Samsung Galaxy S26 FE / Samsung Galaxy S26+

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

Samsung Galaxy S26+: SM-S947B/DS (Exynos 2600) · 12 GB RAM, 256 or 512 GB. The SM-S947U sold in the US uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. The Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy S26+
Release year20262026
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 Samsung6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (6.5 inches with rounded corners); 1–120 Hz

The refresh rate drops to 1 Hz depending on content; Vision Booster adjusts tones in bright light to keep the screen readable.

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Peak brightness1,900 nits

Samsung's stated peak value; not sustained brightness.

Samsung		2,600 nits Samsung
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) SamsungExynos 2600 (SM-S947B); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in some markets

Samsung says the chip varies by device and market; the SM-S947U sold in the US uses Snapdragon.

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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		12MP, ƒ/2.2 Samsung
VideoUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps recording; 240 fps slow motion at FHD Samsung—
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.

Samsung		4,900 mAh typical (4,755 mAh rated); up to 31 hours of video playback Samsung
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.

Samsung		About 69% in 30 minutes with a 45W adapter Samsung
Wireless charging15 W (WPC compatible); Wireless PowerShare SamsungSuper Fast Wireless Charging; Wireless PowerShare

Wireless PowerShare charges accessories such as a watch or earbuds from the back of the phone.

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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 Samsung—
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; up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes

Samsung notes that water and dust resistance may decrease over time.

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ColoursBlueberry, Graphite, Pistachio; this entry is Graphite SamsungCobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue; Pink Gold and Silver Shadow exclusive to Samsung.com Samsung
SoftwareShips with Android 17 / One UI 9 SamsungShips with One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 Samsung
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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Availability—Pre-orders started on 25 February 2026 Samsung
Glass and frame—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; Armor Aluminum frame Samsung
Memory and storage—12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB

Options may vary by country, carrier and market.

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Rear cameras—50MP wide (ƒ/1.8, 2x optical-quality zoom); 12MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2); 10MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, 3x optical)

2x is achieved by cropping the centre of the main sensor; digital zoom goes up to 30x.

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Network—5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi 7 speed and latency gains require a compatible router.

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Size and weight—158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm; 190 g Samsung