What is the difference between the Galaxy S26 FE and S25 FE?

Updated : 29th October, 2026
Two hands holding the Galaxy S26 FE on the left and S25 on the right above a wooden surface.

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE builds on the strengths of the Galaxy S25 FE with updates to its performance, camera capabilities, battery life and AI features. With an upgraded processor and enhanced AI-powered camera tools and longer video playback, the Galaxy S26 FE introduces a range of improvements while retaining many of the features of its predecessor.

Does the Galaxy S26 FE have better performance and battery life than the S25 FE?

The Galaxy S26 FE retains the 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a 120 Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and more fluid visuals, while the upgraded Exynos 2500 replaces the S25 FE’s Exynos 2400, delivering improved performance and efficiency for everyday tasks, gaming and Galaxy AI features. Both models feature a 4,900 mAh battery, with the S26 FE offering up to 29 hours of video playback compared with up to 28 hours on the S25 FE.

Is the S26 FE camera better than the S25 FE camera?

The Galaxy S26 FE offers a wide range of AI-powered camera and editing features to help you create and refine content more easily. Building on the 12 MP selfie camera featured on the S25 FE, the Galaxy S26 FE offers a wider field of view, allowing you to fit more into your selfies and group shots, alongside enhanced image processing. Photo Assist has also been updated, including new text-based image generation, improved subject editing tools and additional editing styles, making it even easier to create and personalise your photos.

The Galaxy S26 FE expands on the Nightography experience with enhanced AI-powered image processing, designed to help reduce noise while preserving detail in low-light photos and videos, so you can capture clearer content after dark. New features such as My FanCam, Super Steady Video with Horizontal Lock and Creative Studio give you more ways to capture steadier videos, create personalised content and edit photos with AI-powered tools. 

What Galaxy AI features are available on the S26 FE?

Alongside the features already mentioned, the Galaxy S26 FE retains popular Galaxy AI tools available on the Galaxy S25 FE, including Gemini Live, Circle to Search and Now Brief (with Now Bar). These features help you stay productive, find information more quickly and make everyday tasks easier with personalised assistance.

Galaxy S26 FE vs S25 FE

Specifications

Galaxy S26 FE

Galaxy S25 FE

Display

 

6.7" FHD+,
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
(1080 × 2340),
120 Hz

 

6.7" FHD+,

Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display

(1080 × 2340),
120 Hz

Rear Camera

 

Ultra Wide: 12 MP F2.2
Wide: 50 MP F1.8
Tele: 8 MP F2.4
Optical Zoom: 3x
Optical quality Zoom: 2x
(Enabled with Adaptive Pixel sensor),
Digital Zoom: Up to 30x

 

 

Ultra Wide: 12 MP F2.2

Wide: 50 MP F1.8

Tele: 8 MP F2.4

Optical Zoom: 3x

 Optical quality Zoom: 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor),

Digital Zoom: Up to 30x

 

Front Camera

 

12 MP F2.2, Enhanced FOV 80°

 

12 MP F2.2

Camera features

 

  • My FanCam
  • Super Steady Video with Horizontal Lock
  • Enhanced Photo Assist
  • Creative Studio
  • Nightography

 

  • Photo Assist
  • Nightography

Processor

 

Exynos 2500

 

Exynos 2400

Memory

 

8 GB

 

8 GB

Storage

 

128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB

 

128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB

Battery (typical)

 

4,900 mAh


Video playback:
Up to 29 hours

 

4,900 mAh

 

Video playback:

Up to 28 hours

Operating system

 

Android 17, One UI 9

 

Android 16, One UI 8

Dimensions and weight

 

161.6 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm

193 g

 

161.3 × 76.6 × 7.4 mm

190 g

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