Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Big, colorful, 120Hz display ; Great performance ; Two-day battery life ; Surprisingly good charge speeds ; Seven years of updates

It's very big ; Cheap-feeling hardware ; Mediocre cameras ; Uncompetitive price

“The Galaxy S24 FE shouldn't be your first choice, but if you want a big phone with great battery life (and you find an incredible deal), it'll serve you well.”

Excellent performance ; Long battery life ; Galaxy AI features

Average cameras ; Thin-sounding speakers

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE delivers on most of the flagship phone experience for a lower price, with strong performance, terrific battery life, and Galaxy AI.

That's all to say: I recommend the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE to anyone who wants a competent, big-screen handset that won't break the bank. In lieu of ergonomics and flashier features, the S24 FE nails the essentials, from day-to-day performance to battery...

Pros ; + ; Looks and feels mostly the same as the mainline S24 series ; + ; Surprisingly strong performance ; + ; Despite some expected downgrades, build quality is still solid ; + ; Good 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display ; + ; Reliable camera performance...

Cons ; – Charging speed could be better ; – Virtual proximity sensor can be annoying ; – Bezels are rather thick for a 2024 flagship-caliber smartphone ; – Heavier than S24 Plus ; – Galaxy AI features need time to improve ; – Launch time is a bit too...

Summary The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE maintains the Fan Edition proposition of solid value for a flagship-caliber device, and this is the best one they have created yet. It’s a good device that can easily last you for several years, but whether you should...

Gorgeous looking AMOLED display ; Plenty of Galaxy AI features ; Speedy performance ; Modest price

Generic looking design

With a brilliant screen, big battery, triple cameras, and nearly the same Galaxy AI features as the main S24 lineup, the Galaxy S24 FE is proving it's a cheaper version of Samsung's flagship phone.

Chic, high-quality design ; Potentially very good performance ; Great update policy

Confusing Samsung pricing policy ; Slow charging (25 W / 15 W)

In recent years, the Fan Edition has come dangerously close to the normal base model of the S series in terms of both size and price—at the launch of last year's Fan Edition, the S23 was even cheaper than the new Fan Edition at the time, which made the...

Samsung looks to have doubled down with this year’s Galaxy S24 FE, offering a suite of upgrades to display, performance and battery life that should make it a more tempting prospect for Samsung fans who don’t want to shell out for the flagship Galaxy...