The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is the latest smartphone from the company to launch in Kenya. The phone is available in the country at a recommended retail price of Ksh 99,999 but you can get it from most retailers for as low as Ksh 78,000. This phone is perfect for those who may be eyeing the Galaxy S25 series but cannot afford it. It offers some of the features you can find on the more expensive S25 series but not all of them.
The Samsung Galaxy S25 FE is powered by the Exynos 2400 processor, which is not the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite you find on the S25 base model. This is one of the areas where Samsung shaved off some luxuries to keep the price low. The FE on this phone is refers to ‘Fan Edition’ which makes this phone ideal for Samsung fans who want a flagship experience at a budget.
Have a look at the phone’s key specifications to decide if this phone is worth your money.
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Specifications
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S25 FE |
|---|---|
| Price in Kenya | From Ksh 78,000 – Ksh 100,000 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 g |
| Build | Glass front & back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminum frame, enhanced armor frame |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust & water resistant (1.5m for 30 min) |
| Display Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits peak |
| Display Size | 6.7 inches (~89.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (~385 ppi) |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 hardness |
| OS | Android 16, One UI 8 (7 years of upgrades) |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 (4nm) |
| CPU | 10-core (1×3.2 GHz Cortex-X4 & 2×2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3×2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 |
| Memory (RAM & Storage) | 128GB 8GB RAM / 256GB 8GB RAM / 512GB 8GB RAM |
| Card Slot | No |
| Main Camera | Triple: 50 MP (wide, OIS) + 8 MP (telephoto, 3x zoom, OIS) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
| Camera Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front Camera | 12 MP, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E/7 (region dependent), Bluetooth 5.4, GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, NFC, USB-C 3.2 |
| Special Features | Samsung DeX, Circle to Search |
| Sensors | In-display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired (65% in 30min), 15W wireless (Qi2), reverse wireless charging |
| Colors | Icy Blue, Jet Black, Navy, White |
Is the Samsung Galaxy S25 FE the right phone for you?
The Galaxy S25 FE is Samsung’s best-value flagship alternative in 2025. It offers:
- Flagship-grade performance with the Exynos 2400 and Xclipse 940 GPU.
- Premium AMOLED display with LTPO 120Hz and HDR10+ support.
- Professional camera setup with 8K video, 3x telephoto zoom, and strong low-light performance.
- Long-term value thanks to 7 years of Android updates.
- Solid durability with Gorilla Glass Victus+, aluminum frame, and IP68 rating.
- All-day battery with 45W fast charging and 15W wireless charging.
The only drawbacks are the lack of a microSD card slot and no 3.5mm jack, but these are common in 2025 flagship devices.
If you want flagship performance without paying Galaxy S25 Ultra prices, the S25 FE is one of the smartest buys in Kenya.
Also Read: 5 Things You Need to Know About the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
