The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE aims to provide a premium smartphone experience, inheriting key features from the main S24 series while maintaining a more affordable price tag. It’s a great option for those who want a capable camera, strong performance, and a vibrant display without the top-tier cost of the Ultra or Plus models.
1. Design and Build Quality: The S24 FE features a design that aligns with the S24 series. It utilizes an aluminum frame and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and Gorilla Glass 5 on the back. It maintains the crucial IP68 dust and water resistance rating, meaning it can withstand submersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes. It weighs around 213g and has dimensions of 162 x 77.3 x 8 mm. Available colors include Blue, Graphite, Gray, Mint, and Yellow.
2. Immersive Display: The S24 FE boasts a large 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. It features a Full HD+ resolution (1080 x 2340 pixels), offering sharp and vibrant visuals. A key highlight is its 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, ensuring smooth scrolling, gaming, and overall responsiveness. The display can reach a respectable peak brightness of 1900 nits, providing good visibility even in bright outdoor conditions. An optical under-display fingerprint sensor is integrated for secure unlocking (note: this is typically an optical sensor, unlike the ultrasonic one on the main S24 series).
3. Performance and Hardware: The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 2400e (4 nm) chipset in most global markets (including Kenya). This is a powerful ten-core processor (deca-core) designed to handle multitasking, demanding applications, and gaming effectively. It also features the Xclipse 940 GPU.
RAM Configurations: The Galaxy S24 FE typically comes with 8GB of RAM across all storage variants.
Storage Options: 128GB vs. 256GB The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE supports fast internal storage:
- 128GB Internal Storage: This is the base storage option. For the S24 FE, the 128GB variant uses UFS 3.1 storage. While UFS 3.1 is fast, it’s not as fast as UFS 4.0. If you are a light user who relies heavily on cloud storage for photos and videos and doesn’t install many large games, 128GB might suffice. However, it can fill up quickly with modern apps and high-resolution media.
- 256GB Internal Storage: This variant offers double the storage space and, importantly, uses UFS 4.0 storage. UFS 4.0 is significantly faster than UFS 3.1, leading to quicker app loading, faster file transfers, and a generally snappier user experience. This option is highly recommended for most users, especially if you:
- Take many high-resolution photos and 8K videos: The camera produces large files.
- Download many large games or applications.
- Store a lot of offline media (movies, music).
- Plan to keep the phone for several years: Storage needs tend to increase over time with software updates and accumulated data.
Important Note on Storage Expansion: The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, like its S-series counterparts, does NOT feature a microSD card slot for expandable storage. Your choice of internal storage at the time of purchase is final.
4. Camera System: The S24 FE features a versatile triple-camera setup on the rear:
- Rear Camera:
- 50MP main sensor (f/1.8, wide, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS): Delivers detailed and vibrant photos in various lighting conditions.
- 8MP telephoto (f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical zoom): Provides dedicated optical zoom for clearer distant shots.
- 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 123˚ FoV): Ideal for capturing expansive landscapes and group shots.
- Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama.
- Video Recording: Up to 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, with gyro-EIS for stable footage.
- Front Camera:
- 10MP (f/2.4, wide): For high-quality selfies and video calls.
- Video Recording: Supports 4K@30/60fps.
The camera system is also integrated with Galaxy AI features, offering enhanced photo editing capabilities similar to the main S24 series, such as Generative Edit and Edit Suggestion.
5. Battery Life and Charging: The Galaxy S24 FE is equipped with a large 4700mAh (typical) Li-Ion battery, offering excellent battery life that should comfortably last a full day for most users. It supports 25W wired fast charging, allowing it to reach approximately 50% charge in around 30 minutes. It also supports 15W wireless fast charging (Qi/PMA) and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
6. Software and Updates: The S24 FE launched with Android 14 and One UI 6.1. Importantly, Samsung has committed to providing 7 years of Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates for the S24 series, which includes the S24 FE. This means the S24 FE will receive major Android versions potentially up to Android 21 and security patches until early 2031, offering exceptional software longevity. It includes the full suite of Galaxy AI capabilities, such as “Circle to Search with Google,” “Live Translate” for real-time call translation, “Chat Assist” for adjusting message tones, and “Note Assist” for summarizing notes
7. Connectivity and Other Features:
- Network: Full 5G support.
- Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE.
- NFC: Yes.
- USB: USB Type-C 3.2 with OTG support.
- Audio: Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- No 3.5mm headphone jack.
- SIM: Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and/or eSIM support).
Price and Availability in Nairobi, Kenya:
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has been available in Nairobi, Kenya, since October 2024. As a more affordable “Fan Edition” flagship, its pricing is generally lower than the standard S24.
Estimated Price Range in Kenya (as of July 2025):
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (8GB RAM, 128GB storage): KSh 55,000 – KSh 70,000
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (8GB RAM, 256GB storage): KSh 58,000 – KSh 75,000
Prices can vary based on the retailer, current promotions, and color availability. As per your saved information, Mobihub Electronics is a recommended place to check for the most accurate and up-to-date pricing and stock for the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE in both 128GB and 256GB configurations in Nairobi. It’s always a good idea to compare prices with other authorized Samsung dealers and reputable online stores.
Considering the difference in UFS storage speed between the 128GB (UFS 3.1) and 256GB (UFS 4.0) variants, along with the doubled storage capacity, the 256GB model typically offers better value and a more future-proof experience for most users
