The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is now on sale in Australia, starting at A$1,149. Samsung’s Australian newsroom confirmed the local release on 20 October, and Samsung’s Australian online store lists three storage sizes: A$1,149 for 128 GB, A$1,299 for 256 GB and A$1,599 for 512 GB.
The FE is the cheaper way into this year’s Galaxy S line. Samsung calls it the first Galaxy S26 series phone to launch with One UI 9, its Android-based software.
What you get
According to Samsung, the S26 FE has a 6.7-inch display and a 4,900 mAh battery, the same screen size and battery capacity as the Galaxy S26+. It charges at up to 45 W by cable, with the 45 W adapter sold separately, and at 15 W wirelessly.
The rear camera system pairs a 50 MP main camera with a 3x optical zoom, and the front camera is 12 MP. Samsung lists an aluminium alloy frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back, and IP68 water and dust resistance under defined test conditions.
The phone ships with Galaxy AI features including Now Brief, Now Nudge, Circle to Search and Photo Assist, which edits photos from text instructions. Samsung says images edited with Photo Assist carry a visible AI watermark when saved. Its footnotes add that Galaxy AI basic features from Samsung are free, but future enhanced features may be paid.
Gemini Omni, which turns gallery photos and videos into clips, needs a Google AI Pro subscription. Samsung says the S26 FE includes a six-month Google AI Pro trial for eligible users, with charges possible after the trial unless it is cancelled. Check the renewal date if you take it up.
Updates and switching
Samsung promises up to seven generations of Android upgrades and seven years of security updates, counted from the phone’s global launch date rather than the day you buy it. Our guide to how long phones get security updates explains why that start date matters if you buy a model later in its life.
For people coming from an iPhone, Samsung’s updated Smart Switch can move data wirelessly after scanning a QR code, without an app on the iPhone. The sending iPhone needs iOS 26.6 or later. Samsung says the transfer can include passwords, passkeys, call history and eSIM details, although eSIM transfer depends on the carrier. Our Android and iPhone transfer guide covers what to check before you switch.
The features and specifications above are Samsung’s own descriptions; independent reviews will show how the battery and cameras perform in daily use.
