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SAMSUNG Galaxy S20 FE 5G - Unlocked Android Cell Phone
128GB US Version Smartphone - Cloud Navy
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G design
SAMSUNG Galaxy S20 FE phone looks identical to the 4G model and has the same button placement with the power and volume button on the right The primary speaker is placed at the bottom next to the USB Type C port and mic the earpiece speaker is hidden in small slit at the top end of the display and doubles up as the second speaker to offer stereo sound which is loud and clear here overall design look clean and smart with a color matched camera module that barely protrude from the rear panel The Galaxy S20 FE 5G has a metal frame that sandwiched between a sheet of display glass on the front and plastic panel on the back The rear panel curved to meet the frame on all four sides and has a smooth mate finish that feel premium. Glass covering the display is flat which might have seemed like an odd choice last year But feels at home next to the premium Galaxy S21 smartphones which also have flat displays in 2021.
SAMSUNG Galaxy S20 just like the 4G model Also rated IP 68 for dust and water resistance Which is a great deal given that several competing smartphones do not offer this here My review unit came in the Mint finish and it showcases a mild yellow gradient when viewed at an angle The mate texture is non Slippery and is good at rejecting fingerprints But pick up dust quite easily.
Samsung Galaxy S20 specifications and software
In a year old SoC a big deal for the casual user the jump from the Snapdragon processor to the Snapdragon is quite big in terms of performance and other manufacturers offer the latter for only an additional Compared to other phones available at this price level today the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5Gs processor is basically a year old. Qualcomm Snapdragon processor was announced in 2019 and started showing up in smartphones in the first half of 2020. Flagship processor used by nearly all smartphone manufacturers who were looking to push out the first wave of 5G smartphones in India.
Samsung can justify its pricing because the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G offer features that other smartphones in this price segment do not IP68 rating will let you take your smartphone for a dip in a pool and 15 W wireless charging is quite convenient you can even reverse charge other smartphones or accessories at 4.5 W. While these features might not count as necessities for most users they do improve the premium smartphone experience.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G runs Samsung One UI 3.1 which is based on Android 11 combined with the 120Hz refresh rate display the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G felt quite fluid in daily use I felt no hiccups whatsoever when running native apps, third party apps or switching between the two. There are plenty of pre-installed Samsung apps. The phone also comes with a few third party apps from Microsoft and Facebook But these along with several Samsung apps like Samsung Shop Samsung Members Samsung Global Goals Notes Internet etc.. can be un-installed if not needed. During the review period I was not bombarded with ads or promotional notifications. I did receive the occasional notification from the Samsung Galaxy App Store, but these can be turned off in the system setting.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G performance & Battery life
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 may be a year old but its no slouch and offers reliable flagship grade performance when it comes to regular tasks and gaming the phone performed a lot better than the Exynos 990 powered Galaxy S20 FE in our test although some scores might not be directly comparable due to benchmark updates the 6.5 Inch Super AMOLED display showcases oversaturated colors when using the default Vivid screen mode switch it to Natural and the colors look quite dull but I found this a lot better I wish there was a preset between the two modes which could have delivered colors that were a bit more restrained especially for watching movies or shows
Display setting one can adjust the screen refresh rate but it can only be set to 60Hz for longer battery life or 120Hz (for a smoother experience In the review period I usually kept the display running at 120Hz Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G clocked 18 hours & 22 minutes in our HD video loop battery test which is quite good for a premium smartphone. Exynos model with the same 4500 mAh battery capacity ran the same video loop test for 12 hours and 44 minutes which is a bit low. In ordinary use, which included running social media apps checking emails an hour of call and an hour or 2 of gaming with the display set to 120 Hz I usually ended the day with about 20 - 30 percent left which is quite impressive.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Camera
While the camera setup remains the same as on the LTE model the processor swap from an Exynos 990 to a Snapdragon could lead to minor differences in photo processing and therefore the end result. So I decided to put the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5Gs cameras through their paces As expected the results were not too different from what we saw in our review of the 4G model.
Rear module consist of a 12 megapixel f / 1.8 wide angle camera in 8 megapixel f / 2.4 telephoto camera 3X optical zoom & 12 megapixel f / 2.2 ultra wide camera. Selfies are handled by a 32 megapixel f / 2.2 camera that shoots 8 megapixel binned images Camera interface remains the same as on any other premium Samsung phone running There are easily accessible control that let you adjust the aspect ratio timer & flash & switch between cameras. The list of default modes is customisable and the slots can be swapped and personalised as per a user requirement.
Video mode lets you switch the video resolution with just two tap which is quite convenient. The back panel near the camera module does get a bit hot when keeping the viewfinder on for about 10 minutes but cools down quickly once you exit the camera app
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G promises a lot in terms of video & surprisingly delivers in terms of quality as well. Videos shot at 1080p and 4K - 30 & 60fps with the primary rear camera came out crisp and packed with detail & were also well stabilised when walking. My only gripe was with the ultra wide angle camera as it tended to overexpose scenes. The selfie camera also managed videos quite well and offers 1080p & 4K recording options. 4K video shot with the selfie camera lacked stabilisation and looked quite jerky.
Technical Details
| Item Weight | 7 ounces |
| Item model number | SM-G781UZBMXAA |
| Product Dimensions | 6.7 x 3.4 x 2.44 Inches |
| OS | Android |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth, Cellular - 3G, Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity technologies | Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Other display features | Wireless |
| Device interface - primary | Touchscreen |
| Other camera features | Front, Rear, Video |
| color | CLOUD NAVY |
| Manufacturer | Samsung |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
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