Galaxy S25 FE: In summary
- Samsung’s mid-range alternative to Galaxy S25 flagships
- Likely to cost around £649/$649
- Confirmed to launch earlier than October
When it comes to flagship phones, Samsung has been very busy in 2025.
Its Galaxy S25 series has spawned four models, with January’s Galaxy S25, S25+ and S25 Ultra joined by the ultra-thin S25 Edge in May.
However, Samsung’s not done there. The company has confirmed that a more affordable ‘FE’ model is on the way, and it could be here sooner than you might think.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Galaxy S25 FE’s rumoured release date, price and key specs.
When will the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE be released?
In summary
- Samsung confirms launch will be earlier than last year
- Galaxy S24 FE arrived in October 2024
- August or September unveiling possible
In Samsung’s earnings call discussing its financial results for Q2 (April-June) of 2025, VP of the Mobile Experience division, Daniel Araujo, revealed the following:
“For the Galaxy S25 series, we will focus on maintaining sales momentum with seasonal promotions as well as an earlier launch of the S25 FE”.
For context, the Galaxy S24 FE was released on 3 October 2024, so its successor looks set to arrive in August or September, instead. A more specific release date is unknown at this stage.
Here’s when the last few generations went on sale:
- S24 FE – October 2024
- S23 FE – October 2023
- S22 FE – Cancelled
- S21 FE – January 2022
- S20 FE – October 2020
Sources: Android Authority | Samsung
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How much will the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE cost?
In summary
- No pricing rumours yet
- Likely to be around S24 FE’s £649/$649 starting price
Nothing has been revealed regarding the Galaxy S25 FE’s pricing at this stage. So, our best guess comes from how much recent generations cost at launch:
- S24 FE – from £649/$649.99
- S23 FE – from £599/$579.99
- S21 FE – from £699/$699
- S20 FE – £599 (4G) or £699/$699 (5G)
Unless we hear otherwise, we’d expect the S25 FE to cost around the same as its predecessor – £649/$649.99. Upgrades could lead to a small price rise, but it’s likely to remain a mid-range phone by being priced at under £700/$700.
Key rivals at this price include the iPhone 16e, OnePlus 13R and Xiaomi 14T Pro.
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What specs and features will the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE have?
In summary
- Exynos 2400 chipset expected
- Upgraded selfie camera rumoured
- Similar design to S24 FE revealed
The Galaxy S25 FE might be just around the corner, but only a few specs have leaked so far. Here’s what you can expect:
- 6.7-inch, Full HD+ LTPO flexible AMOLED screen
- Exynos 2400 chipset
- 8GB of RAM, 128- or 256GB of storage
- 12Mp selfie camera
- 4900mAh battery
- 45W charging
- 7.4mm
While the display might sound almost identical to the Galaxy S24 FE version, the addition of a flexible OLED panel is significant. It’s a feature we only usually see on flagship phones, allowing it to curve around the edges and reduce the bezel even further. Alongside an improved peak brightness of 2600 nits, it could be a nice upgrade.
Other improvements of note compared to the S24 FE would be the chipset (previously Exynos 2400e), selfie camera (previously 10Mp), battery capacity (previously 4700mAh), charging speed (previously 25W) and thickness (previously 8mm).
However, detailed renders reveal the device’s design in full:
OnLeaks x SammyGuru
For anyone who’s used a Samsung Galaxy phone recently, this aesthetic will be familiar. It looks like Samsung is sticking with three rear camera lenses, but will the 50Mp main, 8Mp 3x telephoto or 12Mp ultrawide be upgraded? That remains to be seen.
Sources: Galaxy Club | SammyGuru | ZDNet
That’s all we know about the Galaxy S25 FE so far, but look out for more news in the run-up to its launch later this year.
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