Introduction

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S24 FE precisely one yr after the Galaxy S23 FE, and it turned out precisely what we anticipated it to be, however with a twist. It’s not a reworked Galaxy S24 model in a barely bigger physique however a correct spin-off of the Galaxy S24+.

The Galaxy S24 FE seems so much just like the S24+ each in dimension and really feel – it has two Gorilla Glass panels, a flat steel body, and three standalone digital camera rings on the again. Additionally it is IP68-rated for mud and water resistance.

This yr, Samsung matched the Galaxy S24 FE display screen dimension to the Galaxy S24+ display screen dimension, which means we’re getting a 6.7-inch OLED now. It isn’t the identical LTPO panel as on the Plus mannequin, although, and that’s how we meet the primary distinction. The S24 FE has a 1080p OLED display screen with 120Hz refresh price and HDR10+ assist.

The Galaxy S24 FE is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2400e chip, which has the identical 10-core CPU and Xclipse 920 GPU because the Exynos 2400 contained in the Galaxy S24+ however with barely decrease clocks. The RAM has been capped at 8GB, which isn’t superb, however it’s nonetheless sufficient for many functions, even AI.

The digital camera is the place we meet the subsequent apparent variations. There are nonetheless three cams on the again with the identical 50MP OIS main as on the S24+. However right here we’ve a extra fundamental telephoto (8MP, 3x) and ultrawide (12MP, FF). The selfie digital camera is a well-recognized 10MP from earlier generations of Galaxy S telephones.

The Galaxy S24 FE has a 4,700mAh battery with 25W wired and as much as 15W wi-fi charging. It additionally helps reverse wi-fi charging.

In comparison with the Galaxy S23 FE, the brand new mannequin has only a few updates – the marginally bigger show and the brand new chipset. That’s about it, and we doubt the S24 FE will probably be thought of an improve choice.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE specs at a look:

• Physique: 162.0×77.3×8.0mm, 213g; Glass entrance (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass again (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum body; IP68 mud/water-resistant (as much as 1.5m for 30 min).
• Show: 6.70″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak), 1080x2340px decision, 19.5:9 side ratio, 385ppi.
• Chipset: Exynos 2400e (4 nm): 10-core (1×3.1 GHz + 2×2.9 GHz + 3×2.6 GHz + 4×1.95 GHz); Xclipse 940.
• Reminiscence: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM.
• OS/Software program: Android 14, One UI 6.1.
• Rear digital camera: Huge (primary): 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, twin pixel PDAF, OIS; Telephoto: 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; Extremely huge angle: 12 MP, f/2.2, 123-degree.
• Entrance digital camera: 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (huge).
• Video seize: Rear digital camera: 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps; Entrance digital camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS.
• Battery: 4700mAh; 25W wired, PD, QC2, 50% in 30 min, 15W wi-fi, Reverse wi-fi.
• Connectivity: 5G; eSIM; Twin SIM; Wi-Fi 6e; BT 5.3; NFC.
• Misc: Fingerprint reader (underneath show, optical); stereo audio system; Digital proximity sensing, Samsung DeX, Circle to Search.

At first look, the Galaxy S24 FE has no apparent omissions, however we don’t respect the digital proximity sensor, not on a flagship-like smartphone anyway. It has lengthy overstayed its welcome on Samsung telephones, and irrespective of how good the maker applications it, it simply can’t be as correct as the true deal.

We additionally keep in mind the times when FE stood for Fan Version and gave us some fan-favorite options equivalent to a microSD choice and an audio jack, however that is not the case.

Unboxing the Galaxy S24 FE

The skinny black field of the Galaxy S24 FE matches the dimensions and elegance of the Galaxy S24+’s. Inside, you can see the telephone, a black USB-C cable and a SIM ejection device.

There isn’t any charger within the field. The S24 FE is rated to cost at as much as 25W (versus 45W) and it does have wi-fi charging, too.