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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review: 196 specs compared

Avg. price:~£650RAM capacity:8 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.7 inchesMain camera megapixels:?

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Review: Compare 196 technical specifications, 62 expert and video reviews and 5 best-of lists to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
8.0/10

Overall score

Score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, best-of lists, expert reviews and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 35%, List score 30%, Reviews score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

35%

7.9

Technical score

30%

8.1

List score

25%

7.7

Reviews score

10%

8.8

Sentiment score

▲Better than 87% of smartphones
7.7

Value for money

Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

▼Worse than 52%
7.9

Technical score

Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components

25%

7.6

Performance

18%

8.6

Camera

15%

8.2

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

8.8

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

5.6

Audio

3%

7.7

Design

▲Better than 82%
7.7

Reviews score

Reviews score
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 54% of models

80%

7.3

Average grade

20%

9.0

Popularity

Grades by review (62)
25 reviews: 16 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 37 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
▼Worse than 54%
8.1

List score

List score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (5)
List score: in 5 of 228 lists (2%)
★Better than 94%
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Where to buy
    N/A~ £650
Best rankings
Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.

What reviewers say about the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Based on 25 · 42

Reviewers praise the display, software and main camera, but criticize limited storage, weak connectivity and little improvement over last year.
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Technical Specifications of smartphone Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Technical score
Technical score
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 35% of the overall score.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 82% of models
Score components:

25%

7.6

Performance

18%

8.6

Camera

15%

8.2

Display

15%

7.2

Battery

10%

8.8

Software

10%

8.0

Connectivity

4%

5.6

Audio

3%

7.7

Design

7.9
Reviews score
7.7
List score
8.1
Value for money
Value for money
7.7/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 52% of models
Score components:

70%

8.0

Overall score

30%

7.1

Price

7.7
Processor model
?
Storage type
?
RAM capacity
8 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 8 GB which is larger than the RAM capacity of 28.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 30.5% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
3.2 GHz
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 3.2 GHz which is higher than the boost speed of 81.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 7% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Operating system
Android
This smartphone runs Android, which is more mainstream than the system in 4.8% of smartphones and the same as in 95.2% of smartphones.
Android version
?
Direct OS updates
no
This smartphone does not support direct OS updates. 20.1% of smartphones offer this.
Promised software updates
?
Open-source OS
yes
This smartphone runs an open-source operating system. 5.2% of smartphones offer this.
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What reviewers say
Multi-lens main camera
yes
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
?
Main camera aperture
?
Main camera sensor area
?
Main camera pixel size
?
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Number of SIM slots
?
Cellular module
yes
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
eSIM support
yes
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has eSIM support. 80.2% of smartphones offer this.
5G connectivity
yes
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.6% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
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What reviewers say
Screen size
6.7 inches
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.7 inches which is larger than the screens of 51.7% of smartphones and equal to those of 10.1% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
?
Pixel density
382 ppi
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 382 ppi which is lower than that of 73.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.2% of smartphones.
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
This smartphone uses a OLED/AMOLED display type. 58.4% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.4% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.6% of smartphones.
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What reviewers say
Battery capacity
?
Charging speed
?
Fast charging
yes
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.2% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.1% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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What reviewers say
Stereo speakers
yes
This smartphone includes stereo speakers. 64.3% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
no
This smartphone does not have a headphone jack. 45.1% of smartphones offer this.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
This smartphone does not have an FM radio. 34.3% of smartphones offer this.
aptX Lossless
no
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless Bluetooth audio. 12.5% of smartphones offer this.
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Height
162 mm
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 162 mm which is shorter than 67.3% of smartphones and equal to that of 1% of smartphones.
Width
77 mm
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 77 mm which is wider than 72.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
7 mm
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 7 mm which is thinner than 96.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Weight
?
Device volume
?
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What reviewers say

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs the average smartphone

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  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers stronger optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x). The average smartphone's optical zoom is 0 x.
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • 33.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.4% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone has more advanced Wi-Fi than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.6% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.3% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • 5.2% higher list score
    List score
    8.1/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
    How we count it
    Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 30% of the overall score.
    Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
    Lists with this model (5)
    List score: in 5 of 228 lists (2%)
    8.1 vs 7.7
  • 5.5% higher review score
    Reviews score
    7.7/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.5 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    ▼ Worse than 54% of models

    80%

    7.3

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (62)
    25 reviews: 16 with a printed score, 9 estimated from the review. 37 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    7.7 vs 7.3
  • 12.8% higher sentiment score
    8.8 vs 7.8
  • 33.3% higher CPU boost clock speed
    This smartphone has a higher CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    3.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 33.3% smaller process node
    This smartphone uses a smaller process node than the average smartphone (4 nm vs 6 nm). The average process node size is 6 nm.
    4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Newer DDR memory version
    This smartphone supports a newer DDR version than the average smartphone (5 vs 4). The average DDR version is 4.
    5 vs 4
  • 2x more L3 cache
    This smartphone has more L3 cache than the average smartphone (8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB). The average L3 cache is 4,096 KB.
    8,192 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 2 more memory channels
    This smartphone has more memory channels than the average smartphone (4 vs 2). The average smartphone has 2 memory channels.
    4 vs 2
  • Includes cross-site tracking protection
    This smartphone supports cross-site tracking prevention, the average smartphone does not. 31.9% of smartphones include this feature.
  • Supports desktop mode
    This smartphone includes desktop mode, the average smartphone does not. 9.4% of smartphones support desktop functionality.
  • 3 x higher optical zoom
    This smartphone offers stronger optical zoom than the average smartphone (3 x vs 0 x). The average smartphone's optical zoom is 0 x.
    3 x vs 0 x
  • Has optical image stabilization
    This smartphone has optical image stabilization (OIS), the average smartphone does not. 48.4% of smartphones feature OIS.
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    This smartphone supports RAW photo capture, the average smartphone does not. 37.3% of smartphones allow RAW files.
  • Uses a BSI sensor
    This smartphone uses a BSI sensor, the average smartphone does not. 40% of smartphones include BSI sensors.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    This smartphone has more advanced Wi-Fi than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)).
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Supports eSIM
    Samsung Galaxy S26 FE supports eSIM, while the average smartphone does not. 19.9% of smartphones support eSIM.
  • Newer Bluetooth version
    This smartphone supports a newer Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.3 vs 5.2). The average version is Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.3 vs 5.2
  • Supports HDR10 support
    This smartphone supports HDR10, the average smartphone does not. 42.6% of smartphones are HDR10 compatible.
  • Has an always-on display
    This smartphone features an always-on display, the average smartphone does not. 49.1% of smartphones offer always-on functionality.
  • 0.03 inches inch larger screen size
    This smartphone has a larger screen size than the average smartphone (6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone screen is 6.67 inches.
    6.7 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • Supports reverse wireless charging
    This smartphone supports reverse wireless charging, the average smartphone does not. 23.4% of smartphones offer reverse wireless charging.
  • 1.5 m deeper water resistance
    This smartphone has a deeper water resistance rating than the average smartphone (1.5 m vs 0 m). The average depth rating is 0 m.
    1.5 m vs 0 m
  • 1.3 mm thinner
    This smartphone is thinner than the average smartphone (7 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone thickness is 8.3 mm.
    7 mm vs 8.3 mm
  • 1.6 mm shorter
    This smartphone is shorter than the average smartphone (162 mm vs 163.6 mm). The average smartphone height is 163.6 mm.
    162 mm vs 163.6 mm
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.7% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 61.5% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • 3.3% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (382 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    382 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • 2.5x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is more expensive than the average smartphone (£650 vs £260).
    £650 vs £260
  • 1 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77 mm vs 76 mm
  • 2.5x more expensive
    Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is more expensive than the average smartphone (£650 vs £260).
    £650 vs £260
  • 50% less storage
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • No memory card slot
    This smartphone does not have a memory card slot, the average smartphone does. 53.7% of smartphones feature expandable storage.
  • 3.3% lower pixel density
    This smartphone has a lower pixel density than the average smartphone (382 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    382 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • No reverse wired charging
    This smartphone does not support reverse wired charging, the average smartphone does. 61.5% of smartphones support reverse wired charging.
  • No aptX HD
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.2% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 1 mm wider
    This smartphone is wider than the average smartphone (77 mm vs 76 mm). The average smartphone has a width of 76 mm.
    77 mm vs 76 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
Matthews Tech
≈ estimated
02/11/2026
Two-month follow-up · build, screen, camera and battery
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is not a bad phone, but it is not worth its launch price, as better options exist for less money.
9.0
Kevin Breeze
≈ estimated
11/10/2026
Long-term test · one month of daily use
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is still recommended after a month of use, thanks to good zoom and a bright, vivid screen.
7.0
Gary Taylor Reviews
≈ estimated
29/09/2026
Hands-on review · daily use, battery and gaming
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a good screen and cameras, but battery life and price weaken it; worth buying only at a lower price.
7.0
GizBot
≈ estimated
23/09/2026
Camera review · photo, low light, zoom and video tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a reliable camera for Samsung users, but rivals beat it for photography.
6.0
Pratima Adhikari
≈ estimated
17/09/2026
Hands-on review · a week of use, cameras, battery and price
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a good, well-rounded phone, but wait for the price to drop before buying.
9.0
The Mark Ellis Tech Diary
≈ estimated
17/09/2026
Hands-on review · camera, battery and performance impressions
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE delivers impressive performance and photos, with battery life that should not disappoint.
9.0
Josh Quiñonez
≈ estimated
15/09/2026
Hands-on review · two weeks of use · camera and speaker tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a great all-round phone for its price, though a lower price would have made it more appealing.
8.0
GadgetRevNow
≈ estimated
12/09/2026
Hands-on review · cameras, battery, gaming and software tests
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is an excellent all-round phone, but its price is the main obstacle.
4.0
GadgetIn
≈ estimated
09/09/2026
Hands-on review · gaming and heat tests · price comparison with last year's model
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE's price gap over last year's model is not justified, so last year's model makes more sense to buy.
9.0
Kevin Breeze
≈ estimated
08/09/2026
Hands-on review · camera samples and feature walkthrough
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a very good choice with few compromises, though it may feel slower over time than flagships.
8.0
Flossy Carter
≈ estimated
08/09/2026
Unboxing and first use · camera tests and final verdict
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is an excellent all-round phone, but it is worth buying mainly with discounts given its price.
8.0
Kevin Breeze
≈ estimated
07/09/2026
Pros and cons · benchmark test and feature overview
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE offers strong value for many buyers, with weaker performance, storage and zoom holding it back.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

7.0
gsmarena.com
≈ estimated
Not Dated
Full review · Lab tests
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE is durable with a real 3x telephoto, but it changes little from last year and launched at a higher price, so it's hard to recommend.
7.0
trustedreviews.com
✓ explicit
17/09/2026
Hands-on review · Everyday use
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE has a great screen and seven years of updates, but it's barely changed from the S25 FE and only worth it on a big discount.
8.0
t3.com
✓ explicit
18/09/2026
Short-form review · Daily use
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE is a capable, good-looking phone for everyday use, but it's nearly identical to the S25 FE and the price rise hurts.
8.0
sammobile.com
≈ estimated
14/09/2026
Full review · Fan Edition
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE is a good phone with a premium design and decent zoom, but it's a pricey Fan Edition with little that's new.
6.0
androidcentral.com
✓ explicit
06/10/2026
Hands-on review · Midrange phone
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE has a large screen and strong performance, but slow wireless charging and 128GB base storage mean cheaper midrangers offer better value.
6.0
whistleout.com.au
≈ estimated
23/09/2026
Hands-on review · Budget flagship
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE doesn't make major mistakes, but it's hard to recommend when it's pricier and barely changed from last year's phone.
7.0
techradar.com
✓ explicit
24/09/2026
Full review · Test scorecard
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE has a large Galaxy screen and solid battery life, but its modest zoom and 8GB of RAM make the price hard to justify.
7.0
techadvisor.com
✓ explicit
15/09/2026
Living-with review · Daily use
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE is a decent phone with barely any upgrades over last year's model, so it's not great value now, though a price drop would help.
6.0
wired.com
✓ explicit
11/09/2026
Full review · Daily life
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE is a perfectly good phone with a big screen and decent battery, but a higher price and preinstalled apps make it hard to recommend.
7.0
itpro.com
✓ explicit
11/09/2026
Hands-on review · Business use
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE is a sharp, affordable phone with a strong main camera, but it lacks the Ultra's privacy display and uses last year's chip.
7.0
makeuseof.com
✓ explicit
11/09/2026
Hands-on test · Mid-range Galaxy
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a well-built, dependable Galaxy with seven years of updates, but its chip slows down during long gaming sessions.
8.0
pcmag.com
✓ explicit
30/10/2026
Full review · Mid-range phone
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE is a solid mid-range Galaxy with a quick processor, but its shorter battery life and slow USB port make the Pixel 10a a better buy.
8.0
economictimes.indiatimes.com
≈ estimated
22/09/2026
Full review · Everyday Samsung phone
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE is a well-built phone with good cameras and long updates, but its higher price is hard to justify for enthusiasts.
8.8
chip.de
✓ explicit
09/10/2026
Lab test · Fan Edition review
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a sharp, large screen and good photos, but its battery trails the S26+ by almost four hours and the back smudges easily.
7.6
netzwelt.de
✓ explicit
26/09/2026
Hands-on test · Galaxy alternative
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a good big-screen Galaxy with the newest AI features, but the S26 and S26+ have dropped in price, which narrows its advantage.
8.0
connect.de
✓ explicit
09/10/2026
Lab test · S25 FE comparison
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a modest step up from the S25 FE, with a strong main camera, but a dim screen and 8GB RAM hold it back.
7.0
frandroid.com
✓ explicit
01/10/2026
Full review · S25 FE successor
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a near copy of the S25 FE with a faster chip, handling games well but heating up under heavy play.
8.0
01net.com
≈ estimated
17/10/2026
Full review · Fan Edition phone
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a solid all-rounder with the best Android skin, but it runs warm and its night photos lag behind.
7.0
global.techradar.com
✓ explicit
29/09/2026
Hands-on test · Big-screen Galaxy
Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is a big-screen Galaxy with excellent battery life and strong gaming, but its telephoto and ultrawide cameras trail.
6.0
androidplanet.nl
≈ estimated
23/09/2026
Full review · Mid-range phone
Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE is fast and gets seven years of updates, but it's hard to recommend over the cheaper S25 FE, which offers almost the same features.

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What customers like about Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

  • The 3 x optical zoom gets you closer to distant subjects.
  • At 7.0 mm thick, it is slim for a phone with a 6.7 inch screen.
  • The 120 Hz OLED screen keeps scrolling and video smooth.
  • Optical stabilization keeps video steadier when you walk.
  • A 3.2 GHz boost clock speeds up everyday apps and games.
  • Reverse wireless charging can top up earbuds.

What customers don't like about Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

  • There is no wireless charging for the phone itself.
  • 128 GB of storage fills up quickly with video.
  • It does not get direct OS updates.
  • There is no 3D facial recognition for unlocking.

Verdict

A 3 x optical zoom on a phone this slim is what sets the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE apart. At 7.0 mm thick, it sits comfortably in a hand, and the 6.7 inch OLED screen runs at 120 Hz, so scrolling looks smooth. The 3.2 GHz boost clock is quick for apps and games, and optical stabilization keeps videos steadier when you walk. Reverse wireless charging can top up earbuds from the phone, and eSIM support means no physical SIM card is needed. The trade-off is charging and storage: there is no wireless charging for the phone itself, and 128 GB fills quickly with video. It suits a buyer who takes many photos on trips, wants zoom without a bulky body, and is happy to charge with a cable.

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