Samsung Galaxy S26 FE review: The Fan Edition formula works, until you look at the price

It was around 2019 when Samsung’s Fan Edition (FE) lineup was introduced with a core mission – to take on the “flagship killers” from China. Samsung was proud to state that these FE edition devices would offer the classic Galaxy S flagship experience while cutting down on non-essentials to keep the prices low. This meant offering an older-spec, higher-end processor, decent cameras, a great battery and funky colours. Throughout the years, the series’ greatest hits – like the Galaxy S20 FE, Galaxy S21 FE, Galaxy S23 FE, and S25 FE, have shown that Samsung understands the market