The Samsung Galaxy Fan Edition smartphones are known as some of the most well-rounded devices with flagship features and sub-flagship pricing. As the festive season approaches, Samsung is offering the Galaxy S21 FE 5G and the Galaxy S20 FE at their lowest prices ever.

Starting with the Galaxy S21 FE 5G, the device can be purchased for as low as Rs. 31,999, including all bank offers and discounts on Flipkart. The device has a sale price of Rs 34,999. However, customers can grab a Rs 1,000 discount using Axis Bank and ICICI Bank debit cards. Credit card users of Axis Bank and ICICI Bank, on the other hand, will get Rs. 1,500 off on the purchase. Additionally, ICICI Bank credit card users will get an additional Rs. 1,500 off on the purchase. These offers are applicable to EMI transactions as well. This offer will be valid till September 30th.

On the other hand, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G is going for Rs. 29,999. However, on the Samsung Shop app, the company is offering an instant discount of Rs. 3,000 on HDFC bank cards, knocking its price down to Rs. 26,999.

Samsung has promised that the Galaxy S21 FE 5G will be getting three major Android updates, meaning the phone will be receiving updates till Android 15. It is expected to receive frequent security updates till the end of 2025. As for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, the device will soon receive its last major Android update based on Android 13.

Samsung Galaxy S21 FE & GALAXY S20 FE 5G specs

Both devices feature a metal frame, a glass front, and a plastic back. They both also come with an IP68 dust and water resistance rating. The S21 FE has a 6.4-inch display, while the S20 FE has a 6.4-inch display. Both of these are Dynamic AMOLED Infinity-O panels with Full HD+ resolution, HDR10+, and an optical in-display fingerprint reader.

Under the hood, the Galaxy S21 FE features an Exynos 2100 chipset, while the S20 FE 5G comes with a Snapdragon 865. Camera setups on both devices are also similar as both feature a 12MP primary camera with OIS, a 12MP ultrawide camera, and an 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom and OIS. They also share the same 32MP front camera. The only difference in both camera setups is the better optimization on the S21 FE.

One thing that the older model has going in its favor is a micro-SD card slot. Both phones have Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, USB 3.2 Type-C port, Samsung Pay, Samsung DeX, 4,500mAh batteries, 25W fast charging, 15W fast wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

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Samsung has quietly launched the new Galaxy S20 FE 5G in Mexico. As cited by SamMobile, this is the new (2022) model that was re-released last month in South Korea. The smartphone comes with a 120Hz AMOLED display, triple cameras, and a Snapdragon chipset.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (2022) is priced at MXN 13,499(~$667) for the 128GB variant and MXN 14,999(~$742) for the 256GB variant. It comes in five different color options – Red, Blue, White, Violet, and Mint.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (2022) is basically the same 2020 model with just a newer software skin. The smartphone boots on the latest Android 12 OS and has One UI 4.1 out of the box. Other than the OS, Samsung hasn’t revealed any details that set the 2022 edition apart from the 2020 model.

The smartphone sports the same traditional design with a plastic body. It has a 6.5-inch SuperAMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate resolution and a Full-HD+(2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution.

The device boasts a triple camera system at the rear with a 12MP wide-angle lens, a 12MP ultra-wide shooter, and lastly,an 8MP telephoto lens. The telephoto lens features 3x optical zoom support. On the front, it has a 32MP selfie shooter that is capable of recording 4K videos.

Coming to the raw hardware, the phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 octa-core SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage. The phone has a 4,500mAh battery and features IP68 water and dust resistance rating.

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A few days back, Samsung released the Android 12-based One UI 4 stable update for the Galaxy S20 FE. However, the update was only for the 5G models of the phone. Now, Samsung has officially rolled out the One UI 4 stable update for the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G. Additionally, the update has also been pushed to the Galaxy A52, Galaxy S10 Lite, and the China-only device Samsung W22 5G.

Starting with the Galaxy S20 FE 4G, it is worth noting that the update is currently only live in Malaysia for the S20 FE 4G models with the model number SM-G780G. It has the firmware version G780GXXU3BUL9. The update brings all the Android 12 features and has the One UI 4 improvements. It also has the December 2021 security patch.

The Samsung Galaxy A52 gets the Android 12-based One UI 4 update in Russia. It has the firmware version A525FXXU4BUL8. Again, it brings the December 2021 security patch.

Coming to the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, the update has arrived in Spain. It is for the S10 Lite variants with the model number SM-G770F. It has the firmware version G770FXS6FULA. Similar to the S20 FE, the S10 Lite also receives the December 2021 security patch.

Lastly, the Samsung W22 5G in China has received the same update. But if you followed Samsung’s update timeline, you might know that the company already released the One UI 4 update for the W22 5G back in December 2021, however, due to some reasons the company has to halt it. Nonetheless, the new update is now available with the firmware version W2022ZCU2BULF.

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Samsung has rolled out the latest security patch for the Galaxy S20 FE in Europe. The October 2021 security patch provides the needed updates for Samsung’s latest affordable flagship smartphone despite the absence of the much-anticipated Galaxy S21 FE.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE update hub provides information on updates and current software versions for the device. Samsung regularly provides One UI updates, but the availability of the updates may be affected by variant, carrier, and region.

The current update does not include the Android 12 operating system which is believed to become operational by 2022. The update comes with the firmware G781BXXS4CUI1 and apart from the October 2021 security patch for 5G model users in Europe, it also brings some improvements. The actual details of the improvements, bug fixes, and feature additions have not been fully specified at this time.

We expect other regions to follow Europe subsequently in the availability of the updates. To check if an update is available, navigate to the Settings menu on your device and choose Software updates.

There had been several updates of the Galaxy S20 FE since December 2020 when One UI 3.0 firmware arrived with version G780FXXU1BTL1 and G781BXXU1BTL4 for the 4G and 5G models, respectively. Other updates included February 2021, March, April, July, and August 2021. These updates addressed different issues and provided fixes as well as updates on the One UI.

We await more details of the October 2021 updates from Samsung.

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Samsung‘s pocket-friendly Galaxy S21 FE has been a long time coming but the company is yet to release a launch date for the much-anticipated device. There are speculations that the device will be launched on September 8. While we await official confirmation, a new detail has emerged about the Galaxy S21 FE.

A model believed to be the Galaxy S21 FE has appeared on GeekBench. This isn’t the first time the device will be making an appearance on GeekBench but what makes this spectacular is that the model is powered by an Exynos chipset. Specifically, the device which bears the model number SM-G990E is equipped with the Exynos 2100 flagship processor.

The Exynos version may likely be released in some markets. But that may cause some controversies considering that the chipset is not as powerful as the Snapdragon 888 which will also power some models of the S21 FE. The GeekBench score of 1,084 points and 3,316 points on the single and multi-core tests attests to this. We also recall how the Exynos 990 released last year performed way below the Snapdragon 865. Thankfully, the Exynos 2100 isn’t so far behind the Snapdragon 888.

In a related development, Samsung has started seeding the latest Android security patch for the month of September to the Galaxy S20 FE even before the start of September. The update ushers in the firmware version G781BXXU4CUH5 and has a 790MB size. Apart from the security patch, the update doesn’t bring any new features aside from improved system stability.

The update is already been pushed to some users in Austria, Italy, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Slovenia, Nordic countries, Czech Republic, Poland, and the Baltic region. We expect Samsung to expand the update to more markets soon. You can manually check for the update by navigating to the phone’s Settings > Software update menu.

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Update(April 8):

The wireless charging rating spotted on Wireless Power Consortium is generally a placeholder and has been misquoted before. The changes have been made accordingly.

Original story as follows…

Samsung recently launched the Galaxy S20 FE 5G variant in India. However, a report of this very same device launching with 4G support in countries like the UK, Malaysia, Philippines is floating around. Amidst this, MySmartPrice has spotted the 4G variant in Wireless Power Consortium(WPC).

A Samsung smartphone with model number SM-G780G with ‘Samsung Galaxy S20 FE’ moniker appears on the WPC database. If you recall, this same model number was earlier reported to be the 4G variant despite sporting a Snapdragon 865 series chipset. We also see a render of the Galaxy S20 FE in Blue color.

This suggests that the Galaxy S20 FE 4G with Snapdragon 865 will have the same design and looks which also means that it will have the Glasstic back panel. The rating spotted on WPC isn’t to be considered final and the device will likely have the wireless charging same as other models(15W wireless charging and 5W reverse wireless charging).

Samsung is said to stop the manufacturing of the Exynos 990-powered Galaxy S20 FE soon and if true, the above-mentioned variant should be the replacement in the respective markets.

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That said, the rest of the specs of the Galaxy S20 FE 4G variant likely to remain the same as the other models. In that case, the device will feature a 6.5-inch flat AMOLED screen with a 120hz refresh rate and an Infinity-O display design.

The triple-camera on the back will have a 12-megapixel main camera with OIS, an 8-megapixel telephoto sensor with OIS and 3x optical zoom support, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens with a 123-degree FOV. Upfront, you will get a 32MP selfie shooter.

Other features include 8 GB of RAM, 128/256GB storage, microSD card, 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support, and One UI 3.1 based on Android 11.

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Samsung introduced the Galaxy S20 FE back in September 2020 as its second Fan Edition smartphone after the Galaxy Note FE from 2017. This handset launched in two variants – 4G and 5G. The former version is powered by the company’s in-house Exynos 990 SoC and the latter model features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. Now, months after this phone’s release, Samsung may stop manufacturing the Exynos 990 variant.

The Galaxy S20 FE was one of the best smartphones launched in 2020. But those rave reviews were for the 5G variant with the Qualcomm chipset. Wheres, the 4G version was criticized by both media and users for its poor battery life and performance.

Looks like Samsung is trying to right this decision with its new move. The company recently launched the Galaxy S20 FE 5G in India. Also, the South Korean tech giant is reported to be working on a new 4G variant with Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 instead of Exynos 990, as per multiple certifications.

Now, according to popular leakster Ice Universe, Samsung will halt the production of Exynos 990-equipped Galaxy S20 FE. This variant will be replaced by a Snapdragon 865+ model. This means the upcoming new Galaxy S20 FE (SM-G780G) could be powered by Snapdragon 865+ SoC and not Snapdragon 865.

That said, since this upcoming Galaxy S20 FE has been already listed on multiple regional Samsung websites, we can expect it to go official very soon.

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Earlier this month, a new Galaxy S20 FE variant was certified by WiFi Alliance. This smartphone was spotted on NBTC last week with 4G connectivity. Now, a few days later, a new report reveals the chipset present in this handset.

According to a report by SamMobile, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 FE model will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC. But the device will lack 5G connectivity. It will be limited to 4G, as confirmed by NBTC last week.

This variant of the Galaxy S20 FE will come with model number SM-G780G. It will have the exact same specs as the original Galaxy S20 FE variants, which were unveiled in September 2020. It will also have an MST chip for Samsung Pay, which is not found inside the Galaxy S21 series.

That said, it is not known why Samsung is set to release a new variant of Galaxy S20 FE months after the smartphone’s debut. For those unaware, this phone’s successor (Galaxy S21 FE) is reported to be in the works and could go official in August.

In related news, Samsung will start selling the original Galaxy S20 FE 5G in India starting tomorrow (March 30). This phone is expected to cost under ₹50,000 in India.

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Last year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 FE 5G in September last year and was made available for purchase in October. The South Korean giant had launched the Galaxy S20 FE 4G variant in India and now the 5G variant is on its way.

Now, a new report coming from Mukul Sharma claims that the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G edition will be launched and be available for purchase in India from 30th March. The development comes as the smartphone was recently spotted on the support page of the Samsung India website.

The major change in the device apart from the support for 5G connectivity is that is comes powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset instead of the Samsung Exynos 990 SoC found in the 4G variant.

As for the pricing details, the device is expected to be priced under Rs 50,000 (~$690) and is likely to compete against the likes of the OnePlus 9 series in the Indian market as well as some of the newly launched premium phones.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is an IP68 rated smartphone that features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ S-AMOLED display that offers a 120Hz refresh rate. The device ships with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

It has a 32-megapixel selfie camera and a triple camera system featuring a 12-megapixel main camera with OIS, a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens with 123-degree FOV, and an 8-megapixel telephoto lens with OIS and 3x optical zoom. It runs an Android operating system with One UI on top and is powered by a 4,500mAh battery that comes with support for 25W fast charging.

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A few hours back, an IANS report revealed that Samsung will be launching the Galaxy S20 FE 5G in India next week. Now, a Twitter user suggests on which date this smartphone will be debuting in the country.

Back in October, Samsung only released the 4G variant of Galaxy S20 FE in India. This version of the handset is powered by the company’s in-house Exynos 990 SoC, which is inferior to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 chipset present inside the 5G version.

But now, after five months, the South Korean tech giant has finally decided to bring Galaxy S20 FE 5G to India. The IANS report that broke the news only mentioned that this phone will be launching next week.

However, according to a Twitter user called Debayan Roy (@Gadgetsdata), the Galaxy S20 FE 5G will be launching in India on March 30 (Tuesday). This person has been lately accurate with their tips.

Also, Samsung has already put up a product page for this smartphone with the tagline ‘Now with Snapdragon processor’ on its Indian website, in addition to the support page that went live a few weeks back.

The IANS report claimed that the company will be pricing this handset under ₹50,000. On the other hand, Twitter user Debayan says that the Galaxy S20 FE 5G will compete with the newly announced OnePlus 9 in India.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy S21 smartphones back in January 2021. At the event, the company spoke about a lot of new UI camera features but those were limited to the S21 devices. Now, after Galaxy S20 and Note 20 series, the company is bringing them to the older flagships like Galaxy S20 FE 5G.

A new update with firmware version G781BXXU2CUC6 is rolling out to the users of Galaxy S20 FE 5G. As for features, the device gets the following camera features from the Galaxy S21:

• New effects in Portrait mode
• Ability to use Ultrawide camera in ‘Pro’ mode.

That said, the update hasn’t brought other notable features like Director’s view which lets you preview your video while shooting via front/rear cameras. Apart from this, the Night mode hasn’t got the goodies like low-light Portraits, highest exposure settings etc.

It is worth noting that the update for the Galaxy S20 and Galaxy Note 20 series that came last week with the respective firmware versions G98xxXXU7DUC7 and N98xxXXU1DUC8 also didn’t get the Director’s View.

Coming back, the new update for Galaxy S20 FE 5G is available in several European countries like Austria, Germany, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, the Baltic region, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, and the Nordic region.

If you are someone living in Europe, you can try out the new update by navigating to Settings->Software update->Download and install.

Do note that this update is for the 5G variant with model number SM-G781B only as of now. That is, the users of the Galaxy S20 FE LTE variant in countries like India needs to wait till Samsung expands the regions.

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Last year, Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 FE as a toned-down version of the Galaxy S20 series. This device comes in both 4G and 5G variants. Earlier this month, a new version of this smartphone appeared on WiFi Alliance. Now, this handset has been certified by yet another bureau.

A few days back, a new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE model was certified by WiFi Alliance. According to the agency, this smartphone will come with three model numbers – SM-G780G, SM-G780G/DS, and SM-G780G/DSM,

Going by their model numbers, this phone will have dual-SIM support. Further, the certifications also revealed that this handset will debut with Android 11 (One UI 3.x) out of the box.

Furthermore, the device’s newly spotted NBTC certification confirms it to be a 4G smartphone. Hence, we can expect Samsung to launch this phone in the countries where 5G deployment is still a work in progress.

That said, nothing else is known about this new Galaxy S20 FE apart from the above-mentioned specifics. But we can speculate it to feature a similar design and specs but with a new SoC due to chip shortage.

Anyway, what are your thoughts on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 FE variant? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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The Galaxy S20 FE was arguably one of the best smartphones released in 2020. Samsung debuted its second-ever Fan Edition phone in both 4G and 5G versions with different SoCs. Now, months after their launch, a new upcoming model of this handset appears on WiFi Alliance.

For those unaware, Samsung sells two different Galaxy S20 FE smartphones across the world. The one with 5G connectivity called Galaxy S20 FE 5G is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 865. On the other hand, the 4G-only model called Galaxy S20 FE is powered by the company’s in-house Exynos 990 SoC.

It has been over five months since these handsets hit the market. In fact, details regarding their successor (Galaxy S21 FE) have begun to pop up on the internet. Hence, it is surprising to know that the South Korean tech giant is set to release a new variant of Galaxy S20 FE, as per the WiFi Alliance certifications spotted by SamMobile.

According to these certifications, the forthcoming Galaxy S20 FE phone will come with three model numbers, namely SM-G780G, SM-G780G/DS, and SM-G780G/DSM. Going by the model numbers, it is certain that this device will be available in both single and dual-SIM variants.

Unfortunately, the WiFi Alliance certifications do not reveal anything else about this smartphone except for the fact that it will debut with Android 11 (One UI 3.x) out of the box. Hence, the new version of Galaxy S20 FE could receive up to Android 14, as per the company’s update policy.

In what way do you think the upcoming Galaxy S20 FE will differ from the already available variants? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Samsung launched the Galaxy S20 FE (4G and 5G) in late September 2020. It is a cheaper alternative to the standard Galaxy S20 with a much better value. Since its release, this device has been on offer from time to time across the world. It has once again received a hefty discount in the US.

The South Korean tech giant debuted the Galaxy S20 FE 5G 8GB + 128GB variant for $699.99 in the US. This variant of the handset has been now discounted by $100 on Amazon. Hence, interested customers can get this phone for only $599.99.

It is worth noting that the model on offer is unlocked and hence, buyers can insert the supported SIM of their choice. Also, the discount is applicable on all the six colors, namely Cloud Navy, Cloud White, Cloud Red, Cloud Green, Cloud Orange, and Cloud Lavender.

Additionally, buyers can also get the Galaxy Buds Pro in Black color for only $99.99 ($100 off) by checking it out along with the Galaxy S20 FE 5G. That said, the higher 256GB variant of the handset, which comes only in Cloud Navy color option is marked as temporarily out of stock.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G launched with One UI 2.5 based on Android 10. The phone was later updated to Android 11-based One UI 3.0. It is currently receiving One UI 3.1 update after being pulled back last week.

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Samsung brought the Android 11 update to the Galaxy S20 FE smartphone in December 2020. This was a surprise rollout as the ETA was till February 2021. Anyway, the company has surprised the users by rolling out the next version of the UI, One UI 3.1 to this device.

Samsung introduced the One UI 3.1 alongside the Galaxy S21 launch last month. This UI brings few improvements like Improved performance, Private Share, GPS location data removal on Images, more Lock screen widgets, Background Video Calling, Google Discover on Home Screen, and more.

The company then brought it to the Galaxy Tab S7, S7+ making it first Samsung devices to get it via OTA update. Anyway, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE(SM-G781B) is the next in line to get the One UI 3.1 update.

Courtesy of Sammobile, the update with firmware version G781BXXU2CUB5 is rolling out in the Majority of Europe. Countries like Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Romania, Spain, Germany, Nordic, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Italy, United Kingdom, France, Slovenia, Baltic, Portugal and Poland are getting it.

Weighing about 1,708MB, it also brings the latest February 2021 Security patch. Also, XDADevelopers have found that the Bootloader has been incremented with this update. Hence, we advise you not to revert back to older firmware manually.

It’s worth noting that this is the 5G Global variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. So, 4G users in other regions won’t be getting this firmware. That said, we can expect the latter to get the update sooner in the coming days.

If you are a Galaxy S20 FE 5G user, Be sure to visit the Software Update section inside Settings to update the device and let us know in the comments how the device performs post-update.

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Samsung recently revealed its roadmap for the One UI 3.0 rollout based on the Android 11 operating system. Based on that, the company seems to have confirmed that the update for the Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) isn’t coming anytime soon.

Based on the roadmap shared by the South Korean giant, the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update for the Galaxy S20 FE is a few months away, at least in the European market. However, the company has started the rollout for other devices.

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Samsung has started seeding the new update to its Galaxy S20 flagship smartphones — Galaxy S20, S20+, and S20 Ultra. The devices next in line to get the update includes Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy Note 10, and the Galaxy S10 lineup.

The roadmap also hints that the update for the company’s foldable smartphones should be rolled out next month. But, the original Galaxy Fold is set to receive the Android 11-based One UI 3.0 update in February and select Galaxy S20 FE models are also set to get the update around the same time.

Although Samsung is trying to improve its update rollout timing, the company definitely needs to work more on this as it’s a bit disappointing to see that a smartphone under the flagship lineup isn’t among the firsts to get the latest update.

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After the Festive sale, Indian users are blessed with yet another round of offers from smartphone companies. A few days back, Xiaomi announced a huge offer on its Mi 10 flagship. Now, the South Korean giant has come up with a huge discount for its latest Galaxy S20 FE.

First off, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE now starts at ₹44,999 for the base 128GB variant and sold on Amazon, partner stores, and Samsung’s website. The new price is due to the instant ₹5,000 cut on its original price which is ₹49,999. Additionally, both the websites get a flat ₹4,000 off on using HDFC bank cards which makes it a total of ₹9,000 discount. Anyway, let’s take a look at the offers separately as follows:

New Prices(without bank offer)

• 8GB/128GB- ₹44,999.
• 8GB/256GB- ₹48,999.

Amazon Offers

• Get instant ₹4,000 off on using HDFC Credit and Debit cards, Credit Card EMI, and Debit Card EMI. Offer valid till October 31, 23:59 IST.
• 5% cashback with Amazon Pay ICICI Credit Card for Prime-members, and 3% for non-Prime members.
• Get up to ₹16,400 off on exchange.
• Free YouTube Premium for four months.
• Samsung Shop benefits worth ₹4,000.

Samsung website’s offers

• ₹4000 instant cashback on HDFC Bank Credit Cards and Debit Card EMI only.
• Get a Samsung Shop eVoucher worth ₹4,000.
• Get ₹3000 off on Samsung Shop App as a part of the 20K advantage program. Go to Samsung Shop and register to get a coupon. Apply coupon at checkout.
• 50% off on Samsung Care+ Accidental and Liquid damage.
• 5% cashback up to ₹1,000 on Ola Money Postpaid+
• Get up to ₹3,000 extra on exchange.
• Free YouTube Premium for four months.

Simply put, if you don’t count the exchange, you can get the new Galaxy S20 FE starting at ₹40,999 on Amazon and ₹37,999 on Samsung’s website. The special festive offer will run till November 17. However, at the time of writing this, we couldn’t find the 256GB variant listing on the Amazon website. This is probably because the device is in pre-order from October 17 on Samsung’s website and starts shipping only from tomorrow(October 28).

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Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi launched amazing flagship killers in the global market in the last period. Thanks to them, you can get a device with a top-tier performance at a very modest price. The flagship killers we are talking about are OnePlus 8T, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro. People who know smartphones well appreciate these devices a lot due to their amazing hardware and very high value for money. This is a comparison between the latest flagship killers launched in the global market: note that the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE we are referring to inside this comparison is the 4G version because the 5G variant carries a higher price.

OnePlus 8T vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro

Design

If the design is one of your main priorities, discard the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: it has a plastic body and it is not built with premium materials. The OnePlus 8T and Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro both come with a glass back and an aluminum frame, so they are more beautiful and attractive. Among these two devices, I prefer the OnePlus 8T because it is thinner, it is lighter and it has a slightly higher screen-to-body ratio. In a few words, it looks sleeker and it is even more compact.

Display

The Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has the highest refresh rate ever seen on a phone (144 Hz), but it is not the handset with the best display in this comparison. The OnePlus 8T and the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE are actually superior because they sport AMOLED panels instead of the IPS panel found on the Mi 10T Pro. Further, they have a 120 Hz refresh rate and the HDR10+ certification. You should not notice big differences between the image quality of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the OnePlus 8T, but the latter has a slightly wider panel.

Hardware/Software

The most powerful hardware department belongs to the OnePlus 8T. It is fueled by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform just like the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro, but it in its most expensive variant it offers a higher amount of RAM: up to 12 GB. Further, the OnePlus 8T is the only one that runs Android 11 out of the box, customized by OxygenOS. On the other hand, you can expect three years of software support and major Android updates with the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, so the fact that it ships with Android 10 should not represent a concern. But the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has an inferior hardware department: it ships with a weaker Exynos 990 chipset and it lacks 5G connectivity.

Camera

Despite the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro packs an amazing 108 MP main sensor, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is a more interesting camera phone not only for its dual 12 MP sensor including an ultrawide lens and OIS but especially for its 8 MP telephoto sensor supporting 3x optical zoom and for its 32 MP selfie snapper. With normal photos, you can get superior quality with the Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro (and you can even record videos in 8K resolution), but there is no telephoto lens. OnePlus 8T is the most disappointing with its 48 MP quad camera lacking a telephoto sensor.

Battery

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has a longer battery life thanks to its bigger 5000 mAh battery. OnePlus 8T has the fastest charging technology thanks to its 65W power. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a smaller battery than Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro and slower fast charging technology, but unlike its two rivals, it supports fast wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro is priced at €599/$700, just like the OnePlus 8T, in their base variants. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G costs €669/$785. The waterproof design and wireless charging are unique features for a flagship killer, but the inferior hardware and the lack of 5G connectivity do not make the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE a device worth the money asked for everyone. OnePlus 8T lacks these features but comes with better hardware; however, it has inferior cameras. Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro has a bigger battery and great cameras, as well as an amazing hardware department, but it does not come with an AMOLED display. Which one wins the comparison? It depends on the users’ needs: which would you pick? I would personally discard all of these devices and spend a bit more on the 5G variant of the Galaxy S20 FE.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro 5G with 144Hz display, SD865, up to 108MP triple cameras launched in India for Rs 35,999 (~$490)

OnePlus 8T vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

PROS

• Waterproof
• Wireless charging
• 3 years of updates
• Best front camera
• Telephoto sensor

CONS

• No 5G
• Plastic design

Xiaomi Mi 10T Pro 5G

PROS

• Biggest battery
• Highest refresh rate
• 8K video recording
• Great price
• IR blaster

CONS

• IPS display

OnePlus 8T

PROS

• Android 11 out of the box
• Fastest charging tech
• Up to 12 GB RAM

CONS

• Less impressive cameras

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Samsung released a new affordable flagship to cannibalize the sales of Chinese manufacturers in that segment: the Galaxy S20 FE offers a lot of things but, unlike other Samsung flagships, it comes with a very interesting price tag. Is it enough to beat Chinese flagship killers or you can get something better in the same range? In order to understand it, we decided to compare it with the above-mentioned devices. This is an in-depth specs comparison between Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, OnePlus 8, and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro. Not the most affordable flagships out there, but three devices that can give you a complete user experience at a non-excessive price. Note that in this comparison we are referring to the 5G variant of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE sporting a Snapdragon 865 chipset sold in the global market, not the 4G variant with Exynos 990.

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G vs OnePlus 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G

Design

I would personally exclude the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE from the design comparison at the beginning because of its materials. While OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G come with premium materials including a glass back and an aluminum frame, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a plastic body. Further, OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G come with a more elegant curved display, while Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a flat display. On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is the only waterproof phone of the trio and it carries the IP68 certification which offers protection against dust and water.

Display

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has the most advanced display. Not the best panel out there, but still the only one in this comparison to offer a 120 Hz refresh rate. OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G stop at 90 Hz, while the rest of the display specifications of these three devices are pretty similar. With all of them, you get a Full HD+ resolution (so a similar level of detail) and the HDR10+ certification to stream content with great image quality.

Hardware/Software

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, OnePlus 8, and Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G are all powered by the Snapdragon 865 mobile platform which is currently one of the best chipsets you can get in the smartphones market. But with the OnePlus 8 and the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G, you can actually get a higher amount of RAM if you choose the most expensive configuration: up to 12 GB. If you go for the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G, you even get more internal storage (up to 512 GB). On the other hand, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE may be blessed with longer software support than Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro as Samsung flagships get 3 years of major Android updates.

Camera

The best camera setup belongs to the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G which includes a 108 MP main sensor, a 12 MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, an 8 MP telephoto lens with 3.7x optical zoom, an ultrawide 20 MP sensor, dual OIS, and laser autofocus. Right after, we got the Galaxy S20 FE with a 12 MP triple camera including a telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom (but it wins the selfie comparison thanks to its 32 MP front snapper). OnePlus 8 is disappointing since it lacks a telephoto sensor and it provides an overall inferior photo quality.

Battery

We had no chance to test all of these devices, but judging from the specs on the paper, Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G has more chances to provide a longer battery life with its 4500 mAh battery and its 90 Hz display. OnePlus 8 has a smaller battery and, unlike Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and Galaxy S20 FE, it lacks wireless charging and reverse wireless charging.

Price

You can currently find the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro for less than €800/$900 thanks to online street prices, Samsung Galaxy S20 FE costs less than €800/$900 too. With a bit of luck, you can get the OnePlus 8 for less than €650/$760. While OnePlus 8 only wins the value for money comparison, the Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro and the Galaxy S20 FE are very close. I would go for the former due to its better camera department, charging speeds, and materials, but Galaxy S20 FE 5G has a better display and it is waterproof.

• Read More: Xiaomi Mi 10, Mi 10 Pro & Redmi K30 Pro get Android 11 Stable Beta update in China

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G vs OnePlus 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G: PRO and CONS

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

PROS

• Waterproof
• Wireless charging
• 3 years of updates
• 120 Hz display
• Great front camera

CONS

• Slower charging speeds

Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G

PROS

• Great design
• Amazing cameras
• Wireless charging
• Fastest charging

CONS

• Price

OnePlus 8

PROS

• Good price
• Great software and performance
• Premium design

CONS

• Less impressive cameras

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It seems like Samsung is a bit zealous about the upcoming Galaxy S20 FE. According to Korean media reports, the company is planning to produce around 10 Million units of the Galaxy S20 FE this year.

A report by TheElec says that the aim is to secure the market share for the rest of the 2020. This is understandable considering Huawei recently overtook Samsung to become the leading Smartphone brand. That said, Huawei is now facing a lot of heat due to the US sanctions and this could play in favour of Samsung.

In fact, it has already topped the Korean market charts with a 67% market share in Q2 2020. This will only give them a boost to improve overall share in 2020 and beyond. Hence, it totally makes sense to categorise the products at difference price points so that it can capture a majority of the segment. That said, it will be interesting to see if Samsung manages to sell the Galaxy S20 FE well given the market situation is heavily focused on sub-$600 segment.

In all likelihood, the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S20 FE will borrow most of its features from the earlier launched S20 series. The company has already set an unpacking event to launch the device on Wednedsay(September 23). We can expect it to debut in both 4G and 5G variants depending on the market.

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Specifications

As per a previous leak, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is likely to come with a 6.5-inch FHD+ S-AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels and 407ppi. The device is likely to be powered by Exynos 990 SoC in markets like Asia, Korea. However, we can expect Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 in USA, and Europe.

Camera-wise, it will probably have a 12MP main lens and an 8MP Telephoto with OIS. The other 12MP sensor is an ultra-wide lens with 123-degree FOV. Upfront, the punch-hole will have a 32MP selfie shooter. We can expect other features like WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, 4,500mAh battery with 15W charging, One UI 2.5 to be present.

Expected Price

As for the price, recent leaks suggest that the device will retail for €699 in Europe. Further, TheElec says that the device could start at 800,000 won in Korea which is closer to the earlier leaks. However, let’s wait for a few more hours to confirm them.

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Looks like nothing is left to know about the upcoming Galaxy S20 FE except for its official price. The device has already been leaked a number of times recently but the latest leak shows hands-on images and gives a good look at the device before it’s official launch on September 23.

The leak comes from a twitter user named Jimmy is Promo (via: Android Authority). The images could probably be the first real-world photos of the device. One of the images shows a boot logo that gives away the naming ‘Galaxy S20 FE 5G’. The images also show the front flat display with a centered punch-hole and triple cameras on the back.

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#GalaxyS20FE
She's Flat
6.5" FHD+ 120hz
Nice price
IP68
3x optical + 10x digital = 30x rear
32mp Selfie Shooter
One UI 2.5
* Right between that S20 & S20+ * pic.twitter.com/DF3ABnmjUi

— Jimmy Is Promo (@jimmyispromo) September 17, 2020

This image falls in line with the earlier leak which showed CAD renders of the device in six colors. This was further reported by popular tipster Evan Blass(twitter: @evanblass) on his Patreon page. The device looks slimmer than its predecessor the S10 Lite. Further, the tipster also said that the S20 FE will come with an IP68 rating, a 120Hz refresh rate screen reflecting the earlier leak, 3x Optical, and 10X digital zoom support on the cameras.

Galaxy S20 FE Specifications and Expected Price

The previous leak had revealed the entire specifications of the device. It is expected to come with a 6.5-inch FHD+ S-AMOLED display with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels and 407ppi. The device is likely to be powered by Exynos 990 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 on the 4G and 5G versions respectively.

As for the cameras, the rear rectangular housing is expected to have a 12MP main lens and an 8MP Telephoto with OIS. The other 12MP sensor is an ultra-wide lens with 123-degree FOV. Upfront, the punch-hole will have a 32MP selfie shooter. Further, Jimmy also said that the device will come with One UI 2.5 out of the box.

Other features expected are WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and 4,500mAh battery with 15W charging via USB-C port. As for the price, recent leaks suggest that the device will retail for €699 in Europe but we will have to wait until Wednesday to confirm the same.

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