Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy S26 FE in India, confirming a starting price of ₹79,999 for the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant.
The phone will be available in three colors: Pistachio, Blueberry, and Graphite.
Sales begin on September 18 through Samsung's online store, major e-commerce platforms, and select retail outlets.
Earlier retailer leaks had hinted at a ₹69,999 price for a 128GB model, but Samsung has only confirmed the 256GB version at launch.
Launch Offers and Availability
Samsung is offering a few launch benefits, though customers can choose only one.
There's an upgrade bonus of up to ₹8,000 when trading in an eligible older phone.
Alternatively, buyers can opt for up to 30 months of no-cost EMI through select NBFC partners, which also includes an extra ₹3,000 upgrade bonus.
A third option provides ₹7,000 cashback on major bank cards or a 12-month no-cost bank EMI.
Purchasing from Samsung's e-store also unlocks an 18-month bank EMI facility.
Key Specifications
The Galaxy S26 FE features a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and peak brightness up to 1,900 nits.
It runs on the Exynos 2500 chip built on a 3nm process, paired with 8GB of RAM.
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide, and an 8MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS.
For selfies, there's a 12MP front camera.
The phone packs a 4,900mAh battery with 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.
Samsung claims the wired charging can reach about 69% in around 30 minutes with a compatible charger.
Measuring 161.6 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm and weighing 193g, the device carries an IP68 rating.
It ships with One UI 9 based on Android 17, and Samsung promises up to seven generations of OS upgrades plus seven years of security updates.
