Galaxy S23+ vs Galaxy S24 FE

Phone 1

Phone 2

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 S23+ runs out in Feb 2028 ($10.29/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23+ 69 · 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 S23+ $206

Buy with care$10.29/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE $499

Safe to buy$7.86/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S23+ 70Galaxy S24 FE 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy S23+ 85Galaxy S24 FE 82

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy S23+ 79Galaxy S24 FE 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

Galaxy S23+ 74Galaxy S24 FE 74

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23+ 24Galaxy S24 FE 76

The Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 — 43 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value

Galaxy S23+ 69Galaxy S24 FE 72

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23+	Galaxy S24 FE
Price (street)	$206	$499
Display	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Exynos 2400e
RAM	8GB	8GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery	4,700 mAh	4,700 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	25W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm	162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm
Weight	196 g	213 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2028	Oct 2031

Galaxy S23+ full verdict →Galaxy S24 FE 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.