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Samsung launches Galaxy S26 FE in the Philippines
SAMSUNG GALAXY S26 FE. The newly launched smartphone features a 50MP wide camera, 3x optical zoom, Galaxy AI tools and a 4,900mAh battery. (Samsung Philippines / TARO AOX)
MANILA, Philippines — Samsung Electronics Philippines has launched the Galaxy S26 FE in the Philippines, positioning the device as a more accessible entry point to its Galaxy S flagship line while offering introductory discounts of up to ₱7,000.
According to Samsung Philippines, the Galaxy S26 FE will be available in Samsung Experience Stores nationwide and through Samsung.com/ph starting Sept. 11.
It comes in Blueberry, Graphite and Pistachio, with prices ranging from ₱46,990 for the 128GB model to ₱67,990 for the 512GB version.
The introductory promotion runs until Nov. 30, with discounts of ₱4,000 for the 128GB model, ₱5,000 for 256GB and ₱7,000 for 512GB.
Customers may also receive financing discounts of up to 15% for up to 36 months through select bank partners, while trade-ins offer up to ₱6,000 in guaranteed savings, Samsung said.
For consumers without credit cards, Samsung said the Galaxy S26 FE is also available through Home Credit, with promotions offering up to ₱14,000 in savings until Oct. 31.
Camera and Galaxy AI features
SAMSUNG GALAXY S26 FE. The newly launched smartphone comes with enhanced Nightography capabilities for low-light photography, as well as My FanCam, which can track a selected person and automatically reframe video as the subject moves. (Samsung Philippines / TARO AOX)
Samsung said the Galaxy S26 FE is equipped with an enhanced triple rear-camera system, including a 50-megapixel wide camera and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
The company also highlighted enhanced Nightography capabilities for low-light photography, as well as My FanCam, which Samsung said can track a selected person and automatically reframe video as the subject moves.
The phone also includes Super Steady with Horizontal Lock, a feature Samsung said is designed to maintain level footage while recording activities with significant movement.
Samsung said an enhanced Photo Assist feature allows users to add, change or restore elements in photographs using natural-language prompts. An edit history lets users review, revise or undo changes.
These capabilities are part of Samsung’s broader integration of artificial-intelligence tools into its Galaxy devices.
The company described the Galaxy S26 FE as delivering features from the wider Galaxy S26 series in a more accessible model.
Battery and software
The Galaxy S26 FE has a 4,900mAh battery, with Samsung claiming the device can reach up to 69% charge in about 30 minutes when used with a 45-watt adapter.
It runs on One UI 9 and includes an enhanced Now Brief feature, which Samsung said offers customizable briefing cards covering information such as weather and wellness insights.
The company also said Now Nudge has been expanded to selected third-party applications and notifications.
Its Smart Switch tool can transfer data, photos, applications and settings from an older device to the Galaxy S26 FE, allowing users to continue using their existing content after upgrading.
The Galaxy S26 FE is priced at ₱46,990 for 128GB, ₱53,990 for 256GB and ₱67,990 for 512GB.
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