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128GB Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Unlocked Smartphone (various colors)

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Best Buy has 128GB Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Unlocked Smartphone (various colors) on sale for $599.99 > now $549.99. Shipping is free. Thanks OnePlus7pro & iconian [discuss]

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Specs
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 2.8GHz Octa-Core Processor
  • 6.5" 2400x1080 AMOLED w/ Gorilla Glass 3 Display (120Hz at FHD+ Res.)
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 8GB Memory
  • WiFi 6 w/ Bluetooth 5.0 + LE
  • CDMA + GSM / 4G LTE + 5G Compatible
  • Android 10
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BH Photo Video has 128GB Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Unlocked Smartphone Pre-Purchase (various colors) on sale for $599.99. Shipping is free.

Alternatively, Amazon also has 128GB 128GB Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Unlocked Smartphone Pre-Purchase (various colors) on sale for $599.99. Shipping is free.

Note, this phone is set to release on October 2, 2020. Users who purchase this phone may receive $70 Samsung Credit to Use on A Samsung Mobile Accessories [Details]. Valid through October 1, 2020.

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Written by Discombobulated | Staff
This phone retails for a full price of $699 and is set to release on October 2, 2020. Offer valid while promotion last. Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Best Buy has 128GB Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Unlocked Smartphone (various colors) on sale for $599.99 > now $549.99. Shipping is free. Thanks OnePlus7pro & iconian [discuss]

Note: Activation is required at time of purchase.

Specs
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 2.8GHz Octa-Core Processor
  • 6.5" 2400x1080 AMOLED w/ Gorilla Glass 3 Display (120Hz at FHD+ Res.)
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • 8GB Memory
  • WiFi 6 w/ Bluetooth 5.0 + LE
  • CDMA + GSM / 4G LTE + 5G Compatible
  • Android 10
No Longer Available:
BH Photo Video has 128GB Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Unlocked Smartphone Pre-Purchase (various colors) on sale for $599.99. Shipping is free.

Alternatively, Amazon also has 128GB 128GB Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Unlocked Smartphone Pre-Purchase (various colors) on sale for $599.99. Shipping is free.

Note, this phone is set to release on October 2, 2020. Users who purchase this phone may receive $70 Samsung Credit to Use on A Samsung Mobile Accessories [Details]. Valid through October 1, 2020.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
This phone retails for a full price of $699 and is set to release on October 2, 2020. Offer valid while promotion last. Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by OnePlus7pro

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Samsung already makes three different kinds of Galaxy S20 phones: a regular, a Plus, and an Ultra. Now you can add a fourth to that mix, the Galaxy S20 FE — the FE stands for "Fan Edition." It's an S20 with some of the more expensive parts removed but keeping some of the key features that matter. It will also come in six different colors. Available October 2nd, it will sell for $699 for the sub-6 variant on T-Mobile, AT&T, and unlocked and $749 for the mmWave version developed for Verizon.

The S20 FE has a 6.5-inch display. That slots it right in between the smaller Galaxy S20 and the larger S20 Plus. Like those phones, the FE has a 120Hz refresh rate for smoother animations and graphics, but unlike those phones, its screen is completely flat and can't be cranked up to a Quad HD+ resolution.

It's also plastic on the back, but if it's anything like the Note 20's plastic, it'll probably feel alright. Samsung is marketing the color choices heavily: there's red, orange, lavender, mint, and white. All of those colors are prefixed with "cloud," Samsung's indication that they have a matte finish that should hide fingerprints.

Otherwise, though, the FE doesn't skimp on specs. It has a 4,500mAh battery, 6GB of RAM, wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, expandable storage, and the top flight Snapdragon 865 processor. The FE also loses out on having Samsung's higher-megapixel rear camera options, but so far those extra megapixels haven't been the huge win Samsung was hoping for at the beginning of the year.

Its main rear sensor is 12 megapixels with OIS, plus there's a 12-megapixel ultrawide and an 8-megapixel telephoto. Samsung says the telephoto is a 3x optical zoom, and it further says it is keeping the 30x "space zoom" feature, albeit driven more by software than hardware. Those sensors do mean the FE won't be able to swing 8K video, but that's not a huge loss.

Samsung is also continuing its tradition of throwing odd-duck cameras into its lineup, as the selfie camera on the FE is 32 megapixels — similar to what appears on the Galaxy A71.

The company tells me that when it originally launched the S20 lineup this past mark, an FE version wasn't in its plans. But then the pandemic hit — Samsung's S20 event was one of the last that many tech journalists attended. Not long after the March event, the company decided to make this phone.

The Galaxy S20 FE is probably the first smartphone we've seen that was created as a direct response to the pandemic. Specifically, Samsung wanted to target a lower price point but hang on to the premium S brand that does better in the US.

Its rapid development is a testament to how quickly Samsung can churn out new products, though being based on the already existing S20 probably helped. Samsung doesn't seem particularly concerned with the proliferation of and confusion between four different variants of the same Galaxy S20 phone with a matrix of difficult-to-compare camera specs.

It should be said that carriers often discount Samsung's phones, so the S20 FE's asking price of $699 may not be that far off from a regular S20's price right now. But then again, the FE itself is likely to be getting those same discounts before too long. So depending on what's happening with those discounts, you could argue that there's no reason to get an S20 when the S20 FE is there or maybe the exact opposite.

Making phones with compelling specs in record time is one of Samsung's greatest strengths. Making sure those phones don't overlap is not.

Confusing market placement aside, the FE really does seem like a very compelling prospect, at least on paper. It puts more competition in the "premium midrange" category, which in turn raises the stakes a bit for both Google and OnePlus to deliver with their upcoming phones.
FE? fundamental edition?
friends edition?

fracked up edition?

foo'd edition?

edit:
yes, fan edition, it has been responded 20 times. stop it now

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Sep 26, 2020
179 Posts
Joined May 2012
Sep 26, 2020
stag3
Sep 26, 2020
179 Posts
bit the bullet just now, ended up using the 100 promo code, ed discount, pixel 3 trade in and cancellation trick.
i don't believe the rak cashback will work since i did the cancellation trick but 10% cancel trick > 3% cash back so not complaining Smilie

TOTAL $430.33
Total Savings $522.88
You will be initially charged the full total shown above; at the same time we will start the refund process, which typically takes a few days to complete. We will notify you when the refund process is started.
Refund amount $43.03
Net after refund $387.30
Sep 26, 2020
922 Posts
Joined Jul 2005
Sep 26, 2020
dealaddicter
Sep 26, 2020
922 Posts
What $100 PM code are folks referring to? Is it because the phone is cheaper at Amazon and hence have Samsung Price match? Sorry I am normally quick today I guess just not my day.

I guess that's what that is. So add the edu discount + referral discount + samsung credit + cancel trick?
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Sep 26, 2020
1,022 Posts
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Sep 26, 2020
Mr_Dude_Bro
Sep 26, 2020
1,022 Posts
Quote from jinjin12 :
i still think the s10 for $599 on best buy a while back is better than this...more ram, better screen, headphone jack...smaller size
Lolno
Sep 27, 2020
261 Posts
Joined Dec 2014
Sep 27, 2020
DeGea
Sep 27, 2020
261 Posts
Quote from stag3 :
bit the bullet just now, ended up using the 100 promo code, ed discount, pixel 3 trade in and cancellation trick.
i don't believe the rak cashback will work since i did the cancellation trick but 10% cancel trick > 3% cash back so not complaining Smilie

TOTAL $430.33
Total Savings $522.88
You will be initially charged the full total shown above; at the same time we will start the refund process, which typically takes a few days to complete. We will notify you when the refund process is started.
Refund amount $43.03
Net after refund $387.30
Glad the cancel trick worked...bit risky though as if it actually canceled then you would have to try to get another promo code
Sep 27, 2020
9,899 Posts
Joined Jun 2008
Sep 27, 2020
runtohell121
Sep 27, 2020
9,899 Posts
Quote from stag3 :
bit the bullet just now, ended up using the 100 promo code, ed discount, pixel 3 trade in and cancellation trick.
i don't believe the rak cashback will work since i did the cancellation trick but 10% cancel trick > 3% cash back so not complaining Smilie

TOTAL $430.33
Total Savings $522.88
You will be initially charged the full total shown above; at the same time we will start the refund process, which typically takes a few days to complete. We will notify you when the refund process is started.
Refund amount $43.03
Net after refund $387.30
Cashback will work still; it will get adjusted to your new total. But if you used referral, there's a chance it might not work...
Sep 27, 2020
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Sep 27, 2020
runtohell121
Sep 27, 2020
9,899 Posts
Quote from dealaddicter :
What $100 PM code are folks referring to? Is it because the phone is cheaper at Amazon and hence have Samsung Price match? Sorry I am normally quick today I guess just not my day.

I guess that's what that is. So add the edu discount + referral discount + samsung credit + cancel trick?
Yes, price match to Amazon or Best Buy, but Samsung is catching on and refusing to give out codes to lower the price at the time of purchase. Instead, Samsung is telling most people that they'll price match AFTER the phone ships.
Sep 27, 2020
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Sep 27, 2020
runtohell121
Sep 27, 2020
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Quote from DeGea :
Glad the cancel trick worked...bit risky though as if it actually canceled then you would have to try to get another promo code
If it cancels, the promo code reactivates instantly.

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Sep 27, 2020
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Sep 27, 2020
DeGea
Sep 27, 2020
261 Posts
Quote from runtohell121 :
If it cancels, the promo code reactivates instantly.
Ah really, i didnt know that, good to know. I ordered mine a few days ago so think I'll leave it now, but may try the return trick as nothing to lose there
Sep 27, 2020
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Sep 27, 2020
Mr_Dude_Bro
Sep 27, 2020
1,022 Posts
I'm really glad I never bit the bullet on a regular S20. This phone looks like the best performance to price of any phone in a long time. Ordered a navy blue one from Amazon.
Sep 27, 2020
5,212 Posts
Joined May 2007
Sep 27, 2020
UsedtoBeHidn
Sep 27, 2020
5,212 Posts
Quote from DeGea :
Glad the cancel trick worked...bit risky though as if it actually canceled then you would have to try to get another promo code

The cancel button would have to be confirmed. The coupon code pops up the first time you push it. There's no risk really.
Sep 27, 2020
5,212 Posts
Joined May 2007
Sep 27, 2020
UsedtoBeHidn
Sep 27, 2020
5,212 Posts
Quote from DeGea :
Ah really, i didnt know that, good to know. I ordered mine a few days ago so think I'll leave it now, but may try the return trick as nothing to lose there
Just hit the button and see if it pops up or not. It's not a big deal.
Sep 27, 2020
1,437 Posts
Joined Aug 2008
Sep 27, 2020
jmecherul
Sep 27, 2020
1,437 Posts
just tried cancellation, and it cancelled the item straight on
Sep 27, 2020
70 Posts
Joined Jun 2008
Sep 27, 2020
comodosky
Sep 27, 2020
70 Posts
Just ordered from Samsung after price match from BB
700 - 100 - 225 (s8 trade in) = paid 375, getting $70 worth if freebies
Sep 27, 2020
1,437 Posts
Joined Aug 2008
Sep 27, 2020
jmecherul
Sep 27, 2020
1,437 Posts
wonder if we can use the coupon on something else. i see that the coupon got reactivated with a january expiration instead of the original end of october

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Sep 27, 2020
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Sep 27, 2020
ardub22
Sep 27, 2020
78 Posts
can't get a promo code from them they want me to call a number or chat after I order and "there's no guarantee we will price match" :\ Does the cancellation trick take 10% off after all discounts? It's down to $380 after discounts, would cancel trick drop it $40 or $80? Chat guy says, "If I had promo codes to give, you'd have one, I'm on commission!"

$280 would be super slick.
Last edited by ardub22 September 26, 2020 at 07:27 PM.

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