I can’t say enough good things about the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and if you want a phone that feels very much like a flagship without spending over £699 then this is the best that’s currently on offer.

Snapdragon 865 even in the UK model; Better battery life than other S20 models; Nice range of colours; Flat 120Hz display

You have to pay more for the faster charger; Secondary cameras aren't the most detailed

2020 is the year of big phone families, and Samsung’s Galaxy S20 Series is nearing Brady Bunch numbers. Latest to arrive is the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, described as the “Fan Edition” but also the most affordable of the line-up.

Most affordable of the S20 family; Excellent 120Hz display; Cameras are capable of great shots; Solid battery life and performance

Plastic body betrays the cost-cutting; Low light camera performance isn't the best

Overall the Galaxy S20 FE is a fantastic smartphone and, at $699, it is easily one of the best values available today.

Affordably priced; Bright 120Hz display; Versatile triple-camera; Excellent performance

Fingerprint reader is inconsistent; RAM is a bit low

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;

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

Free from gimmicks, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE appears to hit all the right notes. We think it could well be the pick of the S20 bunch - especially at this price point.

Great display; Flagship performance; Great speakers; MicroSD expansion; IP68 waterproof

Fingerprint scanner a bit hit and miss; No 3.5mm headphone socket

The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G delivers all the phone performance most people need at a price more people can afford.

Fast processor; Excellent cameras; Long battery life

No Space Zoom; Not the absolute best low-light camera performance

By trimming the fat from its highest-end Galaxy handset, Samsung inadvertently made one of the best Android phones of 2020.

Competitive price. Large display with a buttery smooth 120-Hz refresh rate. Day-long battery life. Versatile cameras. Speedy performance. Support for 5G. Wireless charging. Water resistance. The plastic back means one less area to shatter after a drop.

The fingerprint sensor is unreliable. The cameras over-saturate and aren't quite as good as the Pixel 5's.

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

Snapdragon 865 even in the UK model; Better battery life than other S20 models; Nice range of colours; Flat 120Hz display;

You have to pay more for the faster charger; Secondary cameras aren’t the most detailed;