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Galaxy S26 FE vs Galaxy S25 FE
Same question, two phones: which costs less over a 24-month contract, which is cheaper to buy outright, and what you actually get for the difference.
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Which is cheaper over 24 months?
Galaxy S25 FE — its best deal costs £570.96 including April rises, £24.84 less than the Galaxy S26 FE.
Which has the bigger screen and battery?
Screen: Galaxy S26 FE 6.7″, Galaxy S25 FE 6.7″. Battery: Galaxy S26 FE 4,900 mAh, Galaxy S25 FE 4,900 mAh.
Is it cheaper to buy either one outright?
Galaxy S26 FE: £693 SIM-free plus SIM only. Galaxy S25 FE: £663. Compare with the contract totals above.
Galaxy S26 FE£595.80
Galaxy S25 FE£570.96True total of the cheapest deal, April rises included
Live from retailers, rises estimated for a contract starting this month.
The Galaxy S25 FE is the cheaper of the two today: its best contract costs £570.96 over 24 months with April rises, against £595.80 for the Galaxy S26 FE — a gap of £24.84, or about £1.04 a month.
Prices checked 29 October 2026 · How we compare
Galaxy S26 FE vs Galaxy S25 FE, side by side
| Galaxy S26 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| True total (24 months) | £595.80 | £570.96 |
| Cheapest network | Talkmobile | iD Mobile |
| Upfront on that deal | £309 | £0 |
| Monthly on that deal | £11.95 | £21.99 |
| Lowest monthly anywhere | £11.95 | £21.99 |
| SIM-free price from | £549 | £519 |
| SIM-free + SIM only, 24 months | £693 | £663 |
| Contract deals tracked | 1,650 | 39 |
| Screen | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g |
| Released | September 2026 | September 2025 |
| Colours on sale | 3 | 2 |
Highlighted = better on that line. Prices live from retailers; specifications from our data partner’s catalogue.
Network by network
If you already know which network you want, here is the cheapest deal for each phone on it, April rises included.
| Network | Galaxy S26 FE | Galaxy S25 FE | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| iD Mobile | £661.96 | £570.96 | £91 |
| Vodafone | £691 | £852 | £161 |
Our verdict
On price, the Galaxy S25 FE wins: £24.84 less over two years once each network’s April rises are counted. That is under £2 a month, so pick on features rather than price.
On the spec sheet, the Galaxy S26 FE is the newer phone (September 2026).
Buying outright: Galaxy S26 FE SIM-free plus SIM only costs £693, more than its cheapest contract; the Galaxy S25 FE costs £663, more than its contract.
Pick the Galaxy S26 FE if…
- You want the lowest monthly price — from £11.95 a month vs £21.99
- You want the newer model with longer support ahead
Pick the Galaxy S25 FE if…
- You want to pay less on the day — from £0 upfront vs £25
- You want the lower total — £24.84 less over 24 months
- You prefer a lighter phone
FAQ
Galaxy S26 FE vs Galaxy S25 FE questions
Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S26 FE or the Galaxy S25 FE?
The Galaxy S25 FE. Its cheapest contract costs £570.96 over 24 months including April rises, £24.84 less than the Galaxy S26 FE (£595.80).
What is the cheapest network for each?
For the Galaxy S26 FE it is Talkmobile (£309 upfront, £11.95 a month); for the Galaxy S25 FE it is iD Mobile (£0 upfront, £21.99 a month).
Is the Galaxy S26 FE bigger than the Galaxy S25 FE?
The Galaxy S26 FE has a 6.7-inch screen and the Galaxy S25 FE a 6.7-inch screen; they weigh 193 g and 190 g.
How much are they to buy outright?
SIM-free, the Galaxy S26 FE starts at £549 and the Galaxy S25 FE at £519, from retailers we track.