The new Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is the fourth phone in the S line this year. That’s a lot of variants, and it doesn’t include the two Note 20 phones and seemingly innumerable A-series phones Samsung also released this year.

Reasonable price, 120Hz screen, Good cameras

Samsung’s photo tuning is unnecessarily aggressive, Fingerprint sensor a tick too slow, Samsung’s software regressing to a messy norm

The high points are undoubtedly the refresh rate, chipset, and cameras, but most other aspects impress too. Really the only significant issue is the phone’s largely plastic build – which at this price isn’t really acceptable, but when it’s allowed for so much tech to be packed in it’s a lot more...

Smooth, high-quality 120Hz screen, Excellent triple-lens camera, Plenty of power

Plastic back, Only FHD+ resolution, Middling 6GB of RAM

Triple rear cameras; 120Hz display; strong performance; great battery life; simple design with a flat screen; wireless charging with wireless powershare

No headphone jack; has a plastic back instead of glass; optical fingerprint reader not quite as nice as more expensive ultrasonic models; fast charger costs extra

Though the switch to glasstic is a bit of a disappointment, there's a lot to love about the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE - including the Snapdragon 865, a first for UK fans, and a gorgeous 6.5in 120Hz AMOLED display.

Beautiful 120Hz AMOLED display, Great battery life, Snapdragon 865 (on 5G model)

'Glasstic' body, Limitations on video recording, Have to pay for faster charger

This phone is hands down the best value phone money can buy. It has everything you need in a phone for such a low price. The 120hz screen is unmatched and I can go back to 60hz now. The screen overall is very good and is a beautiful 6.5 inch oled. Speakers are loud and very clear. It also has IP68 water and dust resistance which is a really nice bonus. Along with NFC and wireless and reverse wireless charging which are flagship features are on this phone. Also the 5G capabilities is nice future proofing and the 865 processor is fantastic. Cameras are also brilliant if that's what you look out for. Overall, everything about this phone screams flagship and you get that all for an incredibly low price!

Great phone on paper however the phone does not live up to expectations. I am struggling to get through a full day with basic use (web browsing, social media, emails) with 5G turned off, bluetooth off, wfh so wifi connection. Battery is full depleted by the end of every day and then top up again in the morning after more battery drain overnight (so 2 charges per day). Also experience the phantom touch screen issues which are being widely reported from many users

Galaxy S20 FE has added an extra level of excitement to this year’s Samsung flagship – from finally bringing a Snapdragon processor to the device in the UK to adding a bunch of vibrant colour options. There’s tough competition from OnePlus 8T and Pixel 5 but the S20 FE is ready for the fight.

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G isn’t a cheap phone, costing $699 / £699 (or £599 for the 4G version, available in the UK). However, it’s still a great value option for anyone who wants all the power of the Galaxy S20 without its sky-high price.

Great cameras for the price, Fast performance, Fantastic display

Plastic feel, Samsung’s UI is heavy, Doesn’t ship with fast charger

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is close to being the perfect combination of specifications and price.

Really nice screen with 120 Hz refresh rate, good build quality and matte back, good all-round camera, high performance and generally you get alot for your money.

The screen resolution is not as high as on the other models in the Galaxy S20 series. Comes with only 15 watt charger in the box, although 25 watt charging is supported.

Praise be to the mighty Samsung, for it has heard our pleas of “ good freakin’ grief, phones are getting too expensive .” In its infinite wisdom, it hath remade the Galaxy S20, flagship from earlier in 2020, with slightly cheaper materials and components.

Flagship hardware, Almost no compromise on features, Big, beautiful screen, Solid battery life

Phone's a little big for my taste, Deep camera bump, Camera downgrade versus S20