PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S24 FE vs Galaxy S24+

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 2 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy S24 FE (supported until Oct 2031); want maximum speed → Galaxy S24+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)).

Value Score: Galaxy S24 FE 73 · Galaxy S24+ 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 S24 FE $499
Safe to buy$7.84/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031
Samsung Galaxy S24+ $699
Safe to buy$12.57/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24 FE 70Galaxy S24+ 100

The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy S24 FE 82Galaxy S24+ 92

The Galaxy S24+'s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S24 FE 79Galaxy S24+ 79

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

Battery
Galaxy S24 FE 74Galaxy S24+ 78

4,900mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Galaxy S24+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24 FE 76Galaxy S24+ 66

The Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 — 8 months longer than the Galaxy S24+.

Value
Galaxy S24 FE 73Galaxy S24+ 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24 FEGalaxy S24+
Price (street)$499$699
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetExynos 2400eSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,700 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm
Weight213 g196 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilOct 2031Jan 2031

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