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Samsung Announces Galaxy S26 FE With One UI 9
Samsung announced a new phone called the Galaxy S26 FE.
It is meant to offer some features from more expensive Galaxy phones at a lower price.
Its cameras include a 50MP main camera, a 3x zoom camera and a 12MP selfie camera.
A feature called My FanCam 2 can follow one selected person while recording video.
Super Steady with Horizontal Lock can help keep videos level when the phone is moving.
The phone also includes tools for improving night photos and editing pictures or videos with words.
It has a large, smooth 6.7-inch screen and uses One UI 9 software.
Samsung says it will arrive in some markets on September 4, although the articles give different battery capacities.
Samsung announced the Galaxy S26 FE as the newest Galaxy S26 family member and the first lineup device with One UI 9.
The phone features a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide camera, 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS, plus a 12MP front camera.
Camera and AI tools include My FanCam 2, Super Steady with Horizontal Lock, Nightography, Photo Assist and Gemini Omni.
The device has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz and 1,900 nits peak brightness.
Samsung says the phone will reach select markets on September 4, with Blueberry, Graphite and Pistachio colors; articles differ on whether its battery is 4,500mAh or 4,900mAh.
- Who
- Samsung Electronics announced the Galaxy S26 FE.
- What
- Samsung introduced a Fan Edition smartphone with One UI 9, upgraded cameras, Galaxy AI tools and a 6.7-inch AMOLED display.
- Where
- Select markets; the articles do not specify which markets.
- When
- The phone is scheduled to become available in select markets on September 4.
- Why
- Samsung presents the phone as a more accessible way for users to get a premium Galaxy experience and flagship-inspired features.
Key facts
- Processor
- Exynos 2500
- Display
- 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, up to 120Hz and 1,900 nits peak brightness
- Rear cameras
- 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide and 8MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS
- Front camera
- 12MP
- Charging
- 45W wired charging, with up to 69% in approximately 30 minutes using a 45W adapter; wireless charging up to 15W
- Software
- One UI 9 on Android 17
- Battery discrepancy
- One article reports a 4,500mAh battery, while another reports 4,900mAh
Sources
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