Samsung is working on its next-gen budget flagship smartphone, which is expected to launch soon. The Galaxy S24 FE has been making the rounds in online rumors and reports, and now, the US variant of the device has also been certified. So here’s what we know so far.
1. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: What’s special about this device?
The South Korean tech giant unveiled the Fan Edition (FE) version of its flagship smartphones with accessibility in mind. It releases them with a more affordable price tag compared to its true flagship S series. These typically carry high end specifications, but cut some corners to keep the cost low. My Galaxy S21 FE (which I refuse to part with) is also from this lineup. With the Galaxy S24 series starting at almost 800 US Dollars, the Galaxy S24 FE would arrive as the most affordable model in Samsung’s 2024 flagship family. So you won’t break your bank to get a premium experience.
2. Bluetooth SIG hints at an imminent launch
The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 FE just surfaced on the Bluetooth SIG database (via SamMobile), carrying the SM-S721U model number. This appears to be the carrier locked version of the S24 FE that will launch in the US market. Samsung’s affordable flagship phone was recently certified in India, and this listing basically hints at its global release being imminent. Even its official support page went live earlier this month.
3. Here’s what it packs
Just last week, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was found on GeekBench, a popular benchmarking platform. This revealed some of its key specifications like the Exynos 2400e. The chip is apparently an underclocked version of the Exynos 2400 that is featured on the Galaxy S24 series. It is coupled with at least one variant with 8GB of RAM and runs on the Android 14 OS based OneUI 6.1.1 custom skin out of the box. The device is rumored to be powered by a 4,565mAh battery pack, bringing no upgrade from its predecessor.
