Ever wonder why Samsung would introduce the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, that is arguably better and cheaper than the original Galaxy S20?
Yoonie Park from Samsung explains why they created the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition!
Galaxy S20 Fan Edition : Why Samsung Created It
Everyone had their pet theories why Samsung would introduce the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition, which is arguably better and cheaper than the original Galaxy S20.
In this video, Yoonie Park from Samsung’s Global Brand Marketing Group tells us the reasons why they created the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition.
Why Did They Create The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition?
Due to the tough economic conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Samsung team wanted to create a device with the premium features of Galaxy S20 device at a “friendly price”.
How Did They Select What Galaxy S20 Features To Include?
Samsung conducted a survey in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, and South Korea to determine the features users would want in the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition :
- an amazing camera
- stunning performance
- a stunning display
How Did They Select What Colours To Feature?
Samsung conducted a survey in six countries – US, UK, Korea, India, Indonesia and Brazil – to find out what colours fans would prefer, and the top three colours were :
- Navy : 43%
- Lavender : 41%
- Mint : 39%
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition : Specifications Comparison
Here is a specification comparison of Galaxy S20 Fan Edition against the original Galaxy S20 :
Specifications | Galaxy S20 FE 5G | Galaxy S20 |
Model | SM-G781 | SM-G981 |
Display | 6.5-inch Super AMOLED – 1080 x 2400 pixels – 120 Hz refresh – HDR10 support |
6.2-inch Super AMOLED – 1440 x 3200 pixels – 60 Hz refresh – HDR10 support |
IP Rating | IP68 dust- and water-resistance | |
Operating System | Android Q with One UI | |
System Platform | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
RAM | 8 GB LPDDR5 | |
Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB | |
External Storage | microSD (hybrid, up to 1 TB) | |
Front Camera | 32 MP, f/2.2 aperture | 10 MP, f/2.2 aperture |
Rear Cameras | 12 MP main camera 12 MP ultra-wide camera 8 MP telephone camera (3X) |
12 MP main camera 12 MP ultra-wide camera 64 MP telephone camera (3X) |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (dual-band) Bluetooth : BT 5.0 USB : USB 2.0 Type C |
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Fingerprint Sensor | In Display Ultrasonic | |
Audio | Dolby Atmos stereo speakers tuned by AKG | |
Battery | 4,500 mAh battery | 4,000 mAh battery |
Charger | 15 W fast charger | |
Dimensions | 74.5 mm wide 159.8 mm tall 8.4 mm thick |
69.1 mm wide 151.7 mm tall 7.9 mm thick |
Weight | 190 g | 163 g |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition : Price + Availability
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is available in these six colour options, from left to right : Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange and Cloud White.
Here is the Galaxy S20 Fan Edition’s official price list in various countries :
- Malaysia : RM3,399 (about US$815 / £640 / A$1159 / S$1122)
- United States : $699.99
- United Kingdom : £699
- Australia : A$999
Here are online purchase options :
- Malaysia : Multiple Colours | Orange | White | Mint | Lavender | Navy
- United States : Red | Navy | Mint | Lavender | Orange | White
- United Kingdom : Navy | Red | Lavender | Mint | Orange | White
- Australia : White | Navy | Lavender
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G : Pre-Order Deals
United States
Samsung US is giving $70 instant credit towards accessories with every pre-order.
United Kingdom
Samsung UK is giving 4 months of YouTube Premium with every pre-order, as well as one of these two options :
- either a Galaxy Games Pack and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate,
- or a Samsung Galaxy Fit 2 smartwatch
Australia
Samsung Australia is giving a free pair of Galaxy Buds Live with every pre-order.
Malaysia
Pre-order kicks off from 10 AM on 24 September 2020 until 8 October 2020, with freebies worth RM586 :
- UV Steriliser with Wireless Charging worth RM299
- One-Time Screen Crack Protection worth RM168
- Clear Standing Cover worth RM119
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