5 Android phones you should buy instead of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

Credit: Paul Jones / Android Authority The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE continues Samsung’s tradition of offering a device with flagship-level performance while downgrading a few aspects, such as build materials, to hit a lower price point. The big difference this year is that many of its key specs remain unchanged from its predecessor, even as the price rises by $50 — with the S26 FE now starting at $700. While the Galaxy S26 FE will still likely prove to be a solid device overall, it’s not without re