The Galaxy S26 FE edges closer to release following FCC certification, revealing key features such as 45W charging, Exynos 2500, and a refined design that balances flagship features with affordability.
Samsung’s next Fan Edition phone has moved a step closer to launch after receiving Federal Communications Commission approval, a sign that the Galaxy S26 FE could arrive as soon as next month, echoing the timetable of last year’s model. The certification does not spell out every detail, but it does confirm that Samsung is preparing another mid-tier handset aimed at balancing flagship-style features with a lower price.
The filings also suggest the S26 FE will keep 45W wired charging, matching the Galaxy S25 FE and staying ahead of the base Galaxy S26, which is expected to top out at 25W. Other listed features include wireless charging, NFC, Wi-Fi 6 and satellite connectivity. A separate UL Demko listing pointed to the same charging speed, while also hinting at at least 8GB of RAM and the Exynos 2500 processor.
Several leaks now point to Samsung using its Exynos 2500 chip in the phone, backed by Android 17. Benchmark reports have linked the device to Samsung’s 3nm manufacturing process and Gate-All-Around architecture, with One UI 9.0 expected on top. The FCC papers do not identify the main application processor, but they do indicate that the phone uses a Qualcomm chip for Wi-Fi, marking a change from the all-Exynos setup used in the S25 FE.
Design leaks suggest Samsung is keeping the familiar FE formula while borrowing the cleaner styling of the wider S26 family. Case renders have shown an oval camera island in the top-left corner, housing three rear cameras, and reports have pointed to a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness of 1,900 nits. That combination, if accurate, would position the S26 FE as a familiar but more polished sequel, though some reports also indicate it may cost more than the previous model.
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