7 months later, picked one up for about $400. At that price, it's just an incredible choice and still performs at the top of the line. I'm thrilled with it.
@@romeoeduard3490 if you wait and remind me in 2 months I have the answer. Question is if its fair because i ll be comparing it with a 3y old s9+ battery
I'm a fan of that Lavender color. It's refreshing to finally see these tech manufacturers building devices in bigger, bolder and brighter colors. Even the conservative to a fault giant Apple is getting more and more colorful, csbt wait to see if we'll finally get a [Product]Red apple Flagship since 2018
@@gadgetmatch he i wanna ask something I m facing some issues with my s20fe I m so sad I was very happy with my mobile but I saw when I take selfie in camera looks very smooth and perfect but then I go in gallery and saw my pics its not smooth and looks very rough somebody facing the same issue or not ? Plz tell me
Have had my FE for about 5 days now. My first Samsung phone I've ever owned, and probably my favorite phone I have had. Very much worth it if your debating.
It's solid. It's cut corners, and dare I say, tendencies of the 20 series itself, are simply lacking compared to the entire S10 series IMB Im the end, the S10+ will be getting repaired, and the proper upgrade replacement will not be a Samsung. The S20Fe will get me by, but that's all.
This is great. What would've really made it an FE is the inclusion of a headphone jack. Edit: Is it a great phone to look into if you don't already own a Samsung Device. But if you have owned an s10+ then... that'll depend on your preference. People say they don't need it, but considering that this is an FE (Fan Edition), most fans would appreciate the fact that it is there for the convenience. If one thought about what was traded out for not having a headphone jack, it doesn't quite add up. Most companies claim removing the jack would equal to phones becoming/having: Thinner bodies (don't matter bc cases) Space for better technology (fingerprint scanner?) Larger screens (s10+ had 6.4" screen) Water resistance (S10+ was IP68) Larger battery (s10+ 4100 mAh) The 120 refresh is nice but uses up the battery faster making that larger (4500 mAh) die faster. All I'm saying is Samsung had all these with the S10+. If this truly was a Fan Edition, they would've included it for those who actually enjoy the sound quality of wired headphones. ruclips.net/video/PXbFumuswkA/видео.html
I've just bought it today. Totally worth the money. I don't really care about the plastic back, it's certainly more durable than glass. The Snapdragon 865 is the one that caught my attention to buy it. I've avoided Samsung for some years because of Exynos no matter how good the phones are.
Don't hesitate on getting this phone. Definitely blows the other phones at this price point (pixel 5 / 4a 5G or one plus).. on paper and real world use. Nuff said! Get it! You'll be a happy camper. Don't nit-pick or look for a negative (like some reviewers) - this is the phone we've all been waiting for. 😃
I picked up the Cloud Navy for $500, and so far I couldn't be happier with it! It's a great step up from the S9 I was using for the last couple of years, for sure.
Damn! This phone is actually pretty damn good for the price! Definitely going to upgrade my aging S7 to this S20FE because its still as good as the Flagship version!
@@raylumin8708 I did purchase one and it really is the best. Certainly enjoy having the option of an sd tray and the display quality! You have to see it to experience it. Thanks
Orange 🍊 is my colour pick and this time samsung get it right shame though there is no headphone jack but dolby atmos stereo speakers is a nice plus. S20 Fe is definitely my match thanks for the review brother.
never really considered the back glass but since I put on a case, it doesn't matter...after trade in of my s9+, i got the FE for 250 after all the rebates....i think i made the good deal after watching your review...great job and I am subscribed now
just got my S20 FE and I most say the plastic back is a plus in my book it feels nice and is warmer then glass and just overall nicer to hold in the hand and its not as easy to break in case you drop the phone and also im not happy with the curved display so this flat display also big plus so only good things to say and im loving my new samsung phone indeed its everything i hoped for and to a reall nice price point
Thanks for this review. It was by far the most detailed and enjoyable to watch. I have this phone coming tomorrow, and I'm genuinely excited to get it after watching this!
Yeah, finally Samsung heard the customers: Plastic back - great, because it's more durable and I will put a case on it anyway and it's much lighter than glass. Finally a flat screen with wireless charging, that's why they couldn't sell their cheaper devices because they didn't want to waste 12$ for squeezing in the coil! Their flagship processor with 6GB RAM for a lower price! I really don't care about the cameras. This phone is excellent for me!
The only legit complains for this phone would be the 6GB ram. Hope Samsung can slim down their One UI in their 3.0 release, because I don't think the 6GB ram will fair well during the 3 times it will be updated.
Went from S7 edge to S9. Upgrade for sure, and a big change personally. Went from S9 to S20FE4G and it is just a strict upgrade with no experience changes. Bigger, better battery, faster, better camera but still the same S9 I loved dearly for 2 years (save for the lack of curved screen, this is fine though because the edge features are still there). Recommended for sure. Aside from the lack of a headphone jack, strict downgrade in that sense.
I got the ☁️ red version & very happy with my purchase. The 120hz display along with the 865processer is simply amazing. Cameras & 🔋also very good. Yep, for the price no complaints!
Pre ordered! Was going to wait for the pixel 5 now I'm glad I didn't. For the same price I'm getting a better SOC 120hrtz screen with more real estate and in my opinion an interesting OS with oneui.
my main priority in a smartphone is the camera, thats why im gonna wait for the Pixel 5 personally, and also the iPhone 12 Max which is the iPhone 11's successor i think.. plus i think Samsungs software is very bloated just like many other OS's Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo etc etc.. i like my Android clean and stock, thats why i like Oxygen OS and Pixel OS..
I've been an S series user since the S5 and this is definitely the best of the series so far. Upgrading from an S9 felt like a worthwhile step up. With an upgrade deal from Verizon + S9 trade in, I only paid ~ $300 for it.
I have a s9+ and buy a s20FE for my mom for 400 euro and believe me i won't trade my s9plus for it and pretty sure that s20fe she will return it cuz the battery life on exynos are trash like 4h screen time lucky 5h and from what i see on forum reviews from other's people experience even snapdragon variant that all youtubers say last 6-7h are a big lie realistic you get 5h luckily 6h so big LIES... as a side note comparison, i get 4h-5h of screen times on my s9+ that have 3 years of battery abuse and a smaller battery
@@zer0pulse156 it's been problem free. Still plenty of storage - one of the last Galaxy's to still have an sd slot. It's been, and still is, a great phone.
I actually like the plastic back. So sick of the glass. I have an s8 plus and dropped it to the floor when I woke up and the whole backside is cracked and I have for glass in my finger as well when using it. It's crashed but it still stay in place but it sharp
Back in March I switched from Android to iOS. I'm glad Samsung made me realize my mistake before I invested further into Apple ecosystem and got locked in. Thank you for releasing this phone. Its exactly what I needed.
😮 how comes? Well since 2017 I think I started using Apple and still using it. Hope to update from my 11 soon to either the IPhone 13/14 but I’m also getting a S20fe even tho it’s 2023 and the updates for it is like 1/2 more years😬
@@anberini since then I've gone back and forth between iPhone and Android. I just think I like them both. They each have their disadvantages so neither is perfect, but I just like tech in general.
@@ChillydontCap i think the same as u… but it’s just ur preference so u have some ppl who say this is better than d next. In my case I like iPhones better. But I’m not gonna talk bad bout android. There’s no point both are use for the same purposes
I wish they had more colors available for its successor. We got olive, lavender, and black. Colors felt less vibrant and a tad dull. Like they were trying to save money but also didn't put much thought in the appearance like that. I'd almost rather conservative colors over more colorful but muted paint.
I have the S10e, and while it's been good to me, I'm really thinking this is the route I want to go. Plus the fact that I'm on Boost Mobile, and my service is making their network changes, necessitating an upgrade as my phone is incompatible with the new network. But this phone looks like it'll be a very enjoyable user experience
I'm still planning on getting this phone, but they really should've included the 25 watt charger and 8GB of RAM for the base model... Especially considering the 5G variant starts at $699
I just got mine around 2 hours ago, upgraded from a galaxy s8 active, and wow! The speaker on my s8 was loud. Speakers in this are insane. It was an affordable option, being that it only cost me $67 with trading in my s8 with at&t, definitely a decent phone.
Im on day 4 with it, I'm waiting on 2 cases for it. One coming from. SAMSUNG, had no choice as no one else has an available case for it. This case arrives tomorrow, but also ordered an Otter Box style case with screen protector, that comes oct 26 to nov 17th.
@@Sinist3r778 I had a spare screen protector from my Motorola G8 Power that fit the phone pretty well, I had to order a case from AT&T for 35USD because Amazon won't have any in stocks for the next 10 days... lol Mine will be here on the 8th. You know you can wirelessly use dex to a smart TV? Im going to play my GameCube games and cod mobile on my TV using that
@@Sinist3r778 Dex is desktop mode on select Samsung phones, in the past you would need to have a dex station or a USB C to HDMI cable but with the S20 FE you can wirelessly stream to a smart TV and use your phone like some weird laptop thing. I will edit in a video link to show you, its actually really cool ruclips.net/video/1joR-TxWyT8/видео.html
Did you get it yet? Are you happy with it? I have an s8 plus and want the s20 ultra but it's way too expensive. Then I saw this s20fe and I'm a bit interested I'm buying it
Great job Michael! as usual. you are the only reviewer that noticed that the ultra wide on the s20FE is different from the s20. aside from the FoV, the SE has 1 microns pixels and the regular s20 has 1.4 microns pixels on the ultra wide. so different sensors, as well.
I've watched every video on the s20 fe that I could find, and this one is by far the best! Thank you! I bought the cloud navy. I love all of the pretty colors, but i case my phone anyway, so the navy was a good choice for me. This is the phone that finally brought me back to Samsung. I'm loving it so far!
Best comment. Ive been stuck with Motorola for years abd after watching many reviews i convinced myself to get the FE. Best decision yet. The only downside...i wanted the phone now, so i got the navy...i couldnt wait weeks for the cloud red
Just get a decent pair of cheap wireless headphones... I have skull candy buds that only cost me around 40$. While a headphone jack may be convenient, wireless headphones are far more convenient as you don't have a big cord dangling from your head. I can't tell you how many times I've been on a treadmill and had my headphones ripped out on accident...no words, no problem.
upgraded from S8 to S20 FE 5G....seems like a nightmare is over.....S8 with Exynos processor would heat a lot and I was always using it in battery saving mode :)
Ended up getting the orange 5G version. Pretty solid phone for the price. It's sad that flagship phone prices from a few years ago are now considered mid range. I've actually gone back to 60hz to get as much as I can out of the battery. I don't really notice as much of a difference as people are letting on. One thing I'm not a "fan" of is the ram management is a bit too aggressive, similar to that on the P20 Pro which makes me wonder if it's because 6GB is not enough or if the OS does it to conserve battery.
Amazing review 👏 There's so much peer pressure these days to get the 'top model phone.' and the 'best out there.' But really, the best for who? I had the S10 which I was more than happy with but my 2 year contract ran up and I was almost going to bankrupt myself in order to get the S21 but this was then suggested and offered to me at a MUCH lower contract rate. In the end I did the sensible thing and so pleased I did. The batter is amazing, the screen quality is better than my S10, the cameras are fab. I take a fair amount of selfies so that's a massive bonus point for me. I've gotten the best parts of a smartphone I'd want at a much lower cost rate. Even with the back, I just bought a premium glass case. Bigger isn't always better!
I bought the lavender and it's gorgeous. My S8 is still working just fine, but when husband dropped his and broke it we decied to take advantage of a two for one offer through our carrier and both of us got new phones. It's a great phone!
The sensible decision by Samsung. Apple nailed it by following OnePlus by having a circa $700 device with the flagship SoC. OnePlus pretty much signposted that was the way to go and Apple did the right thing. Samsung also followed OP and we had the S10 Lite and now the S20 FE. So for me, this is the best way to pitch at the $600-700 range. I think that Google will fail with the Pixel 5 because they cheap out on the SoC. Even at $600, we expect these phones to have a 5-year lifespan so having the best chip at launch is clearly the optimum solution. You then work around that to get to that lower pricing. Saying that, the problem with the S20 FE is it does not release at the same time as the rest of the s20 line. We know Samsung phones depreciate mega fast and currently the S10+ is around the same price as the 5g S20 FE. They have therefore created a juxtaposition and it is a bit mystifying? Anyway, unless you can get a discount on the FE, the S20+ remains the better choice at the current similar pricing especially as both will get the same length of warranty and update cycle.
Your statement is wrong. Samsung has always released $700 dollar phones, the Galaxy S8 and S9 which I'm currently using was around $700-750 when they launched, Samsung copied nobody. They innovate!
Also there's a reason why Samsung didn't release this phone when the S20's came out which is obvious to me but oblivious to the rest of you. That reason is because if they released this phone along with the S20 then nobody would buy the expensive S20's when the Fan Edition offers most of what the thousand dollar S20's offer, than why pay more for minimal upgrades... It's smart that Samsung took this route I bet pre-orders are doing great right now for this FE phone I bet it's more than what Samsung expected.
@@Young_Dab The reason they are releasing the FE is due to the poor (terrible) sales of the s20 line, over 60% less than the s10 line for the same period (the year before). They have to make up sales with Xiaomi phones selling like hotcakes.
Already have it in cloud Navy, 128 g, 6gb ram, 865 . It is great and just so people know another difference in s20 vs s20 fe is display at 1080P with fe. S20 I belive is in the 1300 to 1400 range x 3120. However, to use the 120hz refresh rate the s20 drops to 1080p, which again is what the fe has anyway at 1080p.
I bought this phone a week ago at a pound under 400 pound and I'm happy with it in 2022 lol in 2020 I would have been as happy as a pig in sh¡t I am now anyway 👌
I got $450 for my S10+ trade in, and Samsung price matched Amazon's price of $599.99. Plus Samsung was offering $70 for accessories. So it was $149.99, and $60 for the Fit 2 plus taxes.
Hi Gilbert, did you encounter any screen problem with this device as reported by gizchina below? TQ. www.gizchina.com/2020/10/13/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-has-a-major-touch-screen-problem/
Hi Josh, need your help... I dunno whether to choose Vivo X50 pro or Samsung S20 FE Exynos here in Malaysia.... Both around RM2300 - 2500... Based on your experience, which camera is better? Please help... Thanks
Your way of presentation is just awesome. I was magnetized to the video till the end. I do own a S20Fe 5G (Mint colour) and I am happy with it. I did subscribe and liked. Keep up the good work.
Finally! my mom can upgrade from her Galaxy s9+, shes been using that phone for 2 years and now she has a perfect samsung galaxy phone to upgrade that within her budget. anyways awesome video as always Josh 😎 love your content ask the time 💕
I really liked the idea of the s20FE and bought it. I would have preferred the same RAM( 8) as the S20. Iy is the only cut i do not like. The 6 ram gets one through a decent experience.
I have a OnePlus Nord currently which I love, apart from the screen. It has issues with the whites, I prefer cooler whites but it seems to flick between cool and warm. It can be really frustrating. I am considering switching up for the S20 FE 5G but I'm not sure how I feel about OneUI 🙈
Great review. Upgraded from an S9 and overall I am pleased. Miss the curve however everything else including rewatching this video is an amazing experience.
7 months later, picked one up for about $400. At that price, it's just an incredible choice and still performs at the top of the line. I'm thrilled with it.
$399 +tax .. open box and great !
is the battery life good would you say ,like for heavy usage
Love to hear that.. because I just bought one, will be here in a day or two.. I can't wait!
@@romeoeduard3490 if you wait and remind me in 2 months I have the answer. Question is if its fair because i ll be comparing it with a 3y old s9+ battery
@@romeoeduard3490 i heard huawei p30 pro has better. S20 fe is decent. One day. The Huawei 2.5days
We say affordable, but 3 years ago it was flagship pricing.
Wtf? Thats 3 years ago though. 3 years ago you werent as stupid as today.
for sure eventually they'll be calling $1200 affordable smh
Times change, we should as well
ignore people with very little brains
@@schweizer3301
Na
Big battery, flat screen, good enough cameras, great price.... definitely going to be my next phone
I'm a fan of that Lavender color. It's refreshing to finally see these tech manufacturers building devices in bigger, bolder and brighter colors. Even the conservative to a fault giant Apple is getting more and more colorful, csbt wait to see if we'll finally get a [Product]Red apple Flagship since 2018
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Lavender, navy and orange
Same 🥰😍 .. lavender and mint green
Navy blue for me. Gr8 to see so many colors
I love lavender, green and the orange
I was more focused on Josh' bangs than the phone review itself.
Lol
Not the bayang!
@@gadgetmatch he i wanna ask something I m facing some issues with my s20fe I m so sad I was very happy with my mobile but I saw when I take selfie in camera looks very smooth and perfect but then I go in gallery and saw my pics its not smooth and looks very rough somebody facing the same issue or not ? Plz tell me
He’s a cutie though ❤️
@@askme6917 Agree. The bangs are adorable.
First Samsung I’ve seriously considered getting, especially in that mint green
Go for it! Guaranteed!
@susanbeedle47 me too, s8 to s20 fe :)
Me too going for mint colour
@susanbeedle47 how is the upgrade? Worth it? Battery life?
@susanbeedle47 im thinking about switching from S8 aswell, do you think it is worth it?
Have had my FE for about 5 days now. My first Samsung phone I've ever owned, and probably my favorite phone I have had. Very much worth it if your debating.
which phones have you had? iphone user? if so which iphone?
ITS REALLY GOOD PHONE
@@alyssamarie7632 after 11 months, may I ask how's the phone going? How's camera? Battery? I trust your comment so I'm asking for an update
@@alyssamarie7632 That's awesome!
@@alyssamarie7632 Does the main camera have an Autofocus Mode or the Optical Image Stabilization?
This is the device from Samsung that I've been waiting for. Lesser price, but a performer. Waiting for the release in Ph.
M51 is a bomb
@@curiousgeorge6921 Just largest Battery!
@@arafatlincoln9774and enough performance for everyone who doesn't game big games.... perfect for a grown up
Are we getting the exynox or the other chip?
@@raaga1619 hoping also for SD chipset rather than exynos 😅
OMG! I've seen multiple FE reviews, trust me, this was the best! Keep it going guys! Awsome!❤️🔥
Agreed! I will definitely be looking forward to new reviews in the future.
I agree
Just got one and it overheated the first day, here's the video; ruclips.net/video/L7Jj_C4u7zk/видео.html
@@sipahi61 You got the Exynos 990 variant. The Exynos 990 was known for having overheating issues.
It's solid. It's cut corners, and dare I say, tendencies of the 20 series itself, are simply lacking compared to the entire S10 series IMB
Im the end, the S10+ will be getting repaired, and the proper upgrade replacement will not be a Samsung. The S20Fe will get me by, but that's all.
If I didn't have an S20+ already I would get this phone in mint. Honestly some of the best colors you can get on any smartphone right now
I guess s20+ is better than s20 fe.. agreed.?
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Pre ordered the cloud mint color, can't wait to get it
@@MisterZalgo Can you pre order it for me and ship it to the Philippines? HAHAHA Kidding. I'm so sad that PH still not launching this :
@@johnp.g.2146 alackey
I thought you were a woman at first 💀
I have the money to buy, but I dont have the means to pre-order. I like the Cloud Red.
@@MisterZalgo lol did you choose red or something
I'd rather choose the Navy color one it looks like a proper phone than the bright ones for kids.
This is great. What would've really made it an FE is the inclusion of a headphone jack.
Edit:
Is it a great phone to look into if you don't already own a Samsung Device. But if you have owned an s10+ then... that'll depend on your preference.
People say they don't need it, but considering that this is an FE (Fan Edition), most fans would appreciate the fact that it is there for the convenience.
If one thought about what was traded out for not having a headphone jack, it doesn't quite add up. Most companies claim removing the jack would equal to phones becoming/having:
Thinner bodies (don't matter bc cases)
Space for better technology (fingerprint scanner?)
Larger screens (s10+ had 6.4" screen)
Water resistance (S10+ was IP68)
Larger battery (s10+ 4100 mAh)
The 120 refresh is nice but uses up the battery faster making that larger (4500 mAh) die faster.
All I'm saying is Samsung had all these with the S10+. If this truly was a Fan Edition, they would've included it for those who actually enjoy the sound quality of wired headphones.
ruclips.net/video/PXbFumuswkA/видео.html
Exactllly!!!
Yesss!!! I'll get an adaptor, as I already ordered this phone. But it would have been perfect with the headphone jack.
Just get Usb c headphones
Look into a FiiO BTR5 and never look back. LDAC!
Here they have an action where you get the galaxy buds + for free. Great deal.
I've just bought it today. Totally worth the money. I don't really care about the plastic back, it's certainly more durable than glass. The Snapdragon 865 is the one that caught my attention to buy it. I've avoided Samsung for some years because of Exynos no matter how good the phones are.
I just unpacked my s20FE .Great display , very quick responding and very powerful speakers with good quality. This is what impressed me so far.
Hi u came across any display issue while u been outdoor as many complain its display outdoor brightness has issue...
Don't hesitate on getting this phone. Definitely blows the other phones at this price point (pixel 5 / 4a 5G or one plus).. on paper and real world use. Nuff said! Get it! You'll be a happy camper. Don't nit-pick or look for a negative (like some reviewers) - this is the phone we've all been waiting for. 😃
@Error -404 the FE 5G comes with the Snapdragon in every country.. only the 4G version comes the Exynos.. definitely get with 5G
Yup.. all providers are upgrading to 5G.. but 4G isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Get the phone. You won't regret it.
I picked up the Cloud Navy for $500, and so far I couldn't be happier with it! It's a great step up from the S9 I was using for the last couple of years, for sure.
I have the s9 , I wanna upgrade to this
Same here...S9 to this model 2 weeks ago. Love it
@@Darlingseries I made the change from an S9 to this 2 weeks ago. Love this phone!
Damn! This phone is actually pretty damn good for the price! Definitely going to upgrade my aging S7 to this S20FE because its still as good as the Flagship version!
I have the S7EDGE and my screen cracked. So instead of replacing, I was actually considering purchasing this. What are your thoughts?
@@kseegoolam A very good choice,go for it.☝️✅
@@raylumin8708 I did purchase one and it really is the best. Certainly enjoy having the option of an sd tray and the display quality! You have to see it to experience it. Thanks
AWESOME SCREEN, AWESOME CAMERA, _LONG LASTING BaTtErY lifE_
No
@@cutthecheck yes
👍 Totally
Cloud orange
Navy blue ❤️
Orange 🍊 is my colour pick and this time samsung get it right shame though there is no headphone jack but dolby atmos stereo speakers is a nice plus. S20 Fe is definitely my match thanks for the review brother.
I bought the Lavender one it's a great phone even if it doesn't have the headphone jack
never really considered the back glass but since I put on a case, it doesn't matter...after trade in of my s9+, i got the FE for 250 after all the rebates....i think i made the good deal after watching your review...great job and I am subscribed now
ORANGE! that one looked premium in another hands on review I watched days ago.
Link? I prefer an orange over that red, but idk it seems too peachish to me and not exactly orange, but I haven't seen it in action in a video.
@@chrisqualtrough1019 ruclips.net/video/scK-8lhdZG0/видео.html
@@chrisqualtrough1019 its cloud orange xD
how about haptic feedback ? is it feels premium?
Should be like note 20 & S10
just got my S20 FE and I most say the plastic back is a plus in my book it feels nice and is warmer then glass and just overall nicer to hold in the hand and its not as easy to break in case you drop the phone and also im not happy with the curved display so this flat display also big plus so only good things to say and im loving my new samsung phone indeed its everything i hoped for and to a reall nice price point
Is this still a good buy in 2023 compared to let's say...A52s 5g?
Yes
Thanks for this review. It was by far the most detailed and enjoyable to watch. I have this phone coming tomorrow, and I'm genuinely excited to get it after watching this!
Got one recently, surprising no mention of phone heating up at top.
Yeah, finally Samsung heard the customers:
Plastic back - great, because it's more durable and I will put a case on it anyway and it's much lighter than glass. Finally a flat screen with wireless charging, that's why they couldn't sell their cheaper devices because they didn't want to waste 12$ for squeezing in the coil! Their flagship processor with 6GB RAM for a lower price! I really don't care about the cameras.
This phone is excellent for me!
The only legit complains for this phone would be the 6GB ram. Hope Samsung can slim down their One UI in their 3.0 release, because I don't think the 6GB ram will fair well during the 3 times it will be updated.
Went from S7 edge to S9. Upgrade for sure, and a big change personally. Went from S9 to S20FE4G and it is just a strict upgrade with no experience changes. Bigger, better battery, faster, better camera but still the same S9 I loved dearly for 2 years (save for the lack of curved screen, this is fine though because the edge features are still there). Recommended for sure. Aside from the lack of a headphone jack, strict downgrade in that sense.
I'm still rocking my S7. Have you run into any issues with the FE?
I got the ☁️ red version & very happy with my purchase. The 120hz display along with the 865processer is simply amazing. Cameras & 🔋also very good. Yep, for the price no complaints!
Pre ordered! Was going to wait for the pixel 5 now I'm glad I didn't. For the same price I'm getting a better SOC 120hrtz screen with more real estate and in my opinion an interesting OS with oneui.
I was literally debating between the two. Is the FE that much better than the pixel?
I have pixel 2 and I love it but this phone is seriously making me want to change it suits me more than the pixel 5
my main priority in a smartphone is the camera, thats why im gonna wait for the Pixel 5 personally, and also the iPhone 12 Max which is the iPhone 11's successor i think.. plus i think Samsungs software is very bloated just like many other OS's Huawei, Xiaomi, Oppo etc etc.. i like my Android clean and stock, thats why i like Oxygen OS and Pixel OS..
@@Raviolei No dought about that. There's huge difference in terms of performance.
I've been an S series user since the S5 and this is definitely the best of the series so far. Upgrading from an S9 felt like a worthwhile step up. With an upgrade deal from Verizon + S9 trade in, I only paid ~ $300 for it.
I have a s9+ and buy a s20FE for my mom for 400 euro and believe me i won't trade my s9plus for it and pretty sure that s20fe she will return it cuz the battery life on exynos are trash like 4h screen time lucky 5h and from what i see on forum reviews from other's people experience even snapdragon variant that all youtubers say last 6-7h are a big lie realistic you get 5h luckily 6h so big LIES... as a side note comparison, i get 4h-5h of screen times on my s9+ that have 3 years of battery abuse and a smaller battery
How's your s20FE now?
@@zer0pulse156 it's been problem free. Still plenty of storage - one of the last Galaxy's to still have an sd slot. It's been, and still is, a great phone.
I actually like the plastic back. So sick of the glass. I have an s8 plus and dropped it to the floor when I woke up and the whole backside is cracked and I have for glass in my finger as well when using it. It's crashed but it still stay in place but it sharp
I cracked the back of my s9 the day after i got it, i was waiting for the case to come in the mail
Cloud Navy is literally the best out of all of them
Definitely 😀👍
Tra;ded in my S10e for this phone in Navy a couple days ago. Great phone...having a blast with it!
Did you traded it in to samsung?
Back in March I switched from Android to iOS. I'm glad Samsung made me realize my mistake before I invested further into Apple ecosystem and got locked in. Thank you for releasing this phone. Its exactly what I needed.
😮 how comes?
Well since 2017 I think I started using Apple and still using it. Hope to update from my 11 soon to either the IPhone 13/14 but I’m also getting a S20fe even tho it’s 2023 and the updates for it is like 1/2 more years😬
@@anberini since then I've gone back and forth between iPhone and Android. I just think I like them both. They each have their disadvantages so neither is perfect, but I just like tech in general.
@@ChillydontCap i think the same as u… but it’s just ur preference so u have some ppl who say this is better than d next. In my case I like iPhones better. But I’m not gonna talk bad bout android. There’s no point both are use for the same purposes
@@anberini also damn you fine.
@@ChillydontCap 😀lol thank you
I wish they had more colors available for its successor. We got olive, lavender, and black. Colors felt less vibrant and a tad dull. Like they were trying to save money but also didn't put much thought in the appearance like that. I'd almost rather conservative colors over more colorful but muted paint.
1:38 - 💙 CLOUD NAVY
Last week S20FE was on sale in Best Buy Canada for CAD $500, which is about USD $400.
I have the S10e, and while it's been good to me, I'm really thinking this is the route I want to go. Plus the fact that I'm on Boost Mobile, and my service is making their network changes, necessitating an upgrade as my phone is incompatible with the new network. But this phone looks like it'll be a very enjoyable user experience
whenever samsung releases a flat screen oled with top of the line snapdragon, i will get it. btw im using s10e (economy).
I'm still planning on getting this phone, but they really should've included the 25 watt charger and 8GB of RAM for the base model... Especially considering the 5G variant starts at $699
In 20 seconds I knew this was a top reviewer who deserves more. Bless you Michael Josh ✌🏾
I got 2 S20 FE, cloud mint and cloud white... I live in Brazil and that phone is still kinda expensive R$ 1.200,00
The mint one looks nice
I have the mint and red. The red looks way better imo..
It's fyah!!! And it looks even better next to my red buds plus.lol
Hate this goofy phone, can't find Bluetooth and SMS in so crazy forgetaboutit should have punched a Xiaomi Redmi 11 pro
I just got mine around 2 hours ago, upgraded from a galaxy s8 active, and wow! The speaker on my s8 was loud. Speakers in this are insane. It was an affordable option, being that it only cost me $67 with trading in my s8 with at&t, definitely a decent phone.
Traded in a Pixel 3 and got this phone for free
Im on day 4 with it, I'm waiting on 2 cases for it. One coming from. SAMSUNG, had no choice as no one else has an available case for it. This case arrives tomorrow, but also ordered an Otter Box style case with screen protector, that comes oct 26 to nov 17th.
@@Sinist3r778 I had a spare screen protector from my Motorola G8 Power that fit the phone pretty well, I had to order a case from AT&T for 35USD because Amazon won't have any in stocks for the next 10 days... lol
Mine will be here on the 8th. You know you can wirelessly use dex to a smart TV? Im going to play my GameCube games and cod mobile on my TV using that
What is dex? Where do I get that?
@@Sinist3r778 Dex is desktop mode on select Samsung phones, in the past you would need to have a dex station or a USB C to HDMI cable but with the S20 FE you can wirelessly stream to a smart TV and use your phone like some weird laptop thing. I will edit in a video link to show you, its actually really cool
ruclips.net/video/1joR-TxWyT8/видео.html
Ok what the fudge, I can't see any difference from the pics comparisons 🤓
Oh honey! Colors are more vibrant in the s20. Sharper too. The edges are crisp.
Waiting on my orange FE 5g, upgrading from my S8
Did you get it yet? Are you happy with it? I have an s8 plus and want the s20 ultra but it's way too expensive. Then I saw this s20fe and I'm a bit interested I'm buying it
Did you get it?
@@bibinek9950 same I have a s8 plus too and I think I wanna upgrade to the S20 FE but not 100% sure if it's the right decision lol
Best review I've seen of the S20 FE, you've earned yourself a new subscriber.
Great job Michael! as usual. you are the only reviewer that noticed that the ultra wide on the s20FE is different from the s20. aside from the FoV, the SE has 1 microns pixels and the regular s20 has 1.4 microns pixels on the ultra wide. so different sensors, as well.
3.5 earbud jack? I think not. Boy Samsung you really screwed up on this!
you have the best quality phone reviews I have ever seen! a+++++ all the way. subscribed!
Got the new 4G model with snapdragon 865 @ 266$
I've watched every video on the s20 fe that I could find, and this one is by far the best! Thank you! I bought the cloud navy. I love all of the pretty colors, but i case my phone anyway, so the navy was a good choice for me. This is the phone that finally brought me back to Samsung. I'm loving it so far!
I got the red but bought a clear case to show it off. What a great phone.
Same
Best comment. Ive been stuck with Motorola for years abd after watching many reviews i convinced myself to get the FE. Best decision yet. The only downside...i wanted the phone now, so i got the navy...i couldnt wait weeks for the cloud red
NO blue notification flashing light.,......WHY........!!!
If it's a fan edition it would've a headphone jack 🎧🎧🎧
Just get a decent pair of cheap wireless headphones... I have skull candy buds that only cost me around 40$. While a headphone jack may be convenient, wireless headphones are far more convenient as you don't have a big cord dangling from your head.
I can't tell you how many times I've been on a treadmill and had my headphones ripped out on accident...no words, no problem.
upgraded from S8 to S20 FE 5G....seems like a nightmare is over.....S8 with Exynos processor would heat a lot and I was always using it in battery saving mode :)
Ended up getting the orange 5G version. Pretty solid phone for the price. It's sad that flagship phone prices from a few years ago are now considered mid range. I've actually gone back to 60hz to get as much as I can out of the battery. I don't really notice as much of a difference as people are letting on.
One thing I'm not a "fan" of is the ram management is a bit too aggressive, similar to that on the P20 Pro which makes me wonder if it's because 6GB is not enough or if the OS does it to conserve battery.
I just got one, I love it.
Red with a clear case.
Today I bought cloud red.
I was on the S7 edge and I switched to the Navy blue today. I'm loving the phone so far!❤
Gona be doing this
Any touchscreen issues SO FAR?
I made my sister get this phone in mint but now m crying because I want it too XD
Nice. I love the navy blue
I got the navy, but it came with $70 worth of Samsung accessories, so I got a samsung case and a fitness watch
How did you get that deal
@@kindsplash21 on the actual Samsung website
Will it last tho I'm trying to get it on my birthday in may also I have a a20 so I dont think I can trade in but I want it cheap
do u have issues with touchscreen sensitivity (over sensitive) there are many complains about the phone and how they hate it..
@@deviladvoc I don't like the phone, it's clunky. Going to get the Galaxy 21 in March
Bought this for 30k INR (~380USD). Loving it
Amazing review 👏 There's so much peer pressure these days to get the 'top model phone.' and the 'best out there.' But really, the best for who? I had the S10 which I was more than happy with but my 2 year contract ran up and I was almost going to bankrupt myself in order to get the S21 but this was then suggested and offered to me at a MUCH lower contract rate. In the end I did the sensible thing and so pleased I did. The batter is amazing, the screen quality is better than my S10, the cameras are fab. I take a fair amount of selfies so that's a massive bonus point for me. I've gotten the best parts of a smartphone I'd want at a much lower cost rate. Even with the back, I just bought a premium glass case. Bigger isn't always better!
I bought the lavender and it's gorgeous. My S8 is still working just fine, but when husband dropped his and broke it we decied to take advantage of a two for one offer through our carrier and both of us got new phones. It's a great phone!
The sensible decision by Samsung. Apple nailed it by following OnePlus by having a circa $700 device with the flagship SoC. OnePlus pretty much signposted that was the way to go and Apple did the right thing. Samsung also followed OP and we had the S10 Lite and now the S20 FE. So for me, this is the best way to pitch at the $600-700 range. I think that Google will fail with the Pixel 5 because they cheap out on the SoC. Even at $600, we expect these phones to have a 5-year lifespan so having the best chip at launch is clearly the optimum solution. You then work around that to get to that lower pricing.
Saying that, the problem with the S20 FE is it does not release at the same time as the rest of the s20 line. We know Samsung phones depreciate mega fast and currently the S10+ is around the same price as the 5g S20 FE. They have therefore created a juxtaposition and it is a bit mystifying? Anyway, unless you can get a discount on the FE, the S20+ remains the better choice at the current similar pricing especially as both will get the same length of warranty and update cycle.
This is still a good choice if you pay monthly.
Your statement is wrong. Samsung has always released $700 dollar phones, the Galaxy S8 and S9 which I'm currently using was around $700-750 when they launched, Samsung copied nobody. They innovate!
Also there's a reason why Samsung didn't release this phone when the S20's came out which is obvious to me but oblivious to the rest of you. That reason is because if they released this phone along with the S20 then nobody would buy the expensive S20's when the Fan Edition offers most of what the thousand dollar S20's offer, than why pay more for minimal upgrades... It's smart that Samsung took this route I bet pre-orders are doing great right now for this FE phone I bet it's more than what Samsung expected.
@@Young_Dab Yes, carry on believing! I assume you are being sarcastic but Samsung is now the Kings of Expensive, making iPhones look cheap!
@@Young_Dab The reason they are releasing the FE is due to the poor (terrible) sales of the s20 line, over 60% less than the s10 line for the same period (the year before). They have to make up sales with Xiaomi phones selling like hotcakes.
Hell yeah they just need to improve the cameras and the up the processor
Camera is amazing and the processor is great
RED color.. anyone?
No one likes orange but me :(
i just ordered RED!
I was going to order Navy, but decided on the Red color.
Wifey likes the 🍊
Loving my S20 FE so far!! Really good camera!
any experience with overheating issues?
@@MrBallain Not so far & I've had my phone for over half a year now!
What about ghost touch screen issue?
What about the touchscreen issues?
Already have it in cloud Navy, 128 g, 6gb ram, 865 . It is great and just so people know another difference in s20 vs s20 fe is display at 1080P with fe. S20 I belive is in the 1300 to 1400 range x 3120. However, to use the 120hz refresh rate the s20 drops to 1080p, which again is what the fe has anyway at 1080p.
S21 FE and all the other newest FE releases are a major let down due to Micro SD slot removal
Yeah bro
I need to receive calls and watch RUclips, that’s about it 😳
Upgrading to this from Samsung S7. Looks awesome.
Any issues got?
THE RED❤️.
I bought this phone a week ago at a pound under 400 pound and I'm happy with it in 2022 lol in 2020 I would have been as happy as a pig in sh¡t I am now anyway 👌
Any screen issues?
@@matiadwa8286 none at all 👌
@@godofmyworld77 can u test ur phone like this
ruclips.net/video/zpHZsz3RHJY/видео.html
In love with that navy blue colour ❤️
That's what I'm getting in a couple of days. I would have liked the orange it's not available in my region
I have a 4g variant with sd 865
I got the red S20 FE with the Moga Xbox Controller, and Fit2. All in total for $225.54!
HOW, Please tell me
yeah I'd like to hear about that also
I got $450 for my S10+ trade in, and Samsung price matched Amazon's price of $599.99. Plus Samsung was offering $70 for accessories. So it was $149.99, and $60 for the Fit 2 plus taxes.
Hi Gilbert, did you encounter any screen problem with this device as reported by gizchina below? TQ.
www.gizchina.com/2020/10/13/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-has-a-major-touch-screen-problem/
@@de-niz7631 I ended up returning it, and instead got the Note 20 Ultra for $540. I tried it out at Best Buy, and wasn't impressed.
Hi Josh, need your help... I dunno whether to choose Vivo X50 pro or Samsung S20 FE Exynos here in Malaysia.... Both around RM2300 - 2500... Based on your experience, which camera is better? Please help... Thanks
I think I might get another samsung again😂
Your way of presentation is just awesome. I was magnetized to the video till the end. I do own a S20Fe 5G (Mint colour) and I am happy with it. I did subscribe and liked. Keep up the good work.
I think i found my next phone. Thanks!
Want to upgrade from Note 4, I think its a good choice any thoughts
Thank you for the review! Does the front camera on the S20 FE over-smooth selfies, even with all processing turned off?
Thank you. And Nope you can turn beauty mode off.
@@gadgetmatch And does the phone shoot in 8K or 4K?
@@Nahum0525 4K
@@RealNightFuryX Thank you.
@@Nahum0525 the processor itself has ability to do that but they remove it for price cut i think.
Such a wholesome review!!
Finally! my mom can upgrade from her Galaxy s9+, shes been using that phone for 2 years and now she has a perfect samsung galaxy phone to upgrade that within her budget. anyways awesome video as always Josh 😎 love your content ask the time 💕
Me too .
I really liked the idea of the s20FE and bought it. I would have preferred the same RAM( 8) as the S20. Iy is the only cut i do not like. The 6 ram gets one through a decent experience.
I bought mine and it has 8gb ram and 256gb storage. They have 2 versions?
Yes, there is are 4g and 5g versions.
I already preordered the fe in cloud red
I got the red too. Gorgeous color
I have a OnePlus Nord currently which I love, apart from the screen. It has issues with the whites, I prefer cooler whites but it seems to flick between cool and warm. It can be really frustrating. I am considering switching up for the S20 FE 5G but I'm not sure how I feel about OneUI 🙈
Cloud Mint Is Lovely 😍
Considering this phone is on-sale for 350 right now had me sold
Watching this while waiting on my s20 fe to arrive
Is it worth it?
How is it?
Thanks for a good review. Just ordered a 5g model of S20 FE for 470 Euro. Prices are tumbling.
Great review. Upgraded from an S9 and overall I am pleased. Miss the curve however everything else including rewatching this video is an amazing experience.
Hey, thinking of upgrading from an S9 as well, how's your experience with the S20 Fe after 8 months?
Best straight forward and detailed review, and I love having chapters in videos to see what's being discussed. Thanks! 😊
Never watched your channel before, great music, b-roll and hosting
That music is annoying af