Samsung Galaxy S24 FE review - Fans have redefined the Galaxy smartphone
Price drop par excellence.
The Galaxy S24 FE is big, colorful and cheaper than its sister models, the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus. In some cases, the Samsung phone is on par with flagship devices, but in others, not so much. In our review, we clarify whether Samsung has tweaked the right areas.Marcus Herbrich, 👁 Daniel Schmidt (translated by Andrew Dickson) Published 🇩🇪 🇫🇷 ...
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE verdict: Placed in the mid-range segment by the fans
As an additional device in the Galaxy lineup, the Fan Edition would have made more sense at the launch of the S series. Big-screen lovers wouldn't have had to fork out as much and would only have to live with more subtle savings measures in everyday situations. In our opinion, when it comes to the S24 FE, Samsung has cut costs in the right areas, whether it's the minimally modified Exynos chipset, fewer frequency bands or doing without ultrasound technology in the fingerprint sensor. Even with the camera lenses situated away from the main camera and the slow UFS storage, these savings are less significant than expected.
However, we doubt that fans of the Galaxy S series would have desired the Galaxy S24 FE's thick bezels and the somewhat eye-straining screen flicker. Anyone regarding these issues as dealbreakers should take a closer look at the Xiaomi 14T Pro.
Since the price of a Galaxy S24 FE dropped very quickly after launch - at under $580, it already sits in the mid-range price bracket - the high RRP and late introduction to the market mean it struggles to find relevance compared to a Galaxy S24 Plus. However, what remains is an enticing Galaxy smartphone with very long update support, an excellent main camera, and numerous premium features, making it a package that is difficult to top in this newly-defined price range.
Pros
Cons
Price and availability
With an RRP of $649, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has been available since the beginning of October on online stores such as Amazon or the manufacturer itself. However, the market price has already settled to around $100 below the RRP during the review period.
Possible alternatives compared
Image | Model / Review | Geizhals | Weight | Drive | Display |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1. 85.7%  | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE Samsung Exynos 2400e ⎘ Samsung Xclipse 940 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 128 GB | 213 g | 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.70" 2340x1080 385 PPI AMOLED | |
2. 84.8%  | Xiaomi 14T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ ⎘ ARM Immortalis-G720 MP12 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 1024 GB | 209 g | 1 TB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.67" 2712x1220 446 PPI AMOLED | |
3. 84.9%  | Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4 ⎘ ARM Mali-G715 MP7 ⎘ 12 GB Memory, 128 GB | 198 g | 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.30" 2424x1080 421 PPI OLED | |
4. 90% v7 (old)  | Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Exynos 2400 ⎘ Samsung Xclipse 940 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 256 GB | 167 g | 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.20" 2340x1080 416 PPI Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
5. 85.5% v7 (old)  | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Samsung Exynos 2200 ⎘ Samsung Xclipse 920 ⎘ 8 GB Memory, 128 GB | Listenpreis 699€ | 209 g | 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.40" 2340x1080 403 PPI Dynamic AMOLED x2 |
Table of Contents
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE verdict: Placed in the mid-range segment by the fans
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE specifications
- Case - The Galaxy S24 FE has an IP rating
- Features - The Galaxy S24 FE has fast USB 3.2 storage
- Software - Long updates for the Samsung phone
- Communication and GNSS - The Galaxy S24 FE has 5G
- Telephone functions and voice quality - The Galaxy phone has dual-SIM
- Cameras - A Samsung smartphone with teleoptics
- Accessories and warranty - The Samsung phone comes without a charger
- Input devices & operation - The Galaxy S24 FE has Face Unlock
- Display - The Galaxy S24 FE uses a dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Performance - Galaxy phone has an in-house SoC
- Games - The Galaxy phone is suitable for gaming
- Emissions - The Galaxy handset comes with stereo sound
- Battery runtimes - The Galaxy S24 FE charges wirelessly
- Notebookcheck overall rating
The youngest member of the Galaxy S24 series comes as a Fan Edition, a device now already in its third generation. The Galaxy S24 FE has positioned itself as a cheaper alternative to the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+, although the dimensions are more in line with Samsung's Plus model. The basis of the FE series is still 128 GB of storage for an RRP of $649, but Samsung is only looking for an additional $50 for the 256 GB version. Read on as we uncover where the manufacturer has cut costs with its Fan Edition to hit the low price point.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE specifications
Case - The Galaxy S24 FE has an IP rating
From a visual standpoint, there are hardly any differences between the FE model and the Galaxy S24+. However, one noticeable difference is the thick bezels which frame the 6.7-inch screen, and this has a negative impact on the screen-to-body ratio. In this area, the Galaxy S24 FE only comes in at 88 percent. The Samsung phone is waterproof thanks to IP68 certification.
In addition to our blue variant, Samsung also offers a yellow, black and green version. However, compared to the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has opted for a glossy design that magically attracts fingerprints. By contrast, the fit and finish is of a quality you would associate with a high-end smartphone. The Gorilla Glass Victus found on the front and rear sides also feels premium. Nevertheless, weighing in at 213 grams, the FE model is noticeably and surprisingly heavier than the Galaxy S24+ given its smaller battery capacity.
Features - The Galaxy S24 FE has fast USB 3.2 storage
The Galaxy S24 FE offers extensive features such as Bluetooth 5.3, USB OTG, and NFC, as well as Miracast and Samsung DeX, although it does lack the ultra-wideband chip found in the flagship fraction. The Samsung Knox security platform is, however, on board. The FE model also comes with the fast USB standard (3.2 Gen. 1), which supports wired image output to either HDMI or DisplayPort interfaces. In our copy test with the Samsung 980 Pro (M2.SSD hard drive), the USB port achieved high transfer speeds of 359 MB/s. The connected storage media can be formatted with NTFS (read-only) or exFAT.
Software - Long updates for the Samsung phone
There are no compromises when it comes to the Fan Edition's software. The Galaxy S24 FE is home to Android 14 as well as the in-house user interface, OneUI 6.1 with Galaxy AI. The manufacturer promises the same 7-year operating system and security updates as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. According to Samsung, security patches will be rolled out monthly, although for how long remains unclear. At the time of review, Android security patches are from October 2024, making them very up-to-date.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has access to all of the current Galaxy AI functions, such as Circle to Search or Live translation, as well as Samsung's generative photo and video editing.
Sustainability
According to the manufacturer, the Samsung smartphone consists of components made from various recycled materials, including reused plastic, aluminum, glass materials and rare earth. The packaging is made of 100 percent recycled paper.
Communication and GNSS - The Galaxy S24 FE has 5G
The Galaxy S24 FE supports access to the fast 5G mobile network. When it comes to using the device in German-speaking regions, the Samsung smartphone also has no 4G connectivity problems. However, the LTE band coverage is somewhat more limited than that of the Galaxy S24.
The high-end phone might not offer WiFi 7 in a home Wi-Fi network, but thanks to its 6 GHz support, it still managed to achieve high transfer speeds of more than 1,800 MBit/s with our reference router, the Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000.
The positioning is impressive compared to our comparison device (Garmin Venu 2), however, we recorded some small but noticeably inaccurate measurements. With the Galaxy S24 FE, we only measured small deviations from the travelled route, thanks in part to dual-band GNSS.
Telephone functions and voice quality - The Galaxy phone has dual-SIM
The Galaxy S24 FE's voice quality turns out to be very good. Voices are reproduced clearly, and ambient noise is noticeably filtered out. The Samsung phone supports common functions such as VoLTE or Wi-Fi calls, as well as Galaxy AI. If desired, the latter can translate calls via the Samsung telephone app in real-time and without a data connection. As well as two eSIMs, you can also use two physical cards for dual-SIM functionality. A combination of both worlds is, of course, also possible.
Cameras - A Samsung smartphone with teleoptics
As well as being lower resolution than the S24 sister model, the Galaxy S24 FE's front camera only has one fixed focus. However, on the rear, there is the same optically stabilized, 50 MPix resolution main camera found in the S24 series. In daylight, the ISOCELL GN3 used here delivers beautiful photos with a good dynamic range. The 1/1.56-inch camera sensor only begins to produce a pronounced soft focus the darker it gets. The Galaxy S24 FE is also impressive when it comes to color reproduction.
The main camera is complemented by a 12 MPix ultra wide-angle lens which, however, uses a smaller 1/3.2-inch sensor than the one found in the Galaxy S24. Despite this, the quality is decent providing you have good lighting conditions. The difference is also relatively small when taking zoom shots. The Galaxy S24 FE captures slightly lower resolution 8 MPix images but the Fan Edition offers a lossless 3x zoom with a similarly sized sensor as the Galaxy S24. A maximum of 30x digital zoom is also available. At up to 10x zoom, the Galaxy S24 FE's photos are absolutely acceptable.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
Wide angleWide-angleLow lightUltra-wide-angleZoom 5x
Accessories and warranty - The Samsung phone comes without a charger
You won't find a charger or a case in the box. Only a data or charging cable (USB-C to USB-C) and a SIM too are included. However, Samsung offers a large selection of optional protective cases.
In Germany, Samsung provides its FE model with a 24-month warranty. You can also take out a Care+ insurance package for up to two years for your Galaxy phone. Prices sit at around $69 and $179, depending on the chosen package.
Input devices & operation - The Galaxy S24 FE has Face Unlock
The Galaxy S24 FE's capacitive touchscreen responds without any lag, and animations are very smooth thanks to the 120 Hz panel. The linear electric motor responsible for vibrations (x-axis) provides crisp, haptic feedback.
Biometric security is done via the front camera in 2D or an optical fingerprint sensor integrated into the OLED panel. In everyday situations, both options work very reliably, although the Face Unlock function is quite insecure.
Display - The Galaxy S24 FE uses a dynamic AMOLED 2X
The Galaxy S24 FE's 1080p AMOLED panel possesses a screen diagonal of 6.7 inches and an optional refresh rate of either 60 Hz or 120 Hz. Playing HDR content, we reached a peak brightness of (2,168 cd/m²), and we were also impressed by a similarly high brightness of 1,984 cd/m² in the real-life APL18 test.
Unfortunately, Samsung hasn't provided its Fan Edition with eye-friendly PWM dimming. Due to its built-in OLED technology, the Galaxy S24 FE uses low-frequency PWM to control the screen brightness. We measured a low but consistent 240 Hz with an oscilloscope.
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Brightness Distribution: 99 %
Center on Battery: 1211 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.6 | 0.5-29.43 Ø4.91
ΔE Greyscale 1.5 | 0.5-98 Ø5.2
100% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.13
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE AMOLED, 2340x1080, 6.7" | Xiaomi 14T Pro AMOLED, 2712x1220, 6.7" | Google Pixel 9 OLED, 2424x1080, 6.3" | Samsung Galaxy S24 Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340x1080, 6.2" | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE Dynamic AMOLED x2, 2340x1080, 6.4" | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 9% | 33% | -42% | -22% | |
| Brightness middle | 1211 | 953 -21% | 2063 70% | 1349 11% | 897 -26% |
| Brightness | 1214 | 961 -21% | 1914 58% | 1369 13% | 908 -25% |
| Brightness Distribution | 99 | 95 -4% | 84 -15% | 97 -2% | 97 -2% |
| Black Level * | |||||
| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 1.6 | 0.9 44% | 0.7 56% | 3.3 -106% | 2.2 -38% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 2.4 | 1.5 37% | 2.2 8% | 5 -108% | 3.1 -29% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 1.5 | 1.2 20% | 1.2 20% | 2.4 -60% | 1.7 -13% |
| Gamma | 2.13 103% | 2.22 99% | 2.23 99% | 1.97 112% | 2.08 106% |
| CCT | 6456 101% | 6580 99% | 6524 100% | 6635 98% | 6617 98% |
* ... smaller is better
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 120 Hz Amplitude: 15.47 % Secondary Frequency: 240 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 120 Hz (worst case, e.g., utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 120 Hz is very low, so the flickering may cause eyestrain and headaches after extended use. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 8705 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 343500) Hz was measured. | |||
A series of masurements with a fixed zoom level and different brightness settings (the amplitude curve at minimum brightness looks flat, but this is due to the scaling. The enlarged version of the amplitude at minimum brightness can be seen in the info box.)
Our analysis with the photo spectrometer and the Calman software shows the AMOLED panel to have very low average Delta-E deviations for the controlled sRGB color space. In addition to two color profiles, the white balance can also be individually adjusted in the settings menus.
Display Response Times
| ↔ Response Time Black to White | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1.42 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 0.7355 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.683 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 5 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (20.9 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 3.35 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1.586 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1.764 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.165 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 10 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (32.8 ms). | ||
The Galaxy S24 FE made a very good impression outdoors. The Samsung possesses sufficient brightness reserves to get to grips with autumnal light situations. But, even in summer, reflections on the glass surface shouldn't be annoying thanks to the high brightness. The OLED screen also enjoys good viewing angle stability.
Performance - Galaxy phone has an in-house SoC
Samsung has equipped the Galaxy S24 FE with an Exynos 2400e, which is clocked slightly lower than the Exynos 2400. However, that only affects the Cortex X4 performance core, which is only clocked at 3.1 GHz in the FE model instead of a maximum of 3.2 GHz. Despite this, the difference won't ever be noticeable in everyday tasks. Similar to the Galaxy S24, the Fan Edition uses 8 GB of RAM. In the benchmarks, the Exynos 2400e demonstrated itself to be very performant and, as expected, there are no noticeable differences compared to the Exynos 2400.
| UL Procyon AI Inference for Android - Overall Score NNAPI | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Average of class Smartphone (1267 - 81594, n=150, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 2400e () | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Geekbench AI | |
| Single Precision TensorFlow NNAPI 1.1 | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Average of class Smartphone (122 - 4619, n=41, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 2400e () | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Half Precision TensorFlow NNAPI 1.1 | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Average of class Smartphone (122 - 32432, n=41, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 2400e () | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Quantized TensorFlow NNAPI 1.1 | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Average of class Smartphone (118 - 44657, n=41, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 2400e () | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
In the Galaxy S24 FE, the graphics computations done by the integrated Xclipse 940 iGPU in the Exynos 2400e achieved very good results. A Galaxy S24 with an identical resolution did slightly better in GFXBench while the FE model performed slightly better in 3DMark.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme Unlimited | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Extreme | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| 3DMark / Solar Bay Unlimited Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Unlimited Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| 3DMark / Steel Nomad Light Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Jetstream 2 - Total Score | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 2400e () | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (Chrome 130) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 (Chrome 122) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (13.8 - 387, n=169, last 2 years) | |
| Google Pixel 9 (Chrome 129) | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro (Chrome 129) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Chrome 121) | |
| Speedometer 2.0 - Result | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (Chrome 130) | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 2400e () | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 (Chrome 122) | |
| Google Pixel 9 (Chrome 129) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (15.2 - 569, n=152, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro (Chrome 129) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Chrome 121) | |
| Speedometer 3.0 - Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (Chrome 130) | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 2400e () | |
| Google Pixel 9 (Chrome 129) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (1.03 - 34, n=66, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Chrome 122) | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro (Chrome 129) | |
| WebXPRT 4 - Overall | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (Chrome 130) | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 2400e () | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 (Chrome 122) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Chrome 121) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (22 - 271, n=159, last 2 years) | |
| Google Pixel 9 (Chrome 129) | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro (Chrome 129) | |
| Octane V2 - Total Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (Chrome 130) | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 2400e () | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 (Chrome 122) | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Chrome 121) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (2228 - 100368, n=210, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro (Chrome 129) | |
| Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Total | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro (Chrome 129) | |
| Average of class Smartphone (277 - 28190, n=167, last 2 years) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Chrome 121) | |
| Google Pixel 9 (Chrome 129) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 (Chrome 122) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (Chrome 130) | |
| Average Samsung Exynos 2400e () | |
* ... smaller is better
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Xiaomi 14T Pro | Google Pixel 9 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | Average 128 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AndroBench 3-5 | 289% | 3% | 73% | 45% | 19% | 68% | |
| Sequential Read 256KB | 1783.43 | 3687.54 107% | 1584.56 -11% | 3701.23 108% | 1657.44 -7% | 1602 ? -10% | 1883 ? 6% |
| Sequential Write 256KB | 631.23 | 3908.34 519% | 256.48 -59% | 1435.39 127% | 994.67 58% | 748 ? 18% | 1469 ? 133% |
| Random Read 4KB | 312.98 | 441.21 41% | 226.41 -28% | 373.12 19% | 322.32 3% | 243 ? -22% | 278 ? -11% |
| Random Write 4KB | 127.53 | 752.87 490% | 266.19 109% | 175.98 38% | 288.23 126% | 244 ? 91% | 310 ? 143% |
Games - The Galaxy phone is suitable for gaming
We took a closer look at the built-in Xclipse 940 iGPU relating to high-framerate gaming using the GameBench application. Games with low system requirements, such as the first-person shooter Dead Trigger 2, can be played on the Galaxy S24 FE in medium settings at 120 fps. Demanding games such as PUBG mobile can only be played in the lowest graphics settings at a high 90 fps. The Galaxy phone can play our third game, Genshin Impact, in the highest graphics settings at 60 fps.
Emissions - The Galaxy handset comes with stereo sound
Temperature
The surface temperatures are very pronounced under sustained load. We measured a peak of almost 50 °C. This is also reflected in the 3DMark stress tests. The Galaxy S24 FE is not particularly stable in terms of performance.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 49.7 °C / 121 F, compared to the average of 35.1 °C / 95 F, ranging from 21.9 to 63.7 °C for the class Smartphone.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 49.9 °C / 122 F, compared to the average of 33.9 °C / 93 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 27.8 °C / 82 F, compared to the device average of 32.8 °C / 91 F.
3DMark Steel Nomad stress test
| 3DMark | |
| Wild Life Stress Test Stability | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Wild Life Extreme Stress Test | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Solar Bay Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Steel Nomad Light Stress Test Stability | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
Speakers
In our test, the pleasant-sounding stereo speakers demonstrated linear mids and a hint of bass. The highs were also present in the sound stage, but visibly broke down in our pink noise measurement. Alternatively, headphones can be connected via the USB port or wirelessly via Bluetooth. There is a solid range of audio codecs to choose from.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (91.9 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 20.2% lower than median
(+) | bass is linear (4.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | reduced mids - on average 7.3% lower than median
(+) | mids are linear (6.2% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4.3% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (3.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.4% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 10% of all tested devices in this class were better, 6% similar, 84% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 37%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 30% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 62% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE audio analysis
(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (88.8 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(-) | nearly no bass - on average 20.9% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(±) | higher mids - on average 6.9% higher than median
(+) | mids are linear (5.4% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(±) | higher highs - on average 5.3% higher than median
(+) | highs are linear (4.9% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(±) | linearity of overall sound is average (17.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 11% of all tested devices in this class were better, 7% similar, 82% worse
» The best had a delta of 12%, average was 37%, worst was 134%
Compared to all devices tested
» 31% of all tested devices were better, 8% similar, 61% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%
Battery runtimes - The Galaxy S24 FE charges wirelessly
Power consumption
Fast charging is not one of Samsung's flagship strengths, and this is also the case with the FE model. The Galaxy phone only offers a maximum of 25 watts when using a wired connection, but the 4,700 mAh battery can also be charged wirelessly. In our test, we achieved a charging time of around 80 minutes using the Xiaomi Powerbank 25000.
Seen from our measurements, the Galaxy S24 FE isn't particularly highly efficient, especially when running idle, but the power consumption is, overall, rather unremarkable.
| Off / Standby |   0.03 / 0.13 Watt |
| Idle |  0.78 / 1.31 / 1.36 Watt |
| Load |
13.23 / 16.23 Watt |
    
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| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 4700 mAh | Xiaomi 14T Pro 5000 mAh | Google Pixel 9 4700 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S24 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 4500 mAh | Average Samsung Exynos 2400e | Average of class Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Consumption | 12% | 2% | 15% | 2% | 0% | 9% | |
| Idle Minimum * | 0.78 | 0.95 -22% | 0.66 15% | 0.42 46% | 0.69 12% | 0.78 ? -0% | 0.882 ? -13% |
| Idle Average * | 1.31 | 1.2 8% | 1.49 -14% | 0.93 29% | 1.15 12% | 1.31 ? -0% | 1.448 ? -11% |
| Idle Maximum * | 1.36 | 1.27 7% | 1.78 -31% | 1.07 21% | 1.26 7% | 1.36 ? -0% | 1.606 ? -18% |
| Load Average * | 13.23 | 5.95 55% | 7.44 44% | 15.43 -17% | 15.93 -20% | 13.2 ? -0% | 6.57 ? 50% |
| Load Maximum * | 16.23 | 14.02 14% | 16.64 -3% | 16.51 -2% | 16.09 1% | 16.2 ? -0% | 9.93 ? 39% |
* ... smaller is better
Power consumption: Geekbench (150 cd/m²)
Power consumption: GFXbench (150 cd/m²)
Battery life
In our Wi-Fi test, the Galaxy S24 FE demonstrated solid runtimes under realistic conditions and a display brightness of 150 cd/m². Compared to the Plus model, however, the battery life is significantly less at 12.5 hours.
| Battery Runtime - WiFi v1.3 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
| Xiaomi 14T Pro | |
| Google Pixel 9 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 FE | |
Notebookcheck overall rating
With its late release and a high RRP, Samsung is making life difficult for its Fan Edition. However, as the fourth model to launch in the Galaxy S series, the FE model certainly has a right to exist.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 11/08/2024 v8
Marcus Herbrich