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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
Galaxy S24 FE
Capacity
Condition grades in stock
Excellent, Great, Good
Galaxy S24
- Amber Yellow Starting at £333
- Cobalt Violet Starting at £319.79
- Onyx Black Starting at £302.40
- Marble Grey Starting at £296
- Sandstone Orange Starting at £334.79
- Sapphire Blue Starting at £432
Capacity
Condition grades in stock
Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good
Durability
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
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
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
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
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
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
- You want a bigger 6.7-inch screen
Buy the Galaxy S24 if
- You want longer battery life
- You want a brighter 2600-nit screen
- You want a lighter 167g body
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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