Samsung Galaxy S26 FE / Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation, 2022)

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE: SM-S741B/DS · Graphite, 8 GB / 256 GB (SM-S741BZKGEUB)

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation, 2022): iPhone SE (3rd generation, 2022): 64, 128 or 256 GB; Midnight, Starlight, (PRODUCT)RED. The A13-based iPhone SE (2nd generation, 2020) and the original iPhone SE (2016) are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 FEApple iPhone SE (3rd generation, 2022)
Release year20262022
AnnouncementAugust 27, 2026; on sale from September 4, 2026 in select markets Samsung—
Model codeSM-S741B/DS (SM-S741BZKGEUB; Graphite, 8 GB / 256 GB)

The US version carries the SM-S741U/U1 code; this entry covers the European/UK version.

Samsung		—
Display6.7-inch (full rectangle; 6.6-inch with rounded corners) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1080 × 2340 (FHD+); 60/120 Hz Samsung4.7-inch Retina HD LCD with IPS; 1334 × 750 pixels, 326 ppi; True Tone, wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch

Typical maximum brightness is 625 nits and typical contrast 1400:1. As an LCD, blacks are not as deep as on OLED and the screen runs at 60 Hz; the small size makes one-handed use easy but leaves little room for video and games.

Apple
Peak brightness1,900 nits

Samsung's stated peak value; not sustained brightness.

Samsung		—
Cover glass and frameCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+ on front and back; aluminium alloy frame

The aluminium alloy frame excludes the volume and side keys, SIM tray and camera lens barrels.

Samsung		—
ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2500; 10 cores (3.3 / 2.74 / 2.36 / 1.8 GHz) Samsung—
Graphics processorXclipse 950 (AMD RDNA 3 based) Samsung—
Memory8 GB RAM

Options can vary by region; Samsung lists 8 GB RAM for this model.

Samsung		—
Storage256 GB; about 229.6 GB available

Samsung's global announcement lists 128, 256 and 512 GB; options vary by carrier and country. External SD cards are not supported.

Samsung		64 GB, 128 GB or 256 GB

Storage cannot be expanded later; 64 GB can fill quickly if you shoot 4K 60 fps video.

Apple
Main camera50 MP, f/1.8; autofocus and OIS Samsung—
Ultrawide camera12 MP, f/2.2; 123° field of view Samsung—
Telephoto camera8 MP, f/2.4; OIS; 3x optical zoom Samsung—
Zoom3x optical; 2x optical quality via the Adaptive Pixel sensor; up to 30x digital Samsung—
Front camera12 MP, f/2.2; fixed focus

Samsung's technical table states the front camera has no autofocus.

Samsung		7MP, ƒ/2.2; Portrait mode, Smart HDR 4; 1080p video at 25/30 fps Apple
VideoUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps recording; 240 fps slow motion at FHD Samsung4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; 1080p at 25/30/60 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps; optical stabilisation for video; stereo recording Apple
Battery4,900 mAh (typical); 4,755 mAh rated; non-removable

Samsung states up to 29 hours of video playback; real-world time depends on use.

Samsung		—
Wired charging45 W; up to 69% in about 30 minutes with the 45 W adapter

The adapter is not in the box and is sold separately. Samsung recommends approved chargers and cables.

Samsung		—
Wireless charging15 W (WPC compatible); Wireless PowerShare Samsung—
Battery endurance (EU label)At least 1,200 cycles; energy efficiency class A Samsung—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax; 2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz; HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM); Wi-Fi Direct

Samsung's announcement also says Wi-Fi 6E; 6 GHz availability varies by country and network.

Samsung		—
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4 Samsung—
NFCYes Samsung—
Cellular5G Sub-6 (FDD/TDD), 4G LTE, 3G, 2G; SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / dual eSIM

The band list varies by market; details are in Samsung's technical table.

Samsung		—
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS Samsung—
USBUSB Type-C; USB 2.0

USB 2.0 limits wired data transfer speed.

Samsung		—
AudioStereo speakers Samsung—
Biometric unlockFingerprint and face recognition Samsung—
Dimensions161.6 × 76.9 × 7.4 mm (height × width × thickness) Samsung—
Weight193 g Samsung—
DurabilityIP68; 1.5 m fresh water for 30 minutes (laboratory conditions)

Pool or sea water use is not advised; resistance can diminish over time.

Samsung		—
ColoursBlueberry, Graphite, Pistachio; this entry is Graphite SamsungMidnight, Starlight, (PRODUCT)RED Apple
SoftwareShips with Android 17 / One UI 9 Samsung—
Update commitment7 major Android OS upgrades; security updates valid until September 30, 2033 Samsung—
In the boxPhone, USB-C data cable, ejection pin; no charger plug

The list comes from Samsung US's SM-S741UZKEXAA sales page.

Samsung		—
Chip—A15 Bionic: 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine

It is the same chip as in the iPhone 13 and 13 mini, which is the main reason it handles heavy tasks such as 4K video editing and keeps getting updates for a long time.

Apple
Size and weight—138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm; 144 g Apple
Water and dust resistance—IP67 (IEC 60529; maximum depth of 1 metre up to 30 minutes)

Apple notes this resistance is not permanent and may decrease with normal wear.

Apple
Rear camera—12MP main camera, ƒ/1.8, optical image stabilisation; Smart HDR 4, Deep Fusion, Photographic Styles; Portrait mode; digital zoom up to 5x

There is a single rear camera with no ultra-wide or optical telephoto. Apple’s list does not include Night mode for photos, only Night mode time-lapse video.

Apple
Authentication—Touch ID fingerprint sensor in the Home button

There is no Face ID; the phone unlocks and approves Apple Pay payments with a fingerprint instead of face recognition.

Apple
Connectivity—5G (sub-6 GHz, 2x2 MIMO), 4G LTE Advanced, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2x2 MIMO), Bluetooth 5.0, NFC with reader mode; GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou

The model on the UK page is A2783; supported 5G and LTE bands vary by model and country.

Apple
Battery and charging—Apple rates up to 15 hours video, up to 10 hours streamed video, up to 50 hours audio; 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter; Qi wireless charging; Lightning

No adapter is in the box. MagSafe is not supported, but standard Qi chargers work. The port is Lightning, not USB-C.

Apple
Sensors—Touch ID, barometer, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor Apple
Operating system—Shipped with iOS 15 Apple