The latest Samsung Galaxy S Fan Edition has arrived. The Galaxy S25 FE brings several improvements, aligning it more closely with the Galaxy S25 Plus in terms of features. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 FE remains available at select European retailers at a slightly lower price.
If you are weighing whether to spend around €100 more for the Galaxy S25 FE, this comparison will help you understand the real differences.
Table of Contents:
- Design
- Display
- Battery Life
- Charging
- Speaker Performance
- Performance
- Cameras
- Verdict
You can also compare the full specification sheets, or continue with our detailed analysis below.
Size and Build
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Samsung Galaxy S24 FEFollowing the trend in Samsung’s flagship lineup, the Galaxy S25 FE is slimmer and lighter than its predecessor, weighing 190 grams compared to 213 grams and measuring less in thickness. The new model also introduces an Enhanced Armor aluminum frame, promising increased durability compared to the standard aluminum frame of the S24 FE. Both phones maintain Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection on front and back.
Display
Samsung Galaxy S25 FESamsung Galaxy S24 FEBoth devices feature 6.7-inch OLED displays with identical resolution and refresh rate. However, the Galaxy S25 FE upgrades to an LTPO panel, allowing refresh rates to drop as low as 1Hz for better power efficiency and smoother adaptation to video frame rates. In everyday use, this difference is subtle, with both phones delivering comparable brightness and HDR10+ support.
Battery Life
The Galaxy S25 FE houses a slightly larger 4,900 mAh battery compared to 4,700 mAh in the S24 FE. Both use similar Exynos chipsets and displays, resulting in comparable battery performance. We did observe a modest improvement in video streaming endurance on the S25 FE.
Charging Speed
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE30 min: 52%
Full charge: 70 min
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE30 min: 63%
Full charge: 70 min
While the S25 FE supports faster 45W charging compared to 25W on the S24 FE, the total charging time remains the same at 70 minutes. However, the S25 FE charges noticeably quicker during the first 15 and 30 minutes.
Speaker Quality
Despite scoring slightly lower in loudness tests, the Galaxy S25 FE delivers noticeably improved audio quality. It offers clearer vocals and mids without compromising bass, resulting in a more refined listening experience compared to the S24 FE.
Performance
Galaxy S25 FEGalaxy S24 FEThe Galaxy S25 FE features the full Exynos 2400 chipset, while the S24 FE uses a slightly downclocked Exynos 2400e variant. The difference is minimal, with the primary CPU core running at 3.2 GHz on the S25 FE versus 3.1 GHz on the S24 FE. Both models offer 8GB of RAM as standard, with storage options ranging from 128GB to 512GB.
Benchmark Results
Galaxy S25 FEGeekbench 6: 6,6948
3DMark Wild Life: 4,262
Galaxy S24 FEGeekbench 6: 6,6299
3DMark Wild Life: 3,889
Performance differences are slight. The S25 FE outperforms the S24 FE by approximately 10% in CPU and GPU benchmarks.
Camera System
Both phones have identical rear camera configurations: a 50MP main sensor, an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide camera. The main upgrade on the S25 FE is the selfie camera, now a 12MP sensor matching Samsung's premium Galaxy S models, compared to the 10MP front sensor on the S24 FE.
Image Quality
Note: Camera samples were taken under different conditions and not side by side, but efforts were made to match framing.
Overall, both devices produce comparable image quality across focal lengths, with the S24 FE delivering notably sharper ultrawide shots. The 2x zoom photos are nearly identical, but the S24 FE provides slightly better detail at 3x zoom, capturing more contrast and clearer textures.
In low-light scenarios, the S24 FE continues to produce superior ultrawide and zoom photos, while both phones deliver similar quality on main shots.
The S25 FE’s selfie camera improves on its predecessor with finer detail, wider dynamic range, and more vibrant colors.
Video Quality
Below are frame grabs from each phone’s videos to facilitate comparison. The footage was recorded at different times but framed as closely as possible.
The main camera videos are nearly indistinguishable, though the S24 FE produces better-quality recordings on its ultrawide and telephoto cameras.
Verdict
Both the Galaxy S25 FE and S24 FE will receive up to seven major operating system updates, ensuring long-term relevance. Thus, the release date should not be the sole factor in your decision.
If you are willing to invest roughly €100 more for slightly improved performance (about 10% faster), quicker charging speeds (around 20% faster in early charging stages), enhanced speaker quality, and better selfies, the Galaxy S25 FE is the better choice.
However, the Galaxy S24 FE still delivers a very comparable experience overall, matching display quality, battery life, and offering stronger ultrawide and zoom photography, all at a lower price point.
Reasons to Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE:
- More powerful processor
- Superior speaker quality
- Improved selfie camera
- Lighter and slimmer design
Reasons to Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE:
- Comparable user experience with a lower price
- Better ultrawide and zoom cameras in photos and videos
- Similar display and battery performance
