Samsung announces Galaxy S20 FE smartphone starting at just $699
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Samsung today announced Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition), the newest member of the Galaxy S20 series. With Galaxy S20 FE, Samsung’s aim is to bring flagship experiences to a wider set of audiences with an affordable price tag.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE features:
- Triple camera setup on the back and 32MP single camera on the front.
- 6.5-inch Infinity-O Super AMOLED screen with a super smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
- 4,500mAH battery for decent battery life.
- Water and dust resistant IP68 rated.
- Comes in a variety of stunning, lively colors — Cloud Red, Cloud Orange, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy and Cloud White. It features a premium textured haze effect that minimizes fingerprints and smudges.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE pricing and availability:
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- Starting on October 2, 2020, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G will be widely available in carrier and Unlocked by Samsung versions through Samsung.com, carriers and retailers online. The Galaxy S20 FE 5G UW will be available at Verizon.com also on October 2.
- Pre-orders for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G and S20 FE 5G UW begin on Samsung.com September 23, 2020 at 10:30am ET. Consumers who pre-order the Galaxy S20 FE 5G between September 23, 2020 and October 1, 2020 can get a $70 Samsung Credit to expand their Galaxy with cases, wearables and more.
- Pricing for the Galaxy S20 FE 5G starts at $699. Consumers can get a Galaxy S20 FE 5G for $249.99 or $10.42 a month with eligible trade-in value up to $450 on Samsung.com and the Shop Samsung app.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Tech specs:
| Galaxy S20 FE Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.5-inch flat FHD+ Super AMOLED
Infinity-O Display (1080×2400), 407ppi, HDR10+ certified 120Hz refresh rate |
| * Infinity-O Display: a near bezel-less, full-frontal screen.
* Measured diagonally, GalaxyS20 FE’s screen size is 6.5-inch in the full rectangle and 6.4-inch with accounting for the rounded corners; actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole. |
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| Dimensions & Weight | 74.5 x 159.8 x 8.4mm, 190g |
| Camera | Front 32MP Selfie Camera – Pixel size: 0.8?m – F2.2(80?) |
| Rear Triple Camera 12MP Ultra Wide Camera – Pixel size: 1.12?m – F2.2(123) |
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| 12MP Wide-angle Camera – Dual Pixel AF, OIS – Pixel size: 1.8?m – F1.8(79?) |
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| 8MP Telephoto Camera – Pixel size: 1.0?m – F2.4(32?) |
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| Space Zoom – 3x Optical Zoom – Up to 30x Super Resolution Zoom – OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) – Tracking AF |
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| * Galaxy S20 FE’s Hybrid Optic Zoom combines high-resolution image sensor and lens. * Super Resolution Zoom includes digital zoom, which may cause some image deterioration. |
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| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Memory | 6GB RAM (LPDDR5) with 128GB internal storage
* May differ by model, color, market and carrier. |
| Expandable Memory | – One MicroSD slot (up to 1TB)
* MicroSD card sold separately. Availability may vary depending on country and manufacturer. |
| Battery | 4,500mAh (typical)
*Typical value tested under third-party laboratory condition. Typical value is the estimated average value considering the deviation in battery capacity among the battery samples tested under IEC 61960 standard. Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,370mAh for Galaxy S20 FE. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors. |
| Charging | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 USB PD 3.0 (PPS) certified Fast Charging for wired charging (AFC and QC2.0 compatible)
*WPC certified Wireless charging |
| OS | Android 10 |
| Network | [5G] 5G Non-Standalone (NSA), Sub6 / mmWave |
| Enhanced 4×4 MIMO, Up to 5CA, LTE D/L Cat.19 (1.6Gbps), LTE U/L Cat.18 (211Mbps) | |
| Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM, Up to 1.2Gbps Download / Up to 1.2Gbps Upload | |
| Bluetooth® v 5.0, USB type-C, NFC, Location (GPS, Galileo, Glonass, BeiDou) | |
| * Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment. * Requires optimal 5G connection. Actual speed may vary depending on market, carrier, and user environment. * Galileo and BeiDou coverage may be limited. BeiDou may not be available for certain markets. |
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| Payment | NFC, MST
* Available in select markets. Payment solutions and available features may vary depending on market, carrier, and service providers. |
| Sensors | Optical Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| Authentication | Lock type: pattern, PIN, password |
| Audio | Surround sound with Dolby Atmos technology (Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus included.)
* Earphones: Hybrid canal type, 2way dynamic unit |
| UHQ 32-bit &DSD64/128 support
PCM: Up to 32 bits, DSD: DSD64/128 * DSD64 and DSD128 playback can be limited depending on the file format. |
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| MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, APE, DSF, DFF | |
| Dual Audio: connect two Bluetooth devices to the Galaxy S20 FE to play audio through the two devices simultaneously. * The two connected devices may exhibit a slight difference in sound output. |
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| Scalable Codec: Enhanced Bluetooth connection under ambient radio frequency interference. * Available only for certain accessories made by Samsung. |
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| Recording quality is improved with the High AOP Mic that minimizes distortion in noisy environments. * AOP: Acoustic Overload Point |
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| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| Wireless: Smart View (screen mirroring 1080p at 30 fps) Wired: supports DisplayPort over USB type-C. Supports video out when connecting via HDMI Adapter. (DisplayPort 4K UHD at 60 fps) |
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| Water Resistance | IP68 * IP68 is based on test conditions for submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes. Rinse residue/dry if wet. Not advised for beach or pool use. |
Source: Samsung
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