At IFA 2025, one of the world’s largest consumer electronics trade shows, Samsung officially introduced the Galaxy S25 FE. The latest addition to the Fan Edition series brings several flagship-level features and the company’s Galaxy AI suite to a more affordable device.
The Galaxy S25 FE continues Samsung’s trend of offering a more accessible version of its S series. It essentially packages the most popular features from the flagship models into a phone designed for a broader range of users. The company confirmed that the device is set to arrive in India soon, with pricing details expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.
Key Takeaways
- Samsung launched the Galaxy S25 FE at IFA 2025 in Berlin
- Powered by the Exynos 2400 processor
- Features a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate
- Rear camera system includes 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 8MP telephoto lenses
- Supports Galaxy AI tools like Circle to Search and Live Translate
The Return of the Fan Edition
Samsung’s Fan Edition, or FE, series has always been a way of responding directly to what users actually want. It takes the most well-received elements of its flagship S series phones and wraps them into a device that’s easier on the wallet. The Galaxy S20 FE, released in 2020, was the first of its kind, and it struck a real chord with buyers. It offered a high-refresh-rate display, a solid camera setup, and the same processor as the flagship Galaxy S20, all at a significantly lower price.
After the S21 FE, Samsung skipped an FE model for the S22 generation. But the series returned with the S23 FE, and now the company is pushing forward again with the Galaxy S25 FE.
Features and Specifications
Under the hood, the Galaxy S25 FE is powered by the Exynos 2400 chip, which is also used in the regular S25 models in several markets. That gives the phone more than enough muscle to handle demanding tasks, especially the AI-driven features that Samsung is leaning into more and more.
The display is a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It reaches up to 1,900 nits of peak brightness and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+. The viewing experience is bright, smooth, and sharp, which is pretty much what you’d hope for at this price point.
On the back, the camera setup includes a 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilization, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and an 8MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom and OIS. It also records 8K video at 30 frames per second. On the front, there’s a 12MP camera for selfies and video calls.
The phone comes with a 4,900mAh battery, which supports 45W fast wired charging and 15W wireless charging. It runs One UI 8, based on Android 16, and Samsung has committed to providing seven years of major Android updates and security patches. That kind of long-term support isn’t something you see every day in this segment.
Color choices include Icy Blue, Jet Black, Navy, and White. Storage options are 128GB and 256GB, paired with 8GB of RAM. However, storage is not expandable via microSD.
Related FAQs
Q. What is the difference between Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy S FE series?
A. The main Galaxy S series consists of the company’s flagship phones with all the latest features, while the Galaxy S FE (Fan Edition) series offers a selection of the most popular flagship features at a lower price.
Q. What does FE stand for in Samsung phones?
A. FE stands for “Fan Edition.” The phones are created based on feedback from fans to include the features they want most.
Q. Does the Galaxy S25 FE have an expandable storage slot?
A. No, the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE does not have a microSD card slot for storage expansion.
