EPREL data shows the Galaxy S26 FE lasts up to 50 hours on a charge, about 7.5 hours longer than the Galaxy S25 FE ahead of the phone’s expected launch in coming weeks.
The gain appears to come from Samsung’s 3nm Exynos 2500 chip, as both phones use 4,900mAh batteries and were measured under the same EU endurance test.
The new model also carries an A energy-efficiency rating, while keeping the same A drop resistance, C repairability and IP68 protection as its predecessor.
Battery longevity is a trade-off: the S26 FE is rated for 1,200 charge cycles before dropping below 80% health, versus 2,000 cycles for the S25 FE.