The Galaxy S26 FE is expected in a few months, continuing Samsung's idea of an affordable flagship.
The latest leak suggests that this device will be a strong contender for your hard-earned money, and it might actually be a better deal than the regular Galaxy S26.
A new listing for the Galaxy S26 FE has revealed its wired charging speed, and it reads 45W, which is good news.
Galaxy S26 FE to feature 45W wired fast charging, beating the Galaxy S26
The certification listing by UL Demko. | Image by UL Solutions
The information comes from a certification by UL Solutions (Demko), the guys behind the 3DMark test who also offer a wide range of certification services.
In the document, unearthed by 91mobiles, we can clearly see the charging specifications for the SM-S741W, SM-S741U1, SM-S741U, SM-S741B/DS, SM-S741B, and SM-S741N Samsung models.
From previous leaks we know that these refer to different versions of the Galaxy S26 FE. There are two charging options in the listing: 15 volts at 3 amperes and 10 volts at 4.5 amperes. You can find the power by multiplying the voltage and current, so in both cases this equals 45W.
We know most of the Galaxy S26 FE specs now
The Geekbench listing points toward an Exynos 2500 chipset for the Galaxy S26 FE. | Image by Android Headlines
Leaks have become an integral part of our smartphone reality, and the latest info about the Galaxy S26 FE's charging speed completes a comprehensive set of specs. Last month a Geekbench listing appeared online, pointing toward an Exynos 2500 chipset, last year's flagship SoC by Samsung.
Image of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE. | Image by Wireless Power Consortium
We also expect a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,900 nits of peak brightness. The phone will most likely be equipped with 8GB of memory and either 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB onboard storage. The battery inside is expected to be a 4,900 mAh or a 5,000 mAh cell.
Galaxy S26 FE or Galaxy S26 - which one would you buy?
The Galaxy S26 FE could be a great value, depending on one key factor
The price. You've guessed that one right. If Samsung manages to keep the price of the Galaxy S26 FE the same as last year, we might have another winner in the affordable flagship category.
The Galaxy S25 FE launched at $649 for the base 128 GB version last year, and with the Galaxy S26 costing $250 more after the recent price hikes, the upcoming Galaxy S26 FE could be a real hit.
Unfortunately, there's no info about pricing at the moment, and the global chip shortage could influence the price of the Galaxy S26 FE too. The most conservative predictions place the starting price of the S26 FE at $699, which is a modest $50 price hike that won't be too hard to swallow.
Should you wait for the S26 FE or pull the trigger on a nice S26 deal?
That's a good question. The Galaxy S26 FE is expected to offer some advantages over the Galaxy S26 at a very competitive price.
For starters, you will get a bigger screen, a larger battery, and faster charging. These three areas have been key for many smartphone users.
On the other hand, the Galaxy S26 is the fastest device when it comes to raw performance, especially in the US, where the phone comes equipped with a Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset.
But if you value screen real estate more and benchmark scores don't matter much to you, waiting for the Galaxy S26 FE could be a smart move.
The phone is expected to make its debut sometime in late September, or early October, so not much time left.
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