Galaxy S26 FE Arrives in Pakistan at Rs 249,999, S26 and S26+ Prices Cut

Samsung Pakistan's own online store lists the new Galaxy S26 FE at Rs 249,999 for 256GB and Rs 319,999 for 512GB. The Galaxy S26 is on offer at Rs 284,799, down from Rs 319,999, and the S26+ at Rs 331,099, down from Rs 384,999. We read these prices on samsung.com/pk on 28 September 2026.

One correction first. The Galaxy S26 and S26+ are not new this month. They have been on sale in Pakistan for months, and we covered the Galaxy S26 Ultra price in Pakistan in July. The phone Samsung launched on 27 August, with sales from 4 September in select markets, is the Galaxy S26 FE. That is the real news, and it changes which S26 is worth buying.

Galaxy S26 price in Pakistan on Samsung's own store

Samsung Pakistan lists five S26 family prices below the Ultra. The S26 FE starts at Rs 249,999. The S26 starts at Rs 284,799 on offer. The S26+ starts at Rs 331,099 on offer. Each has a 256GB and a 512GB version.

Samsung calls the discount its Back to School offer. The store did not show an end date when we checked. Offer prices can change without notice, so check the store on the day you buy.

The Galaxy S26 FE is the new phone this September

Samsung announced the Galaxy S26 FE on 27 August 2026 as the newest phone in the S26 family. Sales started from 4 September in select markets. It comes in Blueberry, Graphite and Pistachio, and runs One UI 9 on Android 17 from day one.

FE stands for Fan Edition, Samsung's cheaper way into the S series. Samsung sells a 128GB version in some markets, but Samsung Pakistan lists only 256GB and 512GB, which is better for buyers.

S26 FE, S26 and S26+ specifications compared

The S26 FE and S26+ share a 6.7-inch screen and a 4,900 mAh battery. The S26 is smaller at 6.3 inches with 4,300 mAh. The S26 and S26+ use the Exynos 2600 chip and 12GB of memory. The FE uses the Exynos 2500 with 8GB.

The FE also gets 45W wired charging, which Samsung says reaches 69% in about 30 minutes with its 45W adapter. The adapter is sold separately. Samsung promises seven Android upgrades and seven years of security updates for the FE.

Two small catches are on Samsung's own store. A Samsung reply to a buyer review there confirms the FE has a USB 2.0 port, so wired file transfers are slower. And the S26's screen is brighter at its peak. Most people will never notice either.

Which Galaxy S26 gives the best value in Pakistan

For most buyers, the S26 FE at Rs 249,999 is the value pick. It costs Rs 34,800 less than the S26 on offer and has a bigger screen and bigger battery. Pay more for the S26 only if you want a smaller phone or the faster chip.

Here is the one comparison we would not skip. The FE with 512GB costs Rs 319,999. The regular S26 with 256GB costs Rs 284,799 on offer. So if you need more storage, the S26 FE 512GB is a poor deal while the offer runs. Cloud storage is cheaper than Rs 35,000 of extra phone.

The S26+ makes sense only if you want the big screen with the Exynos 2600 chip and 12GB of memory. At Rs 331,099 it now costs less than the S26's normal price, which is what the offer is designed to make you notice.

If none of these fits your budget, the Galaxy A57 carries much of the same software for far less.

Samsung Pakistan stock needs no PTA tax, imports do

A phone bought from Samsung Pakistan or its official dealers is already registered, so you pay no PTA tax. An imported S26 FE is different. On our estimate, a US 128GB unit would owe at least Rs 60,000 in known taxes, which makes it dearer than the official 256GB model.

This is an estimate, not a quote. Here is how we worked it out:

1. Samsung's US store lists the unlocked S26 FE 128GB at $699.99.
2. We converted it at Rs 277.3072 to the dollar, the State Bank of Pakistan's weighted average offer rate for 25 September 2026. That gives Rs 194,112.
3. A phone valued above $500 pays 25% sales tax, so about Rs 48,528.
4. Income tax on import adds Rs 11,500 for an active taxpayer, or Rs 23,000 for anyone else.
5. That puts the known tax at about Rs 60,028, or Rs 71,528 if you are not on FBR's active taxpayer list.

Add the phone and the tax and a US 128GB S26 FE lands at about Rs 254,140, before customs duty and levies that FBR has not published for this model. The official 256GB version costs Rs 249,999 with a local warranty. The maths makes the choice for you. The full method is in our PTA tax calculation explainer, and the exact figure only ever comes from the payment slip DIRBS issues.

How to check a Galaxy S26 before you pay

Ask the seller whether the stock is from Samsung Pakistan, check the IMEI with PTA, and get a written local warranty. A phone that is not registered will stop working on a Pakistani SIM after 60 days.

• Dial *#06# to see the IMEI numbers. A dual SIM phone shows two.
• Send each IMEI by SMS to 8484. The reply tells you if the phone is registered. The steps are in how to check an IMEI number in Pakistan.
• Compare the box's model code with Samsung Pakistan's. Pakistani S26 FE units carry model code SM-S741B/DS on Samsung's store.
• Ask for the warranty card in writing, not a verbal promise.

Common questions

What is the Galaxy S26 FE price in Pakistan?

Rs 249,999 for 8GB and 256GB, and Rs 319,999 for 8GB and 512GB, on Samsung Pakistan's store on 28 September 2026.

What is the Galaxy S26 price in Pakistan?

Rs 284,799 for 256GB on Samsung's current offer, down from Rs 319,999. The 512GB model is Rs 334,399 on offer.

Is the Galaxy S26 FE available in Pakistan?

Yes. Samsung Pakistan lists both storage versions with prices in Blueberry, Graphite and Pistachio. We did not place an order, so we cannot confirm delivery times.

Do I pay PTA tax on a Samsung Pakistan phone?

No. Official stock from Samsung Pakistan and its dealers is already registered. PTA tax applies to phones brought in from abroad.

Which chip does the Galaxy S26 use in Pakistan?

Samsung Pakistan says the S26 and S26+ use the Exynos 2600. The S26 FE uses the Exynos 2500.

How we verified this

What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.

Last checked on 28 September 2026. All Pakistani prices, storage versions, colours, model codes and the Back to School offer are from the Samsung Pakistan Galaxy S26 buy page, read from the page's own product data. The S26 and S26+ screen sizes, batteries, brightness and Exynos 2600 chip are from Samsung Pakistan's S26 product and specification pages. The S26 FE launch date, 4 September sales date, specifications, charging and update promise are from Samsung's global press release of 27 August 2026. The US price is from Samsung's US store. The exchange rate is the State Bank of Pakistan's published rate for 25 September 2026. The tax rates are from the Sales Tax Act 1990 Ninth Schedule and the Income Tax Ordinance 2001, as set out in our PTA tax work. Customs duty and levies for this model are not published, so the import figure is an estimate and a floor.