The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is almost a year old so the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE must be around the corner. Here’s what we know so far!
Samsung might be better known for its high-end flagships, but it has also produced quite a few budget-minded Android phones in recent years. One of the more intriguing alternatives to a Samsung flagship is its “FE” series, formerly known as “Fan Edition” phones. These phones typically offer specs and performance similar to the mainline Galaxy S series but at much more aggressive prices, thanks to concessions like a polycarbonate body and a few minor spec downgrades. With the next FE on the horizon, here’s everything we know about the Galaxy S24 FE.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: At a glance
When is it expected to come out? No official date has been given yet. However, leaks are suggesting a late 2024 to early 2025 window.
What new features could there be? This year’s FE could gain Galaxy AI features, Gorilla Glass Victus Plus, and a new processor.
How much might it cost? We’re still waiting for information on the price, but we expect it to be between $599 and $699. Will there be a Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
Although Samsung has yet to confirm the Galaxy S24 FE officially, it’s all but inevitable that there will be another model. Not only is the series reasonably popular, but Samsung consciously made the decision not to release the Galaxy A55 in the United States. That makes the Galaxy S FE series the best cheap “flagship” experience on offer. It would be more than shocking if Samsung axed the series altogether, though it has certainly skipped releasing a model before. At the time, this was largely due to the pandemic, however.
There have been quite a few leaks that have emerged throughout 2024, including a codename (R12), specs, colors, and even a launch window. The model number for the phone (SM-S721U) has appeared in EE’s (a carrier in the UK) database. It has also appeared on the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification website with the model number (SM-S721B/DS). On top of that, the company pretty much confirmed the device when a support page for the model number briefly appeared on Samsung France’s website.
There’s more than enough evidence at this point to be confident that the device not only exists but is also likely to launch soon.What is the most likely Samsung Galaxy S24 FE release date?
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE — October 2, 2020
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE — January 11, 2022
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE — October 26, 2023
It’s highly likely there will be a Galaxy S24 FE, but what’s harder to speak about is when we might see the handset. We previously covered a report claiming it could arrive as early as this summer. Time is ticking for this prediction, however, as we’re now deep in the back half of the season. There’s also been a conflicting report that claims it won’t be seen until late 2024 or even early 2025. A more recent leak suggests that the launch will happen in October, which would certainly fit with the company’s history.
As for markets where it will be available, the phone’s model number has been spotted in databases for a UK carrier and an Indian regulatory body, so it will probably show up in these countries. More likely than not, it should end up being sold everywhere that the S23 FE was available, including the US.
