Compare the key specs first, then explore the full specifications below.
Exynos 2500
8/128GB · UK
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 17, One UI 9 | Android 15, One UI 7; up to 6 major Android upgrades |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2500 (3 nm) | Exynos 1580 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Deca-core; frequencies up to 3.3GHz, 2.74GHz, 2.36GHz and 1.8GHz | Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | — | Xclipse 540 |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (60/120 Hz) | 120 Hz |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16 million colors | Super AMOLED, HDR10+ |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | ~385 ppi (calculated from official size and resolution) |
Exynos 1580
6/128GB · UK Enterprise 8/128
| ~385 ppi |
| Brightness | 1900 nits (Samsung published figure) | 1200 nits HBM; 1900 nits peak |
| Screen-to-body ratio | — | ~87.7% |
| Display Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Non-removable rechargeable battery | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShare reverse wireless | 45W wired |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera System | Triple: 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 8MP telephoto | Triple: 50MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 5MP macro |
| Main Camera Details | 50MP f/1.8 main, 84-degree field of view, OIS; 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide, 123-degree FOV; 8MP f/2.4 telephoto, 3x optical zoom, OIS, 32-degree FOV | 50MP f/1.8 24mm wide, 1/1.56-inch, 1.0um, PDAF, OIS; 12MP f/2.2 13mm 123-degree ultrawide, 1/3.06-inch, 1.12um; 5MP f/2.4 macro |
| Camera Features | LED flash, 3x optical zoom, 2x optical-quality zoom, up to 30x digital zoom, Galaxy AI photo editing | Best Face, LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Camera Video | Up to UHD 8K (7680 x 4320) at 30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie Camera | 12 MP f/2.2 front camera, 85-degree field of view, fixed focus | 12MP f/2.2 wide, 1/3.2-inch, 1.12um |
| Selfie Video | — | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 10-bit HDR |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | — | No microSD |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Build | Glass front and back; metal frame | Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | SIM configurations vary by region and carrier | Nano-SIM + eSIM; dual Nano-SIM variants depending on region |
| Protection | IP68 dust and water resistance | IP67 dust and water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers |
| Headphone Jack | No 3.5mm headphone jack; USB Type-C audio | No 3.5mm jack |
| Audio | Stereo audio playback | Stereo speakers |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | 5G connectivity supported; specific bands vary by regional model | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Radio | FM radio not specified by Samsung | No FM radio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E; 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5/6 GHz, HE160, MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | NFC supported | Supported (market dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared | — | No infrared port |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors & Features | Accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor | Under-display optical fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, compass, virtual proximity sensing |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, August 27 | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available from September 4, 2026 in selected markets | Available. Released 2025, March 10 |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio | Pink, Olive, Graphite, Lightgray |
| Models | SM-S741B (UK/Europe model family; suffix varies by market) | SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660 |
| Price | US launch price from $699.99; regional prices vary | Price varies by market and storage configuration |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193 g | 198 g |
| SPECIFICATION | Galaxy S26 FE · 128GB / 8GB RAM | Galaxy A56 5G · 128GB / 6GB RAM |
|---|---|---|
| SAR | — | 0.59 W/kg head; 1.31 W/kg body |
| SAR EU | — | 0.68 W/kg head; 1.17 W/kg body |
