I decided to write this review even though I have been using the device for 3.5 years, as I see there is still consumer interest in purchasing it.

From the very first year, with very limited use and always on low brightness, I noticed significant overheating—especially during the summer months. I repeatedly visited an authorized Samsung service center, where they assured me that the phenomenon was normal. However, someone close to me who bought the same device, with higher brightness and more usage, never faced a similar problem.

After two years of use, without any mistreatment, the camera malfunctioned, which forced me to pay €80 for a replacement. Then, in the third year, the device started failing to read the SIM card at high temperatures, even without demanding use.

The battery performance was disappointing from the very first year, as it did not maintain sufficient autonomy.

As a long-term Samsung device user, I must say this experience completely disappointed me. Although the purchase price was more affordable, the quality and reliability did not meet expectations. I am already looking for an Apple device, even though the cost is higher, as I now place greater value on long-term reliability.

I created an account on Scroutz just to leave my opinion about this specific device. As the owner of the S20 FE for two weeks now, I can only say the best things about it. Firstly, I bought it for 280 euros from a German retailer, including the return, and I can say that it is worth every penny and more! I was searching for a mobile phone for a long time, and as a previous owner of the Galaxy S8+ for 4.5 years, I wanted to choose Samsung again since I was fully satisfied with my previous device. Although the phone was released two years ago, it is much better than the majority of phones out there, especially considering the price I paid. The camera is fantastic day and night. I compared it to my friend's iPhone 13, and they were exactly the same in all conditions. The stereo speakers are simply amazing, it runs everything very fast thanks to the Snapdragon processor, and the battery is just SUPER! With regular to intense use, it easily lasts for two days! You simply forget to charge it.

At first, I had some concerns about the "age" of the device. I was considering getting the S21 FE, which is a more recent device, but this particular phone lacked something very important. It doesn't take a memory card.

Overall, I am very satisfied with everything, although it is a hard-to-find phone, I recommend it to you, although I don't think you will find it again at such a price!!!

I have been working in a mobile phone store for 4 years now, and many devices have passed through my hands. I had this particular one for 6 months.
During these 6 months...
I can confidently say that the S20 FE, especially with the SD chipset, is one of the company's best attempts!
I also understand why some people complained about various issues the phone had in the beginning, as ALL companies release their products hastily without first optimizing the software, but all devices have some problems, especially in the beginning (including iPhones). Yes, the phone had issues in the first few months, but after the updates, not only were all of them resolved, but it also outperforms much more expensive devices.
Now let's be more specific:

Cameras: Very clear photos, especially with the 3x optical zoom. You have the option to capture colors as you see them with your own eyes or to take photos with more vibrant colors (your choice).

Battery: I really don't know what you would consider a very good battery if not the S20 FE (SD edition). It lasts a day and a half with the usage I have, or for tech maniacs, 6-7 hours of screen-on time (SOT).

Signal: It easily catches signal everywhere (except wells and caves, which I assume it won't catch!).

Display: Gorgeous with the 120Hz and 1080p resolution on a 6.5-inch screen (which is not enough for those with bionic eyes with an integrated microscope from birth).

Sound: Stereo speakers, very loud and clear!

Bluetooth Connectivity: Truly no issues, whether I connect it to my car, my headphones, Google Home, or all my Bluetooth speakers.

Well. I bought the phone for 330. It was stolen. I also have an honor 20 pro which was replaced by this one. It's better in everything except for the camera, but it's okay. The build quality is excellent, 5g, sd card up to 1tb, beautiful screen and not curved. The speakers are very clear and quite loud, this surprised me.
I find the one ui a bit difficult, but it seems full of capabilities. I prefer emui, but I will give it time. Besides, it will receive security updates for another year. Those of us who managed to get it were lucky. It's a great device for the money. (oh, usb3.2, ufs 3.1)
Edit. To be complete, I have no opinion on the selfie, I don't care about that function, while in terms of signal, it is very stable both on its WiFi 6 and in calls.
edit2. The camera is also excellent, the only thing it ultimately lacks compared to my h20pro is the zoom (who cares for some, important for me, but okay, the difference is acceptable), and the video is also great. Low-light shots are also impressive. Gcam versions exist, but the ones I tried were problematic. If any owner knows of a version that works, even if it's a high percentage, please respond to the question I opened in the comments.

Owner of this particular mobile for 2 months. Its strong point is the screen, which is very bright and has nice colors, but it freezes when you quickly raise or lower it to 120.
The battery is fine for a full day with my usage.
The processor easily heats up because Samsung installed a good Snapdragon processor and filled the mobile with 1000 unnecessary functions and applications, causing it to slow down and heat up.
I think the size is big. I believe 6.2 inches is the best size for the hand so it doesn't tire you. Of course, this is my personal opinion and it varies according to each person's preferences.
Also, the mobile is heavy and compared to my old mobile, the difference is noticeable. Of course, my old mobile was also smaller in inches.
The camera is good, although I expected much more. I took photos with the LG G7 model 2018 and in many cases, the LG produced better ones. Its telephoto lens is very good and definitely impressive. The video is also very powerful both visually and acoustically.
A major negative is the fingerprint sensor, which is very difficult to capture and requires placing the finger for a long time on the screen. Face recognition is also terrible as it is very slow and often fails to recognize anything in low lighting. Compared to the iPhone, it's day and night. Overall, the unlocking method needs a lot of work and I miss the good old days when I had a fingerprint sensor on the back of the mobile that opened like magic, unlike this inconvenience on the screen.
Finally, another negative that I haven't encountered with any other smartphone, and I don't know if it's due to the protective glass I've put on, is that many times on the keyboard, it doesn't register the letters if you type quickly, and it's quite annoying.

Positive:
It is a worthy mobile with 5G at a relatively good price, fast, and of course a huge difference from budget mobiles.

Power share where you can wirelessly charge things from your mobile.

Very powerful sound, a 120Hz screen that truly impresses.

Now, in terms of photography and video, only outside and with incredible lighting does it take nice quality photos and videos. As soon as the light drops, even in the afternoon, they become blurry and excessively low quality for such a phone.

Also, by enabling the 120Hz, you can see up to 1080p. You lose something, you gain something else, as they say.

And the unbelievable thing personally, after 8 months of use, when I took off the case to clean the phone, the power button simply fell off and disappeared. Now there is a hole that I have to open with a paperclip, pin, etc. A 650 euro phone, this is unthinkable.

Not to mention the lags and all related issues, especially in the camera but also in the software in general.

Frequent disconnections from headphones (Samsung Buds Pro), frequent disconnections from networks.

Even the applications, social media, etc., due to the latest Android it carries, result in endless bugs.

It's really a shame for the money.

Yes, okay, the freedom that Android gives you is nice, but I'm on the verge of switching to Apple. It may seem inferior in numbers, but it manages to come out on top, and now I see why

I had to spend more than 300€ for a mobile phone for a long time, and the truth is that I wouldn't have done it again if I hadn't been stolen (purely out of my own stupidity) the Nova 5t, which I was very satisfied with in all aspects (except for the speakers). However, when you make a device like the S20 fe 5g your own, it's hard to look back. In the future, you will either search for something similar or for the "ceiling" and a full flagship, of which there are few (although I have never had one), but they are not significantly inferior, as it has a processor (SD865) that runs and will run everything smoothly and effortlessly for at least the next 3+ years, as it continues to be considered one of the top ones on one hand, while on the other hand, it will "play" very smartly with the camera (I clearly prefer the larger sensor over the many megapixels), which produces excellent results not only in "daylight" (as one might expect due to the price), but also in low-light environments with intelligent color enhancement, almost excellent optical image stabilization, good dynamic range, and minimal "noise". However, the use of the night mode is probably necessary.
Closing with this "piece" and without being an expert in photography but having researched it enough because it interests me for a very specific reason (night fishing with fishing rods and various excursions), I noticed that while it struggles to exploit light sources to the same extent as some more expensive devices (compared to a friend's s20 ultra), it will manage to maintain remarkable detail in quite demanding shots without strange reflections here and there in the background. The telephoto lens is extremely valuable instead of a macro lens, I say now, whoever explains to me the real purpose of placing it in the camera system of a mobile phone wins a lollipop. I will invoke marketing, but I will also respect different opinions!
I find the digital zoom surprisingly good, at least up to 10%-12%, the ultra-wide-angle lens, while the video may not be on par with the iPhone 12 Pro Max, where I was amazed by both image and sound performance, but I definitely found it good with good OIS and overall enthusiasm to experiment. The only downside (fortunately for me, as I don't care much about it) is the selfie camera, which, although you can't say it's useless, has a slightly dull resolution that does not correspond to the 32 megapixels and is definitely much inferior even compared to the Nova 5t. So, with a rating of 6 out of 10, I give it to the front camera, and that's with a question mark!
- Despite the fact that the screen will definitely lose by bringing it into conflict even with old - very old flagships, (models from 2018 and later with Wqhd+), it remains a first-class screen with intense brightness, very good contrast, vivid colors, and true black, just like any S-AMOLED by Samsung that respects itself. The high refresh rate of 120 Hz, which initially I believed was not essential for someone who is not involved in demanding games like me, ultimately proved me wrong, as even in browsing, the difference is huge. Everything seems to become infinitely faster and smoother! If I have to mention something negative, for which the screen itself is not responsible, it is the ambient light sensor (or whatever it is) for adjustable brightness. It still gets confused (I have the feeling that someone else has made a similar reference on Kimovil and Skroutz) especially in low-light conditions, forcing me to have it permanently set at 80-90%! I don't know if it can be resolved in the future with an update. Can it?

- If some of you have been owners of devices in the range of €200-€300 in the past, which I certainly do not underestimate as I enjoyed such devices for years and I was satisfied, I imagine you have realized that finding a mobile phone with good sound in this price range is like looking for a needle in a haystack, which you never find. Fortunately (with no disrespect), things are completely different here. Powerful and clear dual stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos without any distortion even at maximum volume, and of course, no unwanted crackling in the plastic back of the phone, which is of mediocre quality. Let me consider that no matter how some indirectly and intentionally try to equate it with glass, plastic is plastic and glass is glass, with differences that are evident both in appearance and touch. Meanwhile, the company's playful wordplay about "glasstic" (glass+plastic) leaves me completely indifferent to an otherwise beautiful mobile phone!

- The weakest point of this device, in my opinion, is located in the very important battery, which is crucial for everyone, including myself. With moderate to heavy use during the day, IF it will last, it will barely make it, and this is with a fairly "gentle" AMOLED screen. Needless to say, I'm not making any compromises. 120 Hz constantly and always-on display activated for 18 hours a day. Well... let me get some sleep for 6 hours!

- In summary, and always based on my own preferences (to avoid misunderstandings):
a) IP68 certification: Extremely useful and occasionally fun.
b) Wireless charging: It exists, but it doesn't bother me!
c) Absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack: I didn't buy it and I'm not heartbroken, but I would prefer if it was there.
d) Absence of infrared and FM radio: Indifferent and outdated!

Closing, I might become a little unpleasant especially for the die-hard fans of Samsung as I have no intention of conforming to the methods that this particular company adopts (especially in the last ten months or so) in its attempt to "make a big deal out of nothing". Let's face it, I consider it at least impolite when other devices (such as OnePlus, Realme, etc.) come with a plethora of accessories (regardless of their quality or usefulness) and with the 33W, 45W, and recently the 65W chargers for free, and you, in the unboxing, come across a dry, weak 15W charger and nothing else, especially when it supports 25W charging!
-Definitely a bad choice, probably for the most comprehensive device currently available in the market at the price range of 500-600€!
These are just a few thoughts after approximately 3 months of use.

It was purchased with an invoice for €465 and I can say that I am completely satisfied. I have changed many devices due to work, but mainly by choice. After a month of use, which allows me to have a good image of the device, I decided to write my review.

So, the positives are:
-The Snapdragon 865 doesn't notice anything, no matter what you load, no matter how much you push it, it won't lag and it won't heat up.
-Very good build quality, nice finish and assembly, even though it's not glass.
-IP68 certification for dust and water protection, very useful for me.
-Screen with very good resolution, vibrant colors, very good brightness, awesome 120 Hz refresh rate, and the right size so you don't have to think about getting a bag to put your phone in.
-Very clean and powerful sound from the stereo speakers.
-Very good camera, takes realistic photos even in auto mode for users like me who are not photography gurus.
-Battery that easily lasts the day.
-Wireless charging, very useful at the office.
-Fast 25-watt charging.
-Very fast and stable fingerprint reader and reliable face unlock.

Negatives:
In general, there is nothing that bothered me or that I missed from the device, I will only mention some things that could use improvement in certain areas.
-The device supports fast 25-watt charging, but the charger in the package is only 15 watts.
-Lack of a headphone jack and therefore, also a radio.
-There is no option to change Samsung Free with Google search in the home screen shortcut. I hope the option will be given in a future update, like in the S21 series...

Coming from the LG G6, under normal circumstances, I would have gone for an LG phone because of the high-quality DAC and many other features. However, I had to upgrade after 3 years and LG stopped producing them.
Under normal circumstances, I wouldn't go for Samsung because the company has decided to use inferior processors compared to Qualcomm's and sells the devices at the same price.
HOWEVER, this version of the Galaxy S20 was released worldwide with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, so the story changed.

After 3 years, my observations about the upgrade are as follows:
-The battery is amazing due to the processor. A power-user can easily get through a day, while the average Greek who just wants it for their Instagram and a few photos will get even more.
-Wireless Quick Charging. Although wireless charging is slower than plugging in a 25W charger, nothing (in my opinion) is easier than placing the phone on a wireless charging pad and falling asleep! Simply the best!
-Camera, very good and on par with more expensive phones. The difference is only noticeable to people who know about photography (However, it loses quite a bit in Low Light, like all mobile devices).

The only thing that "BOTHERED" me is that the screen is 1080p!
Coming from the LG G6, which had an amazing 1440p LCD panel, the difference in video/movie quality that I watch is noticeable to my eyes (not necessarily to yours though).

Although the screen is 120Hz, which gives a nice sense of speed to the phone and the beautiful colors of Samsung's panel, I believe Samsung should have gone a little further and pushed its OLED panel to 1440p.

Hence the 4 stars.
For someone who is not so demanding, the phone is PERFECT