Maybe it's time Samsung set the Fan Edition out to pasture
Early Verdict
The Galaxy S26 FE sits in an awkward position between the flagship Galaxy S26 and mid-range Galaxy A57. But rather than offering the best of both, it feels as though it's offering a paradoxical mix of flagship software and lower-cost hardware to form a phone that's to expensive to be cheap and too compromised to be considered a flagship.
Pros
+Cheapest Galaxy S26
+Great selection of AI and software
Samsung has launched the Galaxy S26 FE with even more flagship features
I tried the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE early. It’s best feature just might be the price | CNN Underscored
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