Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy S26
4category wins
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy S26
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S26
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S26
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 | 1900 |
| PPI | 411 | 385 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Screen-to-body | 90 | 88.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 10-core (1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro) | 10-core (1x3.3GHz Cortex-X925 & 2x2.74GHz Cortex-A725 & 5x2.36GHz Cortex-A725 & 2x1.8GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Xclipse 960 (ROW) / Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) (US/CA/CN) | Xclipse 950 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 2600 (ROW) / Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (US/CA/CN) | Exynos 2500 |
| Process (nm) | 2 | 3 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 9 | One UI 9 |
| OS Version | 16 | 17 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S26 +42%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S26 +38%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S26 +38%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,235 (Exynos 2600) / 3,639 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) | 2,285 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 10,904 (Exynos 2600) / 11,047 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) | 7,874 |
| AnTuTu | 3,161,126 (Exynos 2600) / 3,950,082 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) | 2,289,696 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Other | UFS 4.X | UFS 4.0 |
| Variants | 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Features | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama, Best Face |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm, (telephoto) | 8 MP, f/2.4, 69mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, HDR10+ | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS, HDR10+ |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4300 | 4900 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 45 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT / Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 149.6 | 161.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.2 | 7.4 |
| Other | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor Aluminum 2 | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Weight (g) | 167 | 193 |
| Width (mm) | 71.7 | 76.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, February 25 | 2026, August 27 |
| Status | Available. Released 2026, March 06 | Available. Released 2026, September 04 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Other | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - USA unlocked | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - India |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Other | High-bitrate audio support | — |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Other | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy S26 and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE packs a 4900 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S26 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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