The Galaxy S24 series offers some of the best smartphones that money can buy in 2024. With advanced Galaxy AI features at their core, these phones are ready to take on anything that you can throw at them. The vanilla Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24 Plus make for a highly competent package for most people whereas the Galaxy S24 Ultra goes the extra mile in pampering creators and professionals. It’s a great lineup overall but Samsung is charging a bomb for even the most affordable variant of the Galaxy S24.
This is why the need for a more affordable yet just as capable Galaxy S24 FE arises. The successor to last year’s Galaxy S23 FE, the Galaxy S24 FE is rumoured to be shaking things up and likely competing with Google’s Pixel 8a, the OnePlus 12R and Apple’s iPhone 15. Instead of being like old wine in a new bottle, Samsung is in the mood to cosplay Robin Hood by offering the same experience as the costly Galaxy S24, albeit with a few corners cut, for a more affordable price.
Now let’s be clear, Samsung hasn’t officially revealed anything about this phone yet. However, the rumours and leaks have given us a fair idea of what to expect from Samsung’s next ‘flagship killer’. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE’s release date in Singapore, its specifications and possible pricing have been tipped, leaving little to the imagination. We even know what the phone looks like!
So, without further ado, here’s everything we know about Samsung’s Galaxy S24 FE and how it will fit in with the rest of the competition.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE leaks revealed almost everything
Just like its predecessors, the Galaxy S24 FE will essentially be a watered-down version of its regular counterpart (the Galaxy S24 in this case) for value-conscious people. However, this time around, Samsung is tweaking the formula for its Fan Edition device. It will no longer repurpose chips of a bygone era from Samsung’s warehouse. On the contrary, it will be the same chipset that you can find inside the non-American Galaxy S24 series.
Here is a summary of all the specifications that were leaked:
Display: 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,900 nits of peak brightness
Processor: Samsung Exynos 2400e
OS: Samsung’s One UI 6.1.1 based on Android 14
AI features: Galaxy AI, Google Gemini
Cameras: 50-megapixel main sensor + 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor + 8-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x zoom, 10-megapixel front camera
Battery: 4,565mAh with 25W wired charging
Durability: Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on front and rear, aluminium frame
While the leaked specifications sheet may not seem as exciting as some of the Galaxy S24 E’s Chinese counterparts, here’s a detailed rundown of what you can expect from it.
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It’s more like the Galaxy S24 than the Galaxy S23
Unlike its predecessors, the Galaxy S24 FE is bridging its gap with the vanilla Galaxy S24 instead of being a discounted Galaxy S23. Hence, you are in for a high-end user experience without paying a premium price. The slimmer display bezels, the Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection and the newest iteration of Samsung’s best Exynos chipset make it far more appealing.
Doubling down on Exynos power
The new Exynos 2400e chipset is yet to be officially unveiled but based on the leaks doing the rounds, it will be a trimmed-down version of the standard Exynos 2400. The Exynos 2400e could also offer superior power efficiency, with Samsung likely to tune down the CPU clock speeds and disable some GPU cores to achieve a longer battery life.
Since it belongs to the Exynos 2400e family, Samsung could also make the phone compatible with seven future versions of Android OS. Seven years of OS updates is the next big thing for Samsung and other brands in the Android ecosystem.
Say hello to AI-enriched cameras
Since this is supposed to be a lower-spec variant of the Galaxy S24, Samsung is sticking to less capable camera hardware for the FE version. Although the leak suggests that the camera will rely on Galaxy AI for certain features, the overall image processing may still leave a lot to be desired and give buyers a reason to consider the more premium Galaxy S24.
Is a new battery king incoming?
The Galaxy S24 offers decent battery stamina for an entire day on a full charge. Samsung, however, seems to be prioritising battery life with the Galaxy S24 FE. Based on what we saw in the leaked promos, the Galaxy S24 FE promises to deliver up to 29 hours of video playback. This is far more than what even Apple states for the iPhone 15 Plus – the reigning battery champion in Apple’s stable.
A colourful approach
In a bid to take on the iPhone 15, the Galaxy S24 FE will also feature a variety of new colourways. The leaked promo material reveals Blue, Graphite, White, Yellow and Green shades as part of the standard colour palette.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE’s likely price and release date in Singapore
With Galaxy AI and the beefier Exynos 2400e chipset, Samsung is expected to hike the price of the new model by a small margin. Currently, it is estimated that the Galaxy S24 FE is likely to cost USD 699 (approximately SGD 925). After taxes, you could end up paying up to SGD 1,000 for the base variant.
As far as the release date in Singapore is concerned, Samsung is rumoured to reserve the Galaxy S24 FE for October 2024. With no other flagship launches scheduled for the month, the Galaxy S24 FE could garner a lot of attention on its release date in Singapore.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is expected to cost at least USD 699 (approximately SGD 925).
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is expected to be released by October 2024 in Singapore.
