Last updated: November 8, 2026
Galaxy S26 FE prices in the US
| Storage | RAM | Samsung US price |
|---|---|---|
| 128GB | 8GB | $699.99 |
| 256GB | 8GB | $799.99 |
| 512GB | 8GB | Not sold in the US |
Both prices are the same for the unlocked model and the Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile versions on Samsung.com. The 256GB model costs $100 more, so it only makes sense if you shoot a lot of 4K video or keep large offline libraries.
Colors: Pistachio, Graphite and Blueberry. Color doesn't change the price.
Lower prices: Samsung often runs trade-in credits or flat discounts on top of these prices. They change week to week, so compare the final checkout total, not the starting price.
S26 FE vs. S25 FE vs. A57: what you get for the money
| Galaxy S26 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy A57 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $699.99 | $649.99 | $549.99 |
| Processor | Exynos 2500 | Exynos 2400 | Exynos 1680 |
| Display | 6.7" FHD+, 120Hz | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.7" Super AMOLED |
| Main camera | 50MP | 50MP | 50MP |
| Telephoto | 8MP, 3x optical | 8MP | None (5MP macro) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP | 5MP |
| Battery | 4,900mAh | 4,900mAh | 5,000mAh |
| AI | Galaxy AI | Galaxy AI | Intelligent features |
Prices are Samsung's own US starting prices before trade-in.
What actually changed from the S25 FE: the chip. The camera lineup, screen size and battery capacity are the same on paper. Samsung says the Exynos 2500 brings faster CPU, GPU and NPU performance, which mostly shows up in Galaxy AI features and gaming.
What you lose by dropping to the A57: the 3x telephoto camera, the 12MP selfie camera and full Galaxy AI. You save $150.
Galaxy S26 FE key specs
| Spec | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+, up to 120Hz |
| Chip | Exynos 2500 |
| Memory | 8GB RAM |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide, 8MP telephoto (3x optical) |
| Front camera | 12MP |
| Battery | 4,900mAh, up to 29 hours of video playback |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, IP68 |
| Software | One UI 9 on Android 17 |
| Updates | Up to 7 OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates |
Seven years of updates matter for the price. If you keep the phone until the updates end, $699.99 works out to $100 a year.
Is the Galaxy S26 FE worth it?
Buy the 128GB S26 FE if you want a big screen, a real 3x zoom lens and seven years of updates without paying for a flagship.
Look at the S25 FE if you find it on sale. It has the same cameras, screen size and battery, and only the chip is older.
Step up to the Galaxy S26 if you want a smaller phone or a newer flagship chip. Samsung lists the 256GB model at $999.99, though it is often discounted.
Sources
- Samsung US: Galaxy S26 FE
- Samsung US: Buy Galaxy S26 FE
- SamMobile: Galaxy S26 FE official price and release date
Prices are as of November 8, 2026 in US dollars, before tax and promotions.
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