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Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

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General

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Series

Galaxy S3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-fe-navy-128gb-sm-s731bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy S261Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

SM-S731B, SM-S731B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-S731BDBDEUBRead 5 October 2026Support identifies SM-S731B/DS. Full SKU SM-S731BDBDEUB is UK hardware.

SM-S741B, SM-S741B/DS, SM-S741BZVGEUB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact EU SM-S741B/DS hardware and selected UK 8 GB/256 GB SKU. US and unverified chipset variants are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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88060993952617Retailer pagefcomputer.dk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-mobiltelefon-256-gb-6-7-50-mp-android-blaabaer-5g-ip68-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact EUB Blueberry 8 GB/256 GB retail SKU SM-S741BZVGEUB explicitly lists EAN 8806099395261. Proshop exact same SKU independently agrees. No other storage or finish GTIN imported. Maker exact page was silent on the identifier.8Retailer pageproshop.nl/Mobiel/Samsung-Galaxy-S26-FE-256GB8GB-Blueberry/3504534Read 7 October 2026Exact 8 GB/256 GB Blueberry SM-S741BZVGEUB identifier corroboration: EAN 8806099395261. No sibling regional or bundle identifier.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

4 September 20254Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026

27 August 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Exact dated maker announcement. Separate from first retail and preorders.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE12Press article9to5google.com/2025/09/04/samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-slim-light-official-650-available-todayRead 23 October 20269to5Google's launch article compares the Galaxy S25 FE with last year's Galaxy S24 FE.13Press articlesammobile.com/news/galaxy-s25-fe-announced-features-specsRead 23 October 2026SamMobile's launch article says last year's Galaxy S24 FE had the underclocked Exynos 2400e while the Galaxy S25 FE has the Exynos 2400.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026September 29, 2026 review explicitly calls Galaxy S25 FE the predecessor. Existing same-folder samsung-galaxy-s25-fe target checked. No S26 base-model or S26 Plus succession assumed.20Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S26-FE-arrives-with-minimal-upgrades-over-Galaxy-S25-FE.1380414.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Galaxy S26 FE brings minimal upgrades over its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 FE.21Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_fe_vs_galaxy_s25_fe_battery_camera_price_compared-news-74772.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison says the Galaxy S26 FE is close to last year's Galaxy S25 FE and more efficient than its predecessor.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S26-FE-arrives-with-minimal-upgrades-over-Galaxy-S25-FE.1380414.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Galaxy S26 FE brings minimal upgrades over its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 FE.15Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_fe_vs_galaxy_s25_fe_battery_camera_price_compared-news-74772.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison says the Galaxy S26 FE is close to last year's Galaxy S25 FE and more efficient than its predecessor.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-S731BDBDEUBRead 5 October 2026UK/EU reference only. US and other unlike regional hardware are excluded.

EU, GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Navy, Jetblack, Icyblue, White4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026

Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Exact model-specific maker colour list. Sibling colours are excluded.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Bar1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

7years4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026Footnote 21: seven years from global launch. Seven OS generations is not an OS support period in years.

7years2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Maker promises seven years of security updates from the global launch date. No end date is calculated from this period and seven OS generations are not converted into years.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

30 September 20321Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

30 September 20331Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact Software Support date, not calculated from release or promised update generations.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

161.3mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

161.6mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Physical specification explicitly uses HxWxD in portrait orientation.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

76.6mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

76.9mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Thickness

7.4mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

7.4mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Manufacturer body thickness. Reviewer camera-inclusive measurement is omitted because schema lacks a separate measured thickness field.

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

190g(6.7 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

193g(6.8 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-fe-navy-128gb-sm-s731bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Enhanced Armor Aluminum frame.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Maker durability paragraph identifies aluminium-alloy exterior frame, excluding keys, SIM tray and lens barrels.

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-fe-navy-128gb-sm-s731bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Durability section, corroborated by the exact EU review for front and back.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Maker material footnote identifies Gorilla Glass Victus+ on front and rear.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-fe-navy-128gb-sm-s731bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact FE maker durability FAQ and footnote explicitly apply Gorilla Glass Victus+ to front and back.

Dust and water rating

IP684Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026

IP682Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026

Water resistance depth

1.5m4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026

1.5m2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026IP68 laboratory fresh-water immersion up to 1.5 m.

Water resistance time

30min4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026

30min2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Same footnote specifies up to 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Two physical SIM alternatives. Dual eSIM is supported. No more than two active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or dual eSIM are alternatives with maximum two active subscriptions. Counts are not summed into four active SIMs.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Full rectangular diagonal, not rounded-corner area.

Resolution

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Portrait dimensions, source states 1080 x 2340 (FHD+).

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Main display in portrait orientation, 1080 pixels wide by 2340 high.

Pixel density

384.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

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Aspect ratio

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19.5:911Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe_id12942Read 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE display table explicitly gives 19.5:9 and 2340 x 1080, agreeing with maker reference resolution. No ratio calculated from rounded physical diagonal.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X establishes OLED. Adaptive refresh alone does not prove LTPO.

OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026AMOLED expressly identifies OLED. No LTPO inference.

Display type (as published)

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

120Hz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

60Hz4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026

60Hz5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026Exact display table explicitly gives 60/120 Hz. No 1 Hz or LTPO inference.

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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1,900nits2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Exact FE launch display table publishes 1900 nits, corroborated as Samsung-claimed peak in the exact model review. No HDR window size or HBM mode is asserted.6Reviewtechradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-reviewRead 5 October 2026Display section expressly identifies 1900 nits as the Samsung-tested claimed peak, qualifying the same numeric maker launch-table claim. Not a reviewer measurement. HDR window size and HBM mode are unstated.

Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

HDR10+11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe_id12942Read 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE display Type cell explicitly HDR10+ and Features HDR support. Store verified playback subset HDR10+ only. Camera recording 10-bit HDR does not establish an HDR10+ recording format and is not the evidence for this field. No native panel depth, HDR10, HLG or Dolby Vision inferred.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202509/20250905095511462/SM-S731B_DS_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_250819.pdfRead 5 October 2026Always On Display page 111.

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-S741B/DS Android 17 user guide printed page 71 explicitly Always On Display displays information while screen is off. Carrier/model variation caveat retained.

Front camera cutout

Punch hole6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202509/20250905095511462/SM-S731B_DS_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_250819.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact front layout shows the camera hole, consistent with launch diagonal qualifier.

Punch hole4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact device layout shows front camera through display hole.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 164Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026

Android 172Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Dated model launch technical table identifies the operating system at launch. Later manual versions do not redefine launch OS.

Software

One UI 84Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026

One UI 92Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

Exynos 24004Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026

Samsung Exynos 25001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Process

4nm4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026

3nm5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026Maker launch technical table expressly identifies the installed Exynos 2500 as a 3 nm AP.

CPU cores

101Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

101Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

ASamsung Galaxy S25 FE

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BSamsung Galaxy S26 FE

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-X925	3.3
2	Cortex-A725	2.74
5	Cortex-A725	2.36
2	Cortex-A520	1.8

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact retained 8/256 UK full table names Exynos 2500, ten cores and clocks 3.3/2.74/2.36/1.8 GHz. Notebookcheck explicitly maps the four groups to 1 X925, 2 A725, 5 A725 and 2 A520, with same clocks. No different regional/faster chip edition or performance score imported.12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Exynos-2500-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.1042413.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Exynos 2500 description explicitly gives 1x Cortex-X925 3.3 GHz, 2x Cortex-A725 2.74 GHz, 5x Cortex-A725 2.36 GHz and 2x Cortex-A520 1.8 GHz. Counts total 10 and all four clocks match exact handset maker table. Rounded clock summary cells are not substituted. No Flip7 benchmark values or supported-device memory facts copied.13Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-2500Read 7 October 2026Chip maker confirms Cortex-X925 and 10 cores in 1+7+2 arrangement. Exact per-subgroup counts/clocks are corroborated by Notebookcheck and handset maker. 3DNews header A720 and prose X5 name are inconsistent and not used for primary core identity.

Max CPU clock

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GPU

Xclipse 9409Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026European 8 GB/256 GB review specification.

Samsung Xclipse 95013Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-2500Read 7 October 2026Installed chip is explicitly Exynos 2500 in exact UK reference. Chip maker explicitly names customized 4th-generation Xclipse 950 GPU/RDNA3. GPU name is the installed component identity, no supported-modem/Wi-Fi/memory maximums or clocks inferred.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

8GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Selected exact UK FE full specifications identify 8 GB installed RAM. Exact FE launch matrix pairs 8 GB with 128, 256 and 512 GB. No review test configuration or sibling memory is assumed.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

LPDDR5X9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual installed memory in the European review unit.

LPDDR5X9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE review says installed RAM is 8 GB LPDDR5x and explicitly tested the 8+256 GB version. Manufacturer named-FE FAQ independently says LPDDR5X. Chip supported-memory lists are not the evidence.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/th/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026Actual public Thai maker FAQ explicitly names S26 FE and installed LPDDR5X. Its questions identify Exynos 2500 and the FE features, despite the generic S26 page URL and selected S942 query. Same-model 8/256 review independently reports LPDDR5x, but its radio suffix is unstated. Used only for descriptive corroboration, not transferred test results or regional radio claims.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256, 512GB5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026

128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Nominal advertised capacity. Formatted free storage excluded. Each capacity is verified in model launch table or exact sold UK page.

Storage type

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UFS 4.014Maker product pagesamsung.com/th/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026Actual named S26 FE FAQ explicitly states 128GB UFS 3.1 and 256GB UFS 4.0. Base reference 256 stores 4.0, 128 row stores 3.1 and 256 repeats 4.0 as the per-variant marker. 512 stays unknown. The 8/256 review agrees 4.0, but its unproved all-capacity 4.0 wording is not adopted. Chip controller support is not installed device technology.

Memory card

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None11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe_id12942Read 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE hardware table explicitly Storage expansion: not expandable, across listed 8/128, 8/256, 8/512 versions. Maker EU guide shows nano-SIM/eSIM hardware, no incompatible shared microSD inference.

Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ASamsung Galaxy S25 FE

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	50	1.8	Yes	Not available	84°
Ultrawide	12	2.2	Not available	Not available	123°
Telephoto	8	2.4	Yes	3×	32°

Source4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026Specification table maps physical lenses, OIS and FOV. Optical-quality 2x sensor crop is not a fourth lens.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 FE

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	50	1.8	Yes	Not available	84°
Ultrawide	12	2.2	Not available	Not available	123°
Telephoto	8	2.4	Yes	3×	32°

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Exact launch physical lens table gives main 50 MP, ultrawide 12 MP and physical 8 MP 3x telephoto, with OIS on main and telephoto. Optical-quality crops add no lens.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

30×11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK camera spec, digital zoom up to 30x.

30×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Flash

Rear flash6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202509/20250905095511462/SM-S731B_DS_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_250819.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact rear layout labels the flash.

LED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact retained UK rear-camera Flash cell Yes, combined with allowed independent LED descriptor. No front flash inferred.9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE camera table calls the rear flash a single LED flash. Stored LED type only, no dual-tone or emitter count inferred. Maker exact reference confirms rear flash Yes.

Camera features

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Portrait, Portrait video, Pro, Pro video, Food, Panorama, Slow motion, Hyperlapse, Motion photo, Filters, Nightography, Photo Assist, My FanCam2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Exact dated FE launch explicitly Nightography, Photo Assist and My FanCam, plus Super Steady with horizontal lock. Some editing/AI features require Samsung account/network and have output watermark/accuracy limits. No every-camera optical-quality assertion.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact EU guide printed pages 39-40 explicitly Portrait/Portrait Video, Pro/Pro Video, Food, Panorama, Slow Motion, Hyperlapse, Motion photo and filters. Nightography/Photo Assist/My FanCam separately have direct model launch evidence. AI edits do not add physical cameras or guarantee every feature without account/network.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy S25 FE

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	30
3840	2160	120
1920	1080	240

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Native 8K30, UHD120 and FHD240 capture. The latter two are listed slow motion, not 8K60 playback.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 FE

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	30
3840	2160	120
1920	1080	240

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Native recording and slow-motion cells only. Highest documented capture rate per resolution includes slow motion. Playback-only 4K60 or 8K60 is excluded. No every-lens claim.

Max video resolution

7680 × 4320px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

7680 × 4320px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

HDR10+7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202509/20250905095511462/SM-S731B_DS_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_250819.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings page 62: HDR10+ videos explicitly for recording.

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Log recording

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Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC7Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202509/20250905095511462/SM-S731B_DS_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_250819.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings page 62: HEVC recording. H.264 was not named and is omitted.

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Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202509/20250905095511462/SM-S731B_DS_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_250819.pdfRead 5 October 2026Camera settings page 62: stabilization reduces camera shake. OIS separately proved by the exact camera table. No gyro subtype inferred.

Gyro EIS14Maker product pagesamsung.com/th/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026Named FE camera-upgrade FAQ explains Super Steady uses accelerometer/gyro correction and adds gravity data for 360-degree Horizontal Lock on S26 FE. UK maker launch independently names Super Steady with horizontal lock. Store gyro_eis capability for that mode, no guarantee for every lens/resolution/fps. No mechanical OIS inference from video playback.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

240fps1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact model Slow Motion cell: 240 fps at FHD (1920x1080). No every-lens claim.

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

ASamsung Galaxy S25 FE

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	12	2.2	Fixed	80°

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK camera table explicitly says Front Camera - Auto Focus: No. Fixed-focus front lens.4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy S26 FE

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	12	2.2	Fixed	85°

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact Galaxy S26 FE full specifications identify 12 MP f/2.2 and front autofocus No, represented as fixed focus. Front OIS is not stated.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Exact FE launch table identifies physical 12 MP f/2.2 front camera with 85-degree FoV. Exact FE full specification says autofocus No, represented as fixed focus.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

ASamsung Galaxy S25 FE

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60

Source9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Front camera section explicitly states 4K60.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 FE

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60

Source11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe_id12942Read 7 October 2026Exact front-camera row explicitly Video capture: 4K UHD60 fps. Stored only 3840x2160 at 60, no unproved FHD capture rate or rear-to-front transfer. Frame rate is published recording capability, not a regional measured benchmark.

Front autofocus

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Earjack is USB Type-C, not a 3.5 mm socket.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Earjack USB Type-C. Complete manual layout confirms USB-C headphone connector and no 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202509/20250905095511462/SM-S731B_DS_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_250819.pdfRead 5 October 2026Sound quality and effects page 104, Dolby Atmos.

Dolby Atmos, Adapt Sound4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact guide Accessibility Hearing enhancements/Adapt sound printed page 103. Dolby Atmos licensing appears in exact guide legal section and independent exact model review expressly names audio feature. No generic codec transport or certification number inferred.9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly names Dolby Atmos on S26 FE. Exact EU guide has Dolby Atmos licensing and Adapt Sound settings. Stored audio capabilities, not an independently checked Dolby certification-list claim.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

26Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202509/20250905095511462/SM-S731B_DS_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_250819.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact layout pages 5-6 shows two distinct physical microphones, top and bottom. Air vent is excluded.

24Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-S741B/DS device layout printed pages 4–5 shows two distinct top and bottom microphones. Air vent hole is excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Explicit GSM, LTE and 5G. WCDMA is documented separately in bands_3g and does not prove HSPA.

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact maker Infra cell explicitly identifies 2G GSM, LTE and 5G Sub6. It also states 3G WCDMA, but the existing enum has no WCDMA/UMTS option. HSPA is not inferred. Exact UMTS bands remain separately stored.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B40, B411Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact regional full Network/Bearer table FDD and TDD IDs.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n751Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact EU Sub6 list. S26 FE tab separately lists n75 SDL even though its summary Infra cell omits SDL.

5G modes

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SA, NSA16Spec databasetoppreise.ch/price-comparison/Smartphones/SAMSUNG-Galaxy-S26-FE-256-GB-Blueberry-SM-S741B-p878492Read 7 October 2026Public exact 8/256 Blueberry SM-S741B profile explicitly 5G NSA, 5G SA, 5G Sub6 and lists retained SM-S741BZVGEUB among exact model identifiers. Maker reference confirms matching Sub6 bands. Provider/SIM/firmware affect activation. No throughputs or another regional model radio tests imported.

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact SM-S731B UK infrastructure table specifies 5G Sub6 FDD, TDD and SDL only. No mmWave infrastructure or bands.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Infra expressly identifies Sub6, exact EU hardware only.

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

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Wi-Fi calling

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, SSC9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

LDAC9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026Verified subset only: exact 8+256 S26 FE review explicitly supports LDAC, agreeing with named maker FE FAQ. AptX is disputed between regional maker FAQ and this reviewer and is not stored either way. SBC/AAC/SSC/UHQ/LC3 remain unproved for this exact reference rather than copied from another Samsung model.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/th/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026FAQ explicitly supports LDAC and APTX. Only LDAC is stored because the exact-model reviewer agrees LDAC but says aptX absent. AptX and unbridged regional firmware difference remain external.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

No9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

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Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

USB 2.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202509/20250905095511462/SM-S731B_DS_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_250819.pdfRead 5 October 2026Samsung DeX page 89: USB Type-C to HDMI adapter supports external display. Wireless casting alone was not used.

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IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

Optical, under-display9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Optical, under-display9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE 8+256 review explicitly describes an optical sensor embedded in the screen. Named maker FE FAQ independently says Optical Fingerprint Recognition. The generic repair calibration chapter alone is not proof for every model.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/th/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026FAQ explicitly names S26 FE under-screen Optical Fingerprint Recognition, matching exact-model review and EU guide placement. Generic multi-model repair calibration text was not used alone.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

2D9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

2D9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE review explicitly says face recognition uses the front camera without additional sensors. PhoneArena independently identifies 2D Face unlock. Exact EU user guide documents face recognition. No depth camera or 3D security claim.11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe_id12942Read 7 October 2026Exact device Biometrics row says 2D Face unlock and Optical in-screen fingerprint, independently agreeing with current review and model-specific guide.

Sensors

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact FE full sensor list, including barometer and Hall sensor. A-series lists are excluded.

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

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Haptic motor

Linear vibration motor9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,755mAh4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026Battery specification footnote: rated minimum 4755 mAh, typical 4900 mAh.

4,755mAh3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Rendered exact SM-S741B/DS Product Information Sheet page 1 item 10 gives 4755 mAh rated capacity, separate from 4900 mAh typical.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

4,900mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

4,900mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

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Battery type

Li-ion9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Li-ion15Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Fresh exact SM-S741B/BDS/U/U1 repair guide printed pages 170–173 battery photographs explicitly show Li-ion. Rendered printed page 170 inspected independently. Label is Not For Sale training/design artwork, not an inspected retail cell or measured performance. Tiny capacity/Wh text is not relied on. The chemistry is a maker design descriptor for this model.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

ASamsung Galaxy S25 FE

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	28

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Up-to claims. Video playback.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 FE

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	29

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact maker FE claim of up to 29 hours video playback. Test conditions are not stated in the opened source. No flagship 720p/Bluetooth-earphone conditions are borrowed.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

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45W5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026Model launch table expressly states 45 W wired handset charging, separately from its following 45 W adapter requirement.

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Quick Charge 2.0, AFC, USB Power Delivery4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026Charging footnote names QC2.0, AFC and PD, without a guessed USB PD revision.

QC2.0, AFC, PD5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch footnote lists QC2.0 and AFCPD. The combined AFCPD label is read as AFC and PD. Labels are otherwise kept as published, without guessing separate protocol revisions.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202509/20250905095511462/SM-S731B_DS_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_250819.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging section and exact model layout show the built-in wireless coil.

Yes5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging power

15W9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review specifies wireless input 15 W. Conflicting 40/45 W wired prose does not establish a maker handset maximum.

15W5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026Exact model launch table identifies 15 W Fast Wireless Charging.

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Qi2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Final maker FE charging table expressly 15W Fast Wireless Charging compatible with WPC. Combined with exact-family public WPC BPP protocol evidence supports plain Qi, not retail magnetic Qi2.2 certification. Separate final 15W capability preserved, not replaced by preliminary 5W profile maximum.17Certification listjpsapi.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/products/qi/27292Read 7 October 2026Official WPC QI27292 names Galaxy S26 FE and SM-S741*, version 2.2.1, BPP, June 6, 2026, max load 5W and May be sold to consumers: No. Parent approved plain Qi using final maker WPC-compatible charging plus this preliminary family BPP protocol evidence. No retail Qi2.2 magnetic/MPP qualification, handset magnets or 5W final handset maximum inferred.

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

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Yes11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe_id12942Read 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE battery table explicitly lists Reverse wired charging. No output watts, cable requirements or charging another handset speed are stated. Generic USB version does not establish this fact. Publisher USB 3.2 entry conflicts with maker USB 2.0 and is not adopted.

Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No4Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/meet-samsung-galaxy-s25-fe-the-gateway-to-the-galaxy-ai-and-flagship-essentialsRead 5 October 2026Power adapter sold separately.

No5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026Maker launch footnote expressly says adapter sold separately.19Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026Current UK maker FE buy/FAQ explicitly no travel adapter, independently agreeing with existing model launch adapter-sold-separately statement. No free promotional charger assumed.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

2,118points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major series, European 8 GB/256 GB. Current 6.7 chart title does not prove original minor version. Android 16/One UI 8. Exact firmware build and benchmark minor are unstated.

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Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

6,839points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same test as single-core.

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3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

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AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

1,784,939points9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total, European 8 GB/256 GB unit. Android 16/One UI 8. Exact firmware build is unstated.

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Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,863nits9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026European 8 GB/256 GB unit, APL18 small image sections, automatic brightness. Full-screen average 1132 and unscoped HDR 1990 are separate. Android 16/One UI 8. Exact firmware build is unstated.

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PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

240Hz9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display brightness dimming 240 Hz, worst case across tested brightness settings. Exact brightness level and firmware build are unstated. Android 16/One UI 8.

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

77min9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/The-most-affordable-Galaxy-S25-has-cut-corners-in-the-wrong-area-Samsung-Galaxy-S25-FE-smartphone-review.1136160.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Empty-to-full cycle, 77 min, Anker 317 100 W adapter. Adapter wattage is not phone input. Android 16/One UI 8. Exact firmware build is unstated.

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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

B1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

A3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 6.

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

42h8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s731bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 8, whole-hour precision. Not ordinary mixed-use runtime.

50h3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 8, retaining whole-hour mixed-use publication precision.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

2,000cycles1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

1,200cycles3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 9, default settings.

Drop resistance class

A8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s731bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 14.

A3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact FE sheet page 1 item 14 gives class A.

Repairability class

C8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s731bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 20.

C3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 20.

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

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0.498W/kg18Regulatory filingsamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 7 October 2026Actual exact maker PDP SAR hyperlink supplies SM-S741B/DS. Public client code POST /sar/sarDesc?mType=xml takes modelName, nationCode, languageCode. Read-only model lookup GB/EN returned specific Head SAR 0.498 W/kg under ICNIRP highest certified power in all tested bands. Public location lookup GB/EN gramCode 10 establishes 10 g. Model-specific sarMessage, not generic placeholder message 1 g.

SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

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1.319W/kg18Regulatory filingsamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 7 October 2026Same exact-model GB/EN specific SAR message gives Body SAR 1.319 W/kg and body-worn separation 0 cm, with 10 g confirmed by GB location lookup. Do not substitute 0.5 cm or model U/U1 FCC numbers. US/EN lookup for retained B/DS returned 500, so 1 g fields remain unknown.

Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

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Data cable, Ejection pin19Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026Fresh public UK buy-page product data explicitly identifies Galaxy S26 FE Blueberry 256 box image and lists Smartphone, Data Cable and Ejection Pin. Other S26 objects on the same page were excluded. Accessories-only storage removes Smartphone. Exact EUB model is also independently shown on maker Irish same-code purchase page. No promotional extras or adapter.

Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-fe-navy-128gb-sm-s731bdbdeub3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-fe-navy-128gb-sm-s731bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK SKU SM-S731BDBDEUB. Current live manufacturer specification feed.

www.samsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Manual

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202509/20250905095511462/SM-S731B_DS_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_250819.pdf6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202509/20250905095511462/SM-S731B_DS_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_250819.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU English user guide. Model layouts pages 5-6.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Readable maker English Android 17 Rev.1.0 manual. Cover explicitly identifies SM-S741B/DS. Exact device layouts are printed pages 4–5, rendered and inspected.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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270787610EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2707876_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official fiche page 1 identifies SM-S741B/DS. Page 2 explicitly EPREL registration number 2707876 and Union market date September 4, 2026. Existing maker fiche rated 4755 mAh, class A, 50 h, 1200 cycles, repairability C and 24-month guarantee agree. No secondary database unit errors imported.

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

2years8Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s731bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 25, EU supplier guarantee 24 months. Takes precedence over review US 12-month prose.

2years3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 25 gives a 24-month supplier guarantee.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.