The FE series is Samsung's "people's flagship". And this time the update is as cautious as it gets: on the outside and in most specs it's the same phone. The main change is inside.
Short answer
Galaxy S25 FE - almost the same, but cheaper. Galaxy S26 FE - a newer 3 nm Exynos 2500 with a more powerful NPU and one more year of update support.
Key differences
| Spec | Galaxy S26 FE | Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) | Exynos 2400 (4 nm) |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
The same: 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120 Hz; 8/512 GB; 4900 mAh battery; 45 W / 15 W; 50 + 12 + 8 MP cameras; 12 MP front camera; 8K video; stereo speakers; two SIMs + eSIM.
Chip
The Exynos 2500 is Samsung's first 3 nm GAA chip, with a 59 TOPS NPU. The Exynos 2400 is the ten-core flagship chip from the S24 and is still very fast. For everyday tasks and games the difference is small; for on-device Galaxy AI it favours the S26 FE.
Everything else
Display, battery, cameras, charging - identical according to the spec sheets. So, in my opinion, price is the main criterion here.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Best price - Galaxy S25 FE.
- Newer chip and longer support - Galaxy S26 FE.
- You have an S25 FE - don't upgrade.
FAQ
Are the cameras different?
Not on paper.
What battery do they have?
4900 mAh in both.
Which chip does the Galaxy S26 FE use?
The Exynos 2500.