- The Galaxy S26 FE has launched with nearly the same hardware as last year’s model but a more capable Exynos chip.
- The biggest upgrades involve new camera features, such as Horizon Lock and My FanCam, borrowed from more expensive devices.
- The phone also comes with One UI 9 preinstalled and will get seven years of updates.
The Galaxy S25 FE was one of the most fascinating Samsung devices to launch last year. It wasn’t a true flagship, and it didn’t have the best screen, cameras, or chipset; a comparison with the more capable Galaxy S25 — or the newer Galaxy S26 — series phones would easily dwarf it in a tabular comparison. Yet its allure holds up because of the strong value it offers, especially with its battery and charging advantages over the base S series models.
Now, Samsung is announcing a follow-up in the form of the new Galaxy S26 FE, which comes with subtle design changes, a new processor, and a host of software upgrades.