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Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Safe to buyValue Score 73/100
$499
$649 at launch

How long will it last?

Official promise

Supported until October 2031 · Buy-by October 2029

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Samsung promises 7 years of updates for this phone, so it's supported until October 2031 — buying it today still gets you about 5.3 years of safe use.

Source: Samsung's official policy · last verified 2026-06-11 · how we compute this

TrueCost

Street price ÷ months of safe use remaining — the number that makes cheap short-lived phones expensive, and well-supported ones cheap.

$7.84/month

37% cheaper than the $300–600 median ($12.54/mo, dying phones excluded)

Our verdict

An affordable Galaxy AI gateway with a big screen and 7-year support, but the Exynos chip and 25W charging show where costs were cut.

Pros

  • Seven years of OS and security updates at a mid-range price
  • Large 6.7-inch AMOLED with 120Hz
  • Includes a 3x telephoto lens, unusual for the price
  • IP68 rating and Gorilla Glass Victus+

Cons

  • Exynos 2400e and 8GB RAM trail flagship rivals
  • Slow 25W charging and a heavier 213g body
Best for: Buyers wanting Galaxy AI on a budgetBest for: Big-screen users under $650Best for: Those who value long update supportAvoid if: You want the fastest chip or chargingAvoid if: You prefer a light, compact phone

Full specifications

Display

💡 Bigger numbers = smoother scrolling (Hz) and easier outdoor reading (nits).

Screen6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, up to 120Hz, up to 1900 nits
Performance

💡 The phone's brain — it decides speed today and how well it ages.

ChipsetExynos 2400e
RAM8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Cameras

💡 Megapixels aren't everything — lens variety matters more day-to-day.

main50MP
ultra-wide12MP
telephoto 3x8MP
front10MP
Battery & charging

💡 Capacity in mAh — bigger usually means longer between charges.

Battery4,700 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless
Build

💡 Size, weight, and the materials between your phone and the floor.

Dimensions162.0 × 77.3 × 8.0 mm
Weight213 g
MaterialsAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+
Water resistanceIP68
Software & connectivity

💡 The software it ships with, and how far it can upgrade.

SoftwareAndroid 14 with One UI 6.1 at launch
Connectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C
Update policy7 OS upgrades · 7 years of security updates (official promise)

Better-value alternatives

Similar price, lower cost per month of safe ownership.

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Galaxy S24 FE use?

It uses Samsung's Exynos 2400e across all regions.

How long will the S24 FE be supported?

Seven years of OS and security updates, through about October 2031.

Does the S24 FE have a telephoto camera?

Yes, an 8MP 3x optical telephoto with OIS, alongside the 50MP main and 12MP ultra-wide.

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Specs are collected from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers and change often. Support end dates follow each brand's official policy (or, for Apple, its documented historical pattern). Last verified 2026-06-11.