Samsung Galaxy S23 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE advances meaningfully over its predecessor with a larger 6.7-inch display offering 1900 nits peak brightness, compared to the S23 FE's 1450 nits on a 6.4-inch panel. Performance jumps to the newer Exynos 2400e with improved efficiency and the Xclipse 940 GPU, while the S23 FE relies on older Exynos 2200 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 variants. Battery capacity increases from 4500mAh to 4700mAh, supporting longer usage times. Camera systems remain nearly identical, though both handle 4K video at 60fps competently. Software receives a welcome upgrade to Android 14 with One UI 6.1. At $649.99 versus $599, the S24 FE costs $50 more but delivers superior display technology, faster processing, and improved longevity through software updates. For most users, the S24 FE represents the better value proposition despite higher pricing.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if…
- →Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- →Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- →3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if…
- →Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- →Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- →Seven years of software updates
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE
Pros
- Flagship features like 120Hz AMOLED and IP68 at a lower price
- Bright 1450-nit display for good outdoor visibility
- 3x optical zoom telephoto is rare in this price range
- Four years of OS updates guaranteed
- Wireless charging with reverse wireless PowerShare
Cons
- Exynos 2200 variant has weaker performance and efficiency
- Only 25W wired charging is slow for 2023
- Gorilla Glass 5 is older protection than Victus 2
- 8 MP telephoto resolution is low
- Heavier at 209 g due to older processor thermals
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Pros
- Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- Includes 3x telephoto camera
- IP68 rated
Cons
- Heavier than the standard S24 lineup
- Exynos 2400e is detuned versus the S24
- Only 25W charging
- Plastic-feeling build at this price
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 209 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass 5 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158 x 76.5 x 8.2 mm | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.4 | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 8 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 8 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.4 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1450 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Deca-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 920 / Adreno 730 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2200 / Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Exynos 2400e |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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