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SAMSUNG GALAXY S20 FAN EDITION

Though the new S21 range is out, Samsung's S20 Fan Edition (FE) is still well worth a look for anyone wanting to get into the Korean giant's flagship Galaxy S range for less than $1000. The S20 FE boasts a powerful Snapdragon 865 processor, a 4500mAh battery, a lovely 120Hz 2400 x 1080 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display, and a rear camera array that – while chunky – produces photos that punch well above the FE's price point.

Speaking of, that price point has recently dropped after the S21 series came out, which means you can pick up even the 128GB 5G model for just under $1000. Sure, it's not a hot new S21, but don't sleep on the S20 FE – if you want the soul of a flagship in the body of a premium value phone, you can't go wrong with this little gem.