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Galaxy S24 FE vs Galaxy S24

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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 S24 FE has the lower launch price and a bigger 6.7-inch screen. The Galaxy S24 counters with longer battery life, a brighter 2600-nit screen and a lighter 167g body.

At 128GB, the Galaxy S24 FE launched at £649 and the Galaxy S24 at £799.

Available models

Durability

Galaxy S24 FE 84/100
Galaxy S24 83/100

Both should get OS updates for the same length of time, until about 2031 (est.).

Weight:The Galaxy S24 FE weighs 213g and the Galaxy S24 167g, so the Galaxy S24 is the lighter phone.

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

Released

Galaxy S24 FE
2024
Galaxy S24
2024

Updates until (est.)

Galaxy S24 FE
2031
Galaxy S24
2031

Water resistance

Galaxy S24 FE
IP68
Galaxy S24
IP68

Frame

Galaxy S24 FE
–
Galaxy S24
Armour Aluminium

Weight

Galaxy S24 FE
213g
Galaxy S24
167gLighter

Release date

Galaxy S24 FE
4 October 2024
Galaxy S24
31 January 2024

Dimensions

Galaxy S24 FE
162 x 77.3 x 8 mm
Galaxy S24
147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm

Security updates until

Galaxy S24 FE
2031
Galaxy S24
2031

Repairability

Galaxy S24 FE
EU repairability class C
Galaxy S24
–

Front glass

Galaxy S24 FE
–
Galaxy S24
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Performance

Galaxy S24 FE 79/100
Galaxy S24 79/100

The Galaxy S24 FE runs the Exynos 2400e and the Galaxy S24 the Exynos 2400.

Storage:The Galaxy S24 FE launched in 128GB and 256GB and the Galaxy S24 in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

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

Chip

Galaxy S24 FE
Exynos 2400e
Galaxy S24
Exynos 2400

RAM

Galaxy S24 FE
8GB
Galaxy S24
8GB

Storage options

Galaxy S24 FE
128GB, 256GB
Galaxy S24
128GB, 256GB, 512GB

AI features

Galaxy S24 FE
Yes
Galaxy S24
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S24 FE 86/100
Galaxy S24 92/100

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 6.2-inch screen on the Galaxy S24.

Brightness:The Galaxy S24 peaks at 2600 nits against 1900 on the Galaxy S24 FE, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

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

Screen size

Galaxy S24 FE
6.7"Bigger screen
Galaxy S24
6.2"

Screen type

Galaxy S24 FE
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Galaxy S24
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

Galaxy S24 FE
120Hz
Galaxy S24
120Hz

Resolution

Galaxy S24 FE
2340 x 1080
Galaxy S24
2340 x 1080

Peak brightness

Galaxy S24 FE
1900 nits (maker figure)
Galaxy S24
2600 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Galaxy S24 FE 68/100
Galaxy S24 70/100

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

Selfies:The Galaxy S24 has a 12MP selfie camera against 10MP on the Galaxy S24 FE.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

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

Video:Both record video at up to 8K 30fps, the same top setting.

Main camera

Galaxy S24 FE
50MP
Galaxy S24
50MP

Ultrawide

Galaxy S24 FE
12MP
Galaxy S24
12MP

Telephoto

Galaxy S24 FE
8MP
Galaxy S24
10MPBetter telephoto

Optical zoom

Galaxy S24 FE
3x
Galaxy S24
3x

Front camera

Galaxy S24 FE
10MP
Galaxy S24
12MPSharper selfies

Video recording

Galaxy S24 FE
8K 30fps
Galaxy S24
8K 30fps

Battery

Galaxy S24 FE 65/100
Galaxy S24 67/100

The Galaxy S24 lasts longer on Samsung's figures, up to 29 hours of video against 28.

Battery life:Samsung rates the Galaxy S24 FE at up to 28 hours of video playback and the Galaxy S24 at up to 29 hours.

Capacity:The Galaxy S24 FE has the bigger battery, 4700mAh against 4000mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the Galaxy S24 FE supports Qi and the Galaxy S24 Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.

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

Battery

Galaxy S24 FE
4700mAhBigger battery
Galaxy S24
4000mAh

Wired charging

Galaxy S24 FE
25W
Galaxy S24
25W

Wireless charging

Galaxy S24 FE
Qi
Galaxy S24
Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0

Video playback (maker)

Galaxy S24 FE
Up to 28 hours
Galaxy S24
Up to 29 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy S24 FE 81/100
Galaxy S24 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

Galaxy S24 FE
Yes
Galaxy S24
Yes

Port

Galaxy S24 FE
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
Galaxy S24
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

Galaxy S24 FE
Wi-Fi 6E
Galaxy S24
Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

Galaxy S24 FE
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM
Galaxy S24
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Galaxy S24 FE
Bluetooth 5.3
Galaxy S24
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S24 FE if you want the lower launch price and a bigger 6.7-inch screen. Buy the Galaxy S24 if you want longer battery life and a brighter 2600-nit screen.

Buy the Galaxy S24 FE if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a bigger 6.7-inch screen
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Buy the Galaxy S24 if

  • You want longer battery life
  • You want a brighter 2600-nit screen
  • You want a lighter 167g body
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FAQs

The Galaxy S24 FE's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.2-inch screen on the Galaxy S24.

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