Samsung has added a “Fan Edition” model to its new Galaxy S26 line. The Galaxy S26 FE is the first in the line to come with One UI 9 out of the box, alongside enhanced camera capabilities and more context-aware Galaxy AI.
Thin and light design with a 7-inch AMOLED, 120Hz screen, the Galaxy S26 FE has a triple rear camera system with advanced image processing. It boasts features launched on the latest models in the Galaxy Z 8 foldables line, like My FanCam, that can auto-track a selected person and keep them centered in the frame after you have already captured video. There are also advanced features you wouldn’t expect in a more affordable model like Super Steady with Horizontal Lock, which I really enjoyed using in my review of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra.
The Galaxy S26 FE supports 3x optical zoom for better shooting from a distance. For selfies, there’s an enhanced 12MP front camera that captures more in every frame, making group shots easier to take. Nightography, a signature of the Galaxy S series, helps you capture bright and clear shots in low light, with detail preserved even in challenging scenes.
With Photo Assist, you can easily refine images using natural language prompts, another feature I loved after using the Galaxy S26 Ultra. You can do everything from turn day into night, add new elements, and even restore missing parts in an image. Edits can be reviewed step by step and revised or undone along the way. And while I haven’t tried it with this phone, I was blown away but what Photo Assist could do with the S26 Ultra.
Powered by One UI 9, Galaxy S26 FE brings a range of context-aware Galaxy AI experiences, like the updated, more personalized and customizable Now Brief, expanded Now Nudge that works with more third-party apps, and improved Circle to Search with Google that lets you search for multiple items at once versus only one at a time. It has a 4,900 mAh battery; you can recharge to 69% charge in around 30 minutes with the 45 W adapter.
Like other new Samsung phones, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE comes with seven years of OS and security updates. It also comes with a six-month free trail to Google AI Pro. It comes in Blueberry, graphite, and pistachio finishes