Samsung Increases Galaxy S25 FE Price as S26 FE Launches: But It’s Still Worth It?

When a brand launches a successor to a smartphone, the price for the predecessor usually drops. But not for Samsung. They hiked the price of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE right around the launch of the S26 FE. So is the S26 FE a major upgrade over the S25 FE, or can you still get by with the S25 FE?

What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE in Nepal?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE price in Nepal is Rs. 1,07,999 for the sole 8/256GB variant. At launch, the same variant came with an MRP of Rs. 99,999, which, in my opinion, was already way too high an asking price considering the rivals back then.

And it surprises me that the phone is still available for purchase via authorized retail and online stores across the country.

The Galaxy S25 FE sits at the bottom of Samsung’s S25 lineup, aiming to deliver the premium experience of the flagship S25 without the premium price tag.

However, FE models have often missed the mark, sitting far below the base variant in performance and value, while still costing a bit too close for comfort.

Though looking at the specs, things seem to be taking a promising turn with the S25 FE. So, let’s dive into the overview and see if Samsung nailed the balance between price and performance.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Overview

The Galaxy S25 FE shares its design language with its bigger siblings, the S25 and S25+, and at first glance, it’s hard to tell them apart. When compared to the S25+, which also features a 6.7-inch display, the two are practically identical in appearance.

Samsung has finally brought the Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel to the FE lineup, matching the premium experience of the S25 series. The screen-to-body ratio is also higher than that of the S24 FE, resulting in thinner bezels.

However, despite the improvement, the bezels are still uneven, which makes the phone look a bit less appealing for a premium-tier device.

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Under the hood, the S25 FE gets a modest bump from the Exynos 2400e to the Exynos 2400. While this isn’t a massive performance leap, it’s still an upgrade.

In terms of memory, Samsung keeps things familiar with 8GB of RAM paired with 256GB of internal storage, similar to last year’s S24 FE.

On the camera front, there’s no change to the main sensor, but the selfie camera has been upgraded from 10MP to 12MP, promising sharper front-facing shots.

Powering the device is a 4,900mAh battery, now identical to the S25+. Even better, charging speeds have been upgraded to 45W, a welcome improvement for faster top-ups.

And lastly, like all the phones in the S25 lineup, the FE variant also gets the same 7 years of OS and security upgrades.

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In Samsung’s Galaxy S lineup, the FE model traditionally sits just below the base S model. But looking back at the S23 FE and S24 FE, it often felt like Samsung had cut too many corners to create a more affordable variant.

The S25 FE is different. With notable upgrades to the battery and display, Samsung has managed to narrow the gap between the FE and the base S25.

The Galaxy S25 FE now stands much closer to the standard S25 than ever before. But with those improvements, there is also a higher price tag this time around.

Even when compared with the new S26 FE, the specs don’t seem all that different. Sure, performance is a bit lower than the S26 FE, but for general use, the S25 FE still makes for a solid alternative.

What are your thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE? Let us know in the comments below!