Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Introduction

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S24 FE exactly one year after the Galaxy S23 FE, and it’s turned out just as anticipated—but with a twist. Instead of being a slightly larger version of the Galaxy S24, the S24 FE is a distinct spin-off of the Galaxy S24+.

In terms of design, the Galaxy S24 FE shares a lot of similarities with the S24+, featuring two Gorilla Glass panels, a flat metal frame, and three separate camera rings on the back. It also boasts an IP68 rating, ensuring durability against dust and water.

This year, Samsung has aligned the Galaxy S24 FE’s screen size with that of the Galaxy S24+, featuring a 6.7-inch OLED display. However, it’s important to note that this isn’t the same LTPO panel found in the Plus model. Instead, the S24 FE sports a 1080p OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support.

Under the hood, the Galaxy S24 FE is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2400e chip, which shares the same 10-core CPU and Xclipse 920 GPU as the Exynos 2400 in the S24+, albeit at slightly lower clock speeds. The RAM is capped at 8GB, which may not be ideal for everyone, but should suffice for most tasks, including AI applications.

When it comes to the camera system, the S24 FE features three rear cameras, including a 50MP primary camera with OIS, similar to the S24+. However, the telephoto lens is a more basic 8MP with 3x zoom, and the ultrawide lens is a 12MP fixed-focus. The front-facing camera is a familiar 10MP from previous Galaxy S models.

The Galaxy S24 FE is equipped with a 4,700mAh battery, supporting 25W wired charging and up to 15W wireless charging, along with reverse wireless charging.

In comparison to the Galaxy S23 FE, the new model offers just a few updates, namely the slightly larger display and the upgraded chipset. As such, it may not be seen as a significant upgrade option for current users.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Specs at a Glance:

Body:

– Dimensions: 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm
– Weight: 213 g
– Materials: Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
– IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5 m for 30 min)

Display:

– Type: 6.70″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X
– Refresh Rate: 120Hz
– HDR: HDR10+
– Peak Brightness: 1900 nits
– Resolution: 1080 x 2340 px
– Aspect Ratio: 19.5:9
– Pixel Density: 385 ppi

Chipset:

– Model: Exynos 2400e (4 nm)
– CPU: 10-core (1x 3.1 GHz + 2x 2.9 GHz + 3x 2.6 GHz + 4x 1.95 GHz)
– GPU: Xclipse 940

Memory Options:

– 128GB with 8GB RAM
– 256GB with 8GB RAM
– 512GB with 8GB RAM

OS/Software:

– Android 14
– One UI 6.1

Camera:

- Rear Cameras:
- Wide (main): 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
- Telephoto: 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
- Ultra Wide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 123-degree
- **Front Camera:** 10 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide)

Video Capture:

– Rear:     8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps
– Front:   4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS

Battery:

– Capacity: 4700mAh
– Wired Charging: 25W (PD, QC2, 50% in 30 min)
– Wireless Charging: 15W
– Reverse Wireless Charging: Yes

Connectivity:

– 5G; eSIM; Dual SIM; Wi-Fi 6e; Bluetooth 5.3; NFC

Miscellaneous:

– Fingerprint Reader: Under display, optical
– Stereo Speakers
– Features: Virtual proximity sensing, Samsung DeX, Circle to Search

At first glance, the Galaxy S24 FE appears to have no major omissions. However, the use of a virtual proximity sensor raises some concerns. While Samsung has optimized it, it simply doesn’t match the accuracy of a traditional sensor, especially for a flagship-like device.