Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy vs Exynos 2500, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 4400mAh vs…

Samsung

Galaxy S26 FE

$699

3categories won

11 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy S26 FE takes the lead, while the Galaxy S25 Slim is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S26 FE if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S25 Slim if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S26 FE

Galaxy S26 FE takes battery honors offering 4,900 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S25 Slim

Galaxy S25 Slim leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy and 16GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S26 FE

Galaxy S26 FE takes photography with 50MP optics and 3x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S26 FE

Galaxy S26 FE wins on budget and value at $699 compared to $999.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S25 Slim vs Galaxy S26 FE: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Galaxy S26 FE
Screen size	6.66"	6.7"
Resolution	1440 x 3120Winner	1080 x 2340
Pixel density	516 ppiWinner	385 ppi
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	3000 nitsWinner	1900 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Galaxy S26 FE
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy	Exynos 2500
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	2,400,000	2,400,000
Geekbench multi	8900	8900
Maximum RAM	16 GBWinner	8 GB
Maximum storage	512GB	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Galaxy S26 FE
Main sensor	50 MP	50 MP
Rear cameras	2	3Winner
Optical zoom	—	3x
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	16 MPWinner	12 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps	8K at 30fps / 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Galaxy S26 FE
Capacity	4,400 mAh	4,900 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Galaxy S26 FE
Weight	168 gWinner	193 g
Thickness	6.6 mmWinner	7.4 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor 2 front, matte glass back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Galaxy S26 FE
Operating system	Android 15	Android 17
OS updates	7 years	7 years
Security updates	7 years	7 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Specification	Galaxy S25 Slim	Galaxy S26 FE
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999	$699Winner