Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
A slim, well-built Samsung with a 3x zoom camera and seven years of updates, for less than the main S26. Launched 27 August 2026.
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Blueberry
₹79,999Base model price, checked 19 October 2026 7.9/10 overall • Camera 6 • Battery 7 • Speed 8 How we score
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Buy it if
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
- You keep a phone for years (7 years of updates)
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Launched27 August 2026with One UI 9 (Android 17)
Software nowOne UI 9 (Android 17)Still on launch software • 7 yrs of updates
- Battery
- A full day for most people (about 14 hours 49 minutes in GSMArena's test); 45W charging takes about 68 minutes.
- Camera
- Good 50MP main camera and a handy 3x zoom, but the zoom and wide-angle cameras are basic.
- Speed
- Exynos 2500 is fast for apps and games and runs cooler than the S25 FE, though it slows under long heavy use.
- The catch
- Only one 256GB version at ₹79,999 in India, little changed from the S25 FE, and the cable port is now slow USB 2.0.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1900 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
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| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2500 (3nm) |
| CPU | 10-core: 1x Cortex-X925 @ 3.3GHz + 2x Cortex-A725 @ 2.74GHz + 5x Cortex-A725 @ 2.36GHz + 2x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Samsung Xclipse 950 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.0; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (69% in 30 min, full in about 68 min), 15W Qi2 wireless, reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) + 8MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 123 degrees); 12MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 7.4mm thick, 193g |
| Software | One UI 9 (Android 17) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, USB-C 2.0 (no wired DisplayPort or DeX), no 3.5mm jack |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.6 LUFS); haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | No vapour chamber mentioned; GSMArena found it keeps 62 to 68% of peak speed under long stress tests |
| Colours | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio |
Our verdict combines 6 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Price unchanged since we started tracking it on 14 September 2026.
Samsung sells only the 8GB/256GB model in India at ₹79,999; launch bank cashback of ₹7,000 helps, and GSMArena says a discounted S25 FE can be the smarter buy.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
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Where it ranks
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: common questions
- What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in India?
- Samsung Galaxy S26 FE starts at ₹79,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Samsung sells only the 8GB/256GB model in India at ₹79,999; launch bank cashback of ₹7,000 helps, and GSMArena says a discounted S25 FE can be the smarter buy.
- When was Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 27 August 2026 with One UI 9 (Android 17). It is still on its launch software. The brand promises 7 years of updates.
- Is Samsung Galaxy S26 FE good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: average. Battery: very good (4900 mAh). Gaming and speed: very good (Samsung Exynos 2500 (3nm)).
- What is the biggest downside of Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
- Only one 256GB version at ₹79,999 in India, little changed from the S25 FE, and the cable port is now slow USB 2.0.
- Does Samsung Galaxy S26 FE support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is Samsung Galaxy S26 FE waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins).
- How fast does Samsung Galaxy S26 FE charge?
- 45W wired (69% in 30 min, full in about 68 min), 15W Qi2 wireless, reverse wireless