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Galaxy S26, S26+, S26 Ultra, or S26 FE: size, cameras, battery, chips by region, update support, and prices compared, and which one fits whom.
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Samsung · Phones
Galaxy S26 FE
Samsung's 6.7-inch Galaxy S26 FE with Exynos 2500, a 3x telephoto, 45W charging, and seven OS upgrades, from $699.99 in the US.
Released · First official release in any country
Global release: Released internationally; available in confirmed markets.
Samsung confirms US carrier sales beginning September 3, 2026, followed by nationwide US sales and a select-market international rollout on September 4. Availability and configurations vary by market. Samsung US Newsroom: Galaxy S26 FE US pricing and availability, Samsung Global Newsroom: Galaxy S26 FE launch and specification table Checked .
- Chipset
- Exynos 2500
- Display diagonal
- 6.7 in
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Battery capacity
- 4,900 mAh
- Options
- Models
- 6 model numbers across 7 regions See all
- Colors
- Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio
Is the Galaxy S26 FE right for you?
The Galaxy S26 FE is Samsung's route into the Galaxy S26 lineup for people who do not want to pay flagship prices. At a $699.99 US launch price for 128 GB, it is the least expensive Galaxy S26 model, yet it keeps the basics that usually mark a higher tier: a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display, IP68 water resistance, wireless charging, and a 3x optical telephoto camera.
Its update promise is as long as the flagships'. Samsung states seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates, counted from the global launch date. That matches the promise Samsung makes for the Galaxy S26 series, so the lower price does not mean shorter support. It was also the first Galaxy S26 phone to launch with Android 17 and One UI 9.
The savings show up in the hardware. It uses Samsung's Exynos 2500 rather than the Snapdragon chip in the S26 Ultra, every model has 8 GB of RAM where the flagship phones here start at 12 GB, and the telephoto is an 8 MP 3x camera rather than the Ultra's pair of 3x and 5x lenses. The display is FHD+ rather than QHD+, Wi-Fi tops out at 6E, and the 45W charger is sold separately. In return, it weighs 193 g, less than the Galaxy S26 Ultra (214 g) and the Pixel 11 Pro (204 g).
A good fit if
- You want a 6.7-inch screen, IP68 protection, and a 3x telephoto for well under $1,000.
- You keep phones for years and want a stated number of Android upgrades: Samsung promises seven generations.
- You want a large phone that is lighter than the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Pixel 11 Pro.
- You need 512 GB without paying for a flagship and live in a market where Samsung sells it, such as the UK, Germany, Singapore, or Australia.
Look elsewhere if
- You want more camera reach: the Galaxy S26 Ultra adds a 200 MP main camera and a 5x telephoto.
- You want more than 8 GB of RAM: every Pixel 11 Pro and Galaxy S26 Ultra configuration starts at 12 GB.
- You want a smaller phone: the 6.3-inch Pixel 11 Pro is about 9 mm shorter and 5 mm narrower.
- You want to spend less: the Galaxy A57 5G launched at $549.99 in the US with the same 6.7-inch size and IP68 rating, but no telephoto or listed wireless charging.
Which configuration to choose
Every Galaxy S26 FE has the same Exynos 2500 and 8 GB of RAM, so storage is the only real choice, and the specification table lists no memory card slot. In the US, 128 GB is the $699.99 launch configuration and Samsung's US store lists 256 GB at $799.99. Samsung's own stores sell 512 GB only in some markets, including the UK, Germany, Spain, Singapore, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, and Australia (Graphite only in Vietnam and Australia); India, the UAE, Taiwan, Mexico, and South Korea list 256 GB only. US carrier models (SM-S741U) offer fewer colors than the unlocked SM-S741U1, and at 256 GB the carriers list only Graphite.
Full specifications
Covers every recorded configuration.
Design
- Width
- 76.9 mm
- Height
- 161.6 mm
- Depth
- 7.4 mm
- Weight
- 193 g
Display
- Panel type
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+
- Resolution width
- Not confirmed
- Resolution height
- Not confirmed
- Display diagonal
- 6.7 in
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
Cameras
- Main camera resolution
- 50 MP
- Front camera resolution
- 12 MP
- Camera configuration / limitations
- 50 MP wide (f/1.8, OIS), 12 MP ultra-wide (f/2.2, 123°), 8 MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom (f/2.4, OIS) and up to 30x digital zoom. 12 MP front camera (f/2.2).
Battery
- Maximum wired charging
- 45 W
- Charging conditions
- Samsung quotes up to 69% in about 30 minutes with a 45W adapter, sold separately. Supports 15W fast wireless charging (WPC) and Wireless PowerShare.
- Battery capacity
- 4,900 mAh
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4
- NFC
- Not confirmed
- Connectivity
- 5G, LTE
Software
- Security support end date
- Not confirmed
- Operating system
- Android 17 (One UI 9)
- Update commitment
- Seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates, counted from the global launch date (Samsung launch announcement).
Performance
- Chipset
- Exynos 2500
Durability
- Water resistance
- IP68
Configuration
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB to 512 GB
Configurations & colors
- Blueberry
- Graphite
- Pistachio
Match the regional model numbers to the confirmed markets below. These countries are verified by official sources; configurations and local stock can differ.
| Region and model | Configuration | Confirmed markets | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|
| International (dual SIM)SM-S741B/DS | 8 GB / 128 GB8 GB / 256 GB8 GB / 512 GB | United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, India, UAE, Taiwan | Blueberry, Graphite, PistachioVaries by configuration |
| InternationalSM-S741B | 8 GB / 128 GB8 GB / 256 GB8 GB / 512 GB | Australia, Mexico | Blueberry, Graphite, PistachioVaries by configuration |
| United States (unlocked)SM-S741U1 | 8 GB / 128 GB8 GB / 256 GB | United States | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio |
| United States (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon)SM-S741U | 8 GB / 128 GB | United States | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio |
| United States (T-Mobile, Verizon)SM-S741U | 8 GB / 256 GB | United States | Graphite |
| CanadaSM-S741W | 8 GB / 128 GB8 GB / 256 GB | Canada | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio |
| South KoreaSM-S741N | 8 GB / 256 GB | South Korea | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio |
Software
Software support: Seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates, counted from the global launch date (Samsung launch announcement).
Source-backed strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates from global launch, per Samsung's launch announcement.
- A 3x optical telephoto camera with OIS alongside the 50 MP main camera.
- IP68 rating, which Samsung bases on submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes.
Limitations
- Every configuration has 8 GB of RAM; more storage does not add memory.
- The quoted 45W charging speed needs an adapter that is sold separately.
- The official specification table gives the display as FHD+ without an exact pixel count.
Pricing
$699.99 · United States · launch price · Checked 2026-09-28 · Source
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