Samsung Galaxy S26 FE leaks online: Exynos 2500 chip and a host of upgrades — Here's what's new

The Fan Edition models in Samsung's Galaxy S series typically do not arrive before August each year. However, a recent sighting of the Galaxy S26 FE online has raised expectations among Indian consumers. The appearance of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in an early Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) listing, complete with real-world images, along with a Geekbench benchmark listing, has revealed several key hardware details about the upcoming smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Design

The recent WPC listing has showcased a series of real-world images of the Galaxy S26 FE. The images suggest that the device will closely resemble the rest of the Galaxy S26 lineup. One of the standout design elements is a vertically aligned, pill-shaped camera module. The LED flash is positioned alongside the camera housing, while Samsung branding appears on the lower half of the rear panel. The camera module itself sits close to the upper edge of the device.

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The latest leaks further add weight to existing rumours. A Samsung smartphone carrying the model number SM-S741U was recently spotted on the Geekbench benchmarking platform and is believed to be the Galaxy S26 FE. The listing points to the presence of Samsung's Exynos 2500 processor, identified by the chip model number S5E9955. Notably, the same chipset is also expected to power the Galaxy Z Flip 7.

The benchmark listing suggests that the device will come with 8GB of RAM and run Android 17. In Geekbench 6 tests, it scored 2,426 points in the single-core benchmark and 8,004 points in the multi-core test. For comparison, the Galaxy S25 FE, powered by the Exynos 2400e chipset, typically delivers scores of around 2,149 and 7,074 in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: Display and Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is expected to feature a 6.7-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. According to reports, the panel may be sourced from Chinese display manufacturer CSOT.

On the battery front, the smartphone is rumoured to pack a 4,900mAh battery with support for 45W wired fast charging. While a recent WPC listing mentions 5W charging, this is widely believed to be a placeholder specification rather than the phone's actual wireless charging speed.

The listing also makes no mention of Magnetic Power Profile (MPP) support, suggesting that the device is unlikely to feature built-in magnets. Although the Galaxy S26 FE is said to support the Qi 2.2.1 wireless charging standard, it appears to follow the same approach as the rest of the Galaxy S26 series by offering Qi2 compatibility without full magnet-based functionality.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: Cameras and Software

In terms of cameras, reports indicate that the Galaxy S26 FE could feature a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. On the front, the device is expected to house a 12-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.

As for software, the Galaxy S26 FE is tipped to ship with Android 17 out of the box, running Samsung's One UI 9 skin on top.

Expected Price

The previous-generation Galaxy S25 FE was launched in India at a starting price of Rs 59,999. However, ongoing RAM supply constraints could potentially push the price of the Galaxy S26 FE higher than its predecessor. At the moment, Samsung has not revealed any official pricing details, and all pricing-related information remains speculative.