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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
63.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S26+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S26+

$1,100

71.2Inno Score
66.1Performance82.4
53.6Display66
46.5Camera47.3
70.5Battery71.7
94.7Features94.7
0 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26+

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26+ wins this phone face-off, 71.2 to 63.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+16) and display (+12). Samsung Galaxy S26 FE still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

  • Lower launch price: $700 vs $1,100

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26+

  • Stronger performance score: 82 vs 66
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 54
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • 43% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,515 vs 8,035
  • 39% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,393 vs 2,438

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy S26+
Screen size6.7 ″6.7 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1080x23403120x1440
Pixel density385 ppi516 ppi+34%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,900 nits2,600 nits+37%
Screen-to-body88.7 %90.7 %+2%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy S26+
ChipsetExynos 2500Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
AnTuTu2,535,201—
Geekbench 6 (single)2,438Top 22%3,393+39%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,035Top 19%11,515+43%Top 2%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256/512GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy S26+
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto8 MP10 MP+25%
Optical zoom3 x3 x
Max video8K8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy S26+
Capacity4,900 mAh4,900 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging15 W20 W+33%
Active use endurance14.8 h16.4 h+11%

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy S26+
Weight193 g190 g+2%
Thickness7.4 mm7.3 mm+1%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminum AlloyArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy S26+
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-CUSB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy S26+
OS at launchAndroid 17 (One UI 9)Android 16 (One UI 8.5)
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE versus Samsung Galaxy S26+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy S26+
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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