Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs Vivo V29 Pro
The Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE offers a more polished flagship experience with its superior Dynamic AMOLED 2X display (1900 nits vs 1300), faster Exynos 2400e processor, and comprehensive camera system including 3x optical zoom. Build quality edges ahead with Gorilla Glass Victus+ and IP68 water resistance. Vivo V29 Pro counters with faster 80W charging, lighter design (185g vs 213g), and excellent 50MP front camera with autofocus. Display resolution favors Vivo slightly at 2800x1260, though Samsung's brightness and color accuracy prove superior. Battery capacities are comparable. At $200 less, V29 Pro delivers solid value for camera and charging speed enthusiasts, but S24 FE's refined performance, superior durability, and wireless charging justify the premium for mainstream users prioritizing overall refinement and longevity.
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 Vivo V29 Pro if…
- →50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- →80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- →Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
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
Vivo V29 Pro
Pros
- 50 MP front camera with autofocus and Aura Light for exceptional selfies
- 80W fast charging fills up the battery rapidly
- Slim and lightweight at 7.46 mm and 185 g
- Color-changing back panel is unique and eye-catching
- Dimensity 8200 offers strong mid-range performance
Cons
- Only IP54 splash resistance — not fully waterproof
- 8 MP ultrawide is low quality for the price
- No telephoto or dedicated zoom lens
- Funtouch OS is heavily skinned with bloatware
- No wireless charging support
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Vivo V29 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 13 (Funtouch OS 13) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 213 g | 185 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Plastic frame, glass back with color-changing finish |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm | 164.1 x 74.4 x 7.46 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.88, OIS, Sony IMX766 |
| Front camera | 10 MP, f/2.4 | 50 MP, f/2.0, autofocus, Aura Light LED |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Telephoto | 8 MP 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB / 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 4600 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 80W FlashCharge |
| Wireless charging | 15W | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.78 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1900 | 1300 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz + 3x3.0 GHz + 4x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | Mali-G610 MC6 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400e | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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