Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: specs and verdict
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Samsung

Galaxy S26 FE

8.3 NeoScore #142 of 1029

Launched September 2026

Overview

NeoScore

8.3

#142 of 1029

Design & display
8.5
Performance & hardware
9.0
Camera
7.8
Connectivity
9.2
Battery & charging
7.2

Strengths

  • 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 2,600-nit peak brightness.
  • Supports seven years of OS updates and direct OS updates.
  • The main camera offers OIS, 3× optical zoom and video recording up to 8K.

Weak points

  • Storage cannot be expanded; the documented maximum capacity is 512 GB.
  • The USB port uses the USB 2.0 standard.
  • No evidence is provided for battery endurance in real-world use.
Display
6.7 inDynamic AMOLED 2X1,080 × 2,340 px120 Hz
Design
193 g76.9 mm161.6 mm7.4 mm
Performance
Samsung Exynos 2500Deca-Core8 GB RAM128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
AnTuTu
3,145,925Better than 87% of phones
Battery
4,900 mAh45 W
Cameras
50 Mpx · f/1.88 Mpx · f/2.412.2 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 12 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 17

Samsung

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Samsung Exynos 2500
Processor Process Size
3 nm
Graphics GPU
Xclipse 950
Storage Type
UFS 4.1
Maximum CPU Clock
3.3 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
512 GB
AnTuTu Score
3,145,925
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
2,540
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
9,002
CPU Description
10-core CPU with one 3.3 GHz Cortex-X925 core, two 2.74 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, five 2.36 GHz Cortex-A725 cores, and two 1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 cores.
Processor Type
Deca-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v11

Battery

Battery Capacity
4,900 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable
Wireless charging power
15 W

Design

Body Colors
Blue, Grey, Green, Black, Purple
Body Thickness
7.4 mm
Body Width
76.9 mm
Body Height
161.6 mm
Weight
193 g
Usable Surface
88.7 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP68, Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
2,600 nits
Display Technology
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Diagonal
6.7 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,080 px
Display Vertical Resolution
2,340 px
Display Pixel Density
385 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Display Features
Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, LTPO, HDR10

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System

Software

Operating System
Android 17
OS Family
Android
OS Version
17
OS Update Support
7 years
Direct OS Updates
Yes
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM
Cellular Bands
2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
Cellular Technologies
GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi Features
Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.4
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
Connectivity Features
USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2, USB 2.0
USB Version
USB 2.0
SAR (EU) head
0.5 W/kg
SAR (EU) body
1.32 W/kg

Audio

Microphone Count
2
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone

Technical

Launch price
699 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

8.33 /10

Selected variant

8 GB / 256 GB / global

Design & display
8.53
Performance & hardware
9
Camera
7.84
Connectivity
9.23
Battery & charging
7.23
NeoScore rank
#142 / 1029

Evidence-based overview

Galaxy S26 FE technical sheet

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE pairs a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1,080 × 2,340 px resolution, a 120 Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 2,600 nits. Its documented display features include Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, LTPO and an Always-On Display. The glass-and-aluminium body measures 161.6 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm, weighs 193 g and carries IP68 resistance to dust and water, with the specification listing protection to 1.5 m.

Hardware is built around the Samsung Exynos 2500, a 10-core CPU reaching 3.3 GHz, the Xclipse 950 GPU, 8 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.1 storage up to 512 GB. Android 17, Google services, direct OS updates and seven years of update support suit owners who plan to keep a phone for a long time. Storage cannot be expanded, however, and the USB connection uses the USB 2.0 standard.

The 50 Mpx main camera adds optical image stabilisation, an f/1.8 aperture, 3× optical zoom and video recording up to 8K. It is joined by a 12.2 Mpx ultrawide camera, an 8 Mpx telephoto camera and a 12 Mpx front camera. The 4,900 mAh battery supports 45 W wired charging, 15 W wireless charging and reverse charging, but no real-world endurance evidence is provided. The Galaxy S26 FE is therefore best suited to people who value a bright, feature-rich display, broad connectivity, flexible cameras and long software support.

Highlights

  • 1120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 2,600-nit peak brightness.
  • 2Supports seven years of OS updates and direct OS updates.
  • 3The main camera offers OIS, 3× optical zoom and video recording up to 8K.
  • 4Includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, NFC, eSIM and USB Host 3.2.

Things to consider

  • 1Storage cannot be expanded; the documented maximum capacity is 512 GB.
  • 2The USB port uses the USB 2.0 standard.
  • 3No evidence is provided for battery endurance in real-world use.

Galaxy S26 FE

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Model
Samsung GN3
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.637 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung GN3
Resolution
50 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.637 ″ type
Pixel Size
1 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
8K at 24 fps, 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Lens
Optical Zoom
3 x
Aperture
f/1.8
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
LED
Flash LED Count
1 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Best Take, Noise Reduction, Time-Lapse, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Stabilization, Digital Image Stabilization, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Telephoto Camera, HDR10 Recording
2

Rear telephoto camera

Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Aperture
f/2.4
Sensor
Resolution
8 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Lens
Aperture
f/2.4
3

Rear ultrawide camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX564
Resolution
12.2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
0.392 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX564
Resolution
12.2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
0.392 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
4

Front camera

Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.313 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.313 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, Gyro-EIS, HDR10+
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
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Variant details

Memory
8 GB
Markets
global
Storage
256 GB
Market codes
global

Available variants

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