The same old «Fan Edition» dilemma. Galaxy S24 FE or Galaxy S24+? There’s only one correct answer. With one exception.
After months of leaks, the new Galaxy S24 FE is finally here, and there are zero surprises in regards to the value it brings to the table. However, the perceived value will depend on where you are in the world.
For example, the Galaxy S24 FE is a great deal in the United States, where it starts at just $650 for 8/128GB and $700 for 8/256GB, which is lunch money in Los Angeles.
Of course, I’m exaggerating, but with the $1,200 Galaxy S24 Ultra, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and iPhone 16 Pro Max for context, the S24 FE is half the price while giving you 80-90% of the experience you get with the top flagships.
However, the Galaxy S24 FE value proposition flips completely in places like Europe, where I can get a Galaxy S24+ for €20 less if I buy from Amazon instead of Samsung.
Here’s more…
You should buy a Galaxy S24+ instead of the Galaxy S24 FE — unless you want a slower phone in a few years
I’m not a fan of the Fan Edition Galaxy S24 if it costs €20 more than the better Galaxy S24+.
Why is the Galaxy S24+ a better phone than the Galaxy S24 FE? Well, there are plenty of small reasons, and a big one you should definitely take into account:
What makes the Galaxy S24+ a better phone than the Galaxy S24 FE
Smaller, lighter, thinner, with a more modern design
Brighter display with slimmer bezels, tougher glass, more efficient LTPO tech
Slightly more powerful and efficient Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip (USA, Canada, China)
12GB of RAM, UFS 4.
