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8 GB / 256 GB / Global · Launched September 2026
Overview
NeoScore
8.6
#114 of 6245
- Design & display
- 8.5
- Performance & hardware
- 8.7
- Camera
- 8.2
- Connectivity
- 9.2
- Battery & charging
- 8.2
Strengths
- Its 2,600-nit peak brightness is above average for phones of its time.
- Its 3x optical zoom is better than that of most phones of its time.
- Its 15 W wireless charging is better than that of most phones of its time.
Weak points
- Its 4,900 mAh battery has less capacity than that of most phones of its time.
- The 1/1.57″ main camera sensor is smaller than those in most phones of its time.
- Its 385 ppi pixel density is below average for phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.7″Dynamic 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 91% 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
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 8 GB / 256 GB / Global technical sheet
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has been on sale since September 4. It suits buyers looking for a well-rounded phone with a bright display and optical zoom, provided a smaller battery than most phones of its time is an acceptable trade-off. Its battery capacity is 4,900 mAh; wired fast charging reaches 45 W, while wireless charging is 15 W. That wireless charging is better than what most phones of its time offer.
The 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display reaches 2,600 nits of peak brightness, above average for phones of its time. The display overall fares better than most, although its 385 ppi pixel density is below average. Performance also stands better than most. At 193 g, the phone weighs less than most phones of its time, and its 7.4 mm thickness is among the lowest.
The camera stands better than most, with 3x optical zoom that also outpaces most phones of its time. The main camera has optical image stabilization and records 8K video, but its 1/1.57″ sensor is smaller than those in most phones of its time. Connectivity is among the best, with Wi-Fi 7, 5G, NFC, and eSIM. This configuration combines 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB of storage; 8 GB / 128 GB and 8 GB / 512 GB versions are also sold. NeoScore 8.6 makes the overall appeal clear: it is a strong fit for buyers who prioritize the screen, cameras, and connectivity over greater battery capacity.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
8.56
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
8 GB / 256 GB / Global
Design & display
8.5
- Display Technology Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
- 9.0
- Display Pixel Density 385 ppi
- 8.0
- Peak Display Brightness 2,600 nits
- 10.0
- 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
- 7.5
- Weight 193 g
- 6.7
- Resistance Features IP68
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 88.7 %
- 9.1
- Body Thickness 7.4 mm
- 9.2
Performance & hardware
8.7
- AnTuTu Score 3,145,925
- 8.3
- RAM Capacity 8 GB
- 7.1
- Storage Type UFS 4.1
- 10.0
- Processor Process Size 3 nm
- 9.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity 512 GB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 3.3 GHz
- 9.0
- RAM Type LPDDR5X
- 10.0
Camera
8.2
- Sensor Size 1/1.57″
- 7.0
- Aperture f/1.8
- 8.0
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 3 x
- 7.0
- 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
- 10.0
Connectivity
9.2
- 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
- 7.5
- 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
- 10.0
- 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)
- 10.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.4
- 9.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
- 10.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual eSIM
- 10.0
Battery & charging
8.2
- Battery Capacity 4,900 mAh
- 8.6
- Fast Charge Power 45 W
- 7.0
- Wireless charging power 15 W
- 6.0
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable
- 10.0
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- Design & display
- 8.53
- Performance & hardware
- 8.71
- Camera
- 8.23
- Connectivity
- 9.23
- Battery & charging
- 8.16
- NeoScore rank
- #114 / 6245
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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
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
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
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
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.7″
- 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
- Integrated Projector
- No
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
- Max. download speed
- 9,640 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 2,550 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone
Technical
- Launch price
- 699 €
- Model numbers
- SM-S741B, SM-S741B/DS
Galaxy S26 FE
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung GN3
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.57″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung GN3
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.57″
- 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
- Aperture
- f/1.8
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
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
Rear telephoto camera
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Sensor
- Resolution
- 8 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear ultrawide camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX564
- Resolution
- 12.2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX564
- Resolution
- 12.2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front camera
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.19″
- 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
- 1/3.19″
- 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
Product gallery
06Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- Global
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