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Galaxy S23 FE vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 at $17.13 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 FE runs out in Oct 2028 ($5.81/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 FE 71 · Galaxy S24 Ultra 70 — 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 S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.81/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $949
Safe to buy$17.13/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S23 FE 70Galaxy S24 Ultra 100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy S23 FE 65Galaxy S24 Ultra 92

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S23 FE 79Galaxy S24 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery
Galaxy S23 FE 70Galaxy S24 Ultra 80

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy S24 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S23 FE 34Galaxy S24 Ultra 66

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 — 27 months longer than the Galaxy S23 FE.

Value
Galaxy S23 FE 71Galaxy S24 Ultra 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S23 FEGalaxy S24 Ultra
Price (street)$164$949
Display6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,500 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope
Dimensions158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight209 g232 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilOct 2028Jan 2031
Galaxy S23 FE full verdict →Galaxy S24 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.