Those who have only planned for a small budget for their new smartphone will get a lot of value for their money with the Samsung Galaxy A20e. Of course, the case is plain plastic and you have to like the small form factor. However, if you still decide for the 141-gram lightweight, you will be rewarded with comprehensive equipment and fast performance.

A well-rounded deal: The Samsung Galaxy A20e, which officially costs 179 Euros (~$199), offers surprisingly comprehensive equipment and rewards buyers with pleasant workmanship and haptics.

With its Exynos 7884B octa-core SoC and 3 GB of RAM, the Galaxy A20e offers sufficient performance for using everyday apps such as YouTube and Whatsapp. In terms of its communication technology, it is well-equipped with dual SIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, NFC, and Bluetooth 5.0 including aptX support. However, it does not support a large amount of LTE bands, but the frequency coverage is completely sufficient for using it in Europe.

A nice extra feature is the support of DRM Widevine L1, allowing the Galaxy A20e to also stream HD videos from streaming providers such as Netflix. Other advantages are a dual camera that shoots good pictures during daylight, and the included quick charger that can completely recharge the battery within 1.5 hours.

On the other hand, you have to make do with slow WLAN speeds in the Galaxy A20e, and also a selfie camera that can only deliver snapshot quality at best. Samsung also uses only an IPS display in the affordable entry-level device. While it does a good job, it is inferior to the technology of the AMOLED panels in the more expensive Galaxy-A models.