Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has appeared in Geekbench, giving us our first look at the phone’s CPU and GPU performance. The benchmark confirms Samsung is testing the device with the Exynos 2500 chipset, 8GB of RAM, Android 17, and the Xclipse 950 GPU.

Galaxy S26 FE benchmark: What do the scores reveal?

Geekbench listing shows the Galaxy S26 FE (SM-S741B) is powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2500 chipset. It scored 2,104 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test, 7,148 in the multi-core test, and 22,100 in the Vulkan GPU benchmark.

The listing also confirms Android 17, 8GB RAM, and the Xclipse 950 GPU.

A pair of Geekbench entries for Samsung’s SM-S741B, widely believed to be the Galaxy S26 FE, have surfaced online.

The CPU benchmark reveals:

• Single-core score: 2,104
• Multi-core score: 7,148

The listing also confirms:

• Exynos 2500 (s5e9955)
• Android 17
• Around 8GB RAM (6.83GB detected)
• 10-core CPU configuration

The CPU consists of four clusters:

• 2 cores at 1.80GHz
• 5 cores at 2.36GHz
• 2 cores at 2.75GHz
• 1 prime core at 3.30GHz

What GPU does the Galaxy S26 FE use?

The second Geekbench entry focuses on graphics performance.

The Galaxy S26 FE achieved a Vulkan score of 22,100, while confirming the presence of Samsung’s Xclipse 950 GPU, which is integrated into the Exynos 2500 chipset.

This is the same GPU architecture expected to power one of Samsung’s most recent flagship Exynos platforms, bringing hardware-accelerated ray tracing and modern graphics capabilities to the Fan Edition lineup.

Source – Geekbench

How fast is the Galaxy S26 FE expected to be?

Based on these early Geekbench numbers, the Galaxy S26 FE should deliver a noticeable performance upgrade over previous FE models.

A 2,104 single-core score suggests improved everyday responsiveness, while the 7,148 multi-core result indicates stronger sustained performance for multitasking, gaming, and demanding applications.

Meanwhile, the 22,100 Vulkan score points to healthy graphics performance that should comfortably handle modern Android games and Galaxy AI features.

As always, benchmark results represent pre-release hardware and software. Samsung could further optimize performance before the phone reaches consumers.

Samsung is no longer waiting for Apple to define the next chapter of foldable phones. It is moving first. In recently shared teaser videos, Samsung showed a long chocolate bar being broken into a shorter, wider shape.

The message is clear: the Galaxy Z Fold8 series is getting a big design change. For the first time, Samsung is releasing two different foldables at once, one built to take on Apple’s upcoming foldable.

The standard Galaxy Z Fold8 comes with a new “passport-style” form factor. The new foldable is shorter and wider than previous Folds, with a 5.4-inch cover screen and a 7.6-inch inner display that uses a near 4:3 aspect ratio. More like a small tablet when open, good for watching videos and multitasking. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is keeping the tall, narrow design but adds premium specs. Samsung is now offering a choice: the new wider shape for broader appeal, and the traditional Fold for existing fans.

This wider model looks very similar to Apple’s first foldable, which is expected to have close dimensions and a similar screen ratio. Samsung wants to set the standard before Apple enters the market and shapes what people expect from a foldable phone.

The reason is clear. Foldable sales are growing, but buyers are shifting toward more expensive models. Average prices are going up, and high-end phones now make up a larger part of the market. Samsung needs to protect its lead as Apple brings its strong ecosystem and brand power into the category.

The Fold8 series is expected to start around $2,200, with the Ultra models going even higher. Apple’s foldable will likely cost about the same. Both companies are counting on premium buyers to pay more for the new design, even as parts get more expensive.

Samsung’s two-model plan is a smart move. It gives people more choices and directly challenges Apple’s expected design. But real-world performance still matters. Hinge quality, software, and everyday reliability have always been Samsung’s biggest tests in foldables.

One small suggestion for buyers: you should wait for hands-on reviews of the wider model. It looks good on paper, but how it feels in your pocket and in daily use will matter most. This feels like the real turning point for foldables.

As the Unpacked month began, leaks of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8, Z Flip 8, and Z Fold 8 Ultra have intensified.

Samsung is preparing three foldable phones for 2026. The lineup reportedly includes a flip phone and two book-style foldables. The company has also revamped its naming strategy for the next foldable lineup.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 would feature wide cover and main screens. It was earlier rumored to launch as the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, but Samsung plans differently. The Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra will be a true successor to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Thinborne cases [Update – July 3]

Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra, have been revealed in Thinborne cases. The devices feature a similar appearance revealed in early leaks and CAD renders.

Blind reservations in China [Update – July 3]

Offline stores in China have allegedly started blind reservations for Samsung’s upcoming foldable phones. This comes shortly after the company has officially dropped initial teasers to build the hype for the Unpacked event.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide) key specifications [Update – June 30]

Ahmed Qwaider, a trusted source in the smartphone industry, has now revealed the key features and specifications of Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 (New Fold) smartphone.

• Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 120 Hz refresh rate
• Screen size:
  • Cover: 5.5-inch QHD+ (16:10)
  • Main: 7.6-inch QHD+(4:3)
• Dimensions:
  • Folded: 123.9 x81.9x 9.7 mm
  • Unfolded: 123.9 x 161.4 x 4.5 mm
• Weight – 201 grams
• Camera specs:
• Main: 50 MP Wide (F1.8)
• Ultrawide: 50 MP Ultra Wide (F1.9)
• Front:
  • Cover: 10 MP, F2.2
  • Inner: 10 MP, F2.2
• Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy (3 nm)
• 12GB+256/512 GB, 1TB
• 4,800mAh battery with 45W wired charging charging
• Fast Wireless Charging 2.0

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra Kindsuit cases appear alongside NBTC listing [Update – June 28]

Samsung’s Kindsuit cases spotted together for the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra in one picture. The image has been shared by TarunVats and follows the same development for the upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide mode.

In addition, the Galaxy Z Flip 8, Fold 8, and Fold 8 Ultra have appeared on Thailand’s NBTC certification database, confirming their launch names (via SammyGuru).

Galaxy “New Fold” Kindsuit cases emerge [Update – June 27]

Enthusiast MohammedKhatri spotted an alleged picture of Samsung Kindsuit cases. The retail boxes show a design familiar to the Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide, featuring a wide screen form factor and a dual rear camera island.

Interestingly, the case boxes feature “Galaxy New Fold,” rather than Galaxy Z Fold 8 or Galaxy Z Fold 8 Wide. If the leak is legit, Samsung may have a totally different branding planned for its iPhone Ultra foldable rival.

Flip 8 to get Snapdragon chip in the US [Update – June 24]

FCC certification of the Galaxy Z Flip 8 validates the claim made by tipster IceUniverse that the flip phone will use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor in the US, while other markets could ship the Exynos 2600 version.

Global sale to start in early August [Update – June 24]

Samsung is rumored to hold its Summer Unpacked in late July 2026. If supply chain reports are to be believed, the event would be held on July 22 in London. That said, the official Samsung reveal is roughly 30 days away.

PriceBee has listed that the Galaxy Z Fold 8 will be announced on Wednesday, July 22, and the worldwide sale may begin on Wednesday, August 5. The company may run a preorder program for about two weeks.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra price rumor [Update – June 18]

Samsung may launch Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra at higher prices than the Fold 7. The company would offer a 256GB version of the new foldable phone at around the same cost as the 512GB model of last year’s Fold device.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 series emerges on FCC [Update – June 15]

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra has appeared on FCC certification database. Following the certification, the device is now approved to launch in the United States. Samsung’s SM-F976U has surfaced along with a design render on the database, via DroidLife.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 appears on BIS certification [Update – June 11]

Samsung will launch its Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide) model in India as well. This has been confirmed after the device’s model number SM-F971B surfaced on the country’s BIS certification database; however, it doesn’t reveal any other details.

Galaxy Z Flip 8 obtains FCC certification [Update – June 9]

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy Z Flip 8 has surfaced on the FCC database with the SM-F776U model number. The device has reportedly gone through an RF exposure test, specifically a SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) test report.

Galaxy Z Flip 8 and Fold 8 series clear BIS certification [Initial post]

Ahead of their official reveal, Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, and Flip 8 have cleared the BIS certification in India. This milestone hands the three foldables a mandatory regulatory approval for official release in the market.

Our friends over at SammyGuru spotted Samsung’s unreleased SM-F776B, SM-F-971B and SM-F976B models on the BIS database.

Image credits – SammyGuru

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy SoC will power the upcoming Samsung foldables. The clamshell model, which is rumored to be the last of its kind, is slated to bring Exynos 2600 chips to certain markets.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is reportedly getting a 5000mAh battery with 45W charging support. The camera system is staying the same, which should have been improved to justify the company’s decision to slap the Ultra tag.

Samsung has been using a 5000mAh battery in its top-tier flagship phones since the Galaxy S20 Ultra era. iPhone 17 Pro Max beat the Galaxy S26 Ultra in terms of battery capacity, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max has allegedly reached around the 5500mAh mark. Meanwhile, a new rumor suggests the Galaxy S27 Ultra is inching closer to a battery slightly smaller than 6000mAh.

The Korean tech giant had reportedly finalized a 5200mAh battery for the Galaxy S27 Ultra internally. However, Apple’s aggressive battery strategy with the iPhone 18 Pro Max may have led Samsung to revisit the battery roadmap.

Galaxy S27 Ultra battery might surpass 5000mAh ceiling

X leaker phonefuturist reports that Samsung is considering testing Samsung SDI’s 5600mAh and 5800mAh battery roadmap. The target device could be the Galaxy S27 Ultra, which must surpass the aged 5000mAh capacity in 2027.

“Samsung is reportedly re-evaluating SDI’s 5,600mAh and 5,800mAh battery roadmap after previously settling on a 5,200mAh Li-ion solution.”

The batteries in testing do not feature silicon carbon technology. Samsung is staying away from a major overhaul until the solution is tested at scale. However, lithium-ion batteries of 5600mAh and 5800mAh are allegedly under testing.

Samsung still fears the Galaxy Note 7 explosion horror. Over the previous years, the company focused on offering extended battery life by other means. However, the competition is intensifying now, and Galaxy needs bigger batteries.

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Take this information with a grain of salt, as the development of the upcoming S-series phones is at a very initial stage. The launch is still roughly seven months away, and any spec getting rumored today can’t be considered final.

A massive Samsung leak revealed European price details of the upcoming foldables and watches this weekend. Every upcoming device is getting a price hike, and it signals that shoppers around the world will face the burden.

Samsung is set to launch the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra this month. However, the Galaxy Unpacked will focus on the three foldable phones, including the Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra as well as the Z Flip 8.

European price snapshot

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra, the successor to the Z Fold 7, is getting a price hike ranging from 100 euros to 280 euros. Galaxy Z Flip 8 is in the same situation, while the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (Wide) may start at 1,999 euros in Europe.

Galaxy Z Flip 8

• 256 GB = 1,299.00 (+100 euros)
• 512 GB = 1,499.00 (+180 euros)

Galaxy Z Fold 8

• 256 GB = 1,999.00 euros
• 512 GB = 2,199.00 euros
• 1 TB = 2,599.00 euros

Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra

• 256 GB = 2,199.00 (+100 euros)
• 512 GB = 2,399.00 (+180 euros)
• 1 TB = 2,799.00 (+280 euros)

As expected, the Galaxy Watch 9 and Watch Ultra 2 are also seeing a price jump. The standard smartwatch costs are jumping by up to 50 euros. The second-generation Watch Ultra is also raising its launch price by 50 euros.

Galaxy Watch 9

• 40 mm BT = 409.00 (+40 euros)
• 44 mm BT = 439.00 (+30 euros)
• 40 mm LTE = 459.00 (+50 euros)
• 44 mm LTE = 489.00 (+30 euros)

Galaxy Watch Ultra 2

• LTE = 749.00 (+50 euros)

The pricing information is coming from a credible source: WinFuture. The prices can be considered final for certain European countries. However, the costs can’t be directly converted to USD for retail prices in the United States.