Last updated: July 31st, 2026 at 08:41 UTC+02:00


Samsung confirms Galaxy S26 FE, Tab S12 launch

The new products and expected to arrive later this year.

Abid Iqbal Shaik

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TL;DR

  • Samsung confirmed the Galaxy S26 FE will launch to help sustain momentum for the S26 lineup.
  • The company also said the Galaxy Tab S12 series is planned for the second half of the year.
  • Both product families were mentioned during Samsung’s Q3 2026 earnings call.

Samsung’s two biggest launches for 2026 are already behind us: the new Galaxy S series and the new Galaxy Z lineup. However, the brand still has two major launches remaining for this year: a new Galaxy Fan Edition smartphone, the Galaxy S26 FE, and the next-generation Galaxy Tab S series, the Galaxy Tab S12 lineup. Now, the company has confirmed their arrival for the first time.

During Samsung’s Q3 2026 earnings call, the company’s Vice President and Head of the Strategic Planning Group for Mobile Experience, Daniel Araujo, revealed that Samsung will launch the Galaxy S26 FE. He said: “We will maintain S26 momentum through sustained marketing and the launch of the new S26 FE.”

Separately, when asked how Samsung plans to improve the profitability of its MX business, Araujo also indicated that the company will launch the Galaxy Tab S12 series in the second half of the year. His exact words were: 

To manage this, we’re focused on maintaining strong sales momentum of the S26 series while ensuring the successful launch of new premium products coming out in the second half, such as the new foldable series, Tab S12, and Watch Ultra 2.