Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Could Launch on September 4, New Colours, FCC Certification and Horizontal Lock Camera Feature Leaked

Highlights

• Samsung Galaxy S26 FE tipped to debut on September 4, 2026.
• Firmware leak reveals Horizontal Lock video stabilisation coming to S26 FE, expanding Samsung’s Super Steady tech for smoother, level footage.
• Expected specs include 6.7″ AMOLED 120Hz display, Exynos 2500, 4,900mAh battery, 45W charging, Wi-Fi 6 and satellite connectivity.

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S26 FE has once again surfaced in leaks revealing its possible launch date, new colour options, camera software features and key hardware details. The smartphone has also cleared the FCC certification process in the US, which suggests its official debut could be just around the corner.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Launch Timeline Tipped

According to tipster FireUniverse @fireuniverse8 on X, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is expected to launch on September 4, 2026, which matches earlier reports that hinted at a September unveiling for the Fan Edition smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy device Singapore launch date update:

S26FE launch on 4 Sept 2026

A08 LTE & A18 LTE launch in Oct 2026

S12 Ultra &S12+ launch on 7 October 2026

A18 5G & A08 5G launch in Jan to Feb 2027

— fireuniverse (@fireuniverse8) August 6, 2026

The tipster also shared the expected launch schedule for other upcoming Samsung devices. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ are said to debut on October 7, 2026. Meanwhile, the LTE variants of the Galaxy A08 and Galaxy A18 are tipped to launch sometime in October 2026. Their 5G versions are expected to arrive a few months later, likely in January and February 2027.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE – Horizontal Lock Camera Feature

The latest leaked firmware suggests that the Galaxy S26 FE could receive one of Samsung’s newest video recording features called Horizontal Lock.

A firmware discovered by SammyGuru includes a flag named

SUPPORT_SUPER_STEADY_HORIZONTAL_LOCK, which is set to “true.” This indicates that Samsung is actively testing the feature for the Galaxy S26 FE. Horizontal Lock first debuted on the Galaxy S26 series and was later introduced on the Galaxy Z Fold 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 8.

The feature works together with Samsung’s existing Super Steady video stabilisation. It keeps video footage level even when the phone is tilted or rotated by using the device’s gyroscope and accelerometer to make real-time corrections. This helps users capture smoother and more stable videos without requiring a separate gimbal, making it useful for walking videos, action shots, and casual vlogging.

Since Horizontal Lock is a software-based feature rather than a hardware upgrade, Samsung appears to be expanding it across more Galaxy smartphones. Reports also suggest that older Galaxy S25 models could receive the feature later through the One UI 9 update, indicating Samsung’s plan to make it a standard camera tool across its lineup.

The same firmware also revealed an update banner prepared for One UI 9.5. While this does not confirm that the Galaxy S26 FE will launch with that software version, it shows Samsung has already started preparing assets for the future interface.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE – FCC Certification and New Colours Revealed

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE renders. (Image credit – Android Headlines)

The Galaxy S26 FE has also appeared in new high-resolution leaked renders showing three colour options including Black, Green, and Purple.

The design closely follows the standard Galaxy S26 as it features a single rear camera island that houses all three camera sensors, while the LED flash is placed beside the module. On the front, the smartphone sports a flat display with slim bezels, a centred punch-hole selfie camera, and a slightly thicker bottom bezel.

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE clears FCC certification.

The handset has now cleared FCC certification in the US, which is generally one of the final regulatory approvals before a smartphone goes on sale.

Although the FCC documents do not reveal the main processor, they confirm that Samsung is using a Qualcomm Wi-Fi chip, marking a change from the all-Exynos setup used on the Galaxy S25 FE. Earlier Geekbench listings suggest that the smartphone itself will still be powered by Samsung’s Exynos 2500 chipset.

The certification also confirms support for 45W wired fast charging, wireless charging, NFC, Wi-Fi 6, and satellite connectivity. Reports further suggest that the Galaxy S26 FE could retain the 4,900mAh battery from its predecessor while featuring a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

With leaked renders, firmware discoveries, and FCC certification now in place, the Galaxy S26 FE appears to be in the final stages of testing. In Europe, the 128GB variant is tipped to carry a starting price of €799, which is around €50 higher than the previous-generation Galaxy S25 FE.

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