Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: Delivering the Latest Flagship Features, Focused on What Matters Most

Samsung Electronics America today announced Galaxy S26 FE, the newest addition to the Galaxy S26 series and the first in the lineup to launch with One UI 9 — bringing users the latest premium Galaxy experiences to more users from day one. With enhanced camera capabilities and more context-aware Galaxy AI, it elevates how users capture, create, and connect every day. Built around what users value most in a thin and light design, Galaxy S26 FE carries the iconic Galaxy S experience forward.

“Galaxy S26 FE is purposefully designed to deliver the signature strengths of the Galaxy S series, ensuring that every feature makes a meaningful difference in users’ daily lives,” said Jay Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Office, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Packed with beloved Galaxy camera and AI experiences, and backed by the latest One UI 9, Galaxy S26 FE comes to life as an ideal choice for those who know exactly what matters most to them.”

Sharper Capture, Effortless Editing

Galaxy S26 FE delivers a more capable camera experience¹ from capturing to editing, with an enhanced triple rear camera and advanced image processing that helps users capture and refine the moments that matter — whether shooting still scenes or fast-moving action.

• My FanCam,² first introduced on the latest Galaxy foldables, is now available on Galaxy S26 FE. It automatically tracks a selected person and keeps them centered, intelligently reframing video as the scene moves, so users can turn dynamic moments into social-ready content with less manual editing.
• For video, Super Steady with Horizontal Lock³ — a favorite among Galaxy S26 users — helps capture smoother, more level footage while filming fast-moving activities, travel moments, and everyday scenes on the go.
• Galaxy S26 FE supports 3x optical zoom, giving users more confidence when shooting from a distance. For selfies, an enhanced 12MP front camera⁴ captures more in every frame, making group shots easier to take.
• Nightography, a signature of the Galaxy S series, helps users capture bright and clear shots in low light, preserving details in the most challenging scenes.
• Even after the moment has passed, Photo Assist⁵ makes it easier to refine images using natural language prompts — whether turning day into night, adding new elements, or restoring missing parts. Plus, edits can be reviewed step by step and revised or undone along the way.
• With access to Gemini Omni,⁶ users can easily create and edit video clips based on photos and videos from their Gallery, turning them into polished ready-to-share videos.

AI Experiences, Always One Step Ahead

Powered by the latest One UI 9, Galaxy S26 FE includes a range of intuitive, context-aware Galaxy AI⁷ experiences that make daily life easier — adapting to users’ routines to keep them informed and organized. It also handles everyday tasks quickly and seamlessly on users’ behalf.

• Updated Now Brief,⁸ first introduced on the Galaxy S25 series, is even more personalized through customizable briefing cards like weather and wellness insights. Users can now create their own cards with a simple prompt, making Now Brief more relevant throughout the day.
• Now Nudge⁹ suggests quick actions and shortcuts above the keyboard based on what’s on your screen. Now it’s expanded to select third-party apps and notifications, surfacing timely, relevant suggestions across more of the day — helping users turn insights into action and manage everyday routines with less friction.
• Circle to Search with Google¹⁰ now allows users to search for multiple items in an image at once, making it easier to identify products, places, objects, and more in a single step.

Built to Keep Up Throughout the Day

Galaxy S26 FE brings meaningful upgrades to the everyday essentials users rely on, including a long-lasting battery and a bright display built for work, entertainment, and creativity from morning to night.

• A long-lasting 4,900mAh battery¹¹ keeps users going while maintaining the slim and refined design of the Galaxy S26 lineup. Users can reach up to a 69% charge in around 30 minutes with the 45 W adapter,¹² powering up quickly and to stay connected for longer.
• A 7-inch¹³ AMOLED display with up to 120Hz refresh rate provides smooth, immersive visuals with enhanced brightness, resolution, and clarity for streaming, gaming, browsing, and creative work.

Users choosing Galaxy S26 FE as their next device will feel the power of the Galaxy experience from day one. An improved Smart Switch helps users get set up more easily, making the move to Galaxy feel like a warm welcome. Additionally, long-term software updates and Samsung Care+ provide added confidence over time.

• Upgraded Smart Switch¹⁴ makes moving to Galaxy easier than ever. Whether switching from an Android or iOS device, users can scan a QR code to wirelessly transfer data — from passwords and passkeys to call history, accessibility settings, and eSIM data — with no extra apps and less setup time.
• Galaxy S26 FE is built to last, with seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates,¹⁵ allowing users to enjoy the latest features with confidence for years to come.
• For added peace of mind, Samsung Care+¹⁶ offers comprehensive coverage optimized to users’ needs, including tailored benefits that protect the value of the device. With One UI 9, the new Warranty and care settings hub also makes it easy to enroll in, access, and manage Samsung Care+, along with other device care support.
• A 6-month free trial of Google AI Pro¹⁷ will bring expanded AI capabilities and 5TB of cloud storage valued at $19.99 per month.

Together, these enhancements deliver the Galaxy experiences users rely on every day in a thoughtfully crafted device.

Availability

Galaxy S26 FE will be available from select carriers starting September 3 and from Samsung.com, carriers, and retailers nationwide starting September 4. It will be available in three striking colorways, Pistachio, Blueberry, and Graphite and with two storage options, 128GB and 256GB. Pricing starts at $699.99.

For more information on Galaxy S26 FE, please visit: Samsung Newsroom, Samsung Mobile Press or Samsung.com.

Specifications

1 Compared to Galaxy S25 FE

2 Samsung account is required. Video must be 720 x 720 pixels or higher. Results may vary.

3 Available on wide & ultra wide lenses; supports up to QHD at up to 30fps. Image will be cropped to maintain a level horizon.

4 Compared Galaxy S26 FE to Galaxy S25 FE. (FOV 80˚)

5 Photo Assist requires Samsung Account login and internet connection. Editing with Photo Assist results in a resized photo up to 12MP.

6 Gemini Omni requires an eligible Google AI Pro subscription. Galaxy S26 FE includes a six-month Google AI Pro trial for eligible users. Offer availability, redemption period, supported features and subscription terms may vary by language, device model and account. Charges may apply after the trial period unless canceled. Google AI Pro and Gemini Omni are trademarks of Google LLC.

7 Galaxy AI basic features provided by Samsung are free. Any Samsung enhanced AI features and all third-party AI features are subject to different terms and may be subject to fees. (Galaxy AI basic features are listed under “Advanced intelligence” in Samsung Services Terms and Conditions.)

8 Displays daily select information from select apps (some apps may require internet connection and/or consent to access data). Personal data intelligence must be enabled.

9 Now Nudge feature requires a Samsung Account login. Available functions and features may vary by language. On-screen nudge currently available with Samsung Messages and certain third-party messaging apps including Google Messages, Google Chat, KakaoTalk, LINE, Signal, Tango, NTT Docomo Message, and KDDI Message. Based on availability at the time of product launch. May change without notice. Share photos in Now Nudge works by analyzing available image content. Accuracy of results is not guaranteed.

10 Requires internet connection; results may vary by uniqueness, clarity and framing of circled image and related factors.

11 Typical value tested under third-party laboratory conditions. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated capacity is 4,900 mAh for Galaxy S26 FE.

12 Galaxy S26 FE supports up to 45W wired charging. 45W power adapter sold separately. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables.

13 Measured diagonally, Galaxy S26 FE’s screen is 6.7-inch in the full rectangle and 6.5-inch accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole.

14 Wired transfers from Android™ devices require the receiving device to have Android™ 6.0 or later and the sending device to have Android™ 6.0 or later. Transfers can be completed without a cable through a wireless connection. For wireless connections, the receiving device must have Android™ 6.0 or later and the sending device must have Android™ 6.0 or later.  Open Smart Switch Mobile in “Settings” on the receiving Galaxy device or download the Smart Switch Mobile app from the Galaxy Store. Data, content and apps available for transfer may vary by transmission method. Wired transfers from iOS require the receiving device to have Android™ 17 or later and One UI 9 or later, and the sending device to have iOS 26.6 or later. Transfers can be completed without a cable through a wireless connection. For wireless connections, the receiving device must have Android™ 17 or later and the sending device must have iOS 26.6 or later. Availability of eSIM transfer may vary by carrier. A detailed list of available carriers can be found at https://samsung.com/esim-support.

15 Galaxy S26 FE will support seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates from global launch date. Timing of OS upgrades and security updates may vary by device model, network provider.

16 Terms and conditions apply. Samsung Care+ coverage, service type and promotion details may vary by country/region and deductible (service fee) may apply. To be eligible for Samsung Care+ promotion benefit, registration may be required. For detailed Samsung Care+ information, please visit https://www.samsung.com/samsung-care-plus/.

17 Gemini is a trademark of Google LLC. Terms apply. By subscribing, you agree to terms for Google One, AI Credits and offers. Offer ends Aug 1, 2027 at 11:59pm PT. Only available for ages 18+. Unless canceled earlier, Google One will charge $19.99/mo after the trial ends. Cancel anytime. Return of purchased device may result in cancellation of subscription. See full terms at https://one.google.com/ .