Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the choice for maximum performance, a brighter display, and newer connectivity: it reaches 3,145,925 in AnTuTu and adds Wi-Fi 7. The Galaxy S25 FE is the balanced alternative, while the S24 FE is the better buy only if it costs less.
The S26 FE leads the S24 FE and S25 FE in performance with 3,145,925 AnTuTu points, versus 1,969,491 and 1,935,000. The S25 FE beats the S24 FE in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme, scoring 4262 versus 3889. All three use a 6.7″ display; the S26 FE raises peak brightness to 2,600 nits versus 1,900 nits on the other two, and is 7.4 mm thick versus 8 mm for the S24 FE.
The S25 FE and S26 FE share a 4,900 mAh battery and 45 W charging, ahead of the S24 FE’s 4,700 mAh and 25 W. The S26 FE adds Wi-Fi 7 and 7 years of updates, versus Wi-Fi 6E and 4 years on the other two; its USB 2.0 is behind the S24 FE and S25 FE’s USB 3.2. Camera scores are even: the S26 FE has a larger 1/2.55″ ultrawide sensor versus 1/3.1″, while the S24 FE and S25 FE offer 13 MP versus 12.2 MP.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is better for maximum performance, a brighter display, and Wi-Fi 7.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is the better buy only if it costs less; its USB 3.2 is faster than the S26 FE’s USB 2.0, but it has no decisive edge.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 8.3 | 9.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.5 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, if you care about…
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 4,262
- against 3,889
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,145,925
- against 1,969,491 · 1,935,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E · Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 1,900 nits · 1,900 nits
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM
- against Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby · Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2400e | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 940 | Xclipse 940 | Xclipse 950 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 4.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.21 GHz | 3.3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,969,491 | 1,935,000 | 3,145,925 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,958 | 2,198 | 2,540 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 6,260 | 7,000 | 9,002 Best value |
| CPU Description | 10-core CPU: 1x3.1 GHz, 2x2.9 GHz, 3x2.6 GHz, 4x1.95 GHz | 10-core CPU with one Cortex-X4 core at 3.2 GHz, two Cortex-A720 cores at 2.9 GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6 GHz, and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.95 GHz. | 10-core CPU with one 3.3 GHz Cortex-X925 core, two 2.74 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, five 2.36 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and two 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores. |
| Processor Type | Deca-Core | Deca-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,889 | 4,262 Best value | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black, Yellow, Green, Cyan, Grey | Blue, Black, White, Cyan | Blue, Grey, Green, Black, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 76.6 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 162 mm | 161.3 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 190 g Best value | 193 g |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 89.2 % Best value | 88.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 4,900 mAh Best value | 4,900 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 45 W Best value | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable |
| Battery Endurance | 42 h | 42 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 2,000 | 2,000 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,900 nits | 1,900 nits | 2,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Variable Refresh Rate | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, LTPO, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 | 17 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years | 7 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB Charging, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, eSIM, DLNA | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, eSIM | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.94 W/kg Best value | 1.04 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.71 W/kg Best value | 1.03 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.86 W/kg | 0.54 W/kg | 0.5 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.29 W/kg Best value | 1.57 W/kg | 1.32 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 9,640 Mbps | 9,640 Mbps | 9,640 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 2,550 Mbps | 2,550 Mbps | 2,550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 759 € | — | 699 € Best value |
| Model numbers | SM-S721B, SM-S721B/DS, SM-S721U1, SM-S721U, SM-S721W, SM-S7210, SM-S721N | SM-S731B, SM-S731B/DS | SM-S741B, SM-S741B/DS |
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