Leaked images of the Galaxy S26 FE, sourced from case manufacturers, suggest Samsung is introducing a fresh design for its upcoming smartphone. The standout feature is a vertical camera strip, reminiscent of the latest Galaxy A-series models. Despite the design update, the phone retains the slim bezels and punch-hole display seen in the Galaxy S25 FE.
For those wondering if Samsung plans to continue its “FE” lineup, these leaks confirm the series is here to stay.
The renders show a design shift that aligns the S26 FE with the more affordable Galaxy A37 and A57. Previous FE models, including the S23 FE, S24 FE, and S25 FE, featured a rear camera layout with three individual lenses protruding from the back. Now, Samsung appears to be adopting the vertical camera strip design found on its mid-range Galaxy phones.
Beyond the camera update, the rest of the S26 FE’s design remains similar to its predecessor, the S25 FE. It features slim bezels, a punch-hole selfie camera, and comes in two color options: dark gray and blue.
Earlier this year, a Galaxy S26 FE prototype was spotted on Geekbench, revealing key specs. The device reportedly includes 8GB of RAM, runs Android 17, and is powered by the Exynos 2500 chipset—the same processor found in the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 FE in September 2025, pricing the base 128GB/8GB RAM model at €750 ($650). Early promotions offered a 256GB version for the same price. The Galaxy S26 FE is expected to follow a similar release timeline, coinciding with Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro launch.
Galaxy S26 FE: Expected Specs and Features
- Display: 6.7-inch, 120Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Exynos 2500
- Camera: Triple camera system with 3x optical zoom
- Battery: 5000 mAh
- Software: One UI 9.0 based on Android 17 (with 7 years of OS updates)
- Extras: IP68 dust/water resistance, wireless charging
- Release Date: September-October 2026
