Samsung announces Galaxy Event for August 27, Galaxy S26 FE likely to launch

On X, Samsung posted a short clip announcing the Galaxy Event for August 27. In the clip – which was generated with AI – we can see three cups placed inside a pill-shaped tray.

The cup in the middle is removed to reveal the “Galaxy Event” wording. It is likely that the cups and the tray were a hint towards a new design for the Galaxy S26 FE, similar to what we have seen on the rest of.

What Happened

Keep in mind that Samsung did not name the device it plans to launch at the event. But going by leaks, the Galaxy S26 FE (Fan Edition) is likely on the cards.

• Reports indicate that the device may cost $799 (roughly ₹76,000) in the US, up from the Galaxy S25 FE’s $649 (roughly ₹62,000) starting price.

• There is little information available regarding the potential price of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE in India.

• Coming to the cameras, the device is likely to pack a triple camera setup – a 50-megapixel main, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide and an 8-megapixel telephoto – the front camera is said to be a.

Key Details

Last year, the company launched the Galaxy S25 FE in the first week of September. A screenshot of Samsung's Galaxy Event announcement.

• You can expect to see a 4,900mAh battery – the same as the Galaxy S25 FE – and support for 45W wired charging.

• The Galaxy S26 FE may be powered by Samsung’s in-house Exynos 2500 processor, which is based on a 3nm process.

• The display may get Gorilla Glass Victus Plus protection.

Why It Matters

As per Samsung, the Galaxy Event will start at 12 pm UTC (5:30 pm IST) on August 27. The event will be livestreamed on Samsung’s official website and YouTube channel.

• On the front, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE will likely pack a 6.7-inch FHD Plus AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

• The phone may come with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

What Reports Say

Coverage of the story so far points to:

• Continued reporting by India Today as more details emerge