Samsung announced the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition smartphone as the cheapest S20 series in September. The handset was introduced in a 128 GB storage version with a price tag of $699 in the U.S. Today, the company confirmed the arrival of the 256 GB storage edition of the device.

The Galaxy S20 FE with 256 GB storage has arrived in the U.S. with a pricing of $769. The handset will be available in a single color of the Cloud Navy. In near future, the 256 GB edition will be also made available in other colors. In India and China, the Galaxy S20 FE is already available in 128 GB and 256 GB storage editions.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition specifications

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display that offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, a 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR10+, and 120Hz refresh rate. It is an IP68 rated dustproof and water-resistant device.

The One UI 2.5 based Android 1OS comes preinstalled on the Galaxy S20 FE. The handset is powered by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform and 6 GB / 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM. It comes with 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is also equipped with a microSD card slot for more storage.

The Galaxy S20 FE has a front-facing camera of 32-megapixel. Its rear side is fitted with a triple camera system that includes a 12-megapixel main camera, an 8-megapixel telephoto lens, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter. The phone comes with support for 25W fast charging, 15W fast wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging for its 4,500mAh battery.

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The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition recently hit the markets with a rather affordable price tag. Although, despite its great features, a few early buyers are reporting on their new devices suffering from touchscreen issues.

According to a 9to5Google report, people have taken to Reddit and Samsung’s Community Forums to share their experiences with the new Galaxy Fan Edition handset. It seems that a few such reports have the users’ smartphones suffering from touchscreen related problems. This has varied from person to person in terms of what the issue actually is. In certain cases, the problem is the lack of response to taps and swipes or ghost inputs without the users’ input.

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At the moment, the issues with the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition’s touchscreen isn’t that common apart from a few cases. However, such issues arriving just a few weeks into the launch of the device, so additional cases might be seen later on if it is related to the hardware of the device. The report also mentioned the device automatically entering “pocket” mode even when it is being held and used normally.

Thus, the diversities of these issues might be suggestive of a software bug, which can soon be patched out. However, if the display is actually faulty in certain units, then a replacement might be required. Unfortunately, it is still too early to tell what the actual issue is. So stay tuned for more updates, and hopefully, Samsung offers a fix soon.

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Rumors have it that the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will go official in Q4 2020 as the successor to the Galaxy S10 Lite that went official at the beginning of this year. There is a possibility that it may get an early Q4 launch as recent leaks have revealed almost a lot of information about the Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition). At the beginning of this month, reputed tipster Evan Blass shared a front render of the Galaxy S20 FE. Last week, popular leakster OnLeaks shared the CAD renders of the phone. Now, Blass is back with a new image of the phone. The image gives a good look at the color variants of the Galaxy S20 FE.

As can be seen in the image, the Galaxy S20 FE will possibly come in vibrant colors like dark blue/prism blue, red, peach, white, mint, and light violet. The official names of the color variants are not known yet.

As far as design is concerned, the front side of the Galaxy S20 FE looks a lot similar to the Galaxy S20 series thanks to Infinity-O punch-hole display design. Pricebaba that had exclusively carried the CAD renders of the Galaxy S20 FE had claimed that the phone could be sporting a frosted/matte plastic.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Specifications (Rumored)

The Galaxy S20 FE reportedly measures 161 x 73 x 8mm and houses a 6.4-inch or 6.5-inch S-AMOLED display. The display is rumored to support 120Hz refresh rate. The rear-facing triple camera system of the phone may feature a Sony IMX555 12-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultrawide sensor, and an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. For selfies, it may feature a 32-megapixel front camera. The device could be housing a 4,500mAh battery.

The Snapdragon 865 mobile platform may power the phone with 6 GB of RAM. It may come with 128 GB native storage and a dedicated microSD card slot. It is expected to arrive in Exynos 990 chipset version in India. The One UI 2.5 Android 10 OS is expected to come preinstalled on the smartphone. It is expected to sport an IP68 rated chassis. The Galaxy S20 FE could be priced around ~$750 in South Korea. The phone is expected to arrive in LTE and 5G flavors.

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Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy Note 20 series of flagship phones. Recent reports have revealed that the South Korean company is now working on the Galax 20 Fan Edition smartphone. The handset is expected to succeed the Galaxy S10 Lite that was announced at the beginning of 2020. Reports have revealed that the Snapdragon 865 SoC will be fueling the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition. Fresh information reveals that the company may also release the Exynos 990 SoC version of the smartphone.

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition with its SM-G780F model number has surfaced on the Geekbench 5 benchmarking platform. It scored 588 and 2448 in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, respectively.

The Exynos 990 5G chipset with 2GHz base frequency is seen powering the device on Geekbench. The SoC is assisted by 8 GB of RAM. Also, the smartphone is preinstalled with Android 10 OS.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition specifications (Rumored)

Shown below is the leaked press render of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition that was released by reliable tipster Evan Blass. The handset could be arriving with a pricing of $750 and it could be available in red, white, green, and orange colorways.

The S20 Fan Edition’s display is expected to support a 120Hz refresh rate. It could be coming in 6 GB and 8 GB RAM variants and 128 GB of storage. The Android 10 OS will come preinstalled on the smartphone.

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition may feature a triple camera setup on its rear. The module could be housing a Sony IMX555 12-megapixel lens, a 12-megapixel superwide sensor, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens. It could be sporting a 32-mgeapixel front camera. He device could be coming with an IP68 rated body along with a 3.5mm audio jack.

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The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) has been rumored for a while now. So far, various rumors and leaks have discussed the internals and specifications (1,2,3,4) of the device, but now, a new render has revealed the front half of the upcoming smartphone.

According to a new image that was recently shared online by Evan Blass (@evleaks), the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE can be seen with a punch hole display on the front. The camera is aligned in the top middle of the handset, while the display covers most of the front surface of the device. Minimal bezels can be observed on the sides, with a negligible chin and notch as well.

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On the right of the device, the power button and volume rockers can be found while the left seems to be devoid of any buttons. Unfortunately, this is all we have to go on for now and we would have to wait for a new leak or an official Samsung announcement to provide any more details. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is expected to be the successor of the Galaxy S10 Lite, but with new branding. So maybe the company has more in store for us in the newer generation.

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Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition by the end of this year. It is unclear whether the device will be called Galaxy S20 Fan Edition or Galaxy Fan Edition. However, it seems certain that it will not be called Galaxy S20 Lite. Last week, reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal had shared key details of the smartphone. Earlier this week, a South Korean publication shared some vital information on its camera configurations and pricing. A new report on Dutch publication GalaxyClub.nl claims that the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition has a 4,500mAh battery.

The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will have a 4G edition (SM-G780) and a 5G model (SM-G781). According to the publication, the model number of the S20 FE’s battery is EB-BG781ABY. Its rated capacity is 4,370mAh. The battery of the Galaxy S20 Plus also has the same rated capacity. Hence, it can be said the typical value of Galaxy S20 FE’s battery is 4,500mAh.

The publication has further stated that the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition will be arriving in colors like red, white, green, and orange. A South Korean publication had recently reported that the device could be priced around $750 in the home market. This pricing is $100 more than that of the predecessor Galaxy S10 Lite smartphone. The company is expected to ship 5 million units of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition by end of this year.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition specifications

So far, it is known that the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition’s display will support 120Hz refresh rate and it will be driven by the Snapdragon 865 SoC. It is expected to come with 6 GB of RAM, 128 GB of internal storage, and Android 10 OS.

The rear-facing triple camera setup of the S20 FE will have a 12-megapixel wide-angle lens, a 12-megapixel ultrawide shooter, and an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. The S20 FE will have a 32-megapixel front camera. The IP68 certified handset will also feature a 3.5mm audio jack.

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Samsung is reported to launch Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE), formerly known as Galaxy S20 Lite as the successor to Galaxy S10 Lite in October. The smartphone has leaked multiple times over the past few days revealing its features. A new report from South Korean now suggests it to retails for around $750 with triple camera setup.

Due to the poor sales of Galaxy S20 series on account of pandemic and increased cost, Samsung is reported to launch the cheaper Galaxy S20 FE much earlier than its successor. This handset is expected to start shipping in October after Galaxy Note 20 in August and Galaxy Z Fold 2 in September.

According to a new report by South Korean media The Elec (via SamMobile), the upcoming Galaxy S20 FE will feature a  12MP (primary) + 12MP (ultra-wide) + 8MP (3x telephoto) triple camera setup at the back. Whereas, on the front, the phone is said to sport a 32MP selfie camera.

Further, the report suggests the price of the device to be 900,000 South Korean Won, which is equivalent to $750. For those unaware, this phone’s predecessor, the Galaxy S10 Lite debuted for $100 cheaper at $650. Samsung is expected to ship 5 million units of this handset by the end of 2020.

The $100 prince increase from the previous phone seems more on first sight. But considering the Galaxy S20 FE (based on leaks) to come with IP68 certification, 120Hz refresh rate display, 3.3mm punch-hole, and Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, it is still a stellar deal.

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Recent reports have revealed that Samsung is working on the successor for the Galaxy S10 Lite. The rumor mill initially dubbed the device as the Galaxy S20 Lite, but newer information revealed that it could be called Galaxy S20 Fan Edition. Fresh information shared by reliable tipster Ishan Agarwal through 91mobiles states that the device could be called Galaxy Fan Edition. He has also revealed some details like codename, variants, and model numbers of the Galaxy Fan Edition.

According to the tipster, the Galaxy Fan Edition will have come in 4G and 5G flavors. The 4G edition’s model number is SM-G780 and its 5G variant has SM-G781 model number. The handset is codenamed as R8. He further revealed that the Galaxy Fan Edition 5G will not launch in India, but the country will receive its 4G version.

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The Galaxy Fan Edition is expected to arrive as a cheaper version of the Galaxy S20. Recently, the handset was spotted on Geekbench with Snapdragon 865 mobile platform. In order to make the SD865 powered handset at a cheaper price, the South Korean company may launch it after few months. The Galaxy S10 Lite went official in January this year. A reliable tipster had recently claimed that the Galaxy Fan Edition will debut in the last quarter of this year.

The Geekbench appearance of the phone had revealed that it will run on Android 10 OS and it has 6 GB of RAM. Other reports have revealed that it has a 120Hz refresh rate display with a 3.5mm punch-hole, 128 GB of native storage, and an IP68 rated chassis.

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Samsung is expected to launch the lite variant of 2020 Galaxy S20 series earlier than its predecessor. The handset, which is said to retail as Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition), commonly known as Galaxy S20 Lite has been in the news for a while now. The latest leak about this phone reveals more of its features.

Galaxy Fan Edition
Snap865、120Hz、3.3mm Hole
IP68、Price nice 、Q4

— Ice universe (@UniverseIce) July 16, 2020

The new tip about the upcoming Galaxy S20 FE/Lite comes from Ice Universe, a well-known Chinese leakster on Twitter. According to him, the device will sport a 120Hz refresh rate display similar to other already available and upcoming premium Samsung smartphones such as Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20 Plus, Galaxy S20 Ultra, Galaxy Note 20, and Galaxy Z Fold 2.

He also says that the punch-hole on this phone will be only 3.3mm in size. Above all, it will be also IP68-certified for dust and water resistance. As per him, the handset will launch in Q4 at an attractive price, which goes in line with a report that revealed Samsung to ship it in October.

Apart from this new leak, the Galaxy S20 FE/Lite was also spotted on Geekbench earlier this week powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, the processor that Ice Universe also notes in his tweet. It is also expected to feature the new 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN1 camera sensor.

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Samsung’s Galaxy S20 series did no do well due to the pandemic as well as costlier price tags. To overcome the losses incurred in the first half of 2020, the company is reported to ship three new handsets with an interval of one month between each. One of these phones is said to be Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) aka Galaxy S20 Lite, which is expected to launch in October. Now, months ahead of its announcement, it has been spotted on Geekbench.

According to the Geekbench listing (via GSMArena), the Galaxy S20 Lite will come with model number SM-G781B, which goes in line with an earlier report by SamMobile.

Further, it will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC paired with 6GB RAM. On the software front, it will run Android 10, most probably the upcoming One UI 2.5. Lastly, the device scores 737 points and 2619 points in single-core and multi-core tests respectively.

Apart from the above information, nothing else is known about this forthcoming budget flagship from Samsung. Going by the previous generation, it should feature a plastic build. However, we hope it to not compromise build quality this time around to compete fiercely with OnePlus 8 series and iPhone 12 series.

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The first half of 2020 did not go as planned for most companies, including Samsung whose Galaxy S20 series is leading up to be the worst-performing phones in the Galaxy S series. To overcome this situation, the South Korean tech giant is expected to ship three premium smartphones starting from August till October.

As per a leak from earlier this month, Samsung is expected to hold an ‘Unpacked’ launch event on August 5 to announce Galaxy Note 20 series and Galaxy Fold 2. The company might also unveil Galaxy Watch 3 and Galaxy Z Flip 5G at the same event.

Now, according to a report by ETNews (via SlashGear), Samsung will not be shipping these devices at one go. Rather, it will start shipping each device with an interval of a month.

The report says Samsung will be first shipping the Galaxy Note 20 series in August, which is expected to include regular Galaxy Note 20 and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Followed by that in September, the company will ship the long-awaited Galaxy Fold 2.

Then, in October, it will be shipping the recently leaked Galaxy S20 Fan Edition (FE). This handset is said to be the successor of Galaxy S10 Lite from earlier this year. But for some unknown reasons, the company has changed its branding.

Between all this, Samsung will be also shipping the Galaxy Z Flip 5G but details regarding its exact shipping period is unknown except for the fact that it is being mass manufactured.

As a whole, Samsung will be having a busy schedule for the second half of 2020 to right the incurred losses in the first half of the year due to the COVID-19 global pandemic.

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