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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE reportedly switches to MediaTek chipset, trims camera, raises price by $50

Techmeme 4 weeks ago 100 min read ↗ Original

Samsung introduces the Galaxy S26 FE with a MediaTek processor instead of Qualcomm, 12GB RAM, and a reduced camera system at a $700+ price point, marking a $50 increase over previous models

WHY IT MATTERS

This shift signals Samsung’s strategic pivot in chipset suppliers for mid-tier devices, potentially affecting performance benchmarks and supply chain dynamics. Engineers may need to account for MediaTek’s software stack and driver support in future compatibility testing

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The three things worth knowing

Galaxy S26 FE replaces Qualcomm with MediaTek chipset, a first for the FE series

Device includes 12GB RAM but features a dialed-back camera system compared to the S26

Price increases by $50 to $700+, positioning it as a premium mid-tier offering

THE CLUSTER

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Techmeme Samsung unveils the Galaxy S26 FE, offering a MediaTek, not Qualcomm, chipset, 12GB of RAM, a dialed-back camera system from the S26, for $700+, a $50 jump (Chris Welch/Bloomberg) 4 weeks Open ↗