Samsung is prepping the Galaxy S25 FE, the fifth model in its S25 lineup, for a late 2025 launch, per GalaxyClub. Codenamed R13 with model SM-S731B, this Fan Edition phone is expected to ship with Android 16-based One UI 8, aligning with Samsung’s foldables debuting in July.
The Galaxy S25 FE, following the S24 FE’s October 2024 release, is shaping up as an affordable alternative to Samsung’s flagship S25 series, launched in January 2025. GalaxyClub reports the S25 FE’s codename R13 and model SM-S731B, continuing the FE lineage from the S23 FE (SM-S711B/S721B). It’s slated for a Q3 or Q4 2025 release, likely September or October.
Exynos 2400e to be reused this year
Unlike the S25 trio’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, the S25 FE will reportedly stick with the Exynos 2400e, the same 4nm chip powering the S24 FE. For those unfamiliar, it’s a trimmed-down version of the Exynos 2400 of the S24 and S24+, which you can read more about here.
The Exynos 2500 (and its 2500e variant) likely isn’t ready yet, which may explain why Samsung is sticking with the 2400e for now. While its performance is respectable, it still falls short of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 in power efficiency. The S24 FE’s 6.7-inch AMOLED (1,900 nits) and 4,700mAh battery set a high bar—expect similar or slightly upgraded specs.
One UI 8, based on Android 16, will likely debut with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Flip 7 in July, bringing revamped apps and AI video summaries. The S25 FE’s later launch ensures it ships with this software. Nonetheless, some fans question the Exynos reuse. Can Samsung’s tweaks to cameras or design offset the older chip? Only time will tell.
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