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Apple launches iPhone 16E, know if it will compete with Galaxy S24 FE
The Apple iPhone 16e is now officially available at an affordable price to take on the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE. These phones fall in the mid-range premium category and we should compare what consumers are getting when choosing one over the other.
Before we begin, this comparison between the two devices is not a review and is only based on the current information shared by these phone makers. Also, we’ll place the iPhone 16E first in each segment, followed by the Galaxy S24 FE.
Galaxy S24 FE vs iPhone 16E: Specifications Comparison
Price:
Apple’s new iPhone starts at $599, which is slightly cheaper than the Galaxy S24 FE at $649. This means the iPhone 16E is set to compete with the Galaxy S24 FE in the US. However, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 FE comes with much better specs and features than Apple’s iPhone 16E.
Apple has announced that the iPhone 16E is available for pre-order from February 21, with a starting price of $599, while shipments will begin from February 28. On the other hand, Galaxy S24 FE is available across all retail outlets, Samsung exclusive stores as well as other offline channels in multiple storage variants.
Display:
iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with OLED technology, 460ppi and 2532×1170 pixels resolution. It has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 60 Hz, and 1200 nits max brightness.
Galaxy S24 FE features a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 385ppi and 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) pixels resolution. It has a 1-120 Hz LTPO adaptive refresh rate, HDR10+, 1900 nits (peak), and a Vision Booster.
Dimensions:
iPhone 16e is 146.7mm tall, 71.5mm wide, and 7.80mm thick. It weighs 167 grams. Galaxy S24 FE is 162mm tall, 77.3mm wide and 8.0mm thick. It weighs 213 grams.
Camera:
iPhone 16E rear camera includes a 2-in-1 camera system (Fusion: 48MP, ƒ/1.6 aperture) with OIS, 1x, 2x optical zoom options, and Super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP). The front of the iPhone contains a 12MP selfie cam with 3D 3D facial recognition setup.
Galaxy S24 FE camera includes a 50-megapixel super optical variable camera (F1.2 variable aperture, OIS optical image stabilization). A12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera (F2.2 aperture). And an 8-megapixel 3x telephoto camera (F2.4 aperture, OIS optical image stabilization). The front of the Mate contains a 10MP selfie cam.
Battery:
iPhone 16e supports video playback for up to 26 hours and audio for up to 90 hours.
Galaxy S24 FE supports video playback for up to 28 hours and audio for up to 81 hours.
Software:
iPhone 16e runs the iOS 18 operating system. Galaxy S24 FE runs the One UI 6.1 operating system.
AI features
Galaxy S24 FE: Galaxy AI
iPhone 16e: Apple Intelligence
Conclusion:
There you go folk! Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs iPhone 16E specifications comparison.
Samsung is preparing to release its next major software update, One UI 8.5, which is expected to arrive next month with the Galaxy S26 series. Testing of the initial beta builds of this update has already begun, and new information suggests that Samsung is planning a significant upgrade to Game Booster+ in One UI 8.5.
Game Booster+ is the tool that improves gaming performance and controls on Galaxy phones. According to information via Samsung Community, the One UI 8.5 update with Game Booster+ will bring many new features, including Gamepad Touch Mapping, CPU and GPU Settings, Fast-forward Game Intros, and more.
The Gamepad Touch Mapping is one of the biggest additions, which allows you to control even touch-only games with the pad.
Moreover, this upcoming Game Booster+ update will replace the “Turn on Game Booster GPU Settings” with CPU and GPU Settings. Gamers can tweak their CPU and GPU for game-specific performance optimization.
Last but not least, One UI 8.5 also brings the Fast-forward Game Intros videos option in the Game Booster+, which lets users play much faster, so players can start gaming almost right away.
Currently, these features are only available on Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra phones running One UI 8.5.
Samsung kept on enhancing Galaxy smartphones with new software releases, and in the latest edition, the company has surprised the most popular Galaxy A series phone, the Samsung Galaxy A55, with the January 2026 security update.
However, Samsung recently greeted the Galaxy A55 users with a new One UI 8 update, which primarily optimizes the user experience and performance in some scenarios. In terms of version, it is getting the One UI firmware version A556BXXSCCZA1.
The January 2026 security update for Galaxy A55 with model number SM-A556B is currently available for Europe, and other markets should receive the same update in the coming days.
This update comes with several new security improvements and stability enhancements found in the previous software version. This shows that the company is still thinking about its older smartphone users and continues to release new updates to provide a better user experience. Unfortunately, this update is not available to global users, which is somewhat disappointing.
Keeping your Galaxy phone updated is very important. These updates help protect your device from new security risks, fix hidden problems, and ensure your phone remains fast and reliable. They also prepare your Galaxy device for future improvements and features.
The update is being released in batches and may take some time to reach all eligible units in the global market. Though you can try installing it manually via Settings >> Software update >> Download and install. , and follow the on-screen instructions.
Samsung Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, and Galaxy S25 Ultra users are currently testing the new One UI 8.5 features through the Beta Program, ahead of the official release. Now, new reports suggest that Samsung may soon roll out the One UI 8.5 Beta 4 update for the Galaxy S25 series.
A reliable tipster has discovered a new One UI 8.5 beta build, along with a corresponding changelog, for the Galaxy S25 series. The build number is ending ZZAB, which means Samsung is currently testing it internally. This indicates that the Korean tech giant is preparing a new beta update for these S series phones.
According to reports, One UI 8.5 will bring major upgrades to Bixby. Additionally, a bug that occurs when clicking on the search history in the phone app will be fixed in an upcoming beta version.
In addition, it can resolve the issue of calls switching to the device speaker in certain situations when using a Bluetooth headset. In addition, an issue has been fixed in the upcoming beta build where there was a problem pasting phone numbers into the keypad after clicking on a call link.
Moreover, it will fix an issue where AI Select does not automatically close when “Copy” is selected.
Galaxy S25 One UI 8.5 Beta 4 Changelog:
- Version: One UI 8.5, ZZAB
Bugs that have been fixed
- Applied Bixby update
- Fixed an issue when clicking search history in the phone app
- Resolved the problem where calls switch to the device under specific conditions while using a BT headset.
- Fixed an issue when pasting phone numbers into the keypad after clicking a call link
- Fixed an issue where AI Select does not automatically close when “Copy” is selected
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