The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was unveiled in Kenya in October and offers flagship features at a more affordable price. You can get it in stores for around Ksh 80,000. This makes it an attractive choice for those looking for a reliable and powerful smartphone under 100k.
Before we proceed, here are some of the main specs of this phone.
- Display: 6.7-inch (1080 x 2340 pixels), Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz.
- Processor: Exynos 2400e.
- Rear Camera: 50MP + 8MP + 12MP: Records 8K@30fps.
- Front Camera: 10MP
- RAM: 8/12GB
- Storage: 128/256/512GB
- Battery Capacity: 4,700 mAh, 25W wired charging.
- Android 14, One UI 6.1
Here are the top five reasons why you should consider this device:
Display and Build Quality
The Galaxy S24 FE has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support and has a peak brightness of 1900 nits. This delivers vivid colors, a smooth scrolling experience and good visibility when outdoors. The phone has Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on both front and back and an IP68 rating. This ensures durability and gives the phone a premium touch at the same time.
Triple-Camera Setup
At the back the S24 FE has a triple-camera setup made up of:
- 50 MP main camera with OIS for sharp and vibrant photos.
- 8 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.
- 12 MP ultra-wide lens.
Whether you want detailed close-ups, photos of expansive landscape or high-res videos up to 8K at 30fps, the S24 FE can handle all your photography needs.
Reliable Performance
The phone is Powered by the company’s inhouse Exynos 2400e processor. This ensures you get reliable multitasking and gaming performance. With storage options of up to 512GB and 8GB of RAM, you will have enough space and speed for running daily tasks and even some demanding apps. You expect good performance for a phone within this price range and that is exactly what you are getting.
Charging and Battery Life
The 4700mAh battery supports 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging and even supports reverse wireless charging. It can easily last through a day of moderate use which is good enough for most people. We see a number of smartphones within this price range with no wireless charging support so having it on this phone is a plus.
Affordable Premium Features
As mentioned above, the S24 FE starts from Ksh 80,000 offering features like Samsung DeX, stereo speakers and Android 14 with One UI 6.1 out of the box. The price will vary depending on where you buy it from and the configuration you choose. Overall, this is a good smartphone for anyone who does not want to get the S24 or wait for the S25 series.