Samsung Galaxy S26 FE / Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (SM-A566B)

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

Samsung Galaxy A56 5G (SM-A566B): SM-A566B (Europe/UK); the listed configuration is 8 GB / 256 GB, with 8/128 and 12/256 GB depending on market. The Galaxy A55 (previous generation) and Galaxy A36 5G are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26 FESamsung Galaxy A56 5G (SM-A566B)
Release year20262025
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.

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Display6.7-inch (full rectangle; 6.6-inch with rounded corners) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1080 × 2340 (FHD+); 60/120 Hz Samsung6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 2340 × 1080; up to 120 Hz refresh; up to 1,200 nits in High Brightness Mode

120 Hz makes scrolling smoother; 1,200 nits is reached in High Brightness Mode, which switches on automatically in sunlight. Allowing for the rounded corners, the visible area is 6.5 inches.

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Peak brightness1,900 nits

Samsung's stated peak value; not sustained brightness.

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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.

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ProcessorSamsung Exynos 2500; 10 cores (3.3 / 2.74 / 2.36 / 1.8 GHz) SamsungExynos 1580 (4 nm); octa-core: 1 × 2.9 GHz, 3 × 2.6 GHz, 4 × 1.9 GHz; Xclipse 540 GPU

Samsung says a larger vapor chamber than the previous generation spreads heat better in games and multitasking.

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Graphics processorXclipse 950 (AMD RDNA 3 based) Samsung—
Memory8 GB RAM

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

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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.

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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.

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VideoUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps recording; 240 fps slow motion at FHD Samsung—
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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

USB 2.0 limits wired data transfer speed.

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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.

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ColoursBlueberry, Graphite, Pistachio; this entry is Graphite SamsungAwesome Graphite, Awesome Lightgrey, Awesome Olive, Awesome Pink Samsung
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.

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Glass—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back (camera glass excluded)

Glass on the back as well is uncommon in this class; Samsung notes the camera lens covers are not included.

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Memory and storage—8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage (234.4 GB available); 8/128 and 12/256 GB options depending on market; no microSD slot

With no card slot, storage cannot be expanded later, so the capacity choice matters for heavy photo and video use.

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Rear cameras—50MP wide, ƒ/1.8, autofocus and OIS; 12MP ultra-wide, ƒ/2.2; 5MP macro, ƒ/2.4; 10× digital zoom

Optical stabilisation (OIS) is on the main camera only and reduces shake at night and in video. There is no telephoto camera; zoom is digital.

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Front camera and video—12MP front camera, ƒ/2.2, fixed focus; 4K 30 fps recording on the rear camera, 240 fps slow motion in HD; 10-bit HDR video on the front camera

4K recording is limited to 30 fps; smoother video needs a drop to 1080p.

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Battery and charging—5,000 mAh (typical); up to 29 hours video playback; 45 W Super Fast Charging 2.0 (adapter sold separately)

45 W speeds need a 45 W USB PD PPS adapter; lower-powered adapters take longer.

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Connectivity—5G Sub-6; Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax, 2.4/5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; USB-C (USB 2.0); no 3.5 mm headphone jack

USB 2.0 is slower than USB 3 ports for large video transfers and has no video output.

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SIM—Nano-SIM and eSIM; SIM+SIM, SIM+eSIM or dual eSIM combinations Samsung
Location and sensors—GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS; in-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, geomagnetic, light and virtual proximity sensor

A virtual proximity sensor uses software and other sensors rather than dedicated hardware to turn the screen off during calls.

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Water and dust resistance—IP67 (tested in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)

This is no guarantee against seawater, pool water or pressurised water.

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Software and updates—Ships with One UI 7; 6 generations of Android/One UI upgrades and 6 years of security updates (until 31 March 2032 on the UK page)

This is the longest support yet in the Galaxy A series; rollout timing can vary by country and carrier.

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Security—Samsung Knox Vault, Auto Blocker, Theft Protection

Knox Vault stores sensitive data such as PINs and passwords in an isolated hardware area separate from the main processor.

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Size and weight—162.2 × 77.5 × 7.4 mm; 198 g Samsung