{
  "id": 486562,
  "title": "The Galaxy S26 FE specs are out, and Samsung is playing the same old game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/the-galaxy-s26-fe-specs-are-out-and-samsung-is-playing-the-same-old",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-10T16:27:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Digital Trends",
    "slug": "digital-trends",
    "url": "https://www.digitaltrends.com/phones/the-galaxy-s26-fe-specs-are-out-and-samsung-is-playing-the-same-old-game/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Galaxy S26 FE, Samsung's upcoming budget flagship, has finally revealed its full spec sheet after numerous leaks. The device boasts a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 2340 x 1080 resolution, a 120Hz refresh rate, and up to 1,900 nits of brightness. The phone will be available in Graphite, Pistachio, and Blueberry color options. Under the hood, it will be powered by Samsung's Exynos 2500 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM and either 128GB or 256GB of storage. The camera setup remains familiar, featuring a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization, an ultrawide camera, and an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. A 12MP front camera completes the camera lineup. The device is expected to house a 4,900mAh battery and support 45W charging, similar to the Galaxy S25 FE. Rumors suggest Samsung may have switched to silicon-carbon battery chemistry, potentially allowing for a thinner device despite the same battery capacity. Priced at €799 in Europe, the S26 FE is €50 more expensive than the Galaxy S25 FE. Despite the older processor and familiar camera setup, the price increase appears justified given current market conditions. Meanwhile, China is making strides in rewriting the memory-chip supply chain. ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) is set to supply LPDDR6 DRAM for Xiaomi's upcoming foldable smartphone, marking a significant step towards reducing China's dependence on foreign semiconductor suppliers.",
  "summary": "The Galaxy S26 FE could pair a more premium design with an older processor, familiar cameras, and the same 4,900mAh battery capacity as its predecessor.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Galaxy S26 FE specs leak alongside a higher price tag",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/galaxy-s26-fe-specs-leak-alongside-a-higher-price-tag",
        "published": "2026-08-10T19:45:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}