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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

rossputin — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 09:45:15 GMT

I know, I've driven some of you nuts with my indecision. Guess what?

I'm still unclear as the benefits of dual since I'll only have one telphone number. Still, it gets mentioned so I fear like I am missing/misunderstanding something.

So anyway, what's the better value here?

$600-620 -This dual sim 4G version (I really like the red. yes, I know cases).
$665-This 5G (non dual??) version (I know, PM isn't on 5G)

I feel like that fist one best, but not certain. And I like red.

Just to be diffucult there are also A52 's Because I like the colours as well

I'm talking myself back to the last one 😂 I think I'm being blinded by colour options.

Really I'm just worried about paying for something I don't need (ie dual or 5 G).

Or am I just over thinking everything??!! 😃

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

pkaraa — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:08:28 GMT

@rossputin wrote:
I know, I've driven some of you nuts with my indecision. Guess what?
I'm still unclear as the benefits of dual since I'll only have one telphone number. Still, it gets mentioned so I fear like I am missing/misunderstanding something.
So anyway, what's the better value here?
$600-620 -This dual sim 4G version (I really like the red. yes, I know cases).
$665-This 5G (non dual??) version (I know, PM isn't on 5G)
I feel like that fist one best, but not certain. And I like red.
Just to be diffucult there are also A52 's Because I like the colours as well
$530-A52s (whatever that means)
$530-A52 4G
$465 A52 5G
I'm talking myself back to the last one 😂 I think I'm being blinded by colour options.
Really I'm just worried about paying for something I don't need (ie dual or 5 G).
Or am I just over thinking everything??!! 😃

technical specifications ... both options of S20 are overkill.

As you have only one number so check if the second SIM slot can be used for extending the memory.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

darlicious — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 07:18:10 GMT

@rossputin

I am a fan of a dual SIM phone. With pm the advantage when travelling only applies in the US since they do not offer any services elsewhere in the world. But if you were to have an extended stay in the US you would be able to continue to recieve pm texts but have a mint mobile plan/sim card in the other sim card slot.

In Canada you could have a second account that you use for data in the second slot. It could be with pm or another provider such as the offerings by Shaw or fido's data account.

Even taking advantage of CCS offer of a 5gb bonus data add on with the discounted activation bundle of the $25 plan means you would pay $20+tax ($21 total since you are in bc) and recieve a total of 7gb of data add ons and 500 international long distance calling minutes. You would refer yourself to recieve a $10 bonus referral credit for that new account that you could then downgrade to the $15 once you recieve the 5gb data add on.

You would also benefit from the $30 bonus referral credit. Taken as whole you come out $19 ahead of the game. Suspend the new account until the extra data is needed or reactivate every 90 days. With the autopay reward the cost to maintain the account is $39 per 360 days. Or with the above promos a total out of pocket cost of $20.

This is how a dual SIM phone can benefit you...

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

rossputin — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:35:21 GMT

@pkaraa thank you. why Overkill ?

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

cellphoneuser1 — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 09:21:42 GMT

@rossputin Dual sim phones are usually for sale in other markets. The LTE compatibility can be worse and there's no factory warranty.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

HALIMACS — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:30:22 GMT

@rossputin wrote:
I know, I've driven some of you nuts with my indecision.
.....
And I like red.😂
....
Or am I just over thinking everything??!!  😃

Totally fine to "overthink" a phone purchase, it's a pretty important accessory these days and good on you for doing your research.

Look at it this way @rossputin

The device will likely only be with you 3-4 years, after which, you'll part ways with it.

So with that, BE BOLD, go for the red one!!!

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

darkomega — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 12:43:15 GMT

I own the A52 5G my self and I've been happy with its performance, even though it's a bit overkill since PM doesn't have 5G access, heck none of the 2nd/3rd tear brands have 5G access, only the parent brands do.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

rossputin — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:47:31 GMT

@darkomega and it has a 3 mm jack. Very appealing.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

softech — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:55:37 GMT

@rossputin dual sim are likely not Canadian model, check the exact model number and confirm if it has the correct band

Dual SIM phone could be use with a PM SIM on one slot and another Data only SIM on another slot (there are some good data only plans around).

If you don't see it using both SIM slots, I suggest you buy the regular Canadian model, it will work best with all Canadian providers

This year models are likely 5G one, get that one instead. You don't need it here on PM, but you might be travelling or one day you might go to Telus for its 5G network. 4G model is likely an older year model.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

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Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

rossputin — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:01:22 GMT

Thank you @Anonymous , @softech & @darkomega .

Terrrific advice and feedback.

After ALLLLLLLLL that I'll probably wait out till the A52 5G is back in stock at Samsung. With a student discount I can get it for between $441-$466.

Thanks again all. Really like this community.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

pkaraa — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:18:30 GMT

@rossputin wrote:
@pkaraa thank your. why Overkill ?

One SIM - unnecessary paying more for dual SIM.

3G/4G usage - paying for 5G.

Its like paying to buy a big drafting printer for home... off course it ll print letter and legal sizes ...

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:23:20 GMT

@pkaraa : Sure. But could also depend on the plan being paid for and whether one just couldn't resist a promo.

I couldn't resist a 5gb one-time promo a couple years ago. So I use that account as my "data" account. I'm a low usage user. I was getting close to finishing the last Xmas 2gb before going back to the still-present 5gb promo data. And now the new 2gb.

My 3 plans are all on the old $10 plan.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

pkaraa — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 19:33:35 GMT

@Anonymous Getting another line in future is one thing.

Same as buying what you like instead of what you want.

this is one to his own situation I must say.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

softech — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 20:10:41 GMT

Personally I hope to have a dual SIM phone as I have a Data only account too.. but Dual SIM phones are usually not Canadian model and they lack some bands and PM reception could be affected.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

pkaraa — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 20:54:27 GMT

@softech wrote:
Personally I hope to have a dual SIM phone as I have a Data only account too.. but Dual SIM phones are usually not Canadian model and they lack some bands and PM reception could be affected.

True.

A few years back a bought this micromax phone Note4 dual SIM but the APN settings wont save after the reboot. For the days it worked, I was using second SIM slot with micro SD card as additional storage.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

darlicious — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 23:02:50 GMT

@softech

True dual SIM phones are rarely a Canadian model or even a North American model but if they are an international model then you shouldn't have an issue but of course double checking the specs is prudent. I bought my dual SIM A3 from foreign electronics* in Vancouver (conveniently around the corner) which assures that it is compatible with Canadian providers and with a warranty.

*After @Anonymous 's and my fact finding mission to Dubai of course....he just took a few more years to pull the trigger on his purchase!😃

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

rossputin — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:47:40 GMT

@pkaraa see, the irony is I can get a dual SIM S20 FE for less (via Wal-Mart) than the single SIM typically sold in Canada. $600/630 Vs $665 respectively.

Am I losing anything by going the cheaper route with this phone?

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

computergeek541 — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:55:32 GMT

@rossputin wrote:
@pkaraa see, the irony is I can get a dual SIM S20 FE for less (via Wal-Mart) than the single SIM typically sold in Canada. $600/630 Vs $665 respectively.
Am I losing anything by going the cheaper route with this phone?

Ensure that you understand that item is not being sold by Walmart. That seller really could be anyone, and while that's not necessarily a bad thing, the dual SIM card feature gives away that this person isn't an authorized distributor. That doesn't mean that there's anything wrong with this device, but it does mean that Samsung never intended for this product to be sold in Canada. Compatibility with the network may very well be worse and the language setting options often differ. There will also be no manufacturer's warranty, and Samsung Canada won't provide any type of technical support for this product.

Re: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (dual vs non)

rossputin — Thu, 30 Dec 2021 06:56:09 GMT

@computergeek541

Great points. But No warranty? Gulp.

Thank you.