Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Galaxy S26 FE
Battery capacity (4,900 mAh)
WinsCharging
Reno8 Pro+
Wired charging speed (80W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S26 FE
AnTuTu benchmark (2,535,201 pts)
WinsDisplay
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Screen size
≈ TieWeight
Reno8 Pro+
Total weight (183g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S26 FE
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.4/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Reno8 Pro+ | Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.7" | |
| 1,080 × 2,412 | 1,080 × 2,340 | |
| AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 950 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| — | 3x | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, optical), Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max (5 nm) | Exynos 2500 | |
| — | 2,535,201 | |
| — | 8,035 | |
| — | 5,275 | |
| 12 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,500 mAh | 4,900 mAh | |
| 80W | 45W | |
| No | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 183g | 193g | |
| 7.3mm | 7.4mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame | |
| none | IP68 | |
| Upper Mid-Range | Upper Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
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Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Highest resolution main camera.