Top quality / price – The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Blue smartphone at €449.90

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition appears to be a more pragmatic version of the Galaxy S20. A technical sheet built on the advice of “fans” and which notably includes a Qualcomm SoC, claimed by many in Europe.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G is overall a great success. It successfully takes what works for the Galaxy S family and opts for a long-requested Qualcomm Snapdragon SoC in Europe. Samsung has a smartphone capable of competing with many references on the market.

Strong points

• Finishes.
• Well calibrated Oled screen.
• Comfortable performance.
• Satisfactory main photo module.
• Solid autonomy.

Weak points

• No mini-jack or adapter.
• Disappointing secondary photo modules.

Alternatively

Google’s Pixel 6a does not demerit compared to Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. This smartphone, which is the “affordable” version, convinces with undeniable advantages: good quality screen, more than satisfactory performance and very controlled photo component. It also has the merit of being IP67 certified, borrowing this characteristic from high-end terminals. What is missing is slightly faster charging, higher screen brightness and a more generous refresh rate. But at its launch price, few – or even no smartphones – manage to do as well to date, with the essential guarantee of ensuring long-term software monitoring.