Sale / Good deal – The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Red “5 stars” smartphone at €499.99 (-24%)

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.

NB: The reported price drop is calculated by comparing the lowest price of the day with the average of the lowest prices charged by all merchants for the product last month, with security rules to exclude prices from shops whose the VAT policy is not clear (known as “grey” shops, typically in the case of imports from China).

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’s missing is a bit 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.