Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ have been launched in a media event in Nepal. The event was organized in the Marriott Hotel in Kathmandu. This was a small showcase of devices for media agencies. The actual product launch and retail sales start on March 13th. Currently, the company is taking pre-booking for both of these devices. In the event, company officials discussed the camera improvements, changes, benefits, and other important aspects. The price is disclosed and the price of Galaxy S20 Plus is Rs 1,19,499 and the price of Galaxy S20 is Rs 1,07,499.
The Galaxy S20 lineup is the new flagship series of the company. It has many improvements on the screen, processing, battery, and camera. The camera is on high focus as always. There are three models actually and they have different camera capabilities. The Galaxy S20 is most basic with three modules at back then there is S20+ with 4 rear side modules and finally, we have the Galaxy S20 Ultra with 4 modules but a 108 MP camera.
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Except for the Ultra, both other phones have a regular 12 MP main sensor and 64 MP telephoto sensor. However, the Ultra uses a 108 MP sensor and that changes everything with its power and for 8K recording. A lot of things have changed for the camera this time. Variable aperture like Galaxy S9, Note 9 and S10 series are gone. Now the main sensor has an f/1.8 aperture. It does better low light because of the bigger sensor size and software.

Galaxy S20, S20+ Improvements, and features
In order to have a clear idea of both phones, let us first list our specifications. Both smartphones have similar internals except camera, display, and battery. These are the specs of both of these phones.
- SoC: Exynos 990
- Processor Details: 2 GHz quad-core Cortex A55, 2.5 GHz dual-core Cortex A76 and 2.73 GHz dual-core Mongoose M5 chip
- Memory: 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM
- Storage: 128 GB Inbuilt with 1 TB external micro SD card support
- Screen Details: 1440×3200 resolution, Gorilla Glass 6 Protection, and HDR10+ certification
- Front Camera: 10 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture (4K videos at 60 fps maximum recording support)
- Back Camera: 12 Megapixel at f/1.8 wide-angle, 12 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture ultrawide angle and 64 Megapixel with f/2.0 aperture telephoto cameras
- Battery: 4000 mAh (S20), 4500 mAh (S20 Plus)
- Screen Size: 6.2″ (S20) and 6.7″ (S20+)
We can see that the difference is very less and the main things are just battery and screen. Actually, in terms of camera, the Galaxy S20+ has one additional 0.3 MP ToF sensor for better depth sensing and AR. For every other thing, we have the same level of power. The screen size difference is quite massive and that battery also affects the screen on time. These new phones have screens that support 1080p at 120 Hz. This is where the big battery size makes a difference.
As always customers of the USA can enjoy Snapdragon 865. But Nepalese and all other global customers can only get the Exynos version. This time we have the Exynos 990 which is capable of 8K video recording. The recording takes place through the 64 MP sensor instead of 12 MP one. Samsung has placed its special ToF sensor in both S20 Ultra and Plus. It doesn’t make much of a difference but the zoom makes. Both of these phones can do a maximum of 30x zoom digitally. This lower than the high-end ultra but still much better.
Pre-order, EMI and benefits
If we see the specs of the new phones, we can notice that Samsung has thrown all the latest hardware. That is a very classic move and that is what makes a new flagship powerful. All cutting edge technology makes a high-end phone. But it also needs quality and polishing. These phones have one of the best-looking displays with small bezels and a small hole punch. Surely someday we are going to see that disappear and get new eye candy. For now, these are what we get.
Samsung Nepal is making the deal better with pre-booking benefits. The main one is 12 months of breakage insurance. Then there are offers such as Galaxy Buds+, LED TV and other gifts. There is a lucky draw where the winner can get a free round air ticket from Turkish Airlines. There is EMI as well so interested people can purchase new Samsung Galaxy S20 and Galaxy S20+ in installments. Please read our article regarding pre-order for this.
We also went to the launch event in Kathmandu to experience the devices. Our first look was great and we liked both devices. Even though the size of S20 Plus seems big in the paper, it is good in real life. So for now, we are going with a bigger one for great battery and screen real estate. We recommend you to choose one which fits in your hand and mainly your budget.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition Launched Exclusively on Daraz Nepal

The smartphone market is very competitive right now, and companies are launching powerful phones at reasonable prices. Facing similar competition, Samsung also acted last year by launching Lite models. Samsung launched Galaxy Note10 Lite and Galaxy S10 Lite last year. Similarly, they have launched the Galaxy S20 FE this year. This S20 FE has been launched in Nepal exclusively on the Daraz platform. The price of Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition in Nepal is Rs 69,999 for (8/128 GB Model). Similarly, the price of the 8/256 GB model is Rs 74,999.
Galaxy S and Note series are the top of line flagship segments of Samsung. They are very expensive smartphones and bring the latest features. These top-class premium phones are luxury devices, and not everyone can afford them. Samsung Galaxy S20 lineup was launched at the start of 2020. Now the company has launched the Fan Edition model with few changes. The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition actually brings a lot of flagship-level features at a lower price. As the price is down, the hardware is also a bit trimmed down.
The Galaxy S20 FE is sitting in between the expensive flagship and mid-range phones. This is a very competitive range these days. OnePlus, Apple and Xiaomi have very good offerings at this price segment. This is why Samsung is also putting new phones like this Note model. In a simple overview, we see features like Exynos 990, 120Hz refresh rate, big battery, 4K capable cameras, IP68 rating, reverse wireless charging. These things are flagship features and this is what makes the device interesting. So lets us take a full overview of the device and see why it deserves our attention.
Galaxy S20 Fan Edition Specifications and Overview
- Display: 6.5 Inches Super AMOLED Screen
- Resolution: 1080×2400
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
- SoC: Exynos 990 (Octa-Core)
- CPU Details: 2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 dual-Core, 2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 dual-core and 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 quad-core sets
- GPU: Mali-G77 MP11
- Memory: 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM
- Storage: 128/256 GB UFS 3.1 On-board, 1 TB External SD card support
- Battery: 4500 mAh Lithium Polymer
- Fast Charging Rate: 25W (Wired), 15W (Wireless), 4.5W (Reverse Wireless)
- Back Camera: 3 Modules
- 12 Megapixel with f/1.8 aperture (Main Wide)
- 12 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture (123˚ FoV Ultrawide)
- 8 Megapixel with f/2.4 aperture (Telephoto 3x optical zoom)
- Front Camera: 32 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture
- OS: Android 10 (OneUI 2.5)
- Connectivity: USB Type-C 3.2
- Sensors: Optical Fingerprint Scanner, Barometer
The Galaxy S20 FE comes with a flagship Exynos 990 octa-core processor which we find in the Galaxy S20 Ultra, Note20 Ultra, and even Galaxy Z Fold 2. This means Samsung is using the current most powerful Exynos chip in their hand. There is S20FE 5G as well in the USA and that has Snapdragon 865. We really wanted to see that but this is what we are getting here. However, according to some news, the next Exynos 1000 will be much better than the Snapdragon chip.
In the case of memory, we get 6 and 8 GB RAM option. We are getting the 8 GB model with 128 GB base storage in Nepal. There is another model as well with 256 GB storage. In our view, 128 GB is the best option and we can put an SD card to expand that. The phone also comes with good battery size. We get a 4500 mAh battery with USB Power Delivery 3.0, 25W fast charging, and reverse wireless charging support.
Display and Build
The Galaxy S20 FE is a bit different in terms of screen. There is a 6.5″ Super AMOLED panel with 1080×2400 resolution instead of QHD+. But this is fine and enough. The best thing is that we get a 120 Hz refresh rate which gives an excellent experience. The higher refresh rate gives a smooth feeling while in use. We are hopeful that this will slowly come down to mid-range Samsung smartphones as well. The AMOLED screen is also HDR10+ rated which means we can enjoy HDR content from YouTube, Netflix, and other OTT services.
Samsung Galaxy S20FE has slightly different construction compared to its premium counterparts. There is a metal frame but the plastic back. Some people might say it feels cheaper and not premium. Yes, that is true but it is what the company did to cut the cost. Also, we know most of us put a back cover or case. So the back is covered and it won’t matter much.
Cameras
Samsung has not done any compromise with the camera at this price. The Galaxy S20 Fan Edition has three cameras at the back. First one is 12 MP primary with Dual Pixel autofocus and Optical Image Stabilization. For good photography and videography, OIS is very important and we only see these in flagship phones. Next, we have a 12 MP ultrawide sensor with a 123˚ field of view. The third one is an 8 MP telephoto camera with PDAF, Optical Image Stabilization, and 3x optical zoom. The camera setup can record 4K videos at 60 fps at maximum capacity.
On the front side, we have a 32 MP camera that sits inside the small hole punch. There is gyro-EIS and it can help take a bit stabilized videos. The 32 MP selfie camera can also take 4K 60 fps and 1080p 60 fps videos. This shows that the camera department has a lot of potentials.
Other Features and Impressions
The Galaxy S20 FE is a powerful smartphone with top of a line processor, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 4500 mAh battery, fast charging, and great cameras. There are pretty nice features like IP68 water and dust resistance, Samsung Pay, 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ screen, UFS 3.1 storage, and One UI 2.5. All this makes the Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition a very good phone for the price. It is a good competition for a lot of smartphones in the market including Apple and OnePlus. Samsung should keep on with this lineup where they bring a bit watered-down version of their flagship at a reasonable price. The price, hardware, and features are the sole reason that this phone deserves attention.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition Price in Nepal
There are two models in the market and they are exclusively available on Daraz only. Samsung might have made it online exclusive to cut the retail and distributor costs. So, these are the prices of S20 FE models in the Nepalese market.
8/128 GB | Rs 69,999 |
8/256 GB | Rs 74,999 |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra launched in Nepal: Price and Specs
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has been launched in Nepal after quite some time. It came a bit late after the launch of Galaxy S20 and S20+ in March. This is because of the market demand. Nepalese customers do purchase expensive high-end smartphones. Some people like to pay top dollars for the top technology. Galaxy S20 Ultra is a massive phone with the latest technology such as a 108 MP camera, 100x zoom, 12 GB RAM, and a lot more. It is a powerhouse and the company also asks top price for it. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra price in Nepal is Rs 1,59,999 and it is one of the most expensive phones in Nepal till this date. By the way, we want to make things clear that it is 4G phone instead of 5G.
There are few differences between all other S20 models and the Ultra. Screen size, camera, and battery are the obvious ones. The internal differences are RAM size, network support, and fast charge support. There are many other features that make an Ultra. One of the main things is the camera and this model brings it at a high price. Another feature is 5G in the Galaxy S20 Ultra. But in Nepal, we are not getting that. Nepal doesn’t have any 5G infrastructure and it is very unlikely to see it next year as well. Therefore Samsung has only brought the 4G LTE model to Nepal.
Also Read: Samsung Mobiles Price in Nepal
Except for 5G support, users get ever other hardware and feature. Samsung is also offering free Galaxy Buds+ with each purchase. This helps to make up for the loss of 5G support because people here are paying the same price as the USA but not getting all features. A free Galaxy Buds+ is a good compensation for the customers. The company is also providing free breakage insurance for 1 year. This is a very expensive phone therefore customers can also get this on EMI from various banks.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Specs and Details
- Display: 6.9 Inches Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen
- Resolution: 1440×3200
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 6
- Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
- SoC: Exynos 990 (Octa-Core)
- CPU Details: 2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 dual-Core, 2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 dual-core and 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 quad-core sets
- GPU: Mali-G77 MP11
- Memory: 12 GB LPDDR5 RAM
- Storage: 128 GB UFS 3.0 On-board, 1 TB External SD card support
- Battery: 5000 mAh Lithium Polymer
- Fast Charging Rate: 45W (Wired), 15W (Wireless), 9W (Reverse Wireless)
- Back Camera: 4 Modules
- 108 Megapixel with f/1.8 aperture (Main Wide)
- 48 Megapixel at f/3.5 Periscope module(Telephoto)
- 12 Megapixel at f/2.2 (Ultrawide)
- 0.3 Megapixel at f/1.0 (ToF 3D)
- Front Camera: 40 Megapixel with f/2.2 aperture
- OS: Android 10 (OneUI 2.1)
- Connectivity: USB Type-C
- Sensors: Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner, Barometer, Compass
The Ultra has the same DNA and internals such as Exynos 990 as found in S20 and S20+. In this model, we see that internal storage is the same 128 GB base but RAM is 12 GB which is quite high. 16 GB RAM is only available in 5G models and we are not getting that in Nepal. In the case of memory card support, there is 1 TB SD card support. Galaxy S20 Ultra has a massive screen that is great for media consumption because it has an HDR10+ rating and it looks amazing. It is also great for normal use because of the 120 Hz refresh rate and 240 Hz touch sampling.
108 MP Camera, 8K videos, and 100x Zoom
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a main 108 MP camera and that is its crown jewel. It can take photos of 12000×9000 resolution. This gives very high details and sharpness in a photo. Users can cut crop and zoom with ease in such resolution. This also gives good offset for stabilization and cropping. The phone uses this power for 8K video recording at 7680×4320. It is a very high resolution and it gives great video details. In the S20 and S20+, the camera crops in a bit and gives a smaller frame. But here in the Ultra, there is no such cropping. Users can also take 8K screenshots using those videos or they can also directly take photos parallel to the recording.
There is also a 48 MP telephoto camera with a periscope structure. There are lenses and mirrors inside a very small module that works as periscope and provides 4x optical zoom, 10x hybrid zoom, and 100x digital zoom. Many reviewers tell that the 10x zoom is actually very good and well usable. 100 times zoom is good to have and there may not be much practical usage but it is good to have it when you have paid such a big amount. There are features such as AI motion analysis, Super Steady, and anti-rolling shutter stabilization.
In the One UI 2.1, there is Pro Video mode and Galaxy S20 Ultra provides 8K video shooting with HDR and 10-bit color support. This looks great in HDR supported Samsung TVs and smartphones. HDR video recording support came in the Galaxy S10 lineup. Users can also directly upload 8K videos to YouTube from their smartphones. The phone is quite powerful because it can also edit 8K videos which is amazing.
Special features and Takeaway
Users get to enjoy 5000 mAh battery and 45W fast charging with the Ultra. This is great for the big 6.9″ display. The screen is at the border of tablet size which is 7″. Its size, bezel, and slight curves amaze us how such large screens just fit into pockets. The processor and 12 GB RAM combination should provide power for all types of heavy tasks and games. This phone has a spec sheet that will stay relevant for years to come and is an investment.
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra price in Nepal puts it in the top position for cost and its hardware also puts it in the top position for power. It also takes a high rank for performance. We know that it is using Exynos chipset which is not as good as Snapdragon 865. Many users expect the same hardware and performance when they pay the same price. Still, the S20 Ultra offers a lot of power in all hardware and software aspects. It gives a superb display, refresh rate, storage, battery, camera, and refined software to its users. The Galaxy S20 Ultra is surely a good choice in the premium price range in the Nepali market and it is good to see that the company has finally launched it and completed the series.