Tested in controlled lab conditions | Last updated: September 2026 | Price: ₹79,999 (approx.)
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: Lab Test Summary
*Ratings & scores are based on the 71-87k price segment
Key Strengths and Limitations
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Key Specifications
| Category | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance | 7.3/10 | Good |
| CPU Performance | 7.0/10 | Good |
| GPU / Gaming | 8.0/10 | Good |
| Storage Performance | 7.5/10 | Good |
| Battery Life | 6.5/10 | Average |
| Camera | 8.0/10 | Good |
| AI Performance | 7.0/10 | Good |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 71-87k price segment
| CPU Test | Score |
|---|---|
| AnTuTu Overall | 2,420,827 |
| AnTuTu CPU Score | 785,719 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,053 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,573 |
| CPU Throttling Test | 81% |
| PCMark Work 3.0 | 18,423 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 71-87k price segment
| Gaming / GPU Test | Score |
|---|---|
| AnTuTu GPU | 922,734 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 5,319 |
| 3DMark Stability | 69.70% |
| Geekbench GPU OpenCL | 6,996 |
| BGMI FPS (Smooth Graphic) | 106.1 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 71-87k price segment
| Storage Test | Result |
|---|---|
| Random Read Speed | 939.5 MB/s |
| Random Write Speed | 671.1 MB/s |
| Sequential Read Speed | 2120.2 MB/s |
| Sequential Write Speed | 1853.9 MB/s |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 89,159 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 71-87k price segment
| Battery Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| PCMark Battery Test | 11:31:00 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 71-87k price segment
| Camera Mode | Score |
|---|---|
| Main Camera | 8.5/10 |
| Ultra-wide Camera | 7.0/10 |
| Telephoto Camera | 8.0/10 |
| Portrait Mode | 8.0/10 |
| Front Camera | 8.0/10 |
| Rear Video Capture | 8.5/10 |
| Front Video Capture | 7.5/10 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 71-87k price segment
| Display Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Max Tested Brightness | 1,611 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 71-87k price segment
| AI Test | Score |
|---|---|
| Geekbench AI Single Precision (GPU) | 1,697 |
| Geekbench AI Half Precision (GPU) | 2,654 |
| Geekbench AI Quantized (GPU) | 1,969 |
| Geekbench AI Single Precision (NNAPI) | 585 |
| Geekbench AI Half Precision (NNAPI) | 593 |
| Geekbench AI Quantized (NNAPI) | 1,287 |
*Ratings & scores are based on the 71-87k price segment
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| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
Final Rating |
7.3/10 |
| Skip If You Want | The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE brings a familiar mix of premium design, an excellent display and capable cameras, while offering much of the Galaxy AI experience seen on Samsung’s more expensive foldables. Seven years of OS support also adds to its long-term appeal. At the same time, the high asking price feels harder to justify given the limited upgrades, while the USB-C port’s USB 2.0 speeds are another compromise. It remains a polished choice, but its value proposition could have been stronger. |
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