Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE has appeared in a Wireless Power Consortium listing, revealing a new design direction for the affordable flagship line. The listing shows model number SM-S741, confirming the phone's existence ahead of an expected launch.
New camera strip design revealed
The Galaxy S26 FE is positioned as a more accessible alternative to the flagship Galaxy S26 series. It is expected to feature Samsung's Exynos 2500 chipset and 8GB of RAM, according to the source.
Specifications
- Chipset: Exynos 2500
- RAM: 8GB
- Operating System: Android 17
A key change is the rear camera housing. The S26 FE is going to introduce a departure in its rear camera housing, with a strip design that extends to the edges, similar to the Galaxy Z Fold series. This marks a visual shift from previous FE models.
Launch expected in August or September
The phone is tipped to ship with Android 17 straight out of the box. Availability is expected in August or September 2026 globally. The launch window aligns with Samsung's typical FE release schedule.
Some speculation suggests Samsung may delay the launch to compete with the iPhone 18 Pro, but this is unconfirmed. The source notes this as a speculative statement.
The Galaxy S26 FE is confirmed to exist via the WPC listing, with design and key specs leaked. Pricing remains unknown, but the phone is likely to launch alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 8 series on July 22, 2026, according to the source.
Source: NotebookCheck
