The European smartphone market is seeing major price movements this week, highlighted by pre-orders opening for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE alongside steep discounts on older flagship models and competitive offerings from Xiaomi’s POCO and vivo.
1. Samsung Galaxy S26 Series & A-Series Deals
Galaxy S26 FE
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8/128GB: €700 (Amazon DE)
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8/256GB: €800 (Amazon DE)
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Key Specs: 6.7″ 1080p+ OLED, Exynos 2500, 50+8+12MP cameras, 4,900mAh battery (45W wired / 15W wireless).
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The Verdict: The S26 FE faces stiff internal competition. It has been downgraded to USB 2.0 (lacking wired DeX display output) and relies on 8GB RAM across all configurations.
Galaxy S26+ (Cheaper than S26 FE for 256GB)
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12/256GB: €770 (€480 off)
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12/512GB: €840 (€610 off)
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Why it’s better: Features a higher-resolution 1440p+ LTPO panel, 12GB RAM, the upgraded Exynos 2600 chip, and full DeX support over USB-C.
Galaxy S26 & S26 Ultra
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Galaxy S26 (12/512GB): €777 (€422 off) — Offers double the storage and more RAM than the 256GB S26 FE at a lower price point.
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Galaxy S26 Ultra (12/256GB): €950 (€500 off) / (12/512GB): €1,180 — Retains top-tier imaging hardware with a 200MP main sensor, 5x periscope telephoto, and dedicated 3x module.
Galaxy A57 (Budget Alternative)
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8/128GB: €350 / 8/256GB: €400
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Key Specs: 6.7″ 1080p+ OLED display, Exynos 1680, 5,000mAh battery with 45W charging. Offers half the price of the S26 FE, sacrificing telephoto zoom and wireless charging.
2. POCO Flagship-Killers undercut Samsung
POCO F8 Ultra
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12/256GB: €640 (€180 off) | 16/512GB: €720
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Highlights: Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, featuring a 6.9″ 1200p+ Dolby Vision OLED screen, triple 50MP cameras (including a 5x periscope), and a massive 6,500mAh battery paired with 100W wired / 50W wireless charging.
POCO F8 Pro
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12/256GB: €440 (€210 off) | 12/512GB: €490
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Highlights: Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP main + 2.5x telephoto, 6,210mAh battery with 100W wired charging.
POCO X8 Pro & X8 Pro Max
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X8 Pro Max (12/256GB): €450 (Dimensity 9500s, 6.83″ display, 8,500mAh battery, 100W charging)
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X8 Pro (8/256GB): €340 (Dimensity 8500 Ultra, 6.59″ display, 6,500mAh battery)
3. Alternative Choices: vivo V70 Series
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vivo V70: Features Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, a 6.59″ display, 50MP main + 50MP 3x periscope cameras, and a 6,500mAh battery (90W charging).
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vivo V70 FE: Features a 6.83″ display, a 200MP main camera (in-sensor zoom), and a 7,000mAh battery with 90W charging.
