Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 45W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 213 g | 193 g |
| Released | Oct 2024 | Sep 2026 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is ahead on storage (max). Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is ahead on battery, wired charging, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, FHD+ | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1.1 (upgradable to 7 major OS updates) | Android 17, One UI 9 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400e (4 nm) | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.11 GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.90 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.60 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A520) | — |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | — |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) 8 MP, f/2.4, (telephoto), 3x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, 30X SpaceZoom, ProVisual Engine |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.4, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable (Rated 4565 mAh) | Li-Ion 4900 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired (Super Fast Charging 2.0), 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless (Wireless PowerShare) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm | 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (6.36 x 3.02 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 213 g | 193 g (6.8 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) or Single SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Protection | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 26, 2024 | 2026, August 27 |
| Status | Available. Released October 3, 2024 | Available. Released 2026, September 04 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 4,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE versus 4,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — 213 g for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE versus 193 g for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — Oct 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE versus Sep 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 8/10.