Galaxy S26 FE is official: Faster SoC, One UI 9, and premium camera features

Today, Samsung officially announced the next entry in its Fan Edition product catalog, the Galaxy S26 FE. The company described the new Fan Edition phone as one capable of “delivering the latest flagship experience, focused on what matters most.”

In other words, at the very core, the formula hasn't changed. Like other Fan Edition phones, the new Galaxy S26 FE aims to deliver decent specs, a generous 6.7-inch display, and a handful of premium-grade camera and AI capabilities at a price lower than the base S26 model.

Has it worked? Well, if anything, the Galaxy S26 FE might look and sound a little too familiar. There's nothing too exciting about the S26 FE, but of course, that doesn't automatically disqualify it as a good-value phone. Here's what this new model has in store for fans.

For the most part, nothing really stands out in the spec sheet. And no, despite rumors, the Galaxy S26 FE doesn't have a silicon-carbon battery.

Camera and software appear to have gotten some extra attention from Samsung. The Galaxy S26 FE introduces two new camera features that previously debuted with much pricier phones:

Other, not entirely new camera features that Samsung felt like sharing during today's announcement include Nightography and Photo Assist.

Lastly, Samsung highlighted some of the updated AI tools that will ship with the new Galaxy S26 FE as part of One UI 9:

If you're interested in buying the new Fan Edition phone, the Galaxy S26 FE will be available in select markets from September 4.

Here's what it will cost in key markets like the USA, the UK, and Europe.

The Galaxy S26 FE with 512GB of storage won't be released in the United States, at least not initially. There's no official US pricing for this variant.

If you plan to buy the Galaxy S26 FE in September, color options are Blueberry, Pistachio, and Graphite. Color availability can vary depending on market and carrier.