Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Design
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is the new variant of the flagship Galaxy S20 with only 4G support. The Galaxy S20 FE flaunts a 6.5-inch flat AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. However, the new Galaxy S20 FE skips the Gorilla Glass protection, which is a drawback for the asking price. However, it does include an IP68 rating for protection against water and dust. The chassis of the smartphone is a polycarbonate shell that has a nice, premium finish touch to it.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Processor Performance
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition draws power from the in-house Exynos 990 processor, the same that powers the premium Galaxy S20 series and the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Do note, this is a 4G-only device, unlike the aforementioned flagships. The processor is coupled with ARM Mali-G77MP11 GPU, 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM, and 128 GB Storage (UFS 3.1) default memory capacity, which can be expanded up to 1TB with the help of a microSD Card (uses shared SIM slot). The smartphone can handle multitasking seamlessly and even many gaming titles. Nevertheless, one can compare the Galaxy S20 FE with the OnePlus 8Pro, which packs the SD 865 processor and has a higher price tag.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Camera Performance
The camera setup on the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE can be a bit disappointing as it skips the 108MP shutter or even the 64MP sensor found on other Galaxy S20 smartphones. Instead, the phone sports a 12MP wide-angle lens, 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, 8MP telephoto shooter to complete the triple-camera setup with an LED flash. There’s a 32MP selfie camera housed in the punch-hole cutout on the display. The cameras are equipped with OIS, gyro-EIS, HDR, Panorama, AI features. Although it skips high sensors, the Galaxy S20 FE can still take very good photos in good lighting. The telephoto lens helps to zoom in and capture all details.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Important Features/Highlights
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition smartphone is fueled by a 4,500 mAh battery, just like the Galaxy S20+. It has 25W fast charging support and 15W wireless charging as well. The phone runs One UI based on Android 10 out-of-the-box. The IP68 certification is also another important factor to be highlighted here – a feature that’s similarly found on other flagships like OnePlus 8 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Price-To-Specs Ratio
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE ships for Rs. 49,999 and packs decent features for the asking price. Do note, the phone skips 5G support, which is a drawback as many other smartphones in the same price segment support it. The triple-camera setup could also be a letdown, especially since there’s no 64MP shooter either. Nevertheless, the smartphone is offering some premium experience for under Rs. 50K, which is worth the price tag.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has some tough competition from other brands like OnePlus 8 series, Mi 10 flagship, and so on. But the efficiency, sleek design, and premium features make the Galaxy S20 FE a worthy choice. If you’re looking for a flagship smartphone, but don’t want to cross over Rs. 50K – the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE could be the right choice for you.
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