Samsung has just announced the Galaxy S24 FE smartphone alongside the Galaxy Tab S10 series of tablets. However, if you’re considering buying one, I have important news for you.
As we noted in our Galaxy S23 FE review , the timing of the FE (‘fan edition’ by the way) is pretty awkward. It comes many months after the flagship range of the same name and that’s a big problem.
In a nutshell, the issue is price drops.
Samsung has launched the S24 FE with a starting price of £649 (or £699 to double storage to 256GB).
That might be cheaper than the base models in the iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9 ranges – although not by much – but comparing it to Samsung’s own phones means there’s little reason to buy the latest FE.
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Get the regular S24
It doesn’t take long for tech to start receiving price cuts at major retailers – even if the price is still the same on official stores – and with the S24 range arriving back in January you can get a bargain now.
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Or the similarly big screen S24+
Granted, the Galaxy S24 FE has a larger screen than the regular S24 at 6.7-inch compared to 6.2-inch as well as a bigger battery at 4700mAh.
However, you can buy the Galaxy S24+ from Dealmonday for £649 if that suits you better.
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How about last year’s S23 FE
It is worth noting that while not a whole lot has changed compared to its predecessor, the S24 FE gets the same seven-year software support as the other S24 phones which is a lot better than the four years of the S23 FE.
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Can I tempt you with a Xiaomi?
It’s got a flagship-level Mediatek Dimensity 9300+ processor, an impressive 6.67-inch 144Hz OLED display, a potent Leica-branded triple camera system, and rapid 120/50W (wired/wireless) charging support.
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In the US?
If you’re in the US, the Xiaomi 14T Pro isn’t an option. I don’t have US pricing for the S24 FE but if rumours are true then it will cost $650 or $710 for the 128- and 256GB options.
New phones can be tempting but this is another off-beat release from Samsung that doesn’t make all that much sense.
Author: Chris Martin, Managing Editor, Tech Advisor
Tech Advisor Managing Editor Chris got his break as a reporter at infamous site The Inquirer and has been with us for more than 12 years. With a BA degree in Music Technology, audio is his specialism, but over the years he has reviewed all kinds of gadgets, from smartwatches to mesh Wi-Fi to coffee machines.
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