S20 FE 256Gb Dual SIM Snapdragon - Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Guides, News, & Discussion

I'm in a non-5G country and only the LTE version will be available here. I am told there is a 256Gb dual SIM version that will be here later this month but which will therefore be Exynos. For obvious reasons I would prefer Snapdragon and I would be happy to import from somewhere else but, as far as I can see, there is no such thing as a Snapdragon with 256Gb and dual nano-SIM. Am I wrong? Does a Snapdragon 256Gb dual SIM exist?

1. 5g 128gb - snapdragon
2. 4g 128gb- exynos
3. 4g 256gb- exynos
From what I can see on Amazon, at least in Europe, the Exynos ones are dual sim.
Why do you want the snapdragon considering there is so little community development on it?

Sp8ky said:
Why do you want the snapdragon considering there is so little community development on it?
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Because it is the same Exynos 990 as in the S20 range that has compared badly with the Snapdragon eg in battery life. If I have to, I will go with Exynos because it's not that bad - just not as good as Snapdragon.

I know what you mean. But hopefully the increased battery and the 1080p only display will make it less worse.
I was definitely looking at buying the snapdragon but then found out you can barely root it and it was an easy decision afterwards. I cannot live anymore without call recording, adaway and yt vanced.

n-j-f said:
I'm in a non-5G country and only the LTE version will be available here. I am told there is a 256Gb dual SIM version that will be here later this month but which will therefore be Exynos. For obvious reasons I would prefer Snapdragon and I would be happy to import from somewhere else but, as far as I can see, there is no such thing as a Snapdragon with 256Gb and dual nano-SIM. Am I wrong? Does a Snapdragon 256Gb dual SIM exist?
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Samsung wants to milk the customers in big countries and makes the SD with 256GB only available in certain markets it seems.
SM-G781BZBHEUB -> BeNeLux, + "Nordic" EU?
SM-G781BZBHEUE -> CZ, "Eastern EU"?
Still waiting for availability though...

hell0 said:
Samsung wants to milk the customers in big countries and makes the SD with 256GB only available in certain markets it seems.
SM-G781BZBHEUB -> BeNeLux, + "Nordic" EU?
SM-G781BZBHEUE -> CZ, "Eastern EU"?
Still waiting for availability though...
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Thanks for that. Typical of Samsung! I may have to keep an eye on that - particularly on Amazon.nl.

Samsung themselves list it in their shop for € 819,00, but Wordt verzonden op 22 oktober 2020

n-j-f said:
Because it is the same Exynos 990 as in the S20 range that has compared badly with the Snapdragon eg in battery life. If I have to, I will go with Exynos because it's not that bad - just not as good as Snapdragon.
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I've had every Exynos since the 7 and the battery issues are exaggerated
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Sp8ky said:
I know what you mean. But hopefully the increased battery and the 1080p only display will make it less worse.
I was definitely looking at buying the snapdragon but then found out you can barely root it and it was an easy decision afterwards. I cannot live anymore without call recording, adaway and yt vanced.
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But you can still get youtube vanced and adguard non root . Who are you recording anyway ....

Sp8ky said:
I know what you mean. But hopefully the increased battery and the 1080p only display will make it less worse.
I was definitely looking at buying the snapdragon but then found out you can barely root it and it was an easy decision afterwards. I cannot live anymore without call recording, adaway and yt vanced.
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CubeACR works for recording calls.

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Galaxy S9 (SM-G960F) Exynos vs Snapdragon

Just received mine today, I was worried about Samsung having limited its performance to be on par with the Snapdragon variant in US.
In Geekbench 4 I get 3620 single core and 8691 multi core.
Antutu score is 242,767
How about yours?
locked bootloader vs unlocked bootloader !!
I got 3729 single, and 8699 multi-core score. Pretty similar.
243.028 here
Edit: closed background apps, did a new test. 247.918 now
Exynos
I am actually annoyed with Samsung policy in Europe. The exynos processor is very bad in graphic performance vs the snapdragon 845 version.
Then I would like to buy the S9+ snapdragon version... how to find one with the SD 845 in Spain?
I would like to buy a S9+ Samsung but I need your help... I dont like the exynos version!
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Even the S8 and Note 8 with SD835 have better graphics performance!
shongohan said:
I am actually annoyed with Samsung policy in Europe. The exynos processor is very bad in graphic performance vs the snapdragon 845 version.
Then I would like to buy the S9+ snapdragon version... how to find one with the SD 845 in Spain?
I would like to buy a S9+ Samsung but I need your help... I dont like the exynos version!
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shongohan said:
I am actually annoyed with Samsung policy in Europe. The exynos processor is very bad in graphic performance vs the snapdragon 845 version.
Then I would like to buy the S9+ snapdragon version... how to find one with the SD 845 in Spain?
I would like to buy a S9+ Samsung but I need your help... I dont like the exynos version!
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Even the S8 and Note 8 with SD835 have better graphics performance!
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Oh god dont buy a snapdragon, total waste of money if you want proper root,twrp, roms etc. And since your here on XDA thats a given :thumbup:
It has a locked bootloader if you were not aware.
sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
Thanks but I need better graphic performance for emulators
With the PS2 emulator (and external joypad clip of course) the sd845 double the fps that offer the exynos version... then I have not choice!
yes of course I have.... wait two years until the exynos versions could be faster than the sd845!
force70 said:
Oh god dont buy a snapdragon, total waste of money if you want proper root,twrp, roms etc. And since your here on XDA thats a given :thumbup:
It has a locked bootloader if you were not aware.
sent from my Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
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shongohan said:
With the PS2 emulator (and external joypad clip of course) the sd845 double the fps that offer the exynos version... then I have not choice!
yes of course I have.... wait two years until the exynos versions could be faster than the sd845!
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Why don't you get PS2 [emoji28]
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Exynos, 246374. Why do they have to introduce 2 models and not stick with 1 for their flagship phones?
tomasmousoulides said:
Exynos, 246374. Why do they have to introduce 2 models and not stick with 1 for their flagship phones?
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Qualcomm has a lock on CDMA modem patents, which is to say that Samsung can't build a working CDMA modem into the Exynos AP. To make the Exynos variant CDMA compatible, they would have to use a separate Qualcomm-licensed modem, which would both increase the cost and space needed inside the phone. They did this for the Galaxy S6 because they accurately judged the SD810 was a flaming piece of garbage, but for any other year, when the Snapdragon performance is basically equal to the Exynos in daily use (yes, even when the E8890 S7s left the S820-powered versions in the dust), they aren't willing to pay more and engineer extra space in the phones for it.
AB__CD said:
Qualcomm has a lock on CDMA modem patents, which is to say that Samsung can't build a working CDMA modem into the Exynos AP. To make the Exynos variant CDMA compatible, they would have to use a separate Qualcomm-licensed modem, which would both increase the cost and space needed inside the phone. They did this for the Galaxy S6 because they accurately judged the SD810 was a flaming piece of garbage, but for any other year, when the Snapdragon performance is basically equal to the Exynos in daily use (yes, even when the E8890 S7s left the S820-powered versions in the dust), they aren't willing to pay more and engineer extra space in the phones for it.
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I always thought it sucked that AT&T/TMo customers were stuck with the same SD version as Verizon and Sprint simply because of the CDMA patents. I don't see why AT&T and T-Mobile couldn't just get an Exynos version for the rest of the world, and have a separate version for Sprint/Verizon and and other countries that use CDMA (albeit there aren't that many ...).
Granted, I don't know the numbers or patent laws involved, but one would think at least the the straight GSM version would benefit from greater economies of scale. Then for CDMA, it could use either an SD processor or a Qualcomm modem. I mean, is it really that much cheaper to pay for a CDMA license in EVERY SD version sold in the US and Canada, regardless of the network it ends up on, vs keeping the CDMA version as a niche product for the carriers/countries that need it? Or does Qualcomm have a few WCDMA/LTE patents in the US and Canada that forces Samsung to use SDs?
It reminds me of paying the "Microsoft tax" for a new PC when you want to run Linux and never Windows.
I have sd845 gs9plus antutu is 266000
Superguy said:
It reminds me of paying the "Microsoft tax" for a new PC when you want to run Linux and never Windows.
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Never buy pre-built PCs. They're so easy to put together.
can anyone confirm if both version got fm radio or not, because on s8 snapdragon fm radio can be enabled, but none for s8 exynos
Superguy said:
I always thought it sucked that AT&T/TMo customers were stuck with the same SD version as Verizon and Sprint simply because of the CDMA patents. I don't see why AT&T and T-Mobile couldn't just get an Exynos version for the rest of the world, and have a separate version for Sprint/Verizon and and other countries that use CDMA (albeit there aren't that many ...).
Granted, I don't know the numbers or patent laws involved, but one would think at least the the straight GSM version would benefit from greater economies of scale. Then for CDMA, it could use either an SD processor or a Qualcomm modem. I mean, is it really that much cheaper to pay for a CDMA license in EVERY SD version sold in the US and Canada, regardless of the network it ends up on, vs keeping the CDMA version as a niche product for the carriers/countries that need it? Or does Qualcomm have a few WCDMA/LTE patents in the US and Canada that forces Samsung to use SDs?
It reminds me of paying the "Microsoft tax" for a new PC when you want to run Linux and never Windows.
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I don't think the CDMA argument is valid for Canada even, as up until the S7, they used the Exynos variant. I imagine that Samsung Canada was pressured by the American arm to switch to Snapdragon as a show of conformity, and that Canadians simply got the short end of the stick (well not this year, since the E9810 is quickly turning out to appear much worse in efficiency than the SD variant according to PA and AnandTech) as they get the snapdragon variant simply because they're next to the US.
No call recording on Exynos version sounds like so SD for me
Anandtech review is up. Some big issues on exynos.
Serfrost said:
Never buy pre-built PCs. They're so easy to put together.
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We run into it even at work still
htcplussony said:
Anandtech review is up. Some big issues on exynos.
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I live in the US but I just purchased the Exynos version because i saw reviews online showing the battery life was better than the SD845 version. WTH! I was going to take my SD version back because I cant get through a full workday on this phone without charging. Im a pretty heavy user but I could get a full day with my google pixel 2. I even saw reviews putting the S9 ahead of the pixel 2 and almost as close as the pixel 2 XL. This S9 is amazing in every way except the battery.
htcplussony said:
Anandtech review is up. Some big issues on exynos.
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It's a S9 non Plus Exynos vs S9 Plus Snapdragon.

Unlocked US or wait for International unlocked?

Hi all
In the past I’ve had to buy international variants for the best possible coverage when traveling. Even the US unlocked did not cover as much as their international unlocked counterparts.
I spend a lot of my time overseas so I’m willing to have less then ideal coverage in the united states.
I’ve tried to look up information on the bands but so far have not had much look comparing to see if I should preorder the s20 ultra unlocked in the states or just wait until I go abroad and purchase the international version in a few months when I leave again. Even if I don’t get the deals on preorder.
Which would really be a downer if there isn’t a difference and I could buy it now with all the perks of the promos.
Can anyone enlighten me on if the unlocked US version or international unlocked variant would be more suited to travel outside the States?
Or is their a difference this time?
Thanks!
I have this same question, but here is my dilemma....
The US version work have a snapdragon and a $200 credit at samsung's website for pre-orders but the international version with have the ability to be rooted. Now i have the oneplus 7 pro, with root, i am able to force 90hz refresh rate on ALL apps. If i can root the s20 ultra, i can swap in a kernel that allows 120hz at qhd on alll apps, which is pure gold in itself.
the Kong kong and Latina american variants historically have been snapdragon AND rootable so you can have the better processor wnd root.
that said there has also not been a ton of development for those particular variants which i mever understood since your getting the best of both worlds
I'm in the same boat. My current GS8+ is international variant specifically because of dual sim and root.
I'm conflicted with all the international versions not getting things like 5G vs international. I pre-ordered, I still can cancel my order...
What's the likelihood that US Unlocked version can be rooted within few months? Anyone know if they're adding additional locks to it?
XtremeMaC said:
I'm in the same boat. My current GS8+ is international variant specifically because of dual sim and root.
I'm conflicted with all the international versions not getting things like 5G vs international. I pre-ordered, I still can cancel my order...
What's the likelihood that US Unlocked version can be rooted within few months? Anyone know if they're adding additional locks to it?
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It is my understanding that traditionally, US unlocked version is SiM unlocked but bootloader locked. Therefore, the likelyhood that it will be rootable in a few months will be the same as with other recent phones, next to zero.
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yeah, that's what I'm afraid of..
In thos age of hacking and malware. You couldnt pay me to have a rooted phone. The only advantage was titanium backup and that only half ass works when restoring data. Not worth it.
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johnwayne27 said:
In thos age of hacking and malware. You couldnt pay me to have a rooted phone. The only advantage was titanium backup and that only half ass works when restoring data. Not worth it.
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Viper4android!
very hard choice
- Snapdragon 865 is more power efficient and more powerful ( 10 % against exynos SOC)
but forget root
- Outside US 5G networks aver very very limited
- The exynos will receive more updates
- US version has only one card sim slot
johnwayne27 said:
In thos age of hacking and malware. You couldnt pay me to have a rooted phone. The only advantage was titanium backup and that only half ass works when restoring data. Not worth it.
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You couldn't be more wrong. But hey. Your choice.
Ricardo_G said:
very hard choice
- Snapdragon 865 is more power efficient and more powerful ( 10 % against exynos SOC)
but forget root
- Outside US 5G networks aver very very limited
- The exynos will receive more updates
- US version has only one card sim slot
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5G is all over Europe.
force70 said:
the Kong kong and Latina american variants historically have been snapdragon AND rootable so you can have the better processor wnd root.
that said there has also not been a ton of development for those particular variants which i mever understood since your getting the best of both worlds
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suppp force
so i'm struggling with the choice too, either the SA (latin american snapdragon) or exynos .
I don't really care about development beyond TWRP and Root , not sure what to do
From what I have seen there are also various versions of the international unlocked, some are dual sim and some ha e different bands (with or without 5G).
masri1987 said:
suppp force
so i'm struggling with the choice too, either the SA (latin american snapdragon) or exynos .
I don't really care about development beyond TWRP and Root , not sure what to do
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long time no talk bro, hope all is well?
the snap would be my choice,it will be rootable, could be already for all i know. plus the 865 is far superior to the exynos is pretty much every category.
for me the choice would be easy lol.
force70 said:
long time no talk bro, hope all is well?
the snap would be my choice,it will be rootable, could be already for all i know. plus the 865 is far superior to the exynos is pretty much every category.
for me the choice would be easy lol.
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which model #'s should i be trying to get?
I'm asuming SA is south american models with S865
When's the last time we crossed paths? It wasn't 3xl was it?
Hope you staying safe from teh cabrona virus
masri1987 said:
which model #'s should i be trying to get?
I'm asuming SA is south american models with S865
When's the last time we crossed paths? It wasn't 3xl was it?
Hope you staying safe from teh cabrona virus
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the Hong kong and brazil model number is just SM-G9880. no N,W Or anything else. but they both would be 865s yep.
couldnt have been the 3XL cause i didnt get one, def been awhile though. Im not on as much as I used to be...too many snowflakes lol.
Corona virus has everything shut down here in Ontario, Canada. movies, restaurants, gyms (that one hits hard with me being a bodybuilder).
its crazy.
what about the "N" Korean version? is it rootable? im debating whether to get the international one or the korean version. I want to be rooted with viper4android
yes it should be its exynos.
Korean/ international basically the same thing hardware other than possibly being capable of different network frequencies.
you cannot cross flash Korean and international firmware however if that matters
ive had lots of both and never had issues with either.
Player04 said:
what about the "N" Korean version? is it rootable? im debating whether to get the international one or the korean version. I want to be rooted with viper4android
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This may help you decide.
https://sea.pcmag.com/smartphones/3...-americas-first-unlocked-all-carrier-5g-phone
Im on att. What i wont be able to use the 5g network if i get an international verion. I might get the us verison then

What model # buy for unlocked bootloader

I have been doing some research , was looking to get into the unlocked bootloader snapdragon models for obvious reasons..
Here are the following:
S20 Ultra - SA-G988BD Latin American Snapdragon model (should have unlocked bootloader)
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1549755-REG/samsung_sa_g988bdgr_galaxy_s20_ultra_g988b.html
Same thing for S20+ it's a model # beginning with SA.
Are these models truly bootloader unlockable, and how is development for unlockable snapdragon samsung devices?
Where should I be sourcing the purchase from?
known sellers of F\DS versions (exynos) (of all variants)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...hash=item1f0b2b1cc8:m:mSdP4qhLx0dRJgKOI8ClGMw
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Ga...92:m:mo1w8WlyKXHUa-jnEGtmWjg&var=503079501845
If you know of other sellers , sources, please post em up and i'll update OP
I'd prefer to buy the snapdragon model, if i could unlock bootloader and root...
Bump
Any advice? would like to pull the trigger soon
anyone?
Ok so from what I've read and it's everywhere btw..
The Snapdragon variant does not allow bootloader unlocking. However it's probably going to be substantially faster both CPU and GPU, plus more efficient.
The exynos is going to be unlockable.
But the downside is that it's going to be slower, less efficient and if memory serves; developers hate the exynos chipset and the madness that comes with it.
Not very well optimized, but hey it's the price you pay.
If you're not in the EU then the SD is the preferred choice. As the 5G bands appear to be regionally specific, not sure if this will change in the future but from past experiences, if it doesn't exist on launch then don't assume it'll be added later..
I'm losing heart in this device and it's stupid chipset conundrum, plus the price is stratospheric, there shouldn't be a compromise, but obviously there is.
My advice if you haven't commited yet, wait for the OnePlus 8 pro, it'll have the 865, will have 120hz, wireless charging, ip68 and will be unlockable..
Unless you're in the states and your provider locks it down. In which case, get it direct. Pay it off with PayPal finance.
dladz said:
Ok so from what I've read and it's everywhere btw..
The Snapdragon variant does not allow bootloader unlocking. However it's probably going to be substantially faster both CPU and GPU, plus more efficient.
The exynos is going to be unlockable.
But the downside is that it's going to be slower, less efficient and if memory serves; developers hate the exynos chipset and the madness that comes with it.
Not very well optimized, but hey it's the price you pay.
If you're not in the EU then the SD is the preferred choice. As the 5G bands appear to be regionally specific, not sure if this will change in the future but from past experiences, if it doesn't exist on launch then don't assume it'll be added later..
I'm losing heart in this device and it's stupid chipset conundrum, plus the price is stratospheric, there shouldn't be a compromise, but obviously there is.
My advice if you haven't commited yet, wait for the OnePlus 8 pro, it'll have the 865, will have 120hz, wireless charging, ip68 and will be unlockable..
Unless you're in the states and your provider locks it down. In which case, get it direct. Pay it off with PayPal finance.
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ya i'm in the states and yes you are right it seems everywhere,
I really don't want to deal with exynos madness again, i dealt with that on my note 8 korean version and even signal suffered horribly.
I heart the "N" models (the korean variant) is also SD? and locked? is this really true?
I remember back in the day snapdragon Latin american and HK variants were unlockable...
masri1987 said:
ya i'm in the states and yes you are right it seems everywhere,
I really don't want to deal with exynos madness again, i dealt with that on my note 8 korean version and even signal suffered horribly.
I heart the "N" models (the korean variant) is also SD? and locked? is this really true?
I remember back in the day snapdragon Latin american and HK variants were unlockable...
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N version unlock. I use it now
Barcovn said:
N version unlock. I use it now
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bootloader unlocked?
can u show proof?
any update from you guys ? which versions have you purchased?
So i actually can't seem to find the unlockable bootloader snapdragon model anywhere, which one is it?
Any news?
Are the version SM-G9880 and SM-G988N unlockable? Or are every SD versions locked? Does someone have any information about this? I'm considering returning my Exynos version and import the SD one from WondaMobile. Either the G9880 or the G988N depending on whether they're unlockable or not.
N version, oem unlock work. However i can't find any twrp or guide regarding root for snap 865
Yeah, i ordered also a 988N. That's great!
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Yeah, i ordered also a 988N. That's great!
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Lot of Korean Bloatwares. Hope can root and debloat them soon
Aezhyr said:
Any news?
Are the version SM-G9880 and SM-G988N unlockable? Or are every SD versions locked? Does someone have any information about this? I'm considering returning my Exynos version and import the SD one from WondaMobile. Either the G9880 or the G988N depending on whether they're unlockable or not.
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N version, oem unlock work. However i can't find any twrp or guide regarding root for snap 865
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Yeah, i ordered also a 988N. That's great!
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Barcovn said:
Lot of Korean Bloatwares. Hope can root and debloat them soon
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I ordered the g9880HK snapdragon version from eBay store never msrp. I get it on Tuesday
Barcovn said:
Lot of Korean Bloatwares. Hope can root and debloat them soon
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Can't you remove the bloatware with adb commands?
Just a note to anyone considering the exynos chipset. They Run Hot and Battery life is Terrible! The Snapdragon is also far superior!
Aezhyr said:
Can't you remove the bloatware with adb commands?
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Yess and package disabler works too.
nobrain3000 said:
Yess and package disabler works too.
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What's safe to disable?

Samsung S20 UK Exynos / Snapdragon

HI all,
The response to this will probably dictate where I purchase a new S20 from.
I've been using Apple for years, but wanted to move to Android for a while. I though the S20 looked like a safe bet to make that jump, however reading the reviews on-line - the UK Exynos version appears to suffer from bad performance, bad battery life and compatibility issues.
I've thought about getting the HK version from Wondamobile, but VoLTE and Samsung pay would not work. I wonder if I would be able to flash the phone with the UK firmware? If I could, would it trip KNOX?
I don't do any gaming, I just want a decent phone that's not an Apple. Is it worth the hassle for the Snapdragon or shall I just get the UK version of the phone and get on with my life?
lordofarch said:
HI all,
The response to this will probably dictate where I purchase a new S20 from.
I've been using Apple for years, but wanted to move to Android for a while. I though the S20 looked like a safe bet to make that jump, however reading the reviews on-line - the UK Exynos version appears to suffer from bad performance, bad battery life and compatibility issues.
I've thought about getting the HK version from Wondamobile, but VoLTE and Samsung pay would not work. I wonder if I would be able to flash the phone with the UK firmware? If I could, would it trip KNOX?
I don't do any gaming, I just want a decent phone that's not an Apple. Is it worth the hassle for the Snapdragon or shall I just get the UK version of the phone and get on with my life?
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Is impossible to use UK exynos firmware in a HK snapdragon version.
I have a HK snapdragon s9+ and is not possible, and it's true Samsungpay and others don't work. I was thinking the same but with this exynos bull**** a my previous experience I have decided to skip on s20 series and hope for the Note with better exynos chip or better optimize, or s21 [emoji1787]
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theholyguy said:
Is impossible to use UK exynos firmware in a HK snapdragon version.
I have a HK snapdragon s9+ and is not possible, and it's true Samsungpay and others don't work. I was thinking the same but with this exynos bull**** a my previous experience I have decided to skip on s20 series and hope for the Note with better exynos chip or better optimize, or s21 [emoji1787]
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Do you think WIFI calling and VoLTE will work on the HK version in the UK? I don't think i'd miss Samsung pay, I could just use Google Pay
lordofarch said:
Do you think WIFI calling and VoLTE will work on the HK version in the UK? I don't think i'd miss Samsung pay, I could just use Google Pay
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I'm in Switzerland, wifi calling work, VoLTE just work after one year I still don't know why maybe swisscom fix it. Samsung Pay and others never worked.
For a 1200 gbp phone I think don't worth the headaches you might have.
Forget it. Buy exynos or wait. I will wait until August to see if Samsung manage to optimize camera and soc exynos, or for the Note.
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Samsung S20+ Plus G9860

Hello,
Been a long time Sony Xperia fan, i still am, but I like what Samsung has to offer.
Could I get help with this variant of the Samsung S20+ plus g9860, as far as I know this is the Hong Kong version and will work with UK5G n78 band, are all the same with this variant regardless where you buy it and again just to confirm it will work with UK 5g?
Also, may I ask, is their a maximum recording time limit for 4k 60 FPS? Or other video modes?, currently and in the past the Sony devices don't have a limit and I have literally recorded 2hrs non stop 4k 30 FPS until the battery ran out. .
I understand the 8k has a time limit of 10 minutes, please help with the above thanks.
Android_UK said:
Hello,
Been a long time Sony Xperia fan, i still am, but I like what Samsung has to offer.
Could I get help with this variant of the Samsung S20+ plus g9860, as far as I know this is the Hong Kong version and will work with UK5G n78 band, are all the same with this variant regardless where you buy it and again just to confirm it will work with UK 5g?
Also, may I ask, is their a maximum recording time limit for 4k 60 FPS? Or other video modes?, currently and in the past the Sony devices don't have a limit and I have literally recorded 2hrs non stop 4k 30 FPS until the battery ran out. .
I understand the 8k has a time limit of 10 minutes, please help with the above thanks.
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The SM-G9860 are made in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. The Hong Kong variant will accommodate 5G on SIM 2 and has less bloatware than the China and Taiwan variants. Not sure about recording times.
You may want to keep in mind that if you run into any problems with imported device you then have to depend on seller who may or may not assist you with getting device repaired, as warranty from china is not valid in EU - after all the recent updates, my s20+ exynos variant works perfectly fine and personally i wouldnt risk warranty for slightly better cpu
It's true that is one aspect I was thinking long and hard on, but I just think the SD 865 has gains overs the exynos 990.
I do have a month to test and check it out and if I decide to keep it then I do have 12 months warranty. Good thing about it, is I have paid through PayPal so, I could always raise a dispute if it ever came to them not holding up their end of the agreement.
I'm hopeful that the phone will last me a couple of years.
I have been reading just to much on the fact the European version of the processor installed is not good overall.
varcor said:
The SM-G9860 are made in Hong Kong, China and Taiwan. The Hong Kong variant will accommodate 5G on SIM 2 and has less bloatware than the China and Taiwan variants. Not sure about recording times.
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I do have to correct you regarding 5G. As of the one ui 2.5 update it works in sim slot 1 as well.
stefan243546 said:
I do have to correct you regarding 5G. As of the one ui 2.5 update it works in sim slot 1 as well.
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Good news!

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