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Galaxy S26 FE appears at FCC with an unexpected Qualcomm twist

Samsung's Galaxy S26 FE is set to break from tradition with a Qualcomm processor

By · Published August 9, 2026 at 00:50 UTC · Updated August 9, 2026 at 12:41 UTC

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Source diversity sample: GSMArena.com · Gadget Hacks · Android Headlines · Android Authority.

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Archynetys detected this story across 3 language editions of the world's news.

🇬🇧 English Aug 7, 12:24 UTC
🇫🇷 French Aug 8, 15:20 UTC · Le Parisien
🇩🇪 German Aug 9, 09:16 UTC · CHIP

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The story so far

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has surfaced at the FCC, revealing a significant shift from Samsung's usual Exynos or Snapdragon processors. The device is expected to feature a Qualcomm chip, marking a departure from Samsung's typical use of its own Exynos processors or Snapdragon chips from Qualcomm. The FCC filing does not specify the exact model of the Qualcomm processor.

The Galaxy S26 FE has also appeared in leaked images, showing three color variants and a redesigned camera island. GSMArena.com, Gadget Hacks and Android Headlines all published the same images. Android Authority is the only outlet to mention the Qualcomm processor.

The exact specifications and features of the Galaxy S26 FE are still unknown. The FCC filing provides limited details, and no official announcement has been made by Samsung.

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The obvious questions

What is the Galaxy S26 FE?

The Galaxy S26 FE is an upcoming smartphone from Samsung, part of the Galaxy S series.

Why is the Qualcomm processor significant?

The Qualcomm processor is significant because Samsung typically uses its own Exynos processors or Snapdragon chips from Qualcomm. The shift to a Qualcomm processor marks a departure from this trend.

What are the color variants of the Galaxy S26 FE?

The leaked images show three color variants of the Galaxy S26 FE, but the exact colors are not specified.

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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Qualcomm FCC Smartphone

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