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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
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Release date: 4 September 2026

Expert reviews 3.5 (4)
T3 4 Tech Advisor 3.5 Engadget 67/100 Expert Reviews 3
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Spec scores £400-£699 Phones · 57 phones
Performance 4.7 /5
Display 4.2 /5
Rear Camera 3.7 /5
Front Camera 3.3 /5
Battery 3.3 /5
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Buyers who want Samsung's seven-year update commitment and a 3x optical telephoto without stepping up to the S26, particularly anyone upgrading from a Galaxy S23 FE or an older A-series phone.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Voucher Codes & Offers (3)

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE SIM Free (2 deals)

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Refurbished Deals - October 2026

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About the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung announced the Galaxy S26 FE on 27 August 2026, so the details here are launch specifications rather than the verdict of independent testing. The meaningful change is the chipset: the 3nm Exynos 2500 replaces the 4nm Exynos 2400 in the S25 FE, which should help the phone hold its speed under sustained load and take less of a toll on the battery. Almost everything else carries across untouched. It is the same 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED panel at 1,900 nits, the same 4,900mAh battery with 45W wired charging, and the same trio of 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide and 8MP 3x telephoto cameras. What has moved is the software wrapped around them. The S26 FE ships on Android 17 with One UI 9 and inherits camera features Samsung had reserved for pricier models, including My FanCam subject tracking and horizon-locked Super Steady video. Seven years of OS upgrades and security patches apply here exactly as they do on the S26 proper, which remains the strongest argument for the FE line.

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Expert Rating

3.5
(4 reviews)
T3
4
Tech Advisor
3.5
Engadget
67/100
Expert Reviews
3

Price History

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE - Key Differences

Feature Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Chipset Exynos 2500 (3nm) Exynos 2400 (4nm)
Software at launch Android 17, One UI 9 Android 16, One UI 8
Display 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz, 1,900 nits 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz, 1,900 nits
Camera system 50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 8MP 3x telephoto 50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 8MP 3x telephoto
Battery and charging 4,900mAh, 45W wired (69% in 30 min), 15W wireless 4,900mAh, 45W wired (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless
Design 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm, 193 g 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm, 190 g
Colours Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy, White
SIM-free price From £569.00 From £450.00

Frequently asked questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE worth buying?
On launch specifications it looks like a sound buy, though no independent reviews have landed yet. The 3nm Exynos 2500 and seven years of updates are the draw, and it keeps a 3x optical telephoto that most phones outside the flagship tier drop. If you already own a Galaxy S25 FE the case is thin, because display, battery and camera hardware are unchanged.
What chipset does the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE have?
The Galaxy S26 FE uses the Exynos 2500, built on a 3nm process, paired with 8GB of RAM. That is a generation on from the 4nm Exynos 2400 in the Galaxy S25 FE, and the smaller process should mean better sustained performance and efficiency rather than a dramatic jump in peak speed.
How good is the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE camera?
The rear setup is a 50MP main with optical stabilisation, a 12MP ultrawide and an 8MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, alongside a 12MP selfie camera. The hardware is unchanged from the Galaxy S25 FE, but the S26 FE adds My FanCam automatic subject tracking and Super Steady with horizontal lock, both previously limited to Samsung's more expensive phones. Video tops out at 8K.
How long does the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE battery last?
The Galaxy S26 FE carries a 4,900mAh battery, the same capacity as the S25 FE, which should comfortably cover a full day for most users. Charging is 45W wired, quoted at 69 percent in 30 minutes, with 15W Qi2-compatible wireless charging and reverse wireless charging as well. Real-world endurance from the newer 3nm chip has not been independently tested yet.
How long will the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE receive updates?
Samsung has committed to seven major Android upgrades and seven years of security patches. The phone ships with Android 17 and One UI 9, so support runs through to Android 24. That matches the policy on Samsung's flagship S-series phones.
Should I get the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE?
The two are close. Display, battery, charging speed and camera hardware are identical, so the S26 FE earns its place on the newer 3nm Exynos 2500, Android 17 with One UI 9 out of the box, a longer update runway and the added My FanCam and horizon-lock video features. The S25 FE is the better value if you do not need those and it is discounted, though it starts two years further along its support window. Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 FE deals.
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Specifications

Spec Scores

£400-£699 Phones · 57 phones

  • Exynos 2500 (3 nm)
  • 10-core (1x3.3GHz Cortex-X925 & 2x2.74GHz Cortex-A725 & 5x2.36GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x1.8GHz Cortex-A520)
  • 8GB RAM
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This phone
93%
Avg
75%
Best
100%
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This phone
93%
Avg
50%
Best
100%

Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.

  • 6.7 inches
  • 1080 x 2340 pixels
  • AMOLED, 120Hz, 1900 nits peak
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This phone
84%
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75%
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100%
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This phone
84%
Avg
61%
Best
100%

Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.

  • Single camera setup
  • 50 MP main camera
  • 8K video recording
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This phone
74%
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55%
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81%
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This phone
74%
Avg
42%
Best
93%

Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality. Where DXOMARK has lab-tested the phone, its measured score replaces this estimate.

  • 12 MP front camera
  • 4K selfie video
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This phone
65%
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69%
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90%
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This phone
65%
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61%
Best
93%

Based on the image-processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra and Honor Magic lead on computational processing), sensor resolution in tiers rather than raw megapixels, autofocus, aperture and max selfie-video resolution. Calibrated against DXOMARK's selfie protocol.

  • 4,900 mAh
  • 45W wired, PD, QC2, 69% in 30 min
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66%
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66%
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53%
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Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.

General

Dimensions

161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (6.36 x 3.03 x 0.29 in)

Weight

193 g (6.81 oz)

SIM

Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)

Operating System

Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9

Colours

Blue Black Green

Radio

No

Body

Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame

Camera

Primary Camera Megapixels

50

Primary Camera Video

8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+

Third Camera

50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 69mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm

Primary Selfie Camera

12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm

Selfie Video Resolution

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+

Display

Type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (HBM)

Display Size

6.7

Display Resolution

1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)

Display Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5

CPU & Memory

Chipset

Exynos 2500 (3 nm)

GPU

Xclipse 950

CPU

10-core (1x3.3GHz Cortex-X925 & 2x2.74GHz Cortex-A725 & 5x2.36GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x1.8GHz Cortex-A520)

RAM

8GB

Memory Card Slot

No

Internal Storage

128GB 256GB

Sound

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

3.5mm Jack

No

Connectivity & Data

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International

5G

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International

Network Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G

Network Technology

GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.4, A2DP, LE

USB

USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

NFC

Yes

GPS

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS

Battery

Battery

4900

Charging

45W wired, PD, QC2, 69% in 30 min 15W wireless, Qi2 compatible Reverse wireless

Other

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer