Samsung Galaxy S26 FE / Google Pixel 9a

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: SM-S741B/DS · Graphite, 8 GB / 256 GB (SM-S741BZKGEUB)

Google Pixel 9a: Pixel 9a; 8 GB RAM with 128 or 256 GB. The band list on this page belongs to the GTF7P model on the UK page; model codes and 5G bands can differ in other markets. The Pixel 9 and Pixel 10a are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 FEGoogle Pixel 9a
Release year20262025
AnnouncementAugust 27, 2026; on sale from September 4, 2026 in select markets Samsung—
Model codeSM-S741B/DS (SM-S741BZKGEUB; Graphite, 8 GB / 256 GB)

The US version carries the SM-S741U/U1 code; this entry covers the European/UK version.

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Display6.7-inch (full rectangle; 6.6-inch with rounded corners) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1080 × 2340 (FHD+); 60/120 Hz Samsung6.3-inch (160 mm) Actua pOLED; 1080 × 2424, 422 ppi; 60–120 Hz Smooth Display; 1,800 nits HDR, 2,700 nits peak

Smooth Display switches between 60 and 120 Hz depending on content, so scrolling is smooth and static screens save power. 2,700 nits is the peak for a small area; the full-screen HDR figure is 1,800 nits.

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Peak brightness1,900 nits

Samsung's stated peak value; not sustained brightness.

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Cover glass and frameCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on front and back; aluminium alloy frame

The aluminium alloy frame excludes the volume and side keys, SIM tray and camera lens barrels.

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ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2500; 10 cores (3.3 / 2.74 / 2.36 / 1.8 GHz) SamsungGoogle Tensor G4; Titan M2 security coprocessor

Titan M2 handles sensitive tasks such as passcodes, lock screen and boot verification on a chip separate from the main processor.

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Graphics processorXclipse 950 (AMD RDNA 3 based) Samsung—
Memory8 GB RAM

Options can vary by region; Samsung lists 8 GB RAM for this model.

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Storage256 GB; about 229.6 GB available

Samsung's global announcement lists 128, 256 and 512 GB; options vary by carrier and country. External SD cards are not supported.

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Main camera50 MP, f/1.8; autofocus and OIS Samsung—
Ultrawide camera12 MP, f/2.2; 123° field of view Samsung—
Telephoto camera8 MP, f/2.4; OIS; 3x optical zoom Samsung—
Zoom3x optical; 2x optical quality via the Adaptive Pixel sensor; up to 30x digital Samsung—
Front camera12 MP, f/2.2; fixed focus

Samsung's technical table states the front camera has no autofocus.

Samsung		13 MP (ƒ/2.2, 96.1°) Google
VideoUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps recording; 240 fps slow motion at FHD SamsungRear 4K 30/60 fps; front 4K 30 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps Google
Battery4,900 mAh (typical); 4,755 mAh rated; non-removable

Samsung states up to 29 hours of video playback; real-world time depends on use.

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Wired charging45 W; up to 69% in about 30 minutes with the 45 W adapter

The adapter is not in the box and is sold separately. Samsung recommends approved chargers and cables.

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Wireless charging15 W (WPC compatible); Wireless PowerShare Samsung—
Battery endurance (EU label)At least 1,200 cycles; energy efficiency class A Samsung—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz; HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM); Wi-Fi Direct

Samsung's announcement also says Wi-Fi 6E; 6 GHz availability varies by country and network.

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BluetoothBluetooth 5.4 Samsung—
NFCYes Samsung—
Cellular5G Sub-6 (FDD/TDD), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / dual eSIM

The band list varies by market; details are in Samsung's technical table.

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PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS Samsung—
USBUSB Type-C; USB 2.0

USB 2.0 limits wired data transfer speed.

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AudioStereo speakers SamsungStereo speakers; two microphones Google
Biometric unlockFingerprint and face recognition Samsung—
Dimensions161.6 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm (height × width × thickness) Samsung—
Weight193 g Samsung—
DurabilityIP68; 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes (laboratory conditions)

Pool or sea water use is not advised; resistance can diminish over time.

Samsung		IP68; matte composite back, satin metal frame

IP68 describes dust-tightness and water resistance under defined conditions; liquid damage is usually not covered by warranty.

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ColoursBlueberry, Graphite, Pistachio; this entry is Graphite SamsungObsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony Google
SoftwareShips with Android 17 / One UI 9 SamsungLaunched with Android 15; seven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates Google
Update commitment7 major Android OS upgrades; security updates valid until September 30, 2033 Samsung—
In the boxPhone, USB-C data cable, ejection pin; no charger plug

The list comes from Samsung US's SM-S741UZKEXAA sales page.

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Cover glass—Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Gorilla Glass 3 is an older Corning glass generation; the Pixel 9 and 9 Pro use the newer Victus 2.

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Memory and storage—8 GB RAM; 128 or 256 GB

There is no microSD slot; storage is chosen at purchase.

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Rear cameras—48 MP wide (ƒ/1.7, 1/2-inch, Quad PD, OIS + EIS); 13 MP ultrawide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); Super Res Zoom up to 8x

There is no telephoto camera; 8x zoom is done in software and optical quality is given only at 0.5x and 1x.

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Battery and charging—5,100 mAh (typical), 5,000 mAh minimum; fast wired charging; Qi-certified wireless charging

No charger is included, only a USB-C cable (USB 2.0).

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Connectivity—5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 6E (2x2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS; USB-C 3.2

This model has no mmWave 5G; Sub-6 bands can differ between regional model codes.

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SIM—Nano SIM + eSIM (dual SIM) Google
Unlocking—Under-display fingerprint and face unlock Google
Size and weight—154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm; 186 g Google