Samsung Galaxy S26
Today
Previous check$789
Amazon: the cheapest today among the stores checked
8.4 out of 10 on the spec sheet
Buy on AmazonSamsung Galaxy S26 or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Galaxy S26 FE costs $189 less today, with the same spec sheet score (8.4).
Samsung Galaxy S26
8.4score
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
8.4score
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins 1by componentSamsung Galaxy S26 FE wins 0
- 8.3Performance8.6
- 8.8Screen8.0
- 6.7Camera6.7
- 7.8Battery7.8
- 10.0Connectivity10.0
- 10.0Longevity10.0
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the cheaperSamsung Galaxy S26 FE is $189 the cheaper
The best for each use
By the spec rule for each use, the same one the lists on this site use.
Cell phones for gaming
Both work. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is $189 cheaper.
Cell phones for photos
Only Samsung Galaxy S26 FE works: 50 MP camera or better, up to $600.
Neither one fits: Cell phones for seniors, Best value cell phones, Cheap cell phones with NFC, Cheap 5G cell phones, Compact cell phones.
The comparison in detail
Score by component, side by side
Neither one opens a 1-point lead on any component.
- 8.3Performance8.6
- 8.8Screen8.0
- 6.7Camera6.7
- 7.8Battery7.8
- 10.0Connectivity10.0
- 10.0Longevity10.0
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Today
Previous check$600
Amazon: the cheapest today among the stores checked
8.4 out of 10 on the spec sheet
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Where is each one cheapest today?
Updated 12/11/2026
Galaxy S26
- Amazon Lowest price$789Buy on Amazon
Galaxy S26 FE
- Amazon Lowest price$600Buy on Amazon
Spec sheet side by side
| Item | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Chip changes | Exynos 2600 | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| Cores | 10 | 10 |
| RAM changes | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage changes | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Memory card changes | not listed | No |
| System | Android | Android |
| Factory software version | 16 | 16 |
| Screen | ||
| Size | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Technology changes | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED Dinâmico 2X |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Resolution changes | 3120 px x 1440 px | 1080 px x 2340 px |
| Peak brightness changes | 2,600 nits | not listed |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 3× | 3× |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity and extras | ||
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| NFC (tap to pay) | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| General | ||
| Release | 2026 | 2026 |
| Weight changes | 190 g | 193 g |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Charging connector | USB-C | USB-C |
Other comparisons
Galaxy S26 FE orApple iPhone 18 Pro Max$1,549 · score 8.5Compare
Galaxy S26 FE orApple iPhone 18 Pro$1,439 · score 8.7Compare
Galaxy S26 FE orSamsung Galaxy A05$150 · score 4.5Compare
Galaxy S26 FE orSamsung Galaxy S22$310 · score 6.6Compare
Galaxy S26 FE orSamsung Galaxy Z Fold8$1,880 · score 7.7Compare
How we choose
Source: Amazon.com catalog, checked on 12/11/2026.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.com, shipped to New York 10001, on the day it was read, before sales tax. The model is the brand plus the name of the phone; the memory versions go in the table. The price range, the median and the position use only models with a score; the price comparison looks at models whose score is within 0.5 points.
The spec score doesn’t measure real-world photos or durability, and the strong or weak point reading is just a comparison of numbers, not a buying recommendation.