PhoneLifespan

Galaxy A24 4G vs Galaxy S23 FE

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

The Galaxy S23 FE wins this one, taking camera and performance decisively. Against the Galaxy A24 4G it's also the sounder buy at $5.81 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy A24 4G 64 · Galaxy S23 FE 71 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy A24 4G $120
Buy with care$5.45/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.81/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy A24 4G 50Galaxy S23 FE 70

The Galaxy S23 FE's screen is the better one — 6.4-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+, 60–120hz.

Performance
Galaxy A24 4G 44Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy A24 4G 55Galaxy S23 FE 79

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy A24 4G 80Galaxy S23 FE 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy A24 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy A24 4G 26Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Galaxy S23 FE is supported until Oct 2028 — 6 months longer than the Galaxy A24 4G.

Value
Galaxy A24 4G 64Galaxy S23 FE 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 FE at $5.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy A24 4GGalaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$120$164
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetHelio G99Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions162.1 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight195 g209 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilApr 2028Oct 2028

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