Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Gets First Discount as S27 Production Nears
The newly launched Galaxy S26 FE receives its first price cut, while reports from Korea point to mass production starting for the Galaxy S27 range.
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The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has received its first price reduction since launch. According to Android Authority, Amazon is listing the handset at $659.99, down from its $699.99 recommended retail price. That represents a $40 saving, or a 6% discount.
The Galaxy S26 FE features a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Samsung's Galaxy AI features.
Meanwhile, attention is already turning to the next flagship generation. GSMArena, citing a report from Korea, reported that Samsung Display is preparing to begin mass production of AMOLED panels for the Galaxy S27 family this month. A separate report indicated that Samsung has started mass producing the Exynos 2700 chipset intended for the series.
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