Samsung has scheduled August 27 for the launch of its upcoming Galaxy S phone, and all indications suggest it will be the S26 FE.

      Samsung has yet to officially name a phone, but its invitation and teaser strongly suggest that the Galaxy S26 FE will be the highlight of its event on August 27.

      Samsung is hosting a Galaxy Event on August 27, and nearly all hints point towards the Galaxy S26 FE, despite the company not confirming it outright.

      What Samsung's invitation reveals

      The official invitation from Samsung characterizes the event as a presentation of "the newest addition to the Galaxy S26 family." While it doesn’t directly mention the Galaxy S26 FE, it indicates that the device is “intentionally designed to deliver the essential Galaxy S26 experiences, from camera capabilities to AI, along with the latest One UI, for those who prioritize what truly matters to them.”

      This is a clear indication that the device in question is the Fan Edition of Samsung's flagship series, which is anticipated to provide main flagship features from the more expensive models at a lower price. Samsung employed a similar strategy last year, hinting at the Galaxy S25 FE without disclosing its name before the announcement.

      The invitation specifies that Samsung will livestream the launch on August 27 at 9 PM KST (5 AM PT/8 AM ET) on its website and YouTube channel.

      The teaser aligns with months of rumors

      Samsung has also released a teaser on YouTube containing a more explicit clue. It bears the tagline “Welcome to Galaxy S” and features three beverages arranged on a pill-shaped tray, mimicking the triple-camera setup seen in recent leaks of the Galaxy S26 FE.

      This camera design has been consistently noted across various leaks, with informants indicating a pill-shaped module elevated above the back panel, diverging from the separate protruding lenses found in the Galaxy S25 FE. Other leaked specifications include a 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, an Exynos 2500 chipset, a 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging, and One UI 9.

      Samsung has not yet disclosed pricing or a release date. However, given that leaks have revealed nearly all details about the Galaxy S26 FE, these two pieces of information may be the last significant announcements at the August 27 event.

      Pranob is an experienced tech journalist with over eight years dedicated to covering consumer technology.

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