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Samsung locks in August 27 for its next Galaxy S phone, and all signs point to the S26 FE

Samsung is teasing a Fan Edition model with camera and AI features, while leaks point to a 4,900mAh battery and 45W charging.

  • On August 27, Samsung Electronics will hold its "Galaxy Event August 2026" to introduce the "newest addition" to the Galaxy S26 family via virtual livestream on YouTube and the company's website.
  • Extensive leaks from the European Product Registry for Energy Labeling have revealed the upcoming device is the Galaxy S26 FE, detailing hardware specifications before Samsung officially names the product.
  • Leaked specifications confirm a 6.7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 2500 chipset, and 4,900mAh battery with 45W Super Fast Charging 2.0, available in Blueberry, Pistachio, and Graphite colors.
  • The European agency rated the Galaxy S26 FE for 50 hours of usage, a notable increase from the 42.5 hours for the S25 FE, though battery cycles drop to 1,200 from the predecessor's 2,000.
  • Samsung confirmed the device will run the latest One UI, expected to be Android 17-based One UI 9, positioning the release alongside major hardware showcases from February's S26 debut and July's foldables.
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Samsung Electronics has announced the unveiling of a new Galaxy S series product. The new product is presumed to be the Fan Edition (FE) model of the Galaxy S26 series. On the 20th, Samsung Electronics announced via its newsroom that it will unveil a new product in the Galaxy S26 series at the "Samsung Galaxy Event" at 9 p.m. on the 27th. Although the company did not directly reveal the product name, the product to be unveiled on that day is rep…

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A new Galaxy S26 smartphone is to be presented at an event that Samsung will host on August 27.

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Android Authority broke the news in British Columbia, Canada on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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