Samsung has confirmed the full spec sheet for the Galaxy S26 FE, the newest entry in its Fan Edition line. The device sits between the budget A series and the flagship S26 range, carrying a $700 price for the base 128GB model in the US and 700 US dollars equivalent pricing across most global markets, according to Samsung’s product listing and WIRED’s review of the retail unit.
Below is a full rundown of what the Galaxy S26 FE offers, drawn from Samsung’s official specification sheet.
Design and Build
The Galaxy S26 FE keeps the flagship look from prior generations. It ships in Pistachio, Graphite and Blueberry, with a glass back, a triple lens camera housing on the upper corner and an aluminum frame.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 193 g |
| Frame | Aluminum alloy |
| Front and back glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 (up to 1.5 m of fresh water, 30 minutes) |
| Colors | Pistachio, Graphite, Blueberry |
| Fingerprint sensor | Under display |
Samsung notes that the IP68 rating comes from lab conditions and is not a permanent guarantee, since resistance can decline through normal wear.
Display
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches (171.1 mm diagonal) |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) |
| Refresh rate | Up to 120 Hz |
| Color depth | 16M colors |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits (per WIRED testing) |
The panel is not LTPO, so the refresh rate runs at a fixed 120 Hz rather than adjusting between 1 and 120 Hz to conserve power. Peak brightness also trails the standard Galaxy S26, which reaches 3,000 nits.
Processor and Memory
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| CPU | Deca core, up to 3.3 GHz |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB or 256 GB (UFS) |
| Available storage (128 GB model) | 102 GB |
The Exynos 2500 replaces the Exynos 2400 used in the Galaxy S25 FE and brings a step up in efficiency and speed, though it remains a tier below the Exynos 2600 that powers the rest of the Galaxy S26 lineup outside the US.
Camera System
| Camera | Resolution | Aperture | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main (rear) | 50 MP | f/1.8 | OIS, auto focus |
| Ultra wide (rear) | 12 MP | f/2.2 | No auto focus |
| Telephoto (rear) | 8 MP | f/2.4 | 3x optical zoom |
| Front | 12 MP | f/2.2 | No auto focus |
Zoom extends to 30x digitally, though WIRED’s testing found detail loss beyond the optical range. Video tops out at 8K at 30fps or 4K at 60fps, with slow motion options at 240fps (FHD) and 120fps (FHD or UHD). Stabilization includes a Horizontal Lock mode that keeps footage level even when the phone rotates during recording.
Battery and Charging
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh (rated), 4,755 mAh (typical) |
| Wired charging | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W, Qi2 compatible |
| Video playback | Up to 29 hours (Samsung rated) |
The battery capacity matches the Galaxy S25 FE, though WIRED reported a modest gain in real world runtime, attributed to the newer chip’s efficiency rather than a larger cell.
Connectivity
The Galaxy S26 FE drops from USB 3.2 (Gen 1) to USB 2.0, which caps wired file transfer at 480 Mbps and removes DisplayPort Alt Mode support. That means the port cannot output video to a monitor or television, and wired Samsung DeX is no longer supported (wireless DeX remains available).
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Port | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4/5/6 GHz), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes |
| SIM | Dual SIM, Nano-SIM plus eSIM |
| Network | 5G Sub6 (FDD and TDD), 4G LTE |
| Positioning | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
Software and Updates
The Galaxy S26 FE launches on One UI 9, built on Android 17. Samsung has committed to seven major OS upgrades and seven years of security patches, with the security update window listed through September 30, 2033.
What Changed From the Galaxy S25 FE
Samsung’s update is narrow. The main shift is the processor swap, from Exynos 2400 to Exynos 2500. Display, camera hardware, battery capacity and design carry over largely unchanged. The one downgrade is that Samsung has “quietly downgraded the USB port” from USB 3.2 to USB 2.0, a change that limits transfer speed and removes external display output.
| Area | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2400 | Exynos 2500 |
| USB standard | USB 3.2 (Gen 1) | USB 2.0 |
| Display | 6.7″ AMOLED, 120 Hz | Unchanged |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | Unchanged |
| Base price (US) | $650 | $700 |
Pricing and the Kenyan Market
The base 128GB model lists at $700 in the US, with the 256GB variant priced $100 higher. Pricing in African markets follows Samsung’s regional listings, with the device also sold in Pistachio, Graphite and Blueberry through Samsung’s Africa storefront.
Phone pricing in Kenya carries added weight this year. The Finance Bill 2026 proposes a 25 percent excise duty on mobile handsets, replacing a mix of import levies that Treasury officials say currently add up to roughly 55 percent in combined charges.
Whether that change lowers or raises retail prices for devices like the Galaxy S26 FE will depend on how the final bill treats imported, finished handsets versus locally assembled ones, a distinction currently under debate in Parliament.
Quick Specs Summary
| Category | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, FHD+ |
| Chip | Exynos 2500 |
| RAM / Storage | 8 GB / 128 GB or 256 GB |
| Rear cameras | 50 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh, 45 W wired |
| Port | USB-C, USB 2.0 |
| OS | Android 17, One UI 9 |
| Build | IP68, Gorilla Glass Victus+, aluminum frame |
| Price (US, 128 GB) | $700 (KSh103,000) |
