The Galaxy S25 FE: A Comprehensive Overview
- The Galaxy S25 FE is Samsungās mid-range alternative to the flagship Galaxy S25 series.
- Expected to be priced around Ā£649/$649.
- Confirmed to launch earlier than October.
2025 has been a busy year for Samsung in the flagship phone arena.
The Galaxy S25 series already boasts four models, with the S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, and the ultra-thin S25 Edge introduced earlier this year.
But Samsung isnāt stopping there. The company has officially announced the upcoming release of a more affordable āFEā model, which could hit the market sooner than anticipated.
Hereās an overview of the rumored release date, price, and key specifications for the Galaxy S25 FE.
Expected Release Date of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Summary:
- Samsung has confirmed that the launch will be earlier than last year.
- The Galaxy S24 FE was released in October 2024.
- Possible unveiling in August or September.
During Samsungās Q2 earnings call for 2025, VP of the Mobile Experience division, Daniel Araujo, hinted at an earlier launch for the Galaxy S25 FE:
āFor the Galaxy S25 series, we will focus on maintaining sales momentum with seasonal promotions as well as an earlier launch of the S25 FEā.
Compared to the Galaxy S24 FEās October 2024 release, the S25 FE is expected to arrive in August or September this year. Specific dates are yet to be confirmed.
Previous release dates for the Galaxy FE series include:
- S24 FE ā October 2024
- S23 FE ā October 2023
- S22 FE ā Cancelled
- S21 FE ā January 2022
- S20 FE ā October 2020
Sources: Android Authority | Samsung
Expected Price of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Summary:
- No pricing rumors as of now.
- Expected to be priced around the S24 FEās starting price of Ā£649/$649.
Official pricing details for the Galaxy S25 FE have not been disclosed yet. However, based on previous generationsā launch prices, it is likely to align with its predecessor:
- S24 FE ā starting from Ā£649/$649.99
- S23 FE ā starting from Ā£599/$579.99
- S21 FE ā starting from Ā£699/$699
- S20 FE ā Ā£599 (4G) or Ā£699/$699 (5G)
Unless there are significant upgrades, the S25 FE is expected to maintain a mid-range price point under Ā£700/$700, competing with the likes of the iPhone 16e, OnePlus 13R, and Xiaomi 14T Pro.
Anticipated Specifications and Features of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Summary:
- Expected to feature the Exynos 2400 chipset.
- Rumored upgrades to the selfie camera.
- Similar design to the S24 FE.
While details about the Galaxy S25 FE are scarce, some specifications have been leaked:
- 6.7-inch Full HD+ LTPO flexible AMOLED display
- Exynos 2400 chipset
- 8GB RAM, 128-256GB storage options
- 12MP selfie camera
- 4900mAh battery capacity
- 45W fast charging support
- 7.4mm thickness
The inclusion of a flexible OLED panel in the display, typically found in flagship phones, allows for curved edges and reduced bezels. Upgrades from the S24 FE include the chipset, selfie camera, battery capacity, charging speed, and thickness.
Leaked renders showcase the deviceās design, featuring three rear camera lenses, including a 50MP main lens, 8MP telephoto lens, and 12MP ultrawide lens.
Sources: Galaxy Club | SammyGuru | ZDNet
Stay tuned for more updates on the Galaxy S25 FE as its launch approaches later this year. In the meantime, check out our top recommendations for the best phones of 2025.
