Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S25
The Verdict
Samsung's flagship S25 ($799.99) decisively outperforms the budget-oriented S24 FE ($649.99) across nearly every meaningful metric. While both feature 50MP main cameras and 120Hz displays, the S25 leverages the superior Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset versus the S24 FE's Exynos 2400e, delivering noticeably faster performance and better thermal management. Display quality favors the S25 with 2600 nits peak brightness compared to 1900 nits, plus LTPO technology for smoother scrolling. The S25's 12GB RAM, 8K video recording, and upgraded 10MP telephoto with superior optical performance represent meaningful camera improvements. Battery capacity slightly favors the S24 FE (4700mAh vs 4000mAh), though real-world endurance likely favors the more efficient S25. Weight and form factor strongly advantage the S25 at 162g versus 213g. At $150 more, the S25 offers flagship performance, better processors, superior displays, and improved AI features. The S24 FE makes sense only for budget-conscious buyers prioritizing raw battery capacity over performance and features.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 if…
- →Compact and pocketable flagship
- →Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- →12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy S25
Pros
- Compact and pocketable flagship
- Same Snapdragon 8 Elite as the Ultra model
- 12 GB RAM upgraded from prior generation
- Excellent 120Hz AMOLED display
- Long 7-year software support promise
Cons
- Small 4000 mAh battery limits endurance
- Slow 25W charging
- 1080p resolution instead of QHD
- No major camera hardware upgrades
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 162 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 8 MP 3x optical | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W Qi2 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1900 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz + 6x3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400e | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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