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In a nutshell

They share the same 50MP main camera, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Galaxy S23 FE has the lower launch price, a lighter 209g body and a smaller 6.4-inch screen. The Galaxy S24 FE counters with longer OS support until about 2031 (est.), the newer Exynos 2400e chip and longer battery life.

At 128GB, the Galaxy S23 FE launched at £599 and the Galaxy S24 FE at £649.

Available models

Galaxy S23 FE

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy S24 FE

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy S23 FE 53/100
Galaxy S24 FE 84/100

The Galaxy S24 FE should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2031 (est.) against about 2027 (est.) on the Galaxy S23 FE.

Software support:The Galaxy S23 FE should get OS updates until about 2027 (est.) and the Galaxy S24 FE until about 2031 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S24 FE the longer support window.

Weight:The Galaxy S23 FE weighs 209g and the Galaxy S24 FE 213g, so the Galaxy S23 FE is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2027
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Weight

209gLighter
213g

Release date

8 December 2023
4 October 2024

Front glass

Gorilla Glass 5
–

Dimensions

158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm
162 x 77.3 x 8 mm

Security updates until

2028
2031

Repairability

–
EU repairability class C

Performance

Galaxy S23 FE 73/100
Galaxy S24 FE 79/100

The Galaxy S24 FE has the newer chip, the Exynos 2400e.

Chip:The Galaxy S23 FE runs the Exynos 2200 and the Galaxy S24 FE the Exynos 2400e. The Exynos 2400e is the newer chip, from 2024.

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Galaxy AI, the same AI suite.

Storage:Both launched in the same 128GB and 256GB sizes.

Chip

Exynos 2200
Exynos 2400e

RAM

8GB
8GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S23 FE 93/100
Galaxy S24 FE 86/100

The Galaxy S24 FE has the bigger screen, at 6.7 inches.

Size:The Galaxy S24 FE's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.4-inch screen on the Galaxy S23 FE.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Panel:Both use the same Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2340 x 1080.

Screen size

6.4"
6.7"Bigger screen

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2340 x 1080
2340 x 1080

Peak brightness

–
1900 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Galaxy S23 FE 68/100
Galaxy S24 FE 68/100

The same 50MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Video:The Galaxy S23 FE records video at up to 8K 24fps and the Galaxy S24 FE at up to 8K 30fps.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 3x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Selfies:Both have the same 10MP selfie camera.

Main camera

50MP
50MP

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

8MP
8MP

Optical zoom

3x
3x

Front camera

10MP
10MP

Video recording

8K 24fps
8K 30fps

Battery

Galaxy S23 FE 55/100
Galaxy S24 FE 65/100

The Galaxy S24 FE lasts longer on Samsung's figures, up to 28 hours of video against 22.

Battery life:Samsung rates the Galaxy S23 FE at up to 22 hours of video playback and the Galaxy S24 FE at up to 28 hours.

Capacity:The Galaxy S24 FE has the bigger battery, 4700mAh against 4500mAh.

Wired charging:Both charge at up to the same 25W over a cable.

Wireless charging:Both support the same wireless charging: Qi.

Battery

4500mAh
4700mAhBigger battery

Wired charging

25W
25W

Wireless charging

Qi
Qi

Video playback (maker)

Up to 22 hours
Up to 28 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy S23 FE 81/100
Galaxy S24 FE 81/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 6E.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) port.

SIM:Both take the same Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S23 FE if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 209g body. Buy the Galaxy S24 FE if you want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.) and the newer Exynos 2400e chip.

Buy the Galaxy S23 FE if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 209g body
  • You want a smaller 6.4-inch screen
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Buy the Galaxy S24 FE if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.)
  • You want the newer Exynos 2400e chip
  • You want longer battery life
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FAQs

The Galaxy S23 FE should get OS updates until about 2027 (est.) and the Galaxy S24 FE until about 2031 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S24 FE the longer support window.

The Galaxy S24 FE's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.4-inch screen on the Galaxy S23 FE.

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Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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