Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launches in August 2026 priced from 799 euros

Pricing and Storage Configurations for the Galaxy S26 FE

Samsung sets the base price of the Galaxy S26 FE at 799 euros for the 128GB storage version, while the 256GB variant costs 899 euros, according to Journal du Geek reporting. Sudinfo notes that this pricing places the Fan Edition in an unusual overlap with the standard Galaxy S26. For comparison, the standard Galaxy S26 is sold at 949 euros with 256GB of storage, making the price gap between the two models relatively narrow when comparing equivalent capacities. The device is available in three color options: water green, blue, and graphite. Inside the anthracite retail box, buyers find a USB-C to USB-C cable and user manuals, while the wall charger and headphones are sold separately.

Design Upgrades and Hardware Specifications

Journal du Geek reports that the Galaxy S26 FE features a refreshed rear design where the three camera lenses are grouped on a single vertical mini-platelet, replacing the layout of previous iterations. The smartphone measures 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm, weighs 193 grams, and incorporates an aluminum frame alongside Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the back and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the flat 6.7-inch display. The hardware carries an IP68 certification for dust and water resistance, and Samsung notes that the build contains 18.34 percent recycled materials compared to 9.8 percent on the predecessor. The device runs on an Exynos 2500 chip built on a 3nm process, paired with 8GB of RAM and non-expandable storage options of 128GB or 256GB.

Camera Performance Across Lenses

The camera configuration retains a 50-megapixel main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilization, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with an f/2.2 aperture, and an 8-megapixel 3x telephoto lens with an f/2.4 aperture and optical stabilization. Testing indicates that the 50-megapixel main module captures detailed daytime images with solid center sharpness and accurate, though slightly cool, colors. In low-light environments, the main sensor maintains readable images with natural colors, though software sharpening introduces visible grain in dark areas. The ultra-wide-angle lens manages distortion well during the day, but struggles in low light with digital noise and vignetting at the edges. Meanwhile, the 8-megapixel telephoto module reveals its definition limits in daylight and suffers from heavy noise and a loss of fine textures at night. On the front, a 12-megapixel selfie camera records video up to 4K at 60 frames per second, while the main rear sensor scales up to 8K at 30 frames per second.

Battery Improvements and Performance Trade-Offs

Sudinfo highlights that the Galaxy S26 FE includes a 4,900 mAh battery, which is larger than the battery found in the standard Galaxy S26. Samsung’s internal figures claim the Exynos 2500 processor yields an extra hour of video playback compared to the S25 FE under equivalent battery conditions. Charging speeds improve as well, with Samsung moving up to 45W Super Fast Charging alongside 15W wireless charging and reverse wireless charging, leaving behind the 25W limitation of the S26. However, Journal du Geek points out two hardware regressions: the USB port drops from USB 3.2 Gen 1 to USB 2.0 speeds, and the estimated minimum battery lifespan drops from 2,000 cycles down to 1,200 cycles. Sudinfo notes that while everyday tasks run smoothly, the device requires graphics settings adjustments for demanding games.