The Samsung company has been a flagship in the creation and development of mobile phones for years. The Galaxy range has always been synonymous with quality and avant-garde, but over the years they have adapted their models for the larger public. In recent times, it has launched devices accessible to all types of audiences with great features. However, when a mobile carries the label ‘S20’, in the middle of the year 2020, it has to be up to par. This is the case of S amsung Galaxy S20 FE , one of the brand’s latest launches that is called upon to maintain a minimum of premium quality. Will it be able to meet the expected requirements of a high-end smartphone? Keep reading and discover our opinion, as well as an analysis of each of its parts.

Simplicity in design: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: video review and opinions

“Ugly mobiles are no longer made.” This is a statement that may be realistic for some, although in fact there are still models that do not meet the established visual minimums. This happens, above all, to those brands that want to recharge their devices with ostentation and novelties and end up making unattractive and even less efficient mobiles. If there is something that stands out about the model we are analyzing today, it is that it is very simple in its design .

 

With measures of 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm and a weight of 190 grams, it is very comfortable, since it is not a small mobile and its weight is not noticeable. The latter is achieved thanks to a plastic finish that moves away from the metallic touches of its latest releases, such as the Samsung Galaxy S20 . It can be found in various colors, such as white, orange, red, mint, lavender or dark blue.

Regarding the location of the different functional terminals of the mobile there are few novelties. The volume and unlock buttons are on the right edge; the left edge is completely released; in the upper one is the location of the SIM card and a first microphone; finally, at the bottom there is the input of the type-C connector and a second microphone to achieve stereo sound. Before talking about the screen, it only goes without saying that on the back there are only the camera modules, of which it must be said that they are quite attractive.

Screen

You may be wondering where the fingerprint reader is, as it is implemented within the screen, a system that is becoming very fashionable. And speaking of the screen, admittedly, it looks spectacular, and we expected no less from Samsung. Of 6.5 inches and one of the latest technologies, the Infinity-O Full HD + , you get sharpness and quality in the colors hard to beat. It is a surface with edges, that is true, although they are not very large and do not spoil the experience. The front camera is very well hidden in a small hole. The mobile has facial recognition, in addition to IP68 protection against water, which allows it to be submerged at one meter for half an hour.

The resolution is good, with 2400x1080p and the multitouch option that is already included in all smartphones. It is also appreciated the frequency that this screen reaches, with 120 Hz . With this refresh system, problems with frames should be avoided, especially when playing games. However, we may encounter image freezes in applications that require a lot of power, although this is normal.

The cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

In the camera module of Samsung Galaxy S20 FE we find the first change in strategy compared to other smartphones. Normally, we find a main camera with a large number of megapixels, a multifunction and off-road lens that also sells very well. In this case, it is not so. We start with the 12 MP ultra-wide angle with OIS (optical stabilization) system and an aperture of f1.8; we continue with a 12 MP wide angle and an aperture of f2.2; to finish with the rear modules, an 8 MP telephoto lens, OIS system and 3X optical zoom, which allows you to take fairly sharp photographs at very far distances . Regarding the front camera, the standard within high-end mobiles, 32 MP and impressive sharpness, perfect for taking selfies in any situation.

This strategy can be inefficient, since it has two landscape modules and a successful optical zoom. However, be that as it may, it is not far from the results of other devices with more powerful cameras in terms of number of megapixels, but with much more outdated technologies. The images look good, it captures colors and different lights very well and, in short, it is a very high quality camera module.

But as usually happens in the latest analyzes, what really makes the latest generation devices great are the different modes that their cameras have . It allows exploration and play, with slow and fast cameras, the different image formats, the changes between the objectives, etc. It is true that some can be left over, such as emojis or image decoration, but they are added that do not bother either.

Here is a gallery of images using some of the device options, taking into account that in the video format it also has many others.

 

Image captured with PRO mode altering the amount of light

Performance: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: video review and opinions

At this point you have to take into account the differentiating factor between 4G and the much discussed 5G . This mobile has been put on sale with both versions, and each of them uses a different processor. In the case of 4G, it has the Exynos 990 , one of the most common within Samsung. For its part, 5G has chosen to turn to Qualcom and its SnapDragon 865 , a processor that companies like Xiaomi are using for their latest devices. RAM is also important, and again we find two options, one 8GB, and a cheaper 6GB.

It works well? In the end, this is the important thing, and it must be said that, despite having encountered a problem in transitions, it is a powerful mobile. It is designed for off-road use, since it wants to be a day-to-day terminal, and for specialized use in video games, for example. It is true that in our case we have tested the best prepared model, with 5G and 8GB of RAM. Therefore, we can say that if you buy this device you should not have any problems in terms of performance.

Connectivity, battery and internal memory

The connections of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE are very varied , as well as classic. Latest models of WiFi (version 6) and Bluetooth (5.0), 4G LTE, an instantaneous data transmission system that is hardly used, and NFC. In addition, it obviously has the USB Type C wireless connection. But if there is something that we did not like is the lack of connections with headphones or wired speakers, so we must purchase an adapter.

The battery, simple and similar to that of other brands. The strategy consists of not having an excessively powerful battery, in this case 4500 mAh, but a fast charge that makes life easier. Honestly, this doesn’t seem bad to us. Running out of battery is still almost impossible thanks to the speed of recharging and thus can lower the price of the device a bit.

Finally, the internal memory , an aspect that stopped worrying us a long time ago. It has 128 GB of storage, and the possibility of adding a micro SD card of up to one TB. In conclusion, it is almost impossible for us to run out of space on the device.

Features of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Availability and price of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE

Whether or not to acquire this device will depend entirely on the use that we are going to make of it . For those people who only limit themselves to making and receiving calls, sending messages or watching videos, it is a mobile that can do something expensive. For this type of user, there are much cheaper and more accessible options. However, those who make more regular use of the phone, be it for gaming, for amateur photography, for storing and working with files, it is a great option. It is not a flashy mobile, but it has a very nice design, it also performs quite well and the rest of its facets are up to the task . Here are some purchase links to acquire the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE: