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Galaxy S26 FE 5G
Released September 1, 20268GB + 256GB / 5GKES 88,000
Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, 2340 × 1080 resolution, 60Hz or 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support |
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Processor | Samsung Exynos 2500 3nm ten-core processor with Xclipse 950 graphics and an upgraded neural-processing unit |
Storage | 128GB, 256GB or 512GB internal storage without microSD expansion |
Brightness | Up to approximately 1900 nits high-brightness mode |
Colors | Blueberry, Graphite and Pistachio |
Camera | 50MP f/1.8 main camera with OIS, 12MP f/2.2 123-degree ultrawide camera and 8MP f/2.4 telephoto camera with OIS, 3x optical zoom and up to 30x digital zoom; 12MP f/2.2 front camera |
Video | Rear cameras support video recording up to 8K at 30fps and 4K at up to 120fps; front camera supports up to 4K at 60fps; includes HDR10+, gyro stabilization, Super Steady and Horizontal Lock |
Battery | 4900mAh typical non-removable battery with up to approximately 29 hours of advertised video playback |
Charging | 45W wired charging with up to approximately 69% charge in 30 minutes, 15W wireless charging and Wireless PowerShare; power adapter sold separately |
Audio | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos support; no 3.5mm headphone jack |
Connectivity | Dual-SIM 5G with nano-SIM and eSIM support depending on market, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0 and USB OTG |
Durability | IP68-rated dust and water resistance, aluminium-alloy frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and rear |
Biometrics | Under-display optical fingerprint sensor and face recognition |
Software | One UI 9 with Galaxy AI, Now Brief, Now Nudge, Circle to Search, Photo Assist, Creative Studio, Audio Eraser, My FanCam, Super Steady with Horizontal Lock, Samsung Knox, Knox Vault, Smart Switch, Samsung DeX and Wireless DeX; eligible for seven Android OS upgrades and seven years of security updates |
In the Box | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G handset, USB Type-C cable, SIM ejector tool and documentation; protective case and charging adapter are generally not included |
Video Review
Summary
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G brings many premium Galaxy S features to a more affordable model. Its strengths include the bright 120Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 2500 processor, versatile stabilized cameras, wireless charging, IP68 protection, Galaxy AI and exceptional seven-year software-support commitment. Its 8GB RAM, Full HD+ resolution and comparatively conservative charging speeds distinguish it from Samsung's more expensive flagship models and faster-charging competitors.
Key Advantages
- Bright 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
- Smooth 120Hz refresh rate
- Capable 3nm Exynos 2500 processor
- Versatile triple-camera system
- 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization
- Dedicated 3x optical telephoto camera with OIS
- 12MP ultrawide camera
- Supports high-resolution 8K and 4K video recording
- 4900mAh battery with improved 45W charging
- Supports wireless charging and Wireless PowerShare
- IP68-rated dust and water resistance
- Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back
- Strong aluminium-alloy frame
- Seven major Android operating-system upgrades
- Seven years of security updates
- Extensive Galaxy AI and photo-editing features
- Supports Samsung DeX and Wireless DeX
- Modern Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity
Critical Limitations
- Limited to 8GB of physical RAM across all storage variants
- No microSD storage expansion
- 8MP telephoto camera has a relatively low resolution
- Display resolution is Full HD+ rather than QHD+
- 45W charging is slower than many similarly priced competitors
- 15W wireless charging is relatively slow
- Power adapter is sold separately
- Uses an optical fingerprint sensor rather than an ultrasonic sensor
- USB Type-C port is limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- At 193g, it is not particularly lightweight
- Some Galaxy AI features require an internet connection or Samsung account
Recommended For
- Samsung users who want flagship-style features at a lower price
- Buyers who value long-term software support
- Users who want a versatile main, ultrawide and telephoto camera system
- People who regularly take stabilized photos and videos
- Users interested in Galaxy AI productivity and editing tools
- Buyers who need wireless charging
- People who want IP68 water resistance
- Professionals who use Samsung DeX
- Users already invested in the Samsung Galaxy ecosystem
Not Recommended For
- Buyers who require more than 8GB of physical RAM
- Users who need expandable microSD storage
- People who want the fastest available wired or wireless charging
- Buyers who require a QHD+ display
- Users who prefer an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- People who need high-speed wired data transfers
- Buyers who want a physical headphone jack
- Users seeking the absolute best flagship gaming performance
