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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S26

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SamsungGalaxy S25 FESamsungGalaxy S26
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025March 2026
Display
Screen size6.7″6.3″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness–2,600 nits
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz refresh rate (60/120 Hz)Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate (1–120 Hz)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresVision BoosterVision booster; mDNIe image processing
Performance
ChipExynos 2400Exynos 2600
Memory8 GB12 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GB
CPUDeca-core (3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.95 GHz)Deca-core (3.8 GHz, 3.26 GHz, 2.76 GHz)
GPUHardware-based ray tracing–
CoolingVapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy S24 FERedesigned Vapor Chamber with tailored thermal interface material; Samsung claims 29% better thermal performance than the Galaxy S25 series
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera8 MP10 MP
Optical zoom3×3×
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, 84° field of view, OIS50 MP wide, F1.8
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 123° field of view12 MP, F2.2
Telephoto camera8 MP, F2.4, 32° field of view, OIS, 3x optical zoom10 MP, F2.4, 3x optical zoom
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view12 MP, F2.2, autofocus
Zoom3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x
Video recordingUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Nightography with low noise mode; Super HDR videoNightography video; Super Steady with Horizontal Lock
Battery and charging
Battery4,900 mAh4,300 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 28 hoursUp to 30 hours
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detailRated (minimum) capacity 4,755 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class BRated (minimum) capacity 4,175 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class A
Wired chargingUp to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatibleUp to 55% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatible
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging up to 15 W (WPC); Qi2 with a compatible caseFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC); Samsung doesn't state the wattage
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAMWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4Bluetooth 5.4
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls); satellite texting and emergency SOS with Verizon in the US
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g167 g
Thickness7.4 mm7.2 mm
Height × width161.3 × 76.6 mm149.6 × 71.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsEnhanced Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ backArmor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 back
ColoursIcyblue, Jetblack, Navy, WhiteCobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue; Pink Gold and Silver Shadow (Samsung.com only)
Water resistance detailIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP68, dust-tight and tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 8 (Android 16)One UI 8.5 (Android 16)
Software updatesSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)Security updates until 28 February 2033 (UK)
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Now Bar, Now Brief, Generative Edit, Instant Slow-mo, Audio Eraser and Auto Trim; Gemini Live; Circle to Search with GoogleGalaxy AI, including Now Nudge, Now Brief, Photo Assist and Creative Studio; a choice of agents including Bixby, Gemini and Perplexity

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