Better display, camera, chipset and an attractive price
Although Samsung is best known for its Galaxy S and A lineups, it also sells smartphones under the Galaxy F and M brands in India. These devices are primarily aimed at certain online and retail channels and generally don’t bring anything new or overly impressive to the table, but they’re solid offerings in their own right. The Galaxy F23 is the Korean smartphone maker’s latest device in this segment, and with a few much-needed upgrades over its predecessor, it might just be an exception to that rule.
While the F22’s biggest claim to fame was its 6,000mAh battery, there’s a lot to love about the F23, albeit at the price of that gigantic cell. It features a 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD display with a 120Hz refresh rate covered in Gorilla Glass 5, a significant step up from the 6.4-inch 90Hz HD+ display found on the previous model. Internals also get a noticeable bump with an octa-core Snapdragon 750G chip, up to 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a dedicated microSD card slot. 5G support is another notable upgrade, although the network is far from ready to go live in India.
The rear houses a triple-camera setup consisting of a 50MP main shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide with a 123° ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro sensor, while the punch hole on the The screen sports an 8MP selfie shooter. Unfortunately, the Galaxy F23 comes with a slightly smaller 5,000mAh battery compared to last year’s model, but it should still be good enough to last a day of heavy use. More importantly, the phone has 25W fast charging, so recharging the 5,000mAh cell should take significantly less time – after all, the F22’s battery was limited to 15W speeds. comes in the box, which has become an ongoing trend for the company, so you’ll have to shell out extra cash to buy one.
Software-wise, the phone runs on Android 12 based on One UI 4. Unlike Samsung’s mid-range Galaxy A devices, the F23 is guaranteed to receive only two Android OS updates. A fingerprint scanner is integrated into the power button for added security, along with an optional face unlock.
The Galaxy F23 will be available in Aqua Blue and Forest Green colors in India from March 16. The base variant with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of storage will cost Rs17,499 ($233), while upgrading to 6GB will set you back Rs18,499 ($245). As an early bird offer, customers can get the phone for Rs 14,999 ($200) after discount.
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