- Excellent performance
- Very long battery life even with 120 Hz
- Great photo quality
- Plastic back (not glass)
- Memory card occupies second SIM slot
- No classic headphone jack
Samsung is one of the leading smartphone manufacturers, and with the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series in early 2020, it has once again created a fantastic top-selling smartphone. Despite the young age of the Samsung Galaxy S20 series, there is already a new model – the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. In fact, there are two new models – the Galaxy S20 FE 5G and the Galaxy S20 FE in the 4G variant. But what does FE actually mean? FE stands for 'Fan Edition.' Samsung has gathered feedback from Galaxy S20 users and created a 'Fan Edition' based on the wishes of the Samsung community.
The Galaxy S20 FE 5G features a powerful Snapdragon 865 chip, delivering impressive performance. It also boasts a fantastic 6.5-inch (16.51 cm) OLED display with Full HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The battery does not disappoint either, with a capacity of 4,500 mAh. This smartphone is complemented by its camera system, which includes a 12 MP wide-angle camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, an 8 MP telephoto lens, and a 32 MP front camera.
The color options for the 'Fan Edition' have also expanded – you can purchase the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G in Lavender (Cloud Lavender), Mint Green (Cloud Mint), Dark Blue (Cloud Navy), Orange Gold (Cloud Orange), Red (Cloud Red), and White (Cloud White).
Included in the package:
Smartphone
Charging adapter (15 W)
Data cable
SIM tool
Warranty card
Quick start guide.
Memory | 6 GB |
Storage capacity | 128 GB |
Display size (inches) | 6.50" |
Image resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
Operating system | Android |
Capacity | 4500 mAh |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Item number | 15747728 |
Manufacturer | Samsung |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | SM-G781BZODEUB |
Release date | 27.4.2021 |
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Colour | Orange |
Exact colour description | Cloud Orange |
Case material | Plastic |
Material | Plastic |
Model range | Galaxy S20 FE |
Mobile features | Face Unlock, Fingerprint on glass |
SAR value | 0.50 W/kg |
Operating system | Android |
Operating System Version | Android 10 |
Display size (inches) | 6.50" |
Screen technology | AMOLED |
Panel technology | OLED |
Image resolution | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
Pixel density | 407 ppi |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
Connectivity | USB |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b, Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a, Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n, Wi-Fi 5 / 802.11ac, Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax |
Bluetooth version | 5.0 |
Audio features | Dolby Atmos |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.80 f |
Main camera angle | 79° |
Wide angle camera angle | 123° |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 123° |
Tele camera angle | 79° |
Camera feature | Night mode |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Optical zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 115 |
Front camera resolution | 32 Mpx |
Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | UHD 4K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 120p |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Mobile processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 |
Number of processor cores | 8 -Core |
Clock frequency | 2.80 GHz |
Memory | 6 GB |
Storage capacity | 128 GB |
Max. memory extension | 1000 GB |
Memory card type | microSD |
SIM card type | Nano SIM |
SIM type | Dual SIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Hall Sensor |
Localisation technology | GPS |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Capacity | 4500 mAh |
Charging technology | Fast Charge |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68 |
Smart home ecosystem | Samsung Bixby |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Samsung fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | USB Type-C cable |
The reparability index | 8.1 |
Height | 159.80 mm |
Width | 74.50 mm |
Length | 8.40 mm |
Weight | 190 g |
Length | 6 cm |
Width | 9 cm |
Height | 18 cm |
Weight | 370 g |
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All in all, it can be said that the Galaxy S20 FE 5G is a comparatively inexpensive, well-made, strong smartphone. The buyer gets a lot of highlights for the money.