Beneath the surface, the S26 FE relies on the same architecture as the S25 FE from twelve months ago. Aside from the expected annual chipset refresh and a slightly wider 12-megapixel selfie camera—now featuring an 85-degree field of view compared to the previous 80—the core components remain unchanged. Samsung has focused its aesthetic efforts on a glossier finish and a raised camera module designed to align with the flagship S26 lineup.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE arrives with minor hardware tweaks and higher price
Priced at $950, the new Samsung Galaxy S26 FE arrives with a familiar 6.7-inch OLED display and a 4,900mAh battery, mirroring its predecessor almost exactly. While the company introduces a refined camera island and new colorways, the modest hardware evolution is shadowed by a notable increase in cost for the base model.
The handset debuts in three colors: a graphite gray, a blueberry blue, and a pistachio green borrowed from the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Despite these superficial adjustments, the shift carries a financial sting. Driven by industry-wide memory cost pressures, the entry-level model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage now retails for £699, representing a £50 premium over the launch price of its predecessor.
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