The Galaxy S23 FE was one of last years best midrange smartphones, with its snappy performance, reliable software, and beautiful display. The Galaxy S24 FE, Samsungs latest Fan Edition (FE) smartphone,

Unlike most mid-range smartphones that settle for a basic 2MP macro sensor as the third lens, Samsung has equipped the S24 FE with a more useful 8MP telephoto lens that not only provides depth data for portrait shots, but also enables 3x optical zoom.

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Plus and S24 FE offer two distinct paths to premium smartphone experiences. While the S25 Plus aims to redefine flagship excellence, the S24 FE strikes a balance between performance and affordability.

Both the Galaxy and OnePlus phones are reminiscent of their flagship counterparts that is, they offer similar looks and features on the inside and outside. The Galaxy S24 FE is reminiscent of the Galaxy S24 series, while the OnePlus 12R borrows a lot from the OnePlus 12.

The Galaxy S24 FE feels more like a flagship than the Pixel 8a. Its design mirrors Samsung's more expensive phones, while the Pixel 8a feels like a mid-range device. That isn't a knock on the Pixel 8a. However, if you're looking for something more like a Galaxy S24+ without paying that kind of money, the Galaxy S24 FE has you covered.

OnePlus 13 is the brand's new flagship phone, but should you wait for its global release or buy the Galaxy S24 FE right now? Let's find out.

Turns out that wasn't the case, though, as evidenced by the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, which I'm reviewing here after two weeks of personal use, continuing Samsung's latent release cycle – and the direct follow-up to its S23 FE predecessor.

I’m a Samsung stan, but iPhone 15 Pro Max is testing me. Galaxy S24 Ultra is still the best Android phone, but I struggle to defend it against iPhone 15