Samsung Galaxy S25 FE vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Critics score the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 81 (general agreement) and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 67 (general agreement) out of 100, from 4 and 8 professional reviews. 4 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE higher and 1 scored the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE higher. On average those critics put the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 9 points ahead.
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4 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE, and 2 recommend it. Most praised: battery life. Most common complaint: battery life.
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8 professional reviewers tested the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, and 1 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and design. Most common complaint: price.
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Where every review landed
Each mark is one professional review, converted to 0–100Which one is for you?
Pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE if
- you care most about seven years of updates
- battery life matters most: 2 of 4 critics praise it, against 1 of 8 for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- you want the one critics rate higher (81 against 67)
The catch: Performance and battery are weak, and it barely changes from last year.
Pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE if
- “Best cheaper Galaxy flagship feel” is what you’re after
- picture quality matters most: 5 of 8 critics praise it, against 1 of 4 for the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
- battery life worries you: 2 of 4 critics fault the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE on it, against 1 of 8 for this one
The catch: It costs more yet barely changes, with an older chip and weak cameras.
In our words, from what the critics praise and complain about. It never changes a score.
What critics praise and fault
How many of each product's reviews mention the topic| Topic | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 2 of 4 praise 2 of 4 fault | 1 of 8 praise 1 of 8 fault |
| Picture quality | 1 of 4 praise | 5 of 8 praise |
| Software and app | 2 of 4 fault | 2 of 8 fault |
| Design | 1 of 4 praise | 3 of 8 praise |
| Performance | 1 of 4 praise | 2 of 8 praise |
| Price | not mentioned | 4 of 8 fault |
Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy S26 FE | Who scored higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Advisor | 90 | 70 | Galaxy S25 FE +20 |
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 70 | Galaxy S25 FE +20 |
| TechRadar | 75 | 70 | Galaxy S25 FE +5 |
| Tom's Guide | 70 | 80 | Galaxy S26 FE +10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Tiles with a dashed border are estimated from the verdict. Tap a score to read that review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE or the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Critics rate the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE higher: 81 (general agreement) against 67 (general agreement). 4 outlets reviewed both: 3 scored the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE higher and 1 scored the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE higher. On average those critics put the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 9 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE: general agreement, scores from 70 to 90. The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: general agreement, scores from 60 to 80.