Erencan YılmazSamsung’s upcoming Galaxy S25 FE smartphone is now said to be releasing earlier, possibly as early as late August or early September. This updated launch schedule is based on a story by Android Authority, referencing a recent comment made by a Samsung executive. The decision indicates a strategic effort to keep sales going for the Galaxy S25 series.
In addition to the earlier release, some of the main specs for the Galaxy S25 FE have also leaked, such as its memory and storage options, color variants, and a significant display technology upgrade. This earlier launch is intended to help keep Samsung competitive in the crowded smartphone space, providing an updated “Fan Edition” with improved features sooner rather than later, which is part of Samsung’s continued effort in streamlining product cycles and consumer products.
Rapid Launch and Main Specifications
An earlier release for the Galaxy S25 FE was teased in an earnings call when Daniel Araujo, Vice President of Samsung’s Mobile Experience business, said, “For the Galaxy S25 series, we will sustain sales momentum with seasonal promotions and an early release of the Galaxy S25 FE”. Since the last Galaxy S24 FE debuted on September 26, 2024, and was made available from October 3, an “early release” for the Galaxy S25 FE is taken to be approximately a month earlier, which puts its possible announcement at the end of August.
Leaked specs of the Galaxy S25 FE indicate that it will retain the 8GB RAM, which will come with storage capacities of 128GB and 256GB. Consumers will have four color options to pick from: Navy, Icyblue, Jetblack, and White. These colors are designed to give consumers a variety of choices to cater to their individual tastes.
Display and Camera Improvements
A major improvement for the Galaxy S25 FE seems to be in its display. The upcoming model is likely to have a 6.7-inch flagship LTPO screen, an upgrade from the LTPS panel of its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 FE. The LTPO technology would allow for a variable refresh rate between 30Hz and 120Hz for smoother visuals and better power efficiency. The screen resolution will continue to be 2340×1080 pixels, the same visual crispness. In terms of its camera features, the dimensions and locations of the front and rear camera cutouts are said to be retained.
This design continuity implies that the internal configuration or fundamental camera specs may be widely reused from the preceding generation. There is, however, a suggestion of a possible upgrade for the front-facing camera, with the Galaxy S25 FE potentially using a modestly larger 12-megapixel sensor to take the place of the 10-megapixel lens on the Galaxy S24 FE. This discreet upgrade may translate to better front-facing image quality, building toward the overall value of the device as an affordable flagship experience.
Source: Android Authority, Samsung
