Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S24 FE late last week, adding it as the fourth device in its Galaxy S Fan Edition (FE) lineup. Notably, this new smartphone was launched alongside the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus and Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra, rather than with other FE products. In contrast, the Galaxy S25 series, which includes the flagship Galaxy S25 Ultra, is expected to be released early next year.
Similarities with the Galaxy S23 FE
The Galaxy S24 FE retains many features from last year's Galaxy S23 FE, which is currently priced at $339 on Amazon. Both smartphones share similar camera hardware and display specifications, featuring a 1080p AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, along with support for 25 W wired and 15 W wireless charging. However, Samsung has implemented a significant change in software support for this generation, ensuring the Galaxy S24 FE will receive updates for a longer period compared to its predecessor.
Extended Software Support
For context, the Galaxy S23 FE is set to receive four OS updates during its lifetime, maxing out at Android 17, as it originally comes with One UI 5 based on Android 13. Additionally, users can expect security patch updates until at least October 2028.
In contrast, Samsung has committed to offering seven major OS updates for the Galaxy S24 FE. Since it launches with Android 14 and One UI 6.1, this means it should remain updated up to Android 21 and One UI 13. Samsung will also provide two additional years of security patch updates, aligning the timelines for software and security updates. For further hardware details, please refer to our Galaxy S24 FE launch article.
