Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G
Price:
Discontinued
(originally launched at $699)
128GB variant · Original US launch price · Launched October 2020
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is the "Fan Edition" of the S20 series, featuring a 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz display, Snapdragon 865 processor, triple rear camera system (12MP Wide + 8MP Telephoto + 12MP Ultra-wide), 32MP front camera, 8GB RAM, 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging, wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, and 5G connectivity.
LAUNCH
| Announced | September 23, 2020 |
| Released | October 2, 2020 |
| Status | Discontinued |
DISPLAY
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) |
| Pixel Density | ~407 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED, HDR10+, Always-on Display |
| Features | Infinity-O display (hole-punch camera), Flat edges |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
PERFORMANCE
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7nm+) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 585) |
| GPU | Adreno 650 |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB (LPDDR5) |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Expandable Storage | Yes — microSD up to 1TB (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Operating System | Launched with Android 10 (One UI 2.5); upgradable to Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Security | In-display optical fingerprint scanner (not ultrasonic, unlike standard S20 line) |
GAMING PERFORMANCE — COMMUNITY/THIRD-PARTY REPORTS
| PUBG Mobile / BGMI | Up to 60 FPS on supported settings |
| Call of Duty: Mobile | Up to 60 FPS on supported settings |
| Genshin Impact | Performance varies by graphics settings, game version and temperature |
| Overall Gaming Performance | Snapdragon 865 delivers strong and consistent gaming performance for this generation, handling competitive games well. |
BENCHMARK — ANTUTU & GEEKBENCH RESULTS
| AnTuTu v10 / v11 Total | Around 649,000 – 725,893 points |
| AnTuTu CPU | ~185,130 |
| AnTuTu GPU | ~219,163 |
| AnTuTu Memory | ~109,795 |
| AnTuTu UX | ~135,582 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | ~1,100 – 1,200 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | ~3,200 – 3,400 |
| Geekbench 6 Metal (GPU) | ~4,500 – 5,000 |
Benchmark results are typical third-party figures; actual scores vary by software version, temperature, testing conditions and individual device variant.
REAR CAMERA
| Main Camera | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Telephoto | 8 MP, f/2.4, 76mm (telephoto), 1/4.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Ultra Wide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.12µm |
| Photo Digital Zoom | Up to 30x digital zoom |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
FRONT CAMERA
| Camera | 32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm |
| Features | HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
VIDEO RECORDING
| Rear Video | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front Video | 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
BATTERY
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25W Super Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes — Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (15W) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes — Wireless PowerShare |
CONNECTIVITY
| 5G | Yes |
| 4G LTE | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with LE |
| NFC | Yes |
USB & DISPLAY OUTPUT
| Connector | USB Type-C |
| USB Speed | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) |
| Display Output | Samsung DeX support (PC-like experience on external display) |
SIM & NETWORK
| SIM | Nano-SIM (Single SIM) or Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / microSD (Hybrid dual SIM; region/model dependent) |
| eSIM | eSIM support varies by model/region |
NAVIGATION & LOCATION
| GPS | Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS |
| Compass | Yes, digital compass |
SENSORS
| Fingerprint | Yes — In-display optical fingerprint scanner |
| Motion | Three-axis Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Barometer, Hall sensor |
| Other Sensors | RGB Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor |
AUDIO & MULTIMEDIA
| Speakers | Dolby Atmos Stereo speakers (Tuned by AKG) |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No |
| Audio Formats | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
BUILD & PROTECTION
| Frame | Aluminum frame |
| Front Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Back Protection | Plastic back |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (maximum depth of 1.5 meters up to 30 minutes) |
| Dimensions | 159.8 x 74.5 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 grams |
COLORS
| Available Colors | Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Mint, Cloud White, Cloud Orange |
STORAGE & PRICE
| Card Slot | Yes — microSD up to 1TB (uses shared SIM slot) |
| 128GB | Discontinued (originally $699) |
| 256GB | Discontinued (market-dependent pricing) |
MISC
| Model Numbers | SM-G781U (US 5G), SM-G781B (Global 5G), SM-G780G (Global LTE) |
Overall: The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G offers a 6.5-inch 120Hz display, a substantial 4,500mAh battery, and a versatile triple camera setup. It features the Snapdragon 865 processor, 8K video recording, and 25W Super Fast Charging. It was discontinued after the release of newer flagships and is now considered a great value-for-money used device.
SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 FE 5G IN 2026: IS IT STILL WORTH BUYING?
| Performance | Snapdragon 865 with 8GB RAM handles daily tasks and gaming well. Android 13 (One UI 5.1) is the final major version supported. |
| Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED (1080x2400, 407ppi) with 120Hz refresh rate. |
| Camera | Triple 12MP + 8MP + 12MP camera with 3x Optical Zoom, 30x Space Zoom, and 4K video recording. |
| Battery | 4,500 mAh battery with 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC. 5G supported (bands vary by model). |
| Security Updates | Security update status varies by exact model; check Samsung's update history for your variant. |
| Use Case | Great budget/secondary device for 120Hz AMOLED experience, DeX support, and solid daily use. |
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Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.
Core specifications are based primarily on Samsung's official technical specifications; benchmark figures and other third-party measurements (battery mAh, AnTuTu scores, Geekbench scores, etc.) are compiled separately from tested units. This is a historical/legacy device; current retail availability may vary.
