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Galaxy S24 FE vs 13 Ultra

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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 13 Ultra runs out in Apr 2028 ($29.59/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S24 FE 72 · 13 Ultra 62 — 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
Xiaomi 13 Ultra $650
Buy with care$29.59/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24 FE 7013 Ultra 90

The 13 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch ltpo amoled, 3200 x 1440, 120hz.

Performance
Galaxy S24 FE 8213 Ultra 85

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy S24 FE 7913 Ultra 91

The 13 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery
Galaxy S24 FE 7413 Ultra 80

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the 13 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24 FE 7613 Ultra 26

The Galaxy S24 FE is supported until Oct 2031 — 41 months longer than the 13 Ultra.

Value
Galaxy S24 FE 7213 Ultra 62

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24 FE13 Ultra
Price (street)$499$650
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
ChipsetExynos 2400eQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
RAM8GB12GB/16GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,700 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x
Dimensions162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm163.2 × 74.6 × 9.1 mm
Weight213 g227 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilOct 2031Apr 2028
Galaxy S24 FE full verdict →13 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.