Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

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Galaxy S24 compared with Galaxy S26 FE
SamsungGalaxy S24SamsungGalaxy S26 FE
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2024September 2026
Display
Screen size6.2″6.7″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness416 pixels per inch (better)385 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits (better)1,900 nits
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; adaptive 1–120 Hz refresh rate; 6.2 inches as a full rectangle, 6.0 inches allowing for the rounded cornersDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz refresh rate (60/120 Hz)
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
Display featuresVision booster–
Performance
ChipExynos 2400Exynos 2500
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB (better)
CPUDeca-core (3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.95 GHz)Deca-core (3.3 GHz, 2.74 GHz, 2.36 GHz, 1.8 GHz)
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera10 MP8 MP
Optical zoom3×3×
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 85° field of view, OIS, autofocus50 MP wide, F1.8, 84° field of view, OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 120° field of view12 MP, F2.2, 123° field of view
Telephoto camera10 MP, F2.4, 36° field of view, 3x optical zoom8 MP, F2.4, 32° field of view, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view, autofocus12 MP, F2.2, 85° field of view
Zoom3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x
Video recordingUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (UHD)Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Nightography; Super HDR; Generative Edit; Instant Slow-moNightography; Super Steady with Horizontal Lock; My FanCam
Battery and charging
Battery4,000 mAh4,900 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hoursUp to 29 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 45 W (better)
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 15 W
Battery life detail4,000 mAh typical, 3,880 mAh rated; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class A; up to 25 hours of internet use and 78 hours of audio playbackAt least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired chargingUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter (sold separately) and 3 A USB-C cable; compatible with PDUp to 70% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatible
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC)Fast Wireless Charging at 15 W (WPC)
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight167 g (better)193 g
Thickness7.6 mm7.4 mm (better)
Height × width147 × 70.6 mm161.6 × 76.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusNo–
MaterialsArmour Aluminium 2.0 frame; One-mass design with a seamless join between the rear cover and side frameAluminium alloy frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ back
ColoursOnyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow; Jade Green, Sapphire Blue and Sandstone Orange (online only)Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio
Water resistance detailIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 6.1 (Android 14)One UI 9 (Android 17)
Software updatesSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 31 January 2031 (UK)Seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 30 September 2033 (UK)
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Live Translate, Interpreter, Note Assist, Transcript Assist and Generative Edit; Circle to Search with GoogleGalaxy AI, including Photo Assist, Now Brief and Now Nudge; Circle to Search with Google
Connectivity
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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