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Galaxy S24 FE vs X100

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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 X100 runs out in Nov 2028 ($21.31/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S24 FE 72 · X100 64 — 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$7.86/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031
Vivo X100 $620
Buy with care$21.31/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Nov 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24 FE 70X100 90

The X100's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo amoled, 2800x1260, 120hz, up to 3000 nits peak.

Performance
Galaxy S24 FE 82X100 93

The X100's MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S24 FE 79X100 79

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

Battery
Galaxy S24 FE 74X100 80

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the X100 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24 FE 76X100 35

The Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 — 34 months longer than the X100.

Value
Galaxy S24 FE 72X100 64

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 FE at $7.86 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24 FEX100
Price (street)$499$620
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2800x1260, 120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak
ChipsetExynos 2400eMediaTek Dimensity 9300
RAM8GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,700 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless120W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope
Dimensions162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm164.1 × 75.3 × 8.2 mm
Weight213 g202 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilOct 2031Nov 2028
Galaxy S24 FE full verdict →X100 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.