Samsung’s new affordable flagship revealed early with new design compared to Galaxy S25 FE

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has made an early appearance online, offering our first look at what to expect from the design of the company’s most affordable new flagship phone.

A real-world image of the affordable flagship, identified by the model number SM-S741, has surfaced via a WPC (Wireless Power Consortium) listing, confirming that the phone is already in development ahead of an expected launch window of August or September 2026.

Samsungs most affordable new flagship has been revealed early, thanks to a leaked listing: The new camera design goes all the way to the edges

While the overall aesthetic seems to remain consistent with Samsung’s current design language, we can see that the S26 FE is going to introduce a departure in its rear camera housing. Much like the flagship series, the S26 FE appears to adopt a raised camera island similar to the one found on the Galaxy Z Fold series and the latest mid-range Galaxy phones. Interestingly, the new camera strip is pushed farther towards the edges of the rear panel compared to the Galaxy A57.

Beyond the design change, early leaks have pointed toward a familiar spec bump compared to the Galaxy S25 FE. The device is expected to be powered by Samsung's Exynos 2500 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM. Perhaps most notably, the phone is tipped to ship with Android 17 straight out of the box, positioning it as one of the first devices to launch with the updated OS.

The S26 FE might be revealed alongside the new Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide), the Fold 8 Ultra, and the Galaxy Z Flip 8 on July 22. Unless Samsung is planning a later launch to compete with the iPhone 18 Pro (expected in September).