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Should You Upgrade from the Galaxy S24 FE to the Galaxy S25 FE?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Galaxy S24 FE to the Galaxy S25 FE, 1 year apart.

Depends on You

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you

The Galaxy S25 FE is 1 year newer than the Galaxy S24 FE, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (82.8 vs 82.8). The biggest improvements: 200 mah bigger battery, 20w faster wired charging, 23 g lighter. Trade-offs to know: shorter optical zoom (−3x).

What you gain with the Galaxy S25 FE

  • +200 mAh bigger battery
  • +20W faster wired charging
  • +23 g lighter

What you give up

  • −Shorter optical zoom (−3x)
SpecGalaxy S24 FEGalaxy S25 FEChange
BeastScore (overall)82.882.8No real change
Performance score8080No real change
Camera score9191No real change
Battery score7878No real change
Display score8888No real change
Battery capacity4,700 mAh4,900 mAh+200 mAh (4%)
Wired charging25W45W+20W (80%)
Wireless charging15W15WNo real change
Screen size6.7"6.7"No real change
Refresh rate120Hz120HzNo real change
Peak brightness1,900 nits1,900 nitsNo real change
Main camera50 MP50 MPNo real change
Optical zoom3x0x−3x (100%)
RAM8 GB8 GBNo real change
Weight213 g190 g−23 g (11%)
Launch price$649$649No real change

Upgrade if…

  • You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day

Galaxy S24 FE vs Galaxy S25 FE: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the Galaxy S24 FE to the Galaxy S25 FE?

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you. The Galaxy S25 FE is 1 year newer than the Galaxy S24 FE, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (82.8 vs 82.8). The biggest improvements: 200 mah bigger battery, 20w faster wired charging, 23 g lighter. Trade-offs to know: shorter optical zoom (−3x).

What is the biggest difference between the Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy S25 FE?

200 mAh bigger battery: 4,700 mAh on the Galaxy S24 FE vs 4,900 mAh on the Galaxy S25 FE.

Does the Galaxy S25 FE have a bigger battery than the Galaxy S24 FE?

The Galaxy S25 FE has a 4,900 mAh battery versus 4,700 mAh on the Galaxy S24 FE (+200 mAh (4%)).

Who should upgrade to the Galaxy S25 FE?

Upgrade if: You regularly run out of battery before the end of the day.

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