Samsung unveiled the Galaxy S26 FE on August 27, 2026. In Korea, it will be released in stages starting September 4, with domestic models available in Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio. The price listed in Samsung’s official Korean materials for the 256GB model is KRW 1,045,000.
The biggest first change is One UI 9
The Galaxy S26 FE is the first model in the Galaxy S26 lineup to launch with One UI 9. Its display is a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel supporting a refresh rate of up to 120Hz.
The key points to confirm in this announcement are the Korean launch date and price, along with the first inclusion of One UI 9.
Camera and video features
The rear camera system consists of a 50MP wide-angle camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and an 8MP telephoto camera. The telephoto camera supports 3x optical zoom.
For video, the phone offers My PanCam, which automatically tracks a selected person, and Super Steady, which helps keep the horizon level. However, the availability and detailed conditions of AI features may vary depending on the country, language, OS version, device model, and carrier.
Battery and long-term update support
The Galaxy S26 FE is equipped with the Exynos 2500 processor and a 4,900mAh battery. It supports wired charging of up to 45W, as well as up to seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates.
This support period is an important factor for consumers seeking a smartphone for long-term use to check at launch. However, the materials provided do not establish any performance advantage or comparison with competing products.
Korean subscription club and purchase benefits
In Korea, enrollment in the New Galaxy AI Subscription Club for unlocked models will begin on September 4. Depending on the subscription period, the program guarantees a residual value of up to 50%, 40%, or 25% of the Samsung.com reference price when the device is returned.
Because the residual-value guarantee is subject to detailed terms, including return requirements and deductibles, customers should review the applicable criteria before enrolling.
Samsung also announced the following benefits for purchasers:
- Six-month Google AI Pro subscription
- Two-month Willa subscription
- 30% off coupon for accessories in the Samsung.com app
What to check before launch
- The price confirmed in the official Korean materials is for the 256GB model.
- The global specification sheet lists 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB storage options, but the official Korean table lists only the 256GB model.
- The colors for domestic models are Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio.
- AI feature availability and conditions may vary by region, language, OS version, device model, and carrier.
- Those considering the subscription club should review the terms, including return requirements and deductibles.
As of August 28, 2026, the original Samsung Electronics announcement can be found at [Samsung Newsroom Korea](https://news.samsung.com/kr/%EC%82%BC%EC%84%B1%EC%A0%84%EC%9E%90-%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%AD%EC%8B%9C-%ED%94%84%EB%A6%AC%EB%AF%B8%EC%97%84-%EA%B8%B0%EB%8A%A5%EC%9D%84-%EB%8B%B4%EC%9D%80-%EA%B0%A4%EB%9F%AD%EC%8B%9C-s26-fe-%EA%B3%B5), [Cinco Días](https://cincodias.elpais.com/smartlife/smartphones/2026-08-27/el-samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-ya-es-oficial-precio-y-disponibilidad-en-espana.html), and the [official Samsung YouTube video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cdC0sSWM3Bo).