Samsung has maintained the price of its most affordable model in the S series, the Galaxy S26 FE, at 800 euros. This price is significantly lower than the S26 Plus, which is 570 euros more expensive. The Galaxy S26 FE features a flat glass back, thin screen bezels, and an aluminum frame. Its rear camera setup includes three lenses grouped into a single matte glass tile to prevent dust from getting between the lenses. The phone is powered by Samsung's in-house Exynos 2500 chip with 8 GB of RAM, which performs well in practice, allowing popular games like Fortnite to run smoothly at 120 frames per second in high quality. However, it can become warm during long gaming sessions. To achieve the price difference compared to the S26 Plus, Samsung made some technical compromises. The Galaxy S26 FE includes a 6.7-inch OLED screen with Full HD+ resolution, but it lacks the advanced adaptive refresh rate found in higher-end models, which can impact battery life. Connectivity options are limited to Wi-Fi 6e and Bluetooth 5.4. The phone has a 4900 mAh lithium-ion battery, which is noted as less efficient than the denser silicon-carbon batteries used by some Chinese competitors. During discharge tests, the battery lasted just over 11 hours and 40 minutes before reaching 20% charge. It is also expected to last for 1200 charge cycles, which is less than the 2000 cycles offered by the previous generation of Samsung phones. The Galaxy S26 FE includes the One UI interface, which offers the latest artificial intelligence features from Galaxy AI, such as tools for photo editing and daily assistance. It also comes with a seven-year software support commitment, which is a strong selling point. However, Chinese competitors often provide faster charging and better low-light photography performance at a similar price point. One report praised the Galaxy S26 FE, stating, "It remains a very good smartphone. At this price, fortunately, Samsung is not selling you a toy." Another report, however, suggested, "If you have 800 euros to spend on a phone and you don't absolutely want Samsung, go elsewhere."