Samsung’s Galaxy S26 FE will combine an Exynos 5G modem with a Qualcomm Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, according to Federal Communications Commission certification documents.
The device’s RF exposure test filings show Samsung System LSI hardware handles WWAN connectivity, including 3G, 4G and 5G, while Qualcomm FastConnect hardware is used for WLAN connectivity.
That setup indicates the global and U.S. versions of the Galaxy S26 FE will pair an Exynos cellular modem with a Qualcomm chip for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. The configuration differs from the Galaxy S25 FE, which used Samsung components across its wireless connectivity functions.
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Samsung could unveil the Galaxy S26 FE next month. The phone is expected to use Samsung’s in-house Exynos chipset exclusively.
Samsung System LSI is the Samsung Electronics division that designs Exynos processors, cellular modems and ISOCELL camera sensors. Qualcomm FastConnect is the company’s technology suite for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
The Galaxy S26 FE is expected to use the Exynos 2500 processor with 8GB of RAM. Storage options are expected to include 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.
The phone is also expected to feature a 12-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel main rear camera with optical image stabilization, a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera and an 8-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
The device is expected to carry a 4,900 mAh battery with support for 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. It could ship with One UI 9.0 and a promise of seven major Android OS upgrades.