The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24 FE offer a sleek design with their rear photo sensors which appear simply placed on the shell, for a very modern minimalist effect. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, with its rounded corners and slightly curved profiles, adopts a sober and premium look with its titanium frame and a choice of elegant colors: black, gray, purple and amber. For its part, the Galaxy S24 FE, with its aluminum frame, offers a similar design but with flat profiles, in younger tones such as graphite, blue, yellow and green.
The Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A16 also feature a sleek style. The Galaxy A55 features a metal finish, a glass back, and vibrant colors such as blue and lilac. As for the Galaxy A16, with its glossy finishes in gray, turquoise and midnight blue, it also has a minimalist look but with distinctive highlights and flat borders.
In terms of dimensions, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the largest and heaviest with. Conversely, the Galaxy A16, although relatively large, is the lightest. The Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy A55 both weigh 213 grams, but the A55 is slightly more compact. In terms of waterproofing, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy A55 benefit from IP68 certification, making them resistant to water and dust, while the Galaxy A16 is limited to IP54 protection which can only withstand splashes.
Which is the most powerful and which is the best screen?
The Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24 FE feature cutting-edge processors, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Exynos 2400 for the Galaxy S24 FE. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, with 12 GB of RAM and storage of up to 1 TB, is positioned as the most powerful model, ideal for demanding users. In comparison, the Galaxy S24 FE offers 8 GB of expandable RAM and storage of up to 256 GB, sufficient for the majority of common tasks.
The Galaxy A55, equipped with the Exynos 1480 with 8 GB of RAM, is a powerful option but slightly below previous models, while the Galaxy A16 with its Exynos 1330 and 4 GB of RAM is more modest and intended for more tasks. basic. Overall, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the most powerful, followed by the Galaxy S24 FE, then the Galaxy A55, and finally the Galaxy A16.
In terms of screen, the Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out with its 6.8-inch AMOLED panel, an exceptional maximum brightness of 2600 cd/m² and a definition of 1440×3120 pixels. With a refresh rate of 120 Hz, it offers remarkable fluidity for multimedia. The Galaxy S24 FE and the A55, also in AMOLED and at 120 Hz, have lower brightness but remain efficient. The Galaxy A16, despite an AMOLED screen, is limited to 90 Hz and a brightness of 800 cd/m², a correct level for standard uses but less immersive.
What configurations for photos and what connectivity?
On the photography side, the Galaxy S24 Ultra clearly stands out with its stabilized 200-megapixel main sensor, accompanied by a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle and two telephoto lenses (50 megapixels with 5x zoom and 10 megapixels with 3x zoom). This sophisticated configuration gives it a clear lead in terms of photo quality. The Galaxy S24 FE and Galaxy A55 follow with a 50-megapixel main sensor and complementary lenses for ultra-wide-angle and zoom. Finally, the Galaxy A16 is more modest with its 50-megapixel main sensor and a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor.
In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24 FE are equipped with Wi-Fi 7 and 6E technology respectively, while the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A16 are limited to Wi-Fi 6 and 5. The Galaxy S24 Ultra , the Galaxy S24 FE and the Galaxy A55 do not include a jack, unlike the Galaxy A16, which retains this option. All, except the A16, have the fingerprint reader under the screen, adding additional convenience for unlocking.
What about autonomy and charging capabilities?
With a 5,000 mAh battery, the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy A55 offer the largest capacity, promising solid battery life. The Galaxy S24 FE, with 4700 mAh, and the Galaxy A16, also with 5000 mAh, should also ensure a satisfactory duration of use, although this data remains variable depending on use. In terms of charging, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the fastest with 45W charging, while the others are limited to 25W. Only the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24 FE support wireless charging, at 10W, providing additional flexibility for users.
