Samsung Galaxy S26 FE passes through the FCC; official images reveal purple, black, and green color variants
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE passes through the FCC; official images reveal purple, black, and green color variants

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has received FCC approval, indicating a likely launch next month. Official images reveal color variants in purple, black, and green, featuring a new design with a vertical camera island and support for 45W fast charging, Wi-Fi 6, and satellite connectivity.

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The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has passed through the FCC, suggesting a launch is imminent, likely in early September during IFA. The device will feature an Exynos 2500 chipset and will run on Android 17 with One UI 9.0.16

Official images showcase the phone in purple, black, and green, although these may not be the final color names. The design includes a vertical camera island housing three cameras, similar to the Galaxy S26, with a flat backplate and thin bezels surrounding a flat display.27

In terms of specifications, the S26 FE supports 45W fast wired charging, wireless charging, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, and satellite connectivity. Unlike its predecessor, the S25 FE, which utilized an all-Exynos setup, the S26 FE will incorporate a Qualcomm chip for Wi-Fi connectivity.

The phone's design is a departure from previous models, moving away from separate camera protrusions to a unified camera island, enhancing its aesthetic appeal. The LED flash is positioned adjacent to the camera island, and the power and volume buttons are located on the right side of the device.

Overall, the Galaxy S26 FE is shaping up to be a competitive offering in the smartphone market, combining modern design with robust features.

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“The FCC certification confirms 45W fast wired charging, wireless charging, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, and satellite connectivity. The phone is expected to launch next month at IFA, powered by the Exynos 2500 chip with Android 17 and One UI 9.0.”
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“Samsung's upcoming has now received the official nod from the FCC, which means it probably is launching next month, just like did last year.”
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“Having said that, we do have another exclusive for you today. We managed to get our hands on some official images of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, which show us all the colors of the phone. These are much higher-res images than the ones that surfaced recently, so you do get a much better look at the phone’s design and colors.”
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