Apple iPhone 16E vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: Comparing the Lower-Cost Phones

Apple's iPhone 16E and Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE are both affordable alternatives to more expensive flagship devices. The $599 iPhone 16E is an entry-level version of the $799 iPhone 16 while the $650 Galaxy S24 FE is a cheaper version of the $700 Galaxy S24 and $800 Galaxy S25. Both handsets offer a similar pitch: premium features but without the premium price. Of course, with both options, you do give up a few bells and whistles in order to maintain that lower cost. If you want to see whether these phones measure up to their pricier siblings, we'll refer you to these two comparisons: the iPhone 16E vs the iPhone 16 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 vs the S24 FE. But if you want to see how these two budget rivals compare to each other, read on for more. The iPhone 16E. Celso Bulgatti/CNET Design Even at first glance, the two phones look completely different. The iPhone 16E has a notch at the top of the screen (the iPhone 16, on the other hand, has the newer Dynamic Island instead) while t ... Read full article.