Best prices I've seen for the pre-order. No trade in bonus that I can see but you do get a $50 eVoucher for Galaxy Tablets, Wearables and Accessories.
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Ships from: 10 Oct 2024
Why?
Remember that the FE is equivalent to the S24+, not the base S24. It has the same screen size as the S24+, albeit lower res. It has an updated version of the S24+ chip, albeit an Exynos chip. Battery is only slightly smaller, but you would expect similar battery life given the lower screen res. The S24+ is, at best, $480 more expensive.
The Exynos 2400e in the FE is a slightly weaker version of the original 2400
The difference appears to be negligible https://www.notebookcheck.net/Samsung-highlights-the-differe…
I checked with Samsung coz I was thinking exactly that. However, Australia is not getting snapdragon version for S24 and S24+
It's just with ultra getting snapdragon.
So if want small good phone probably just get S23
The Exynos 2400 beats the equivalent Snapdragon chip in some benchmark tests, but is inferior in others. So, performance wise, it's a good chip. The S23 certainly wouldn't be more powerful, so it wouldn't make sense to go back to that model.
At this stage might be worth waiting to see if S25 base/+ will get snapdragon
Best deals are usually at pre-order especially samsung
@CodeXD: Depends how negative you are about Exynos chips. But they're certainly not bad these days. They used to be horrible, but since Samsung changed their architecture, they've been comparing really well to the equivalent SD chips and, like I said, beating them in some benchmarks. There's no need to avoid them simply because they're exynos chips these days.
@CodeXD: Will never happen. Samsung splits SOC sources between in house and Qualcomm at roughly 50% demand for each intentionally.
Going 100% Qualcomm would mean abandoning their own design and that would put them in a poor negotiating position in the future.
Quite different, eg. 1080p vs 1440p
I'm not sure why I'm being downvoted for this comment. If people really think a S24+ contains and extra $500 of value over this phone, I guess that's fine. I'm sure there's plenty of people who would love to get a flagship device, but simply can't commit over $1k for it, so the FE would be a great way to do it. I'd imagine it'll also be a good way to trade up to a S25 device next year or S26 the year after.
Is a higher res screen, 300mah of battery juice and slightly different cameras worth $500? I guess it might be to some.
OZBargain crowds are emotional, they will downvote you for stupid reasons without explanation. You make valid points and I agree with your sentiments
I've been on the market for a ~$800-ish phone with a 6.7" screen for a couple months but can't find the right one. The A55 was an option but I hated the sharp edges so right now I am tossing up between Nothing Phone 2 and The S24 FE. Just waiting for Black Friday deals to pull the trigger.
Just wait for the next jb hifi deal. I got the 24+ for $566 ($766 with a $200 jb hifi gc).
does samsung have proper leather cases? made from real cows?
Made from fake cows, I believe.
…… vegan crap again…
Will this still work once 3G is shut down?
Surely you've got something better than that JV. Switch on mate.
Of course, just not for 3g comms
Hmm so this doesn't have an always on display?
It doesn't support AOD wallpapers, but I'd assume other elements of AOD work?
Too expensive for a mid tier phone. FE should sell better at around $600-700
What's mid-tier about it? What comparable phones can you get in that price range?
You could say that literally any phone would sell better at a lower price point, so I'm not sure what you're getting at there. I reckon iPhone 16 Pro Max's would sell better if they were $3 each.
Only real options for this price and screen size are Motorola Edge Pro, Nothing Phone 2 or maaaaybe an A55. Plus also Oneplus 12R and the obvious China brands like realme and such which I want to avoid personally. Yes, I am aware Nothing is chinese, but it is far less bloated and more stable than other chinese phone brands.
I didnt subsribe for launch event, but still received additional $200 coupon as well , which can be stacked up to above discount in EPP portal. Showing 128GB for $640 with watch 4($40) trade-in. Check your EDU/EPP mailbox as well.
same here. not bad with the code
Is it a generic coupon code? I didn't get it.
Any chance anyone can share the $200 coupon code with me?
Just to clarify, its a unique $200 trade-in voucher.
I want this but my S10 still works fine…
![[Pre Order] Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 128/8GB $879.20, 256/8GB $959.20 + $50 Evoucher Delivered @ Samsung Education Store](https://files.ozbargain.com.au/n/75/869375.jpg?h=04c79daf)
I still feel the premium range for 200-400 more is better than FE range