PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S24+ vs Galaxy S25 FE

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy S25 FE (supported until Oct 2032); want maximum speed → Galaxy S24+ (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)).

Value Score: Galaxy S24+ 71 · Galaxy S25 FE 74 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+ $699
Safe to buy$12.61/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE $599
Safe to buy$7.89/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20302032

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24+ 100Galaxy S25 FE 70

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+ 92Galaxy S25 FE 84

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

Camera
Galaxy S24+ 79Galaxy S25 FE 79

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

Battery
Galaxy S24+ 78Galaxy S25 FE 78

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24+ 66Galaxy S25 FE 90

The Galaxy S25 FE is supported until Oct 2032 — 21 months longer than the Galaxy S24+.

Value
Galaxy S24+ 71Galaxy S25 FE 74

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24+Galaxy S25 FE
Price (street)$699$599
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)Exynos 2400
RAM12GB8GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,900 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm
Weight196 g190 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilJan 2031Oct 2032

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