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Best Samsung Galaxy S20 FE cases in 2024
One of these durable cases will keep keep the 2020 Galaxy S20 FE in pristine condition
Since it's nearly three years old at this point, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE probably isn't good enough to go up against some of the best Android phones currently available out there. However, it's still a very capable device that offers a lot of goodies, including everything from a flagship-level SoC to a triple-lens primary camera system. Talking about the software situation, the smartphone has received the Android 13 update that'll be its last. But even then, it'll continue to work just fine for at least a few more years, if only as a secondary device.
Samsung's best mid-range phones are on sale for Cyber Monday — which should you pick?
All three phones are available for under $400
When it comes to Cyber Monday deals, it's not always about the latest and greatest. While you'll occasionally see sales on new releases, you're better off looking at older gadgets. Retailers look to the holidays as a method for clearing out their warehouses, which can help you score great products at killer prices — and Samsung is no exception.
Over the past years, Samsung has become one of the best Android manufacturers when it comes to timely software updates. Only a few months after Android 13 launched in stable, the company’s latest flagships already received One UI 5, Samsung’s overarching software skin on top of the new Android version. And now, one of the most beloved Samsung phones of its time, the international Samsung Galaxy S20 FE, is in for the same treat.
Will the Google Pixel 7 do a better job with pet photography?
With all the recent camera improvements I'm not sure why this is so difficult
I'm not a professional photographer, but I love taking photos of my pets. If they are doing something funny or weird or look particularly cute, I snap a photo. A consistent problem I have is that I can't get a good photo of my black-haired pets. Neither dog nor cat, in good or bad lighting, during the day or at night, no phone has captured them in a life-like way. Even a Google Pixel 6 Pro, can't get the job done. It's 2022, and with all the smartphone camera software and hardware improvements over the last few years, this should be a non-issue. Let's hope new phones, like the Google Pixel 7 series, will do better.
Amazon's Android Days sale brings the Galaxy S22 Ultra down to $930
The Galaxy S22+ is also $250 off alongside discounts on the S22 and S21/S20 FE
Prime Day is over, and Black Friday is still months away (though we're sure to start seeing "Early Black Friday deals" in a depressingly short amount of time), but Amazon is not waiting around, and has just kicked off a two-day deal event devoted to Android phones and accessories. Many of the best Android phones are on sale, including the barely-a-month-old Pixel 6a and the Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Hit this blazing $420 Samsung Galaxy S20 FE deal for Amazon Prime Day
$420 will get you a good time with Samsung's Fan Edition of its 2020 flagship
You may want a flagship phone without spending flagship money. That's what Samsung's Fan Edition lineup has always been good for. It's providing you with what's best in Samsung's high-end offerings, all while carrying a slightly lower price tag. If you're okay with a slightly older model, the latest Amazon Prime Day deal might be for you: The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is available for a blazing $420 right now, which is 20% less than what it has been going for over the last few months.
Samsung's Android 12 update begins its descent on the Galaxy A52 5G and the Galaxy A52s
2022 is starting off on a good note
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Samsung has been doing a pretty good job with its rollout of Android 12 updates. One UI 4 has already landed on a handful of Samsung flagship phones, including the Galaxy S21 series, the Note20, and its latest foldables, the Z Flip3 and the Z Fold 3. As 2022 begins, it's now also beginning to arrive on a handful of mid-range devices. The latest One UI 4 updates are now arriving in some regions for the Galaxy A52 5G/4G, Galaxy A52s, S10 Lite, and Exynos S20 FE so that you can start 2022 on the right foot.
Android 12 and One UI 4 now coming to Samsung Galaxy S20 FE on US carriers
Complete global rollout is almost upon us
It’s been less than a week since the likes of the Galaxy Note20, Z Flip3, and Z Fold3 started seeing Android 12 in the US, as Verizon lead the charge ahead of other carrier and non-carrier units receiving updates themselves. Now the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is next in line, with Android 12 rolling out currently for the phone.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and S10 are latest to get Android 12 update with One UI 4
Samsung's blistering rollout continues apace
Samsung has been killing it with swift OS updates in recent years, and it's no different with Android 12. In its bid to get the excellent One UI 4 out to as many phones as possible, as quickly as possible, the rollout process has now reached the Galaxy S20 FE and Galaxy S10 series. This comes right after Samsung started bumping the S20 and Note 20 to the latest version of Android — the Korean company is showing no signs of slowing down, which is excellent news for its customers.
Samsung’s speed with the rollout of One UI 4 based on Android 12 has been nothing short of impressive. This year, the company managed to kickstart beta programs across all its big flagship smartphone lines — the Galaxy S, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Z Flip, and Galaxy Z Fold series — a feat it's never achieved before. It went on to release the stable update for devices like the Galaxy S21, Galaxy Z Flip3, and Galaxy Z Fold3 (but not without a few hiccups), and now the S20 and Note20 series are joining the party.
Get Samsung's best phone of 2020 for just $550 right now for Black Friday
The Galaxy S20 FE offers a taste of the flagship experience
The wait for the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE has been getting a little long in the tooth, but its predecessor, the Galaxy S20 FE, is still an incredible smartphone. We really liked it when it first came out, and a year later, it's still an amazing phone. If you're searching for a low-cost, high-performance phone this Black Friday but don't need the latest and greatest, why not get yourself one of these? The device is back to its all-time low of $550, an outstanding deal especially given the package you're getting here.
What's going on with Samsung's launch plans for the Galaxy S21 FE?
It might come out, or it might not
We've been expecting the launch of a new Fan Edition version of a Samsung flagship for some months now. The Galaxy S21 FE, like the Galaxy S20 FE before it, is expected to be a more affordable version of its parent device that keeps many key features intact while bringing the price down a notch. In the case of the Galaxy S20 FE, it launched for just under $700 while the regular Galaxy S20 smartphones started at around $1000, making it an absolute no-brainer. We liked that phone a whole lot, and it went to become a massive success. So where's the follow-up? A new report questions Samsung's plans, and wonders if we might not see a launch at all.
We've heard a lot about the S21 FE, and even Samsung dropped the ball by revealing the phone in a chic Instagram post. But if that wasn't enough to satisfy your curiosity, the phone's user manual has popped up on the web, and it reveals (and confirms) a bit more about the device than we already knew.
OnePlus 9 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: The fan-favourite just about has the edge
Samsung's lesser flagship of 2020 still packs a punch
OnePlus smartphones aren't as easy to recommend as they used to be, and the OnePlus 9 is no different. There are a few compromises when compared to its more expensive sibling — the frame is polycarbonate, the primary camera doesn't have OIS, there's no telephoto sensor or IP68 certification, and it doesn't offer the same 50W wireless charging.
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.
Samsung Mexico just name-checked the Galaxy S21 FE
The website promises to tell you all about it but fails to deliver
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With the Galaxy S20 starting at a steep price of $999, the introduction of the Galaxy S20 FE was more than just a welcome move. The "flagship on the cheap" offered a whole lot of value for $699, and made it almost irrational to spend more to get the Note20 or the S20. We're expecting the same from the Galaxy S21 FE, and now a new leak gives us our first look at the device.
Samsung may soon release a more affordable version of the popular Galaxy S20 FE
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was one of the best phones of 2020, and it came very close to being the Android Police 2020 Readers' Choice Smartphone of the Year. While the US market only received the 5G variant of the phone, consumers in the UK, Germany, and India, among others, had the chance to pick up a 4G variant powered by the Exynos 990. In what seems to be a way of acknowledging the drawbacks of its in-house processor (and/or the dropping costs of last-gen silicon), the company is all set to unveil a 4G variant of the phone that's powered by the Snapdragon 865+.According to WinFuture, the phone will be available in a bunch of European countries and replace the prevailing Exynos variant. In fact, the phone (SM-G780G) has already been listed on the Swedish website. Apart from the fact that it won't support 5G networks, it is identical to its 5G counterpart. You'll get a 6.5-inch 120Hz OLED display, three 12MP cameras on the back, a 4,500mAh battery, IP68 certification, and support for wireless charging.If you're a sucker for details, you might be aware that OEM buyers of the Snapdragon 865 chip need to mandatorily purchase the discrete 5G X55 modem. So, how is Samsung shipping a 4G variant of a phone that uses the same chip?Even though modems support a wide variety of network frequencies, smartphone companies need to certify their devices to work on them. There's money involved in the process, and this is why it's common to see smartphone companies certify only those bands which are relevant in a particular market. For instance, the OnePlus 9 in India — where 5G networks don't exist yet — only supports two 5G bands, whereas the US variant supports a lot more. It's safe to assume that Samsung is resorting to a similar practice in this case.There's no word on when the Galaxy S20 FE 4G will be officially announced, but it shouldn't be too long now. It's expected to be available in four colors and have a sticker price of €750.
Last year's Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition blew us away: for $599 (it's hardly ever sold for its $699 MSRP), it offered performance nearly identical to that of phones that cost twice as much thanks to its Snapdragon 865 chipset. It was also among the first phones to offer a 120Hz display at a mid-range price. But it was released in October, which means it's coming up on six months old. So, is it still worth buying in 2021? Let's discuss.On its face, the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is still a very good phone. Made with high-end parts where it counts, it's hardly aged — Samsung said it wanted to distill the essential experience of its flagship phones into something less expensive with the FE, and it was successful in doing that. Although it's "only" got six gigabytes of RAM, the S20 Fan Edition doesn't feel any older than any of Samsung's high-end 2020 models — it continues to handle any task you could conceivably throw at a phone with alacrity. It's even 5G-compatible, if that's something you care about.
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.
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.