Samsung has provided us some of the best top-notch Android Smartphones. Not only did Samsung put their unique touch on their chosen hardware and other specs but also their custom Android ROM. Recently, on 2nd October, Samsung has released a new model, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G, with waterproof ratings. People are expecting very highly of the new Samsung model because of its amazing features and specs.
For those who like variety in design, the Galaxy S20 FE 5G is available in Lavender, Cloud Mint, Cloud Navy, Cloud White, Cloud Red, Cloud Orange color. If you are curious too, then you are in the right place, here we will discuss its features and specs along with its IP68 waterproof IP ratings and about its water resistivity.
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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G – Features and Specifications
The dimension of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5g is 159.8 x74.5 x8.4mm and only weights about 190g. The front of the phone is built with Gorilla Glass 3. The back is plastic and has an aluminum frame. It supports both Single Nano or eSIM or a Hybrid Dual SIM. Surely you will have no issue, no matter what kind of SIM card you are using. The display size is around 6.5 inches and has a 120Hz refresh rate.
Thus, you will find that your smartphone is very fast and smooth. Moreover, the screen supports 1080×24000 Pixels, along with 16M colors, because the display type is Super AMOLED. Also, with Galaxy S20 FE 5G, you will get the benefit of using the Samsung Pay. In short, you can pay via your smartphone using NFC.
Galaxy S20 FE runs on the latest Android 10, along with One UI 2.5, on Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 chipset. The CPU is Octa-core (1×2.84 GHz Kryo 585 & 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 585 & 4×1.8 GHz Kryo 585) perfect for multitasking and running high-end games, along with Adreno 650 GPU. You can insert a microSDXC card, but you will take up one SIM slot. Depending on the price, there are different variants of the Galaxy S20 FE series. Thus their RAM and internal storage differ. You can get 128GB/6GB RAM, 128GB/8GB RAM, or 256GB/8GB RAM model of the Galaxy S20 FE.
The rear camera is a set of triple cameras about 12MP+8MP+12MP, along with a LED flash, auto-HDR, and panorama. It is perfect for catching any moment in a detailed, crisp, and sharp image. The front camera, which we also say as a Selfie camera of Galaxy S20 FE, has a single 32MP camera with HDR support.
The smartphone supports fast charging of 25W, wireless too of 15W, and has a 4500mAh of non-removal Li-Po battery. The fingerprint sensor is located under the display. The other essential sensors like gyro, compass, etc. are also included in the device along with commons like WLAN, GPS, Bluetooth, etc. There is support for USB Type-C, but not for 3.5mm headphone jack.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Waterproof Test
Samsung Officially confirms that the IP rating of the Galaxy S20 FE 5G smartphone is IP68. These ratings help us to understand how well the device will survive against water and dust. However, to put it into a test perspective, here is a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G Waterproof Test for you.
Disclaimer
The waterproof test results are purely based on individual/team observation. These tests will only give an idea of whether a device is waterproof or not. We recommend users not to try this test at home, as it might damage your device.
| Parts | Galaxy S20 FE 5G |
| Display | Working, no issues |
| Speaker & Camera | Camera & speaker working |
| Charging / headphone | No issue |
| Waterproof Test | Waterproof IP68 |
Finally, after successfully performing the test on Galaxy S20 FE 5G, it is very clear that the device is splash and water resistant ith official IP68 waterproof ratings.
Samsung has mentioned the IP68 for the Galaxy S20 FE, and its well demonstrated in the above test. For those of you who don’t know what IP68 means, it means that the phone will survive under 1.5m of water for at least 30min.
Clearly, it means that the smartphone is Water-resistant and Splashproof because of its design. IP ratings also suggest that the smartphone can withstand not only water but also dust.