotho, MTN, Cell C, Virgin, Red Bull Mobile, and 8ta) — flashing a different CSC can change your carrier branding, available languages and which OTA updates you receive.