Upgrade Guide
Should You Upgrade from the Galaxy S25 FE to the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G?
A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Galaxy S25 FE to the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G, 1 year apart.
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Probably not — keep your Galaxy S25 FE
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G is 1 year newer than the Galaxy S25 FE, and the BeastScore drops from 82.8 to 81.5. On paper the hardware changes are small. Trade-offs to know: camera rated 11 points lower.
What you give up
- −Camera rated 11 points lower
| Spec | Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BeastScore (overall) | 82.8 | 81.5 | −1.3 |
| Performance score | 80 | 79 | No real change |
| Camera score | 91 | 80 | −11 (12%) |
| Battery score | 78 | 80 | No real change |
| Display score | 88 | 89 | No real change |
| Battery capacity | 4,900 mAh | 4,900 mAh | No real change |
| Screen size | 6.7" | 6.7" | No real change |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | No real change |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | No real change |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | No real change |
Upgrade if…
- Your Galaxy S25 FE is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need
Galaxy S25 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G: Upgrade FAQ
Is it worth upgrading from the Galaxy S25 FE to the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G?
Probably not — keep your Galaxy S25 FE. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G is 1 year newer than the Galaxy S25 FE, and the BeastScore drops from 82.8 to 81.5. On paper the hardware changes are small. Trade-offs to know: camera rated 11 points lower.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G have a bigger battery than the Galaxy S25 FE?
No — both have about the same battery capacity (4,900 mAh vs 4,900 mAh).
Who should upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 5G?
Upgrade if: Your Galaxy S25 FE is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need.