Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
pending verification on sale
161.6 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm · 193 g
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launched in India on 14 September 2026, went on sale on 18 September 2026 and costs ₹72,999 for the 8GB/256GB variant (current price, 24 October 2026).
It has Samsung Exynos 2500, a 6.7-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, a 4,900 mAh battery with 45W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
Its overall score is 68/100, #34 of 76 phones we rank in India (2026-10-24).
- Price from
- ₹72,999 (current)
- Chipset
- Samsung Exynos 2500
- Display
- 6.7" AMOLED 120Hz
- Battery
- 4,900 mAh, 45W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP68
- Weight
- 193 g
- India launch
- 14 September 2026
- On sale in India
- 18 September 2026
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8GB/256GB | ₹79,999 | launch | — | |
| 8GB/256GB | ₹72,999 | current | — |
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE specifications
Display
| Size | 6.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | Not confirmed |
| Peak brightness | 1,900 nits (maker-stated) |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 2,286 single-core / 8,079 multi-core |
| RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Expandable storage | Not confirmed |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, 1/1.56-inch sensor, f/1.8, OIS |
|---|---|
| Ultrawide camera | 12 MP, 1/3.2-inch sensor, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | 8 MP, 1/4.4-inch sensor, f/2.4, OIS, 3× optical zoom |
| Front camera | 12 MP |
| Rear video | Up to 4K; 4K up to 120 fps |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 4,900 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 45W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 161.6 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 |
| Frame | Not confirmed |
| Colours | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Not confirmed |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 7 years |
| Security updates promised | 7 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Not confirmed |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not confirmed |
| Stereo speakers | Not confirmed |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: 68/100 | #34 of 76 | 98% |
| Camera | Camera: 59/100 | #28 of 87 | 100% |
| Video | Video: 87/100 | #10 of 47 | 85% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 36/100 | #129 of 141 | 80% |
| Charging | Charging: 67/100 | #47 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 78/100 | #26 of 121 | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 72/100 | #29 of 101 | 90% |
| Display | Display: 76/100 | #68 of 127 | 88% |
| Software support | Software support: 100/100 | #7 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 91/100 | #69 of 141 | 80% |
| Audio | Audio: not enough data | — | 0% |
| Value | Value: 42/100 | #45 of 76 | 98% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹55,000–₹91,000
- Its 4,900 mAh battery is larger than only 9% of the 33 other phones priced ₹55,000–₹91,000 we track.
- Its 45W wired charging is faster than only 13% of the 32 other phones priced ₹55,000–₹91,000 we track.
- Its 1,900-nit peak brightness is brighter than only 13% of the 32 other phones priced ₹55,000–₹91,000 we track.
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 3% of the 33 other phones priced ₹55,000–₹91,000 we track.
- Its 1/1.56-inch main sensor is larger than only 12% of the 33 other phones priced ₹55,000–₹91,000 we track.
- Its 7 years of OS upgrades is longer than 80% of the 30 other phones priced ₹55,000–₹91,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in India?
- 8GB/256GB: ₹72,999 (current, 2026-10-24).
- When was the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launched in India?
- 14 September 2026; it went on sale on 18 September 2026.
- Which processor does the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE use?
- Samsung Exynos 2500.
- What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
- 4,900 mAh, with 45W wired charging.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE support 5G?
- Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE supports 5G.
- Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE waterproof?
- It is rated IP68 for water and dust resistance.
- How many years of updates will the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE get?
- 7 years of OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates, as promised by Samsung.
Sources
No maker or independent-lab link is published for this phone yet. The figures come from launch coverage and are marked pending verification.
Notes: Main sensor size not stated in any result (left null). India launch 14 Sep 2026 at Rs 79,999 for the only variant (8GB/256GB); sale from 18 Sep. Global announcement 27 Aug 2026. Display/dimensions/IP68 from a US spec table (global model). Wireless charging: only 15W reverse wireless mentioned, so wirelessW left null. Launch OS conflicts (Android 16 vs 17) so left null. Glass not confirmed. Video max resolution not found. Sources mix global and India; no Samsung India page read.
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