Samsung Galaxy S26 FE specs leak ahead of September launch
Upcoming budget flagship features last year's Exynos 2500 chip and 4,900mAh battery at a €50 price increase.
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Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE has fully leaked ahead of its expected September announcement, revealing largely unchanged specifications from last year's S25 FE model. The device will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Exynos 2500 chipset, triple camera setup, and 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging, but will cost €799 in France—€50 more than its predecessor despite minimal upgrades.
- Galaxy S26 FE retains Exynos 2500 chipset from last year's S25 series with minimal hardware upgrades
- Price increases €50 to €799 in France despite largely identical specifications to S25 FE predecessor
- Device features 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging, and updated design in three colors
- Expected September launch completes Samsung's Galaxy S26 lineup refresh
How it unfolded
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Leaked specs continue circulating across social platforms and tech news outlets as the September launch approaches, with coverage emphasizing the device's specifications, price, and expected release timing.
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Multiple outlets including 9to5Google confirm the leaked specs and report that the Galaxy S26 FE will cost €799 in France, a €50 increase over the Galaxy S25 FE, despite featuring essentially the same hardware as last year's model.
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Tech outlets note that the Galaxy S26 FE represents minimal hardware changes from the S25 FE, with the main updates being an updated design and higher price. Some analysts point out that the Galaxy S26+ is already available for less in certain markets and offers stronger specs.
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WinFuture reports detailed specifications for the upcoming Galaxy S26 FE, including 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display at 2,340 x 1,080 pixels, Exynos 2500, 8GB RAM, 128/256GB storage, triple rear camera with 50MP main and 3x telephoto, 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging, and IP68 rating.
What people are saying verbatim
“Put the two spec sheets side by side, and this is basically a Galaxy S25 FE with an updated design.”
9to5Google · 9to5Google ↗ · Aug 9
“No surprise – gestures at RAMageddon – but frustrating given the complete lack of changes on the device.”
9to5Google · 9to5Google ↗ · Aug 9
“Some analysts have pointed out that the Galaxy S26+ is already available for less in certain markets and offers a stronger overall package in display, storage, and cameras.”
Gizmochina · Gizmochina ↗ · Aug 9
“Nothing surprising to see here.”
Akshay Gangwar · Android Authority ↗ · Aug 9