An Incremental Price Hike For Incremental Updates
Key Points:
- The Galaxy S26 FE resembles the Galaxy S26+ with a 6.7-inch OLED display, a connected camera island design, and a glossy back finish, differing slightly from the S25 FE in size and weight but maintaining the same thickness.
- The display offers smooth 120Hz refresh rates and peaks at 1,900 nits brightness, which is lower than the Galaxy S26 series' 2,600 nits, but provides a larger screen at a $200 lower price point.
- Powered by the Exynos 2500 chip, the S26 FE delivers decent performance for everyday use but struggles with demanding games and occasionally exhibits sluggishness in the camera app.
- The phone includes a 4,900mAh battery with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging, offering about 21 hours of video playback but requiring daily charging due to reduced longevity compared to the S26.
- Camera setup features a 50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, and 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom; while versatile, telephoto shots can be blurry, though new features like My FanCam and horizon-lock video recording enhance video capabilities.