Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 190 g | 193 g |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2026 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1900 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 16, One UI 8 | Android 17, One UI 9 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520) | — |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | — |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | — |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| RAM | — | 8GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide); 8 MP, f/2.4, 75mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide) |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, 30X SpaceZoom, ProVisual Engine |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR10+, OIS | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4900 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4900 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired (Super Fast Charging 2.0), 15W wireless (Qi2), 4.5W reverse wireless (Wireless PowerShare) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.4 mm thickness | 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm (6.36 x 3.02 x 0.29 in) |
| Weight | 190 g | 193 g (6.8 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) |
| Protection | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, September 04 | 2026, August 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, September 04 | Available. Released 2026, September 04 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE — 190 g for the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus 193 g for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE — Sep 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE versus Sep 2026 for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 8/10.