iPhone 15 vs Galaxy S24 FE: Which One Should You Buy?

The iPhone 15 and Galaxy S24 FE take different paths through price, hardware, camera priorities, and ecosystem extras.

This comparison breaks down price, design, display, performance, camera, battery, software, storage, transfer, and final buyer value so you can see where each phone actually leads.

TL;DR: This is a close matchup. Pick the iPhone 15 if you want the iPhone route, or the Galaxy S24 FE if the Galaxy route fits your priorities better.

iPhone 15 vs Galaxy S24 FE Specs Table

The specs table below highlights the exact launch-price, size, display, chip, camera, battery, USB, and connectivity differences between iPhone 15 and Galaxy S24 FE before the section-by-section breakdown.

Specifications	iPhone 15	Galaxy S24 FE
Starting Price	$799	$649.99
Dimensions	5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in	6.38 x 3.04 x 0.31 in
Weight	171 g	213 g
Processor	A16 Bionic	Exynos 2400e
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	128GB / 256GB
Display	6.1 in (Super Retina XDR OLED)	6.7 in (Dynamic AMOLED 2X)
Resolution	2556 x 1179	2340 x 1080
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Ultra Wideband	5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC
Rear Cameras	48MP main + 12MP ultrawide	50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 8MP 3x telephoto
Front Camera	12MP TrueDepth	10MP
Battery	Up to 20 hours video playback	Up to 28 hours video playback
USB	USB 2	USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
Colors	Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink	Blue, Graphite, Gray, Mint, Yellow

iPhone 15 vs Galaxy S24 FE: Price

The Galaxy S24 FE starts at $649.99, while the iPhone 15 starts at $799. That creates a launch-price gap of $149.01.

Galaxy S24 FE gets the cleaner value edge on price because it asks for less money up front. Although the iPhone 15 still offers its lighter build, UWB, its sleeker profile, and 12MP TrueDepth front camera, that extra premium is not automatically worth paying.

Winner: Galaxy S24 FE

iPhone 15 vs Galaxy S24 FE: Design

The iPhone 15 measures 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in and weighs 171 g, while the Galaxy S24 FE comes in at 6.38 x 3.04 x 0.31 in and 213 g.

iPhone 15 wins on design because it feels smaller footprint.

Winner: iPhone 15

iPhone 15 vs Galaxy S24 FE: Display

The iPhone 15 offers 6.1 in, 2556 x 1179, and 60Hz, while the Galaxy S24 FE counters with 6.7 in, 2340 x 1080, and Up to 120Hz.

Galaxy S24 FE takes the display section because it delivers a larger 6.7 in screen and a smoother 120Hz-class panel.

Winner: Galaxy S24 FE

iPhone 15 vs Galaxy S24 FE: Performance

On paper, the iPhone 15 runs A16 Bionic, while the Galaxy S24 FE runs Exynos 2400e. Transfer support also matters: iPhone 15 uses USB 2, and Galaxy S24 FE uses USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1.

For everyday use, both phones should feel fast enough. The iPhone 15 has A16 Bionic, while the Galaxy S24 FE uses Exynos 2400e; because neither side creates a clear practical lead for most buyers, this section stays close.

Winner: Tie

iPhone 15 vs Galaxy S24 FE: Camera

The iPhone 15 uses 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide on the back plus a 12MP TrueDepth front camera. The Galaxy S24 FE counters with 50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 8MP 3x telephoto and a 10MP selfie camera.

The Galaxy S24 FE has the stronger rear camera setup because of its telephoto lens and broader focal-length flexibility. The iPhone 15 has the upgraded 12MP TrueDepth front camera. The Galaxy S24 FE also has the better video-workflow angle because it offers USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1. That creates a real tradeoff rather than a total camera sweep from one side. Overall, the Galaxy S24 FE finishes with the more convincing camera balance once rear-camera range, selfie hardware, and video workflow are considered together.

iphone 15 vs galaxy s24 fe camera comparison

Winner: Galaxy S24 FE

iPhone 15 vs Galaxy S24 FE: Battery

Apple lists the iPhone 15 at Up to 20 hours video playback. Samsung lists the Galaxy S24 FE at Up to 28 hours video playback.

Galaxy S24 FE gets the battery win because its quoted video-playback figure is higher, giving it the stronger paper endurance claim.

Winner: Galaxy S24 FE

iPhone 15 vs Galaxy S24 FE: Software, Storage, and Features

The iPhone 15 offers storage up to 512GB, plus 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Ultra Wideband. The Galaxy S24 FE reaches up to 256GB, plus 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC.

iPhone 15 wins this section with more headroom with storage up to 512GB, better magnetic accessory support, and extra UWB convenience.

Winner: iPhone 15

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