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Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Released October 2020.5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-launches-the-galaxy-s20-fe-bringing-together-fans-favourite-features-for-the-ultimate-galaxy-s-experienceRead 23 October 2026Samsung UK release of 23 September 2020: UK retail availability from 2 October 2020. GSMArena lists release 2020-10-02. Samsung UK RRP of GBP 699 is not stored. Last checked 23 October 2026.

Screen size
6.5in
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
Main camera
12MP
Rated battery capacity
4,370mAh

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General

Series
Galaxy S3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G781BZBDEUARead 23 October 2026Samsung Galaxy S series.
Model numbers
SM-G781B, SM-G781B/DS, SM-G781BZBDEUB, SM-G781BZGDEUB, SM-G781BZODEUB, SM-G781BZRDEUB, SM-G781BZWDEUB2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026SM-G781B and SM-G781B/DS are the manual and update names. SM-G781U, SM-G781U1, SM-G781W, SM-G781N, SM-G781V and SM-G7810 are other regional models with their own radios and are not covered.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
Announced
23 September 20204Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026Samsung Global Newsroom, 23 September 2020. Widely available from 2 October 2020. Pre-orders from 23 September.
Status
Available10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026Listed as Available. Released 2020, October 02.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G16Press releasenews.samsung.com/au/meet-s21-fe-5g-flagship-smartphone-designed-for-fans-of-all-kindsRead 23 October 2026Samsung's S21 FE 5G release (January 2022) compares the new phone with the Galaxy S20 FE and applies the same approach as the S20 FE. It does not use the word successor. The S20 FE family has 4G and 5G models, and the S21 FE is 5G.17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S21-FE-5G-review-The-fan-edition-smartphone-goes-into-the-next-round.598090.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the Galaxy S21 FE 5G succeeds the 2020 Galaxy S20 FE 5G.
Launch price (US)
Not available
Launch price (EU)
€73013Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026German price of 730 euros, also shown by NextPit as the launch UVP, while Germany's temporary 16 percent VAT was in effect. WinFuture's pre-launch report said 749 euros, which is the same price at 19 percent VAT. Other European countries differ.14Press articlenextpit.de/handys/samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-5g-fan-editionRead 23 October 2026NextPit lists the German launch UVP as 730 euros and the market launch as October 2020. The page's box list (25 W charger) conflicts with Samsung's UK release and GSMArena, so it is not used for the box.
Markets
EU, GB3Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-G781BZBDEUARead 23 October 2026UK and EU reference hardware (SM-G781B).
Colours
Cloud Navy, Cloud Mint, Cloud Orange, Cloud Red, Cloud White, Cloud Lavender4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026Cloud Red, Cloud Orange, Cloud Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy and Cloud White.
Form factor
Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
OS support period (claimed)
Not available
Security support period (claimed)
5years7Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Defined support period of 5 years from the date of initial supply in 2020. Samsung's launch press release promised three Android OS generations, which are not stored as years.
Security updates until
31 October 20257Maker spec sheet (PDF)org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 23 October 2026Samsung UK PSTI statement for SM-G781B/DS: defined end of support period October 31, 2025. The Samsung UK data shows security update period valid until 31 October 2025.

Body

Front and side, drawn to scale.

Height
159.8mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
Width
74.5mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
Thickness
8.4mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
Thickness with camera bump
Not available
Folded dimensions
Not available
Weight
190g(6.7 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
Frame
Aluminium10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame. Notebookcheck also says aluminium frame and plastic back.13Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Aluminium frame.
Front
Corning Gorilla Glass 310Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Notebookcheck says the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. The GSMArena review text calls the glass unspecified, so two sources agree on Gorilla Glass 3 and one does not name it.13Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Display protected by Gorilla Glass 3, flat edges.
Back
Plastic10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026Plastic back. Notebookcheck calls it a polycarbonate back.13Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Plastic (polycarbonate) back instead of glass.
Dust and water rating
IP684Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026IP68, based on submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes.
Water resistance depth
1.5m4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026Up to 1.5 meters of freshwater.
Water resistance time
30min4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026Up to 30 minutes.
MIL-STD-810
Not available
SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs21Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026Dual-SIM, nano-SIM (4FF), slot type SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD). eSIM is not listed in the maker table.
Stylus
Not available
Stylus name
Not available

Display

Screen size
6.5in(16.5 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
Resolution
1080 × 2400px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
Pixel density
404.9ppi
Aspect ratio
20:910Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 202620:9 as published.
Display type
OLED1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026Super AMOLED, 16M colours, 6.5 inch full rectangle / 6.3 inch with rounded corners.
Display type (as published)
Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 20266.5-inch flat FHD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Display (1080x2400), 407ppi, 120Hz refresh rate.
Max refresh rate
120Hz4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026120Hz refresh rate.
Min refresh rate
Not available
Touch sampling rate
Not available
Instant touch sampling
Not available
Display brightness (typical, claimed)
Not available
Outdoor brightness (claimed)
Not available
Peak display brightness (claimed)
Not available
Minimum brightness
Not available
Colour depth per channel
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage
Not available
HDR playback formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026Display listed as Super AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+. The review says the DRM Info app reports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG playback. The review intro calls the display not HDR10+ compliant, so the sources conflict on the certification.15Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-review-2178p3.phpRead 23 October 2026DRM Info app reports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG playback, Widevine Level 1. Netflix HDR was not supported at review time.
PWM dimming frequency
Not available
Always-on display
Yes6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202301/20230127163453830/SM-G78X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.2.0_230119.pdfRead 23 October 2026Settings lists Always On Display. The manual covers the whole Galaxy S20 FE family.
Front camera cutout
Punch hole10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026The review describes a central punch hole.
Cover screen size
Not available
Cover screen resolution
Not available
Cover screen refresh rate
Not available
Cover screen type
Not available

Platform

OS at launch
Android 104Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026Android 10.
Software
One UI 2.513Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Android 10 with One UI 2.5. GSMArena says the same.
Latest stable OS (verified)
Android 138Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-G781B/014821201001/eng.htmlRead 23 October 2026Samsung update history for SM-G781B (Germany, DBT): latest release 2025-10-23, build G781BXXSIHYJ1, Android T (Android 13), security patch 2025-10-01. The model has reached the end of its support period.
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 86510Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+). The GSMArena review says the 5G model is Snapdragon-only in every region, and Notebookcheck tested the Snapdragon 865.
Process
7nm4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 20267nm 64-bit octa-core processor.
CPU cores
81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026CPU Type Octa-Core with speeds 2.8 GHz, 2.4 GHz and 1.8 GHz.
CPU configuration
CountCoreMax clock (GHz)
1Kryo 585 (Arm Cortex-A77)2.84
3Kryo 585 (Arm Cortex-A77)2.42
4Kryo 585 (Arm Cortex-A55)1.8
Source10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026Octa-core: 1x2.84 GHz, 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 class and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 class cores (Kryo 585). Samsung prints the clocks rounded as 2.8, 2.4 and 1.8 GHz.
Max CPU clock
2.84GHz
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 65013Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Qualcomm Adreno 650. GSMArena lists Adreno 650 too.
NPU performance
Not available

Memory

RAM
6GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 20266 GB on the UK and German SKUs. Notebookcheck says the 5G model always has 6 GB and 128 GB. GSMArena lists 8 GB and 256 GB options for other markets, which are not stored.
RAM type
LPDDR54Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 20268GB or 6GB RAM (LPDDR5). The Samsung UK data lists 6 GB for this SKU.13Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 20266 GB LPDDR5.
Storage (nominal)
128GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
Storage type
UFS 3.110Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026UFS 3.1. Notebookcheck also says UFS 3.1.13Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026128 GB UFS 3.1 flash.
Memory card
microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD), so the microSD card takes the second SIM place.
Max card size
1TB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026MicroSD up to 1 TB, stored as 1000 decimal GB.

Rear cameras

Physical rear cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)Sensor optical formatPixel size (µm)AutofocusOISOptical zoomField of viewSensor
Main121.8261/1.76"1.8Dual Pixel PDAFYesNot available79°Sony IMX555
Ultrawide122.2131/3.0"1.12Not availableNot availableNot available123°Not available
Telephoto82.4Not available1/4.5"1PDAFYes3×32°Not available
Source4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 202612MP ultra wide F2.2 (123 degrees, 1.12 um), 12MP wide F1.8 (79 degrees, Dual Pixel AF, OIS, 1.8 um) and 8MP telephoto F2.4 (32 degrees, 1.0 um, 3x optical zoom, OIS). Sensor sizes and the other focal lengths come from GSMArena. The sensor model comes from Notebookcheck. The two GSMArena telephoto focal lengths (76 mm and 73 mm) disagree, so none is stored.
Number of rear cameras
3
Main camera
12MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
3×
Maximum photo digital zoom
30×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026Digital zoom up to 30x, listed with 3x optical zoom.
Flash
LED10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026LED flash.
Camera features
Portrait mode, Portrait video, Pro mode, Pro video, Single take, Night mode, Food mode, Panorama, Slow motion, Hyperlapse, Super steady6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202301/20230127163453830/SM-G78X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.2.0_230119.pdfRead 23 October 2026Modes listed: Portrait and Portrait video, Pro and Pro video, Single take, Night, Food, Panorama, Slow motion, Hyperlapse, plus the Super steady option. The manual covers the whole family.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
3840216060
19201080240
1280720960
Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026Video recording UHD 4K at 60 fps. Slow motion 960 fps at HD and 240 fps at FHD. Lens restrictions are not stated.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
HDR10+6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202301/20230127163453830/SM-G78X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.2.0_230119.pdfRead 23 October 2026Camera settings: record HDR10+ videos. HEVC format is required and slow motion videos cannot use HEVC.
Log recording
Not available
Video recording codecs
HEVC6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202301/20230127163453830/SM-G78X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.2.0_230119.pdfRead 23 October 2026High efficiency video (HEVC).
Video stabilisation
OIS, Gyro EIS4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026OIS on the wide and telephoto cameras. Gyro EIS comes from GSMArena.10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026Rear video: 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps, gyro-EIS.
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
960fps1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026960 fps at HD (1280 x 720).

Front camera

Front cameras
RoleResolution (MP)Aperture (f/)Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)Sensor optical formatPixel size (µm)AutofocusField of view
Main322.2261/2.74"0.8Fixed80°
Source4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 202632MP selfie camera, pixel size 0.8 um, F2.2 (80 degrees). Front autofocus No comes from the Samsung UK data. Sensor size and focal length come from GSMArena.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
Width (px)Height (px)Highest capture rate (fps)
3840216060
1920108060
Source10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026Selfie video 4K at 30/60 fps and 1080p at 30/60 fps. Notebookcheck says the selfie camera records 4K at 60 fps like the main camera and no 8K.
Front autofocus
No

Audio

Stereo speakers
Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026Stereo Support Yes.
3.5 mm jack
No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026Earjack is USB Type-C, so no 3.5 mm socket. GSMArena and Notebookcheck also say there is no jack.
Audio features
Stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos, UHQ 32-bit and DSD64/128 playback, Dual Audio4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026Stereo speakers sound by AKG, Dolby Atmos, UHQ 32-bit and DSD64/128 playback, Dual Audio.
Microphones
26Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202301/20230127163453830/SM-G78X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.2.0_230119.pdfRead 23 October 2026The layout drawing on printed pages 5 and 6 shows one microphone at the top and one at the bottom. Notebookcheck and GSMArena also place one microphone on the top and one on the bottom.

Network

Network
GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 20262G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD and TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD and TDD. HSPA comes from GSMArena.10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026Technology GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G. CDMA and EVDO apply to US models and are not stored.
2G bands
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
3G bands
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900).
4G bands
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026FDD B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B20, B26, B28, B32, B66 and TDD B38, B40, B41, as printed for SM-G781B.
5G bands
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N28(700), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 20265G FDD Sub6 N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N28 and TDD Sub6 N40, N41, N78. Only Sub6 radio types are listed for this SKU.
5G modes
NSA4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 20265G Non-Standalone (NSA), Sub6 / mmWave. No standalone mode is named.
5G mmWave
No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026The maker's SM-G781B infrastructure row lists Sub6 FDD and TDD only. The global press release says Sub6 / mmWave for the model family, which covers other regional models. Stored false for the EU model.
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
Satellite
Not available
Wi-Fi calling
Yes13Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck test unit: German review, Snapdragon 865, 6 GB LPDDR5 and 128 GB UFS 3.1, Android 10 and One UI 2.5, November 2020. VoLTE and VoWiFi are on board. No eSIM function was found.

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM.
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
Bluetooth
5.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026Bluetooth v5.0.
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
NFC
Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Positioning
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026
USB data standard
USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026USB 3.2 Gen 1.
Video out over USB
Yes4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026Wired: supports DisplayPort over USB type-C and video out through an HDMI adapter (DisplayPort 4K UHD at 60 fps).
IR blaster
Not available
FM radio
No10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026Radio: No.

Features and sensors

Fingerprint
Optical, under-display4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026Optical Fingerprint sensor.
Face unlock
Yes, type not stated4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026Authentication lists lock types pattern, PIN, password, fingerprint sensor and face recognition. The maker names no 2D or 3D type.
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026Optical Fingerprint sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Proximity sensor, Ambient Light Sensor. The sensor disclaimer was revised on 23 October 2020. GSMArena adds a barometer, which Samsung does not list.
Extra buttons
Not available
Haptic motor
Not available

Battery and charging

Rated battery capacity
4,370mAh4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026Rated (minimum) capacity is 4,370mAh for Galaxy S20 FE. The Samsung UK press release says the same. The press text covers the model family, not a named regional SKU.
Battery capacity (typical)
4,500mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026Typical capacity 4500 mAh, removable No.
Rated battery energy
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Battery type
Li-ion10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026Li-Ion 4500 mAh.
Claimed battery life
Use caseHours (h)
Video playback19
Audio playback81
Talk time32
Web browsing14
Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 23 October 2026Up to 19 h video playback (wireless), up to 81 h audio playback (wireless), up to 32 h talk time (4G LTE), internet use up to 14 h on Wi-Fi and up to 15 h on LTE. Web browsing stores the Wi-Fi figure. Test conditions are not stated.
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
25W10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 202625W wired, PD3.0. The Samsung UK release says Super Fast Charging needs the separate 25W charger. The bundled adapter is 15 W.
Wired charging standards
USB PD 3.0 (PPS), Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging, Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.04Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026USB PD 3.0 (PPS) certified fast charging for wired charging (AFC and QC2.0 compatible).
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Wireless charging
Yes4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026WPC certified wireless charging and Wireless PowerShare. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.
Wireless charging power
15W10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 202615W wireless (Qi). Samsung publishes no wattage for Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 in the sources read.
Wireless standards
Qi4Press releasenews.samsung.com/global/unveiling-samsung-galaxy-s20-fe-fan-favorite-features-at-an-accessible-price-pointRead 23 October 2026WPC certified wireless charging, which is the Qi standard.
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
Reverse wireless output power
4.5W10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 20264.5W reverse wireless. Samsung names Wireless PowerShare without a wattage.
Reverse wired
Not available
Charger in box
Yes13Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Samsung includes a modular 15 W power adapter. The 25 W adapter is optional.
Included adapter rated power
15W13Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Modular 15-watt adapter in the box, adapter weight 40 g. GSMArena also names a 15 W adapter in the box.

Measured

Geekbench single-core
903points12Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck test unit: German review, Snapdragon 865, 6 GB LPDDR5 and 128 GB UFS 3.1, Android 10 and One UI 2.5, November 2020. Performance table Geekbench 5.5 single-core 903 points. Version 5.5, not comparable with Geekbench 6. GSMArena's Geekbench 5.1 score is not mixed in.
Geekbench multi-core
3,252points12Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck test unit: German review, Snapdragon 865, 6 GB LPDDR5 and 128 GB UFS 3.1, Android 10 and One UI 2.5, November 2020. Performance table Geekbench 5.5 multi-core 3252 points. Version 5.5, not comparable with Geekbench 6. Power mode is not stated.
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Not available
AnTuTu
543,986points10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena AnTuTu v8: 543986 (the review unit is the 5G Snapdragon 865 model with 6 GB RAM). Only v8 is published, so the score is not comparable with v9 scores.
Display brightness (measured)
714nits12Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck test unit: German review, Snapdragon 865, 6 GB LPDDR5 and 128 GB UFS 3.1, Android 10 and One UI 2.5, November 2020. Center brightness 714 cd/m2 on battery, X-Rite i1Pro 2, nine-point grid on the default Vivid mode (maximum 743, average 721.1). Up to 957 cd/m2 at APL50, and 340 cd/m2 maximum with the brightness sensor off. GSMArena measured 404 nits at the manual maximum and 823 nits at max auto.
PWM dimming (measured)
227Hz12Measurementnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck test unit: German review, Snapdragon 865, 6 GB LPDDR5 and 128 GB UFS 3.1, Android 10 and One UI 2.5, November 2020. PWM detected at 227.3 Hz (worst case) at 30 percent brightness and below, stored as 227. Above that the panel uses DC dimming at a constant 120 Hz.
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
70min11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-review-2178p3.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena review, 5G Snapdragon 865 unit with 6 GB RAM: time to full charge from 0 percent 1:10 h (70 min) with Samsung's separate 25W charger, 57 percent after 30 minutes. With the bundled 15 W adapter it took 1:35 h and 37 percent after 30 minutes, which is a different result.
Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
-26.3LUFS11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-review-2178p3.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena loudspeaker test: -26.3 LUFS, rated Good. Integrated loudness method of GSMArena. Same 5G review unit.

EU label and regulatory

EU energy class
Not available
Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
Drop resistance class
Not available
Repairability class
Not available
SAR head (US)
Not available
SAR body (US)
Not available
SAR head (EU)
0.5W/kg10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena SAR EU 0.50 W/kg (head). The page covers models SM-G781B, SM-G781B/DS, SM-G781U, SM-G781U1, SM-G781W, SM-G7810, SM-G781N and SM-G781V, so the regional model is not named. Stored from one secondary source.
SAR body (EU)
1.35W/kg10Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s20_fe_5g-10377.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena SAR EU 1.35 W/kg (body). Same model scope as the head value.
Hearing aid compatibility
Not available

In the box

In the box
15 W charger, USB cable, SIM tool, Quick start guide, Warranty information13Reviewnotebookcheck.com/Test-Samsung-Galaxy-S20-FE-5G-Smartphone-Nach-Community-Massstaeben-das-beste-Galaxy-S20.499529.0.htmlRead 23 October 202615 W adapter, USB cable, SIM tool, quick start guide and warranty notes.

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
2years9Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 23 October 2026Samsung UK warranty table lists 24 months for smartphones. Market is GB. Notebookcheck also gives 24 months in Germany.

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Variants

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Model numberColoursRAMStorage (nominal)
SM-G781BZBDEUBCloud Navy6 GB128 GB
SM-G781BZGDEUBCloud Mint6 GB128 GB
SM-G781BZODEUBCloud Orange6 GB128 GB
SM-G781BZRDEUBCloud Red6 GB128 GB
SM-G781BZWDEUBCloud White6 GB128 GB

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