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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Said to Ditch Matte Finish for a Glossy Rear Panel

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Said to Ditch Matte Finish for a Glossy Rear Panel

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is said to replace the matte rear panel seen on its predecessor with a glossy one.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Manas Mitul | Updated: 8 June 2026 19:50 IST

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Said to Ditch Matte Finish for a Glossy Rear Panel

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE runs on an Exynos 2400 processor

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Highlights

Samsung could be preparing a noticeable design shift for Galaxy S26 FE
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE features a matte back panel
It could run on Samsung's Exynos 2500 chipset

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE was launched in September last year; its successor, Galaxy S26 FE, is thus expected to go official around the same time this year. While we wait for the official announcement, a new leak hints that the upcoming Fan Edition series smartphone will feature a notable change in design from its predecessor, sporting a glossy back panel instead of a matte one.

Samsung Could Be Preparing a Design Shift for Galaxy S26 FE

A new post on Korean Blog Naver by Lanzuk suggests that the Galaxy S26 FE will come with a glossy rear panel. The phone said to feature the same glossy panel as the Galaxy A57 and other mid-range Galaxy smartphones. This, if true, would mark a departure from Galaxy S25 FE, which features a matte back panel that closely resembles the look and feel of the standard Galaxy S25.

The Galaxy S25 FE was released in Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy and White colours. This year's Galaxy S26 came in Cobalt Violet, Black, Sky Blue, and White shades alongside two online exclusive colours — Pink Gold and Silver Shadow. The Galaxy S26 FE will likely arrive as a toned down verson of the Galaxy S26.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Review

Rumours about the Galaxy S26 FE have been circulating for some time now. It was spotted on Geekbench running on Samsung's Exynos 2500 chipset and Android 17. The phone was also listed with 12GB of RAM. Galaxy S26 FE is likely to go official in September with a 5,000mAh battery, 45W wired, and 15W wireless charging. The handset is expected to sport a 6.7-inch AMOLED display and come with an IP68 certification for water and dust resistance.

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The Galaxy S25 FE was introduced in India with a starting price tag of Rs. 59,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It features a 6.7-inch display and runs on an Exynos 2400 processor. The phone has a triple rear-camera setup led by a 50-megapixel primary sensor. The Galaxy S25 FE packs a 4,900mAh battery with support for 45W wired and 15W wireless charging.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium design
Flagship-level chipset
Good primary and decent telephoto cameras
Industry-leading software support

Bad
Poor thermal management
Average ultra-wide camera
Battery life is not its strongest suit

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy S25 FE review

Display 6.70-inch

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

Battery Capacity 4900mAh

OS Android 16

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Samsung Galaxy A57 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Premium design
Bright display
Long software support
Good speakers
Decent performance

Bad
Camera performance could?ve been better
Expensive for what it offers
No upgrades in battery department
No microSD card support

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy A57 5G review

Display 6.70-inch

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 5-megapixel

RAM 8GB, 12GB

Storage 256GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 16

Resolution 2340x1080 pixels

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