PhoneLifespan

Galaxy M15 5G vs Galaxy S24 FE

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 at $7.86 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy M15 5G runs out in Apr 2029 ($4.47/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M15 5G 71 · Galaxy S24 FE 72 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 M15 5G $150
Buy with care$4.47/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20272029
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE $499
Safe to buy$7.86/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M15 5G 50Galaxy S24 FE 70

The Galaxy S24 FE's screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+, up to 120hz, up to 1900 nits.

Performance
Galaxy M15 5G 38Galaxy S24 FE 82

The Galaxy S24 FE's Exynos 2400e is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M15 5G 55Galaxy S24 FE 79

The Galaxy S24 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy M15 5G 100Galaxy S24 FE 74

6,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Galaxy M15 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M15 5G 40Galaxy S24 FE 76

The Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 — 30 months longer than the Galaxy M15 5G.

Value
Galaxy M15 5G 71Galaxy S24 FE 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M15 5GGalaxy S24 FE
Price (street)$150$499
Display6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080 x 2340 (FHD+), 90Hz6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6100+Exynos 2400e
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB/256GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery6,000 mAh4,700 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions160.1 × 76.8 × 9.3 mm162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm
Weight217 g213 g
Water resistanceNoneIP68
Supported untilApr 2029Oct 2031

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