Between the Galaxy S24 FE and Phone (3), the Galaxy S24 FE comes out ahead in promised os updates, while the Phone (3) wins on front camera and wired charging. Overall, the Galaxy S24 FE scores 63.3 and the Phone (3) scores 68.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Phone (3) edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.3 vs 68.7), but the 5.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Galaxy S24 FE if you care most about promised os updates. The biggest gaps in its favor are promised os updates.
Pick the Phone (3) if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, wired charging, antutu, among others.
Both ship with comparable main camera, screen size, refresh rate, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Phone (3) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE wins
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 5).
Why Nothing - Phone (3) wins
- ▲Front camera — 220.00% more. 32 MP vs 10 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 160.00% more. 65 W vs 25 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 56.49% more. 2050000 vs 1310000.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Pixel density — 19.48% more. 460 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- ▲Weight — 17.00 g less. 196 vs 213.
- ▲Battery capacity — 9.57% more. 5150 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 196 glead |
| Thickness | 8.0 mmlead | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 385 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1900 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4700 mAh | 5150 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 25 W | 65 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S24 FE | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S24 FE or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) has 9.6% more battery — 4700 mAh vs 5150 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S24 FE or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) is 17g lighter — 213g vs 196g.
Is Galaxy S24 FE waterproof?+
Galaxy S24 FE has an IP68 rating.
Does Phone (3) support 5G?+
Yes, Phone (3) supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Galaxy S24 FE or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S24 FE or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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