Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 FE in India, expanding its flagship Galaxy S26 family with a more affordable Fan Edition model. The smartphone is priced at Rs 79,999 and will be available in a single 8GB RAM and 256GB storage configuration, with Pistachio, Blueberry and Graphite colour options.
The Galaxy S26 FE is also the first phone in the S26 series to ship with Android 17-based One UI 9. Its other highlights include a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, the Exynos 2500 chipset, a 4,900mAh battery and seven years of software support.
Samsung has equipped the Galaxy S26 FE with a triple rear camera system comprising a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilisation, a 12MP ultrawide camera and an 8MP telephoto camera offering 3x optical zoom. A 12MP camera handles selfies and video calls.
My FanCam, previously seen on Samsung’s foldables, is making its way to the FE series. The feature can identify a selected person and automatically keep them centred while recording. Super Steady with Horizontal Lock is designed to produce smoother and more level footage, while Nightography targets clearer low-light photos.
Photo Assist lets users edit images through natural-language prompts. Gemini Omni can also create and edit video clips using photos and videos stored in the Gallery. Eligible buyers will receive a six-month Google AI Pro trial with 5TB of cloud storage.
One UI 9 adds an updated Now Brief with customisable cards, weather information, wellness insights and contextual suggestions. Circle to Search can now identify multiple objects in a single search.
The Galaxy S26 FE is powered by Samsung’s 3nm Exynos 2500 processor. It features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 60Hz and 120Hz modes, along with a claimed peak brightness of 1,900 nits.
Its 4,900mAh battery supports 45W wired charging, with Samsung claiming a 69 per cent charge in around 30 minutes using a compatible adapter. The phone also supports 15W wireless charging and Wireless PowerShare.
The handset measures 7.4mm thick and weighs 193g. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4, while an IP68 rating provides protection against dust and water.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE costs Rs 79,999 for its sole 8GB and 256GB variant. Buyers can choose between an upgrade bonus of up to Rs 8,000, Rs 7,000 cashback on eligible bank cards, or selected no-cost EMI offers. Samsung says these offers are mutually exclusive.
The phone will receive seven generations of Android OS upgrades and seven years of security updates from its global launch date. Samsung has also upgraded Smart Switch, allowing Android and iOS users to transfer data including passwords, passkeys, call history, accessibility settings and compatible eSIM information by scanning a QR code.