Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: More Power, Longer Updates, Still Affordable

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: More Power, Longer Updates, Still AffordableSamsung has officially unveiled its latest Fan Edition smartphone, the Galaxy S24 FE. This new model boasts design, display size, performance, and battery capacity improvements

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: More Power, Longer Updates, Still Affordable

Samsung has officially unveiled its latest Fan Edition smartphone, the Galaxy S24 FE. This new model boasts design, display size, performance, and battery capacity improvements. It's also the first Fan Edition device to offer seven Android OS major updates. The Galaxy S24 FE is now available for pre-order in the US and other countries and will go on sale on October 3rd.

Enhanced performance, longer update cycle

The Galaxy S24 FE is powered by the Exynos 2400e globally (including the US). The Exynos 2400e is a slightly slower version of the Exynos 2400, which is used in the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+. The only difference between the two chips is that the Exynos 2400e has a 100MHz lower clock speed for its main CPU core. Other specifications, including the 4nm fabrication process, remain unchanged.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE comes with only 8GB of RAM and offers storage options of 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. Samsung also states that the device's vapor chamber system has been increased by 10%, which keeps the device cool under heavy workloads.

Samsung has made a bold commitment by guaranteeing seven Android OS major updates and seven years of security patches for the Galaxy S24 FE. This is unprecedented for a Fan Edition model and highlights Samsung's dedication to long-term support for the device.

Larger display, enhanced imaging

One of the significant changes in the Galaxy S24 FE is the larger display size. It features a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with an FHD+ resolution, a 120Hz variable refresh rate, and a peak brightness of up to 1,900 nits. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ glass, an upgrade from the Gorilla Glass 5 found on the Galaxy S23 FE. The phone boasts an aluminum frame, narrower bezels around the display, and comes in five colors: blue, graphite, gray, mint, and yellow.

The Galaxy S24 FE uses the same triple rear camera system as the Galaxy S23 FE, including a 50MP main rear camera with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and an 8MP telephoto camera (3x optical zoom). It also sports a 10MP front-facing camera. The main camera on the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE can record 8K30fps videos, while the other cameras support recording 4K60fps videos. It also includes the ability to capture, edit, and upload images and videos in SuperHDR format.

ProVisualEngine enhances camera performance

Samsung has boosted the camera performance of the Galaxy S24 FE through the introduction of ProVisualEngine. Here are some of the features it brings:

• Nightography: Improved image signal processing using AI results in clearer photos in low light, making night portraits look better.

• Enhanced Zoom: Working alongside the 50MP adaptive pixel sensor of the wide-angle camera, it delivers optical-quality performance at 2x zoom, in addition to the standard 3x optical zoom. Furthermore, AI zoom enhances image quality even at digital zoom distances.

• Object-Aware Engine: This feature identifies scenes and adjusts colors to achieve vibrant, realistic photos and videos in ultra-high dynamic range (HDR).

Longer battery life, more connectivity options

The Galaxy S24 FE is powered by a 4,700mAh battery, a 200mAh increase from the Galaxy S23 FE. It supports 25W wired fast charging, 15W Qi wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

The Galaxy S24 FE supports multiple global positioning systems, including BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, and GPS. Other connectivity features of the phone include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and a USB Type-C port. The device also boasts an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance and an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Rich Galaxy AI features

The Galaxy S24 FE runs on One UI 6.1.1 based on Android 14 out of the box. It is officially promised to receive seven Android OS major updates and seven years of security patches.

The Galaxy S24 FE is also equipped with several Galaxy AI features, including Generative Edit, Instant Slo-Mo, Portrait Studio, Interpreter, Live Translate, Circle to Search, and more. The phone is expected to gain more AI features through software updates.

Affordable price, attractive appeal

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is available from October 3rd, starting at $649.99 in the US. Compared to the high prices of the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+, the Galaxy S24 FE offers a more budget-friendly option while maintaining strong performance and a great experience, undoubtedly attracting more users on a tighter budget.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a significantly upgraded Fan Edition phone boasting enhanced performance, a larger display, longer update cycles, and a richer set of AI features, all at an attractive price. It is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year.