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Samsung Launches Galaxy S25 FE in India With Free Storage Upgrade as S26 Rumors Mount

Aggressive incentives aim to boost Galaxy sales before the expected 2026 flagship refresh.

Overview

  • Samsung confirmed India pricing for the Galaxy S25 FE at ₹59,999 (128GB), ₹65,999 (256GB) and ₹77,999 (512GB) with sales starting September 29.
  • Launch offers include a free 256GB-to-512GB upgrade worth ₹12,000 on the 256GB variant, ₹5,000 bank cashback, and up to 24 months no‑cost EMI.
  • The S25 FE touts Galaxy AI on One UI 8, a 6.7‑inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Exynos 2400, a 4,900mAh battery with 45W charging, a new 12MP selfie camera, IP68, and seven years of OS and security updates.
  • Retail promotions continue on current models, including Amazon’s $400 off unlocked Galaxy S25 Edge ($700 for 256GB, $820 for 512GB), $300 off Galaxy Z Fold 7, and $200 off Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, with U.K. bundles offering freebies like Galaxy Buds3 Pro, a Galaxy Watch 7 or a Chromebook.
  • Unconfirmed reports point to a January 2026 Galaxy S26 launch window, leaked Ultra renders drawing criticism for a bulkier camera design, and rumored specs such as Snapdragon 8 Elite‑class chips, a 200MP main camera and larger batteries, with possible Snapdragon/Exynos regional variants.