Galaxy S24 FE Intro
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Galaxy S24 FE Specs
A Samsung-made chip for all areas
| Specs | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S23 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Dimension and Weight | 162 x 77.3 x 8 mm, 213 g | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm, 209 g |
| Show | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits peak brightness | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1450 nits brightness |
| Processor | Exynos 2400e (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) within the U.S. |
| Reminiscence | 8GB RAM 128/256GB storage | 8GB RAM 128/256GB storage |
| Software program | Android 14, 7 main Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 | Android 13, as much as 4 main Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 |
| Cameras | 50 MP fundamental 12 MP ultrawide 8 MP telephoto 10 MP selfie | 50 MP fundamental 12 MP ultrawide 8 MP telephoto 10 MP selfie |
| Battery Dimension | 4,700 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Charging Speeds | 25W wired 15 wi-fi Reverse wi-fi | 25W wired 15 wi-fi Reverse wi-fi |
| Costs | 8GB/128GB: $649 8GB/256GB: $709 | 8GB/128GB: $629 8GB/256GB: $689 |
Galaxy S24 FE Design and Show
A lot brighter show and a slicker design
The S24 FE is bigger nevertheless it feels much more snug. (Picture by PhoneArena)
Samsung has made some slight alterations with the Galaxy S24 FE, which, when mixed, make up for a noticeable enchancment. In comparison with its predecessor, the body has much less of a curve, so the perimeters are flatter. The telephone doesn’t lose any of its ergonomics although. In reality, we’d say it felt safer within the hand in comparison with the S23 FE.
The again aspect might be the one which has obtained the least quantity of visible modifications. One small element that some customers would possibly discover are the much less reflective steel of the three protruding lenses.
Everyone knows flat sides is the brand new development, and so does Samsung. (Picture by PhoneArena)
The S24 FE’s dimensions stay just like what we’re used to from earlier generations, though it’s taller and barely wider at 6.38 x 3.04 x 0.31 in. It is also a bit heavier at 7.51 oz, however it isn’t noticeable.
Colours-wise, Samsung has gone with Blue, Graphite, Grey, Mint, and Yellow this yr.
The show on the S24 FE feels a lot nicer than earlier than due to these thinner bezels. (Picture by PhoneArena)
The show is far bigger this yr, measuring at 6.7 inches in comparison with the 6.4 inches of the predecessor. On high of that, the bezels are thinner now, and that really makes the brand new Fan Version look extra in with the instances. Though the bezels are nonetheless not uniform, we predict the S24 FE’s entrance aspect nonetheless seems to be nice.
This yr the height brightness is 1,900 nits, elevated from 1,450 nits on the S23 FE. The glass defending the show has additionally been upgraded from Gorilla Glass 5 to Gorilla Glass Victus Plus, which is meant to be extra sturdy towards scratches and drops. You additionally get the anticipated IP68 mud and water resistance score.
The precise brightness of the S24 FE’s show is round 1,100 nits, no less than based on our show lab exams. This makes the brand new FE about 200 nits brighter than its predecessor and solely a bit of dimmer than the flagship S24 Plus.
The colour accuracy of our S24 FE was fairly off, though this tends to range between totally different models, so yours may not be as unhealthy. Our recommendation is to make use of a shade checker and attempt to manually regulate the colours in Settings if you wish to get probably the most correct colours doable.
Galaxy S24 FE Digital camera
Arguably the very best digicam system in its class
The identical fundamental digicam as on the Galaxy S24. (Picture by PhoneArena)
The FE can also be imagined to have the identical ProVisual engine because the S24, which improves picture high quality when zooming in additional than the 3X optical zoom of the 8 MP telephoto digicam. After all, aside from the primary and telephoto, you even have a 12 MP ultra-wide digicam to mess around with.
Galaxy S24 FE Digital camera Pattern Images
As for the opposite cameras, the 8MP telephoto does a very good job for the small quantity of decision it has. The Visible Engine Samsung referenced to us throughout our hands-on expertise with the telephone appears to additionally assist with the digital zoom high quality, though pictures shot at something greater than the optical 3x aren’t something to put in writing residence about.
The 12MP ultra-wide is considerably the achilles heel of the S24 FE digicam system. Should you give it ample quantity of sunshine like in our pattern pictures above, it might produce good outcomes. However even in such an ideal state of affairs the photographs look considerably smooth.
Video High quality
Fascinating to see is how clean the transition is if you swap from one digicam to a different throughout video recording. So far as high quality goes, the primary digicam’s superb efficiency additionally comes into play right here, whereas the softer picture popping out of the ultra-wide feels extra pronounced in comparison with if you find yourself snapping pictures with it. Picture stabilizations feels strong, which is nice to see.
Galaxy S24 FE Efficiency & Benchmarks
Extra highly effective ray-tracing and nearly double the efficiency
The Exynos 2400e is nearly as highly effective as its flagship model contained in the S24 flagships. (Picture by PhoneArena)
The Galaxy S24 FE comes with Samsung’s new Exynos 2400e chipset, which Samsung said has a 2X quicker processing energy. There’s additionally an 18% enchancment in ray tracing in comparison with the predecessor, which permits customers to play video games like Diablo Immortal with ray tracing enabled.
This new chip can also be what permits the S24 FE to be the primary Galaxy Fan Version telephone with Samsung’s Prompt Slo-mo function. Prompt Slo-mo permits the person to create a sluggish movement video out of any recording by artificially including extra frames. It’s a neat trick, however because it usually finally ends up trying a bit bizarre, we’d say that it’s extra of a gimmick.
What’s extra thrilling to see is the 11% bigger vapor chamber, which we count on to assist the telephone hold decrease temperatures throughout heavy hundreds. This ends in extra sustained efficiency, making the telephone even higher suited to gaming or every other intensive duties.
As you possibly can see, the Exynos 2400e carried out very equally to its flagship counterpart, with the primary distinction being that the latter is barely higher with regards to 3D Graphics. In comparison with the earlier Fan Version, the brand new chipset contained in the S24 FE gives a considerable soar in horsepower.
The telephone comes with 8GB of RAM, which leads us to suppose there isn’t a on-device AI taking place. Storage-wise, you possibly can choose from 128GB or 256GB.
Galaxy S24 FE Software program
7 years of software program assist and new AI options for the FE
One of many standout options is Picture Help, which permits for object manipulation just like Google’s Magic Editor. Nevertheless, it struggles with eradicating objects which have shadows, typically changing them with blurry or unrealistic generated pictures.
We additionally acquired to attempt the brand new Sketch to Picture instrument, which could be fairly enjoyable when it really works. The telephone generates an AI picture primarily based in your scribbles on high of a photograph, combining the 2 as greatest as it might. It undoubtedly created good outcomes when one of many Samsung workers did a demo for us, however once we tried it out we did not get such nice outcomes.
Different AI-powered instruments like Chat Help, Name Help, and Interpreter work effectively however require guide language pack downloads, which could be inconvenient for vacationers.
The Galaxy S24 FE runs Android 14 and is supported by seven years of OS updates, which is consistent with the remainder of Samsung’s non-price range telephones. That is additionally three years greater than we acquired with the S23 FE final yr.
Galaxy S24 FE Battery
Battery life could possibly be a lot better than earlier than
The S24 FE comes with a barely bigger battery capability at 4,700mAh. Samsung says that the brand new Fan Version lasts longer than its predecessor, and that’s certainly the case.
PhoneArena Battery Check Outcomes:
Even with the brand new, rather more highly effective chipset inside, the S24 FE nonetheless manages to provide us a greater consequence throughout our battery life exams. In reality, the one space the place it excels probably the most, graphics-related duties, is the place it is higher at preserving battery. This, after all, is due to the small enhance in battery capability, but in addition due to the brand new chipset.
That is the one space the place the S24 FE must do effectively to turn into an entire bundle. (Picture by PhoneArena)
Charging, nevertheless, stays the identical at 25W of wired and 15W of wi-fi. Given the marginally bigger battery, we count on the S24 FE to take a bit longer to cost in comparison with final yr’s mannequin.
PhoneArena Charging Check Outcomes:
Galaxy S24 FE Audio High quality and Haptics
Similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 FE comes with twin audio system. Each are able to producing nice audio high quality, with richness and readability, and no bizarre distortion irrespective of the quantity degree. Talking of quantity, the audio system additionally get fairly loud, so it is possible for you to to listen to your podcast even in noisy environments.
For haptics, so long as you might be within the camp of those who like to make use of them, you may be greater than glad by the vibration accuracy and power.
Do you have to purchase it?
A strong premium mid-ranger that is greater than price its worth. (Picture by PhoneArena)
To not point out that you just additionally get the identical fundamental digicam that comes with the flagship Galaxy S24. What’s extra, you’ve got a devoted telephoto digicam, which isn’t widespread at this worth level and even in additional premium telephones.
However, what would actually make the Galaxy S24 FE the right mid-range bundle is that if its battery life was a bit higher. Nonetheless, whereas it isn’t among the many greatest on this section, it’s removed from being unhealthy.
