Leaked renders of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE have surfaced online, revealing the smartphone in black, green, and purple ahead of its official presentation. The images offer the first complete look at the upcoming addition to Samsung's Fan Edition lineup.
The main visual change from the previous Galaxy S25 FE appears on the rear panel. Samsung has abandoned separate protruding camera rings in favor of placing all three rear camera sensors inside a single raised camera block.
This design choice closely mirrors the look of the flagship Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26+ models, bringing the Fan Edition visually closer to Samsung's premium devices. South Korean technology giant Samsung typically uses its Fan Edition series to offer flagship features at a lower price point.
Display and body design
According to the leaked images, the Galaxy S26 FE retains a flat side frame and a flat display with thin bezels. The front-facing camera is housed in a central hole-punch cutout at the top of the screen, while the power and volume buttons remain located on the right side of the body.
Hardware specifications and pricing
Technical details from leaks indicate that the Galaxy S26 FE will feature a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The device is reported to run on Samsung's Exynos 2500 processor paired with 8 GB of RAM.
For photography and power, the handset is said to include a 50-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel front camera, and a 4,900 mAh battery with support for 45 W fast charging.
Reports state that the Galaxy S26 FE is expected to be priced starting from $650, with an official presentation expected in September 2026.
Market competition
The expected pricing positions the smartphone directly against Apple's most affordable flagship offering, the iPhone 17e, which sells from $600. Apple's entry-level device includes MagSafe magnetic alignment and 256 GB of built-in storage.
However, the iPhone 17e carries a single 48-megapixel camera, a 60 Hz display refresh rate, and an older display notch, contrasting with the higher refresh rate and multi-camera setup reported for Samsung's upcoming phone.
