Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S24 FE vs Sony Xperia XZ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/2/2024 12:59 AM, updated: 2/9/2025 5:41 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ X Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Deca-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332) Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 FE X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
+3.11GHz 64bit Deca-core (4nm)79% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4
+128GB (100GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1080x2340 pixels22% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+6.7"29% Larger screen	vs	5.2"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 12MP + 8MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 23MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4700 mAh62% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2900 mAh
+25W39% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
213 grams (7.46 ounces)	vs	+161 grams (5.64 ounces)32% Lighter
385 PPI	vs	+424 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 13MP27% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

25 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Other model names	Galaxy S24 5G SM-S721W (Fan Edition)	Xperia XZ 64GB F8332 Dual-SIM, Sony Kagura DS
Country or region available	Canada	(Europe), (Global, International), USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	10/3/2024, Announced: 9/26/2024	10/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 162 millimeters (3.04 x 6.38 in)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight	213 grams (7.46 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	385 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	1900nits[peak] HDR10+	Triluminos X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
System version	Android 14	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 15	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	One UI 6.1 / 7.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 2400e (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPU	Deca-core, 4 processors: 1x 3.11GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core) 2x 2.9GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core) 3x 2.59GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core) 4x 1.96GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Samsung Xclipse 940 (1GHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1618176 (v10) Geekbench: 5678 (v6.3)	Basemark X: 29548
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (100GB available) UFS 3.1	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1920 Mbps	450/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 25, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123° 8MP telephoto f/2.475mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5520x4140 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps 720p@960fps	1080p@60fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	22mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4700 mAh	2900 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17.5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	610 hours (25.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Graphite, Gray, Blue, Mint, Yellow • Samsung DeX	• Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S24 FE (SM-S721W 128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ (Dual F8332)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.9W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)