Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is officially launched! This generation of new phones features rich AI practical functions and is the first to be pre-installed with the latest One UI 9 and Android 17 systems. The hardware has received a core upgrade, replacing it with the 3nm process Exynos 2500 chip, which greatly improves graphics and AI computing performance. With a 6.7-inch OLED screen, a 50-megapixel three-mirror combination and a 7-year system update commitment, the basic price starts at US$700. Learn the detailed specifications of this new AI-focused product now.
Although Samsung did not particularly emphasize the processor specifications at the press conference, the Galaxy S26 FE has confirmed to use the latest 3nm process Exynos 2500 chip. This processor, which was originally only installed on the Galaxy Z Flip7, is the first chip based on Samsung’s new GAA architecture. It is also the most significant upgrade compared to the previous generation Galaxy S25 FE, which used Exynos 2400. Exynos 2500 has an updated CPU core architecture and is equipped with a GPU based on AMD RDNA 3 architecture. The number of computing units has increased by 33%, and the NPU computing power has increased by 40%, greatly enhancing graphics processing capabilities and AI computing efficiency.
In terms of software system, Galaxy S26 FE is the first model in the series to be pre-installed with Android 17 and One UI 9, and simultaneously devolves a number of practical functions that were originally exclusive to high-end flagships. The My FanCam function from the Galaxy Z8 folding phone series has been officially added. This function can automatically track and zoom in on people in the video library to ensure that the protagonist is always in the center of the picture. In addition, the new phone supports the Horizon Lock function. Even if the phone is rotated 360 degrees while recording, the picture will still remain horizontal and stable. The official also pointed out that the upgraded version of Nightography technology will be able to record brighter and high-quality images in low-light environments.
For photo and daily information management, One UI 9 provides more convenient AI applications. The Photo Assist function uses AI technology to allow users to directly edit pictures through natural language commands. Whether it is changing the background, converting day and night scenes, or adding and removing objects in the photo, it can be easily completed. At the same time, the upgraded Now Brief function allows users to create exclusive text widgets using spoken commands, covering categories such as weather, health, and videos. For example, just enter a request to summarize the relationship between protein and carbohydrate intake and body weight, and AI will generate corresponding information cards in the interface within a few seconds. It is worth noting that some new features may not be transferred to older models. For example, the Horizon Lock feature may be limited to the S26+ and S26 FE.
As for other hardware configurations, the Galaxy S26 FE roughly continues the specifications of the previous generation “S25 FE”. The phone is equipped with the same 6.7-inch 1080p+ OLED screen, supports a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1,900 nits; it has a built-in 4,900mAh battery and maintains 45W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging technology. The shooting combination also remains unchanged, with a 50-megapixel main lens, an 80-megapixel telephoto lens that supports 3x optical and 30x digital zoom, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The front selfie lens is 12-megapixel.
Finally, in terms of after-sales support and release information, the Galaxy S26 FE promises to provide system and security update services for up to 7 years. For the first time, Samsung has extended the benefits that were previously exclusive to the Z series folding machines to the FE series, including a 6-month Google AI Pro trial service worth US$120, which includes 5TB cloud storage space. The new phone will officially go on sale on September 4, and some network providers will release it one day earlier. The body is available in three colors: blueberry, pistachio and graphite. The storage space is available in 128GB and 256GB versions, and 512GB options will be available in some regions. In terms of pricing, the base version is priced at US$700, which is a slight increase of US$50 from the launch of the previous generation S25 FE.
