Samsung appears to be fast-tracking its next Fan Edition smartphone, with the Galaxy S25 FE reportedly set to launch earlier than usual. Leaks suggest the device will feature a familiar yet refined design, alongside some solid upgrades under the hood—fueling interest among fans looking for a flagship-like experience at a lower price point.
According to a new report from FN News, citing industry insiders, Samsung is planning to unveil the Galaxy S25 FE in South Korea on September 19, 2025. That would mark a quicker turnaround compared to last year’s S24 FE, which debuted globally in September 2024 but didn’t reach Korean shelves until November.
While Samsung has yet to confirm global launch dates, there’s speculation that the phone could also make an appearance around the IFA 2025 tech show in Berlin (September 5–9). In its recent Q2 2025 earnings call, Samsung emphasized plans to “maintain sales momentum” with an earlier FE release—hinting that the global launch may not lag far behind.
The device is rumored to be slimmer and lighter—measuring just 7.4mm thick and weighing around 190g, down from the predecessor’s 8mm thickness and 213g weight. On the front, its Dynamic AMOLED 2X display is rumored to hit a peak brightness of 2,600 nits (vs 1900 nits on the predecessor), all protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Under the hood, the S25 FE is expected to run on the Exynos 2400 chipset, with 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of storage.
Unfortunately, the battery capacity is expected to be downgraded to 4,500mAh from the predecessor’s 4,700mAh—not a huge drop, but a downgrade nonetheless. The chipset isn’t expected to offer much better efficiency either, so don’t count on improved battery life. This is likely a trade-off for the reduced thickness and weight of the phone compared to the S24 FE. On the bright side, the 45W fast charging support (up from 25W) should help reduce downtime between charges.
The Galaxy S25 FE is expected to retail for around KRW 1 million in South Korea (roughly $719 USD).
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