T-Mobile's now giving away the Galaxy S26 FE

Published Sep 3, 2026, 12:15 PM EDT Timi is the news and deals reporter for Android Police, who has been reporting on technology since 2008. He has worked in tech retail and also the IT space, providing hardware and software support, which gives him a unique perspective on the tech that he covers. This allows him to effectively break down complex subjects into easy-to-read pieces that even casual readers can enjoy. Before joining Android Police, he was a news writer for XDA, where he eventually transitioned to covering deals. He also worked as an editor and reporter for Neowin, where he covered news and attended major tech events like CES. He also reviewed phones, tablets, PC products, and other devices. In addition, he also created video content for the Neowin YouTube channel. Sign in to your Android Police account Samsung's FE line has delivered some fantastic devices in the past, cutting just what's needed to bring the price down, without compromising the overall experience. This year's Galaxy S26 FE aims to do the same, and is now available from wireless carriers, making it a good option if you want something new. The best part is that T-Mobile is offering the device for free with a new line. That's a 36-month commitment While we love the deal, we don't really love the long-term contract you'll be locked into. T-Mobile introduced its 36-month contracts back in August, which aligns with other big carriers like AT&T and Verizon. So, every month, T-Mobile will offer a credit towards the price of the phone. In order to get the phone for free, you will need to stay the full 36 months. This isn't a big deal to some, but if you're someone that hops from carrier to carrier every couple of years, this is something to think about. The silver lining here is that this promotion doesn't require any kind of trade-in. T-Mobile will offer the 256GB model in Graphite. There are other colors and sizes available, but you won't find those options at this carrier. When it comes to the specifications, you're looking at a 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate, Samsung Exynos 2500 chip and 8GB of RAM. The phone packs a triple camera setup that has a 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 8MP telephoto. The 4,900mAh battery should provide most people with all-day use. The phone runs Android 19 with One UI 9 and will get seven years of major updates. Again, we don't think this is a bad option at all. Samsung Galaxy S26 FE SoC Exynos 2500 Display type 120Hz / 1,900 peak brightness Display dimensions 6.7-inch RAM 8GB Storage 128GB /256GB / 512GB Battery 4,900mAh The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE neatly bridges the gap between the Galaxy A57 and the Galaxy S26, and uses a slick design and great software to its advantage, despite not dramatically updating the specifications over the Galaxy S25 FE. Charge speed 45 wired / 15W wireless Operating System Android 17 / One UI 9 Rear camera 50MP main / 12MP wide-angle / 8MP telephoto