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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
PROS
- First-ever FE telephoto lens
- Redesigned flagship-style camera island
- Seven years of updates
- Full Galaxy AI suite
CONS
- $50 price increase
- Same chip as last year
- Lower battery cycle rating
- Lower pixel density than S26
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Summary
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE smartphone was announced in August 2026. It features a 120Hz refresh rate and a 6.70-inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 1080×2340 pixels (FHD+). The phone display sports Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ for protection. The phone is powered by a 10-core Exynos 2500 processor. It comes with 8GB of RAM. The phone runs Android 17 and is powered by a 4900mAh non-removable battery. The phone supports 15W wireless charging and 45W wired fast charging.
Regarding the cameras, the Galaxy S26 FE on the rear features a triple-camera setup, comprising a 50MP (f/1.8) primary camera, a 10MP (f/2.4, telephoto) camera, and a 12MP (f/2.2, ultra-wide-angle) camera. It features a single front camera setup for selfies, equipped with a 12MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE runs on One UI 9.0, based on Android 17, and features 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB of built-in storage. It is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Nano-SIM and Nano-SIM cards. It measures 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 193.0 grams. It was launched in three colors: Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio. The phone features an IP68 rating for dust and water protection.
The phone’s connectivity options include Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth v5.40, USB Type-C, 4G, and 5G. The phone’s sensor options include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, compass/ magnetometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and in-display fingerprint sensor. The phone supports face unlock.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 - India |
| 5G Bands |
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - India |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Launch
| Announced | 2026, August 27 |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, September 04 |
Body
| 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) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Extra | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Display
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm² (~88.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Software
| OS OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | 0-core (1x3.3GHz Cortex-X925 & 2x2.74GHz Cortex-A725 & 5x2.36GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x1.8GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Xclipse 950 |
Memory
| Expandable | No |
| Internal Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
| Extra | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Rear Triple |
50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 1/4.4", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face |
| Rear Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm |
| Front Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
Connectivity
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band or tri-band (market/region dependent), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | YES, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Yes |
| Infrared port | |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Sound |
Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Touch Screen | |
| Extra | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Si/C Li-Ion (Silicon Carbide - Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 4900 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. |
45W wired, PD, QC2, 69% in 30 min 15W wireless, Qi2 compatible Reverse wireless |
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| Colors | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio |
| Models | SM-S741B, SM-S741B/DS (International) |
| Launch Price | $699 / €799 / £699 / ₹64999 |
Disclaimer
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FAQ
1. When does the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE release?
It was announced on August 27, 2026, with select carriers offering it from September 3 and wide availability from September 4, 2026.
2. Does the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE have a 144Hz display?
No. It has a 120Hz refresh rate Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, not 144Hz.
3. How much does the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE cost?
It starts at $699.99 in the US and €799 in Europe for the base 128GB model.
4. Does the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE have a telephoto camera?
Yes, it’s the first Fan Edition model to include a genuine 3x optical telephoto lens.
5. What chipset powers the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
It uses the Exynos 2500 (3nm), the same chip used in the Galaxy S25 series.
6. How many years of software updates does the Galaxy S26 FE get?
Samsung promises seven years of OS and security updates.
7. How big is the battery on the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
It has a 4,900mAh battery with 45W wired charging support.
