Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Samsung Launches Galaxy S26 FE With Exynos 2500
Samsung made a new phone called the Galaxy S26 FE.
It is designed to offer some Galaxy S26 features at a lower price.
The phone has a large, bright screen that can refresh quickly.
It uses Samsung’s Exynos 2500 processor and includes cameras for regular photos, wide pictures, zoom, and selfies.
Its battery can charge with a cable or wirelessly.
The phone runs Android 17 with Samsung’s One UI 9 software.
It comes with 8GB of memory and up to 512GB of storage.
Samsung says the phone will be sold in some markets starting September 4, but its India price and release date have not been confirmed.
Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 FE as a more affordable Galaxy S26-series smartphone.
The phone is the first Galaxy S26-series device to run One UI 9 based on Android 17.
It features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1,900-nit brightness.
The device uses a 3nm Exynos 2500 processor, a 4,900mAh battery, and 45W wired plus 15W wireless charging.
Sales begin September 4 in select markets, with reported starting prices of $699.99 in the US and €799 in some markets.
- Who
- Samsung launched the Galaxy S26 FE.
- What
- The company introduced a Galaxy S26-series smartphone with an Exynos 2500 processor, One UI 9, Android 17, triple rear cameras, and wired and wireless charging.
- When
- Samsung announced the phone on Thursday, with sales scheduled to begin September 4 in select markets.
- Where
- The phone will be sold in select global markets; United States pricing starts at $699.99, while India availability and pricing remain unconfirmed.
- Why
- Samsung positioned the Fan Edition model as a more affordable way to access Galaxy S26-series features, including camera and Galaxy AI capabilities.
- Display
- 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with up to a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,900-nit peak brightness
- Processor
- 3nm Exynos 2500 deca-core chipset
- Cameras
- 50MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and 12MP front camera
- Battery and charging
- 4,900mAh battery with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging
- Memory and storage
- 8GB RAM with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB storage options
- Software support
- One UI 9 based on Android 17, with seven Android OS and security updates promised
- Price and availability
- The reported starting price is $699.99 in the US; another report lists €799 in some markets. Sales begin September 4 in select markets, while India pricing and availability are unconfirmed
- Design
- Aluminium frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+, IP68 dust and water resistance, 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4mm dimensions, 193-gram weight, and Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio colors
