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Samsung releases a 4G Galaxy S20 FE you'll actually want to buy — if you can
No more overheating LTE Exynos 990 model, but it's only available in a few markets so far
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Just a few weeks ago, rumors circulated that Samsung would be releasing a new, Qualcomm-powered, LTE-only (and potentially cheaper) version of the massively popular Galaxy S20 FE, replacing the Exynos-powered version. In short order, the new SM-G780G model has silently landed in several markets, including Vietnam and Malaysia, with product listings available in Germany and Sweden.
Unlocked, T-Mobile, and Verizon Galaxy S20 FE now receiving Android 11-based One UI 3 update
Get 'em while they're hot!
Android 11 is slowly starting to make its way to Samsung phones on US carriers, with the Verizon Galaxy S20 FE being the latest recipient. The update started hitting global S20 FE variants around a month ago, making its way stateside last week on the AT&T model. Now, it's Big Red's turn to send the OTA out.
Grab a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE for just $550 in this early Black Friday deal ($150 off)
Save on the essential Galaxy experience
Samsung makes a lot of phones, but the Galaxy S20 FE might be the one that best encapsulates the essential features that make Galaxy phones great. It's got powerful specs, a beautiful display, and a pro-grade triple camera system. It isn't Black Friday yet, but the phone is already on sale at several online retailers for $549.99 — savings of $150.The S20 FE doesn't have Samsung's most powerful spec sheet, but the Snapdragon 865 paired with 6GB of RAM makes for performance that shouldn't give most people problems. It lasts all day thanks to a 4,500mAh battery, and the 6.5" 1080p AMOLED screen refreshes at 120Hz for super smooth visuals. The camera system is comprised of a 12MP primary lens, a 12MP ultra wide lens, and a 8MP 3x telephoto lens. It even has 5G connectivity for that day in the future when 5G will really be worth it.
One of 2020's best phone deals just got a spec bump. The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, originally only available in a 128GB storage configuration, is getting a new 256GB model that offers twice as much space for just $70 more. Sales for this upgraded version open at midnight (ET) tonight.This is otherwise the phone you've come to expect, and potentially one of the best phones of 2020. You get the same Snapdragon 865 chipset, a slightly limiting 6GB of RAM, a 6.5" 120Hz 1080p AMOLED display, 4,500mAh battery, and all the other expected perks like an IP rating, in-screen fingerprint sensor, wireless charging, and Android 10-based OneUI (soon to be Android 11). And, of course, it's got that extra G everyone's excited for/up in arms about, though it's "missing" mmWave support —not that you should care. Lastly, Samsung's camera may tend to radioactive-looking results sometimes, but the combined value offered by the S20 FE is one of the year's best.It's worth pointing out that the "base" $700 128GB Galaxy S20 FE has microSD expandable storage, so this new model may not be necessary for many (if not most) people. Of course, built-in storage is faster (UFS 3.1) and easier for apps to access and use, but if you just need the space to hold less frequently-accessed stuff like bulk media, you may be better off spending a few bucks on a big card instead.If the extra storage was the tipping point in your own purchasing decision, you can pick one up starting at 12:01 AM (ET) tonight at Samsung's site. Prices range from $320/13.34 a month at maximum trade-in value to $770 when purchased outright. It will only be available in one color: Cloud Navy.Source: Samsung
Reports of issues with the aggressively-priced Galaxy S20 FE's touchscreen have been circulating in recent weeks. This includes so-called "ghost touch" problems and issues with swipes being processed as a series of taps. Since a screen is your primary way of interacting with a phone, this sort of problem is pretty frustrating. However, Samsung tells us it's aware of these reports and working to resolve the issue.
You can already save $100 on a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE pre-order at these retailers
Snapdragon 865, 8GB of RAM, and a super smooth 120Hz display
The Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition) keeps the Snapdragon 865, 120Hz display, and triple-camera setup from the higher-end S-series phones while landing at a much more attractive price point. Samsung just unveiled the S20 FE earlier today, but it looks like you can already save $100 off the already-low $699 MSRP by ordering from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H Photo.With a powerful 5G-equipped processor and 8GB of RAM, the S20 FE should fly through most everyday tasks. (That's right, these savings are on the higher-end model with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.) It even has both wireless and reverse wireless charging so you can power up your Galaxy Buds right from the phone itself. And the 120Hz display makes monotonous social media posts more fun to scroll through.
The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is coming to Verizon, leaked renders reveal
It'll be available in three colors
We've already seen some renderings of the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, but thanks to some not very well-disguised 360-degree views hosted on Verizon's website, we now know that this S20 Lite of sorts will be coming stateside. The phone will come in three pretty eye-catching colors.