Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Samsung · Released September 4, 2026

Galaxy S26 FE

The Galaxy with a 3x zoom for far less than an S26: an S25 FE with a new 3nm chip

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7.0/10What the pros sayVery goodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy the Galaxy S26 FE if you want Samsung's software, seven years of updates and a real 8MP 3x telephoto without flagship pricing: it lists at $699.99 for 128GB, and Samsung had it at $599.99 on Oct 8, 2026. Samsung left it out of the Oct 1 price hike, so the 256GB model ($799.99 list) costs $200 less than an S26 at list. Skip it if you own an S25 FE: the 6.7-inch screen, cameras, 4,900 mAh battery and 45W charging are unchanged, and only the chip (Exynos 2500) is new. If you keep phones for years, its 8GB of RAM is the weak spot.

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Key specs
Modules
50 MP · Triple camera
Wired charging
45W
Display type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Peak brightness
1900 nits
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Size
6.7" (170 mm)
Resolution
FHD
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
1900 nits
Performance
Processor
Exynos 2500 (3nm)
RAM
8 GB
Storage
128/256/512GB
Battery
Capacity
4900 mAh
Wired charge
45 W
Wireless
15 W
Body
Dimensions
161.6×76.9×7.4mm 193g
IP rating
IP68
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Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.7" (170 mm) · 120 HzDynamic AMOLED 2X
ChipsetExynos 2500 (3nm)8 GB RAM
RAM / storage8 GB · 128/256/512GB
Battery4,900 mAh45W wired · 15W wireless
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Galaxy S26 FE if you want Samsung's software, seven years of updates and a real 8MP 3x telephoto without flagship pricing: it lists at $699.99 for 128GB, and Samsung had it at $599.99 on Oct 8, 2026. Samsung left it out of the Oct 1 price hike, so the 256GB model ($799.99 list) costs $200 less than an S26 at list. Skip it if you own an S25 FE: the 6.7-inch screen, cameras, 4,900 mAh battery and 45W charging are unchanged, and only the chip (Exynos 2500) is new. If you keep phones for years, its 8GB of RAM is the weak spot.

Best for

Samsung fans who want a big screen, a 3x zoom and long support without flagship pricing

Not for

Value hunters; the Pixel 10a and Galaxy A57 cost less and review better

Main strengthSmooth 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED
Main weaknessCamera app is sluggish
Reasons to buy
Smooth 6.7-inch 120Hz OLED
Seven years of OS updates
Better gaming performance than reviewers expected from the Exynos 2500
8MP 3x telephoto at this price
Reasons to avoid
Camera app is sluggish
Telephoto and ultrawide lag behind rivals
Price went up, and some reviewers scored it lower for that
Measured view7.0/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Android Central3/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy S26 FE review: This midranger doesn't come cheapBrady Snyder · Oct 2026

Fine midrange phone, but the price is hard to justify against rivals.

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Tom's Guide4/5
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy S26 FE review: The perfect cure for Samsung's recent price hike frenzyTom Pritchard · Oct 2026

Sees it as a welcome lower-cost option after Samsung's flagship price hikes.

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WIRED6/10
Article · Full reviewSamsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Same as Before, but for More MoneySimon Hill · Sep 2026

Criticises a price rise with little more than a new chip to show for it.

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Android Authority · Sep 2026Galaxy S26 FE: We don’t need new phones every yearWatch on YouTube ↗
Tech Spurt · Sep 2026Samsung S26 FE Review | One Week As My Full-Time Phone...Watch on YouTube ↗
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How it stacks up

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
This deviceGalaxy S26 FE
VS
Samsung W27
AlternativeSamsung W27
Display
6.7"8"
Chipset
Exynos 2500 (3nm)Octa-core, 4.74GHz + 3.6GHz
Battery
49005000
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
This deviceGalaxy S26 FE
VS
Honor X9e s
AlternativeHonor X9e s
Display
6.7"6.79"
Chipset
Exynos 2500 (3nm)Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (1x2.3 + 3x2.2 + 4x1.8GHz)
Battery
49008560
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
This deviceGalaxy S26 FE
VS
iQOO Z11xa 5G
AlternativeiQOO Z11xa 5G
Display
6.7"6.76"
Chipset
Exynos 2500 (3nm)60
Battery
49007200
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iQOOZ11xa 5G6.76" (172 mm) · 60 · 8 GB
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Product data

Full specifications

11 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Peak brightness
1900 nits

Main camera

Modules
50 MP · Triple camera

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
45W
Wireless charging
15W

Body

Dimensions
161.6×76.9×7.4mm 193g
Form factor
Bar
Water & dust resistance
IP68

Launch & Software

Released
2026-09-04
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