Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
75.3Performance66.1
61.3Display53.6
47.3Camera46.5
51.4Battery70.5
94.7Features94.7
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S254 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy S25 scores 64.1 against 63.4 for Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S25 edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 66
- Stronger display score: 61 vs 54
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 37% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,900 nits
- 25% higher telephoto: 10 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 51
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 23% higher capacity: 4,900 mAh vs 4,000 mAh
- 23% higher Active use endurance: 14.8 h vs 12 h
- Lower launch price: $700 vs $800
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.7 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi+8% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits+37% | 1,900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.1 %+3% | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTuDifferent AnTuTu versions — not compared | 2,578,555Top 27% | 2,535,201 |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 792,959Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 925,248Top 24% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 331,698Top 33% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 528,650Top 32% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,950+21%Top 16% | 2,438Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,400+17%Top 12% | 8,035Top 19% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP+25% | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,900 mAh+23% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 14.8 h+23% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 162 g+16% | 193 g |
| Thickness | 7.2 mm+3% | 7.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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