The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is the latest Fan Edition model offering consumers a taste of the flagship life at a fraction of the cost. This year, this model demands an additional $50 from consumers over the S25 FE while offering them few upgrades and additions in return. In short, it’s arguably not the best mid-range phone available in 2026.

My colleague Andrew Grush listed a few devices he’d much rather buy than the S26 FE, but we were also interested in our community’s opinions. So, we ran a poll and asked readers to vote on their preferred Samsung Galaxy S26 FE alternative. The results can be viewed below.