Galaxy F23 5G is an unusual smartphone from Samsung

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 13:08:12 +0000

Earlier today, Samsung launched its first Galaxy F series device of 2022 – Galaxy F23 5G. The new handset for the Indian market packs some interesting features. Above all, it is priced competitively. This combination makes it an unusual budget smartphone from the South Korean tech giant.

Compelling Features

The Galaxy F23 5G is unlike other budget smartphones from Samsung. The device arrives with an attractive set of specifications.

First and foremost, it flaunts a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection. However, the screen is LCD and has a dewdrop notch.

There are multiple handsets in this segment with high refresh rate OLED panels. But they don’t house a capable Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC with a 5G modem like the Galaxy F23 5G. The cherry on top is that the phone features 12 5G bands, which markets it future-proof.

That’s not all, the device boots Android 12-based One UI 4.1. It not only comes with Knox security but Samsung also promises two years of OS updates and up to four years of security updates.

If that’s not enough, the smartphone even has support for full-fledged Samsung Pay via NFC. At the moment, it is the most affordable Samsung handset in India with this feature. Though UPI is the most-preferred payment platform in the country, one can find contactless gateways in most places.

Further, the phone arrives with a dedicated MicroSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also packs a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and a large 5,000mAh battery with support for up to 25W fast charging. Unfortunately, it does not ship with a charger.

Apart from the display, the only other lackluster on-paper specs of the Galaxy F23 5G belong to its cameras. The phone comes with a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 primary sensor, an 8MP 123° ultra-wide unit, a 2MP macro snapper, and an 8MP front-facing shooter.

Stellar Price

The aforementioned specifications mean nothing if the Galaxy F23 5G is not priced well. Thankfully, it’s not the case. The device costs ₹17,499 and ₹18,499 for 4GB + 128GB and 6GB + 128GB memory configurations respectively.

These price tags definitely don’t sound that intriguing. What’s more temping is the ₹1,500 discount offered by Samsung for a limited time as ‘introductory price’. On top of this, customers can avail additional ₹1,000 cashback on ICICI Bank cards. The two offers lower the price of the handset to ₹14,999 and ₹15,999.

Since Samsung is known for selling its online-specific hands at discounted price tags for a longer period of time along with bank offers, most people won’t need to pay the full price. Also, the firm usually brings back these offers even if they go away for a while.

Competitors

The better alternatives of Galaxy F23 5G are limited to 4G connectivity. The first model is the year-old Redmi Note 10 Pro, which is slightly costlier. The runner-up is the new Redmi Note 11S, which costs almost the same as the Samsung phone.

Talking about 5G competitors, the vivo T1 5G goes head to head with the Galaxy F23 5G. The other one will be the costlier realme 9 Pro 5G. The upcoming realme 9 5G and realme 9 5G SE also look like worthy contenders.

Conclusion

Though there are multiple other options in this price category, the Galaxy F23 5G is definitely worth a look at, especially if you are looking for a 5G smartphone. Samsung seems to have cracked the formula for affordable 5G phones.

The only major drawback we could think of is the lack of an AMOLED display, which has become common now. The device tries to right this with unique features like Samsung Pay, 12 5G bands, and guaranteed software updates.

What are your thoughts on the Galaxy F23 5G? Do let us know in the comment section below.

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Samsung Galaxy F23 5G launched in India with Snapdragon 750G SoC, 120Hz display, Samsung Pay, and more

Sudarshan Ravichandran — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 07:40:24 +0000

As expected, Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy F23 5G in India. It is the first Galaxy F series smartphone of 2022. The handset not only offers 5G connectivity but also other interesting features. Let’s take a look at them, in addition to the phone’s price and the availability.

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Specifications and Features

The Galaxy F23 5G features a plastic body like most Samsung smartphones, except for premium models. It is built around a 6.6-inch TFT LCD panel with a resolution of 2408 x 1080 pixels, up to 120Hz refresh rate, and a dewdrop notch. This screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.

The handset is run by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. It boots One UI 4.1 based on Android 12 with Samsung Knox security. The company promises 2 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates.

For photography and videography, the device uses a triple camera system on the rear consisting of a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 primary sensor, an 8MP 123° ultra-wide unit, and a 2MP macro snapper. On the front, there’s an 8MP shooter for selfies and video calls.

Connectivity options on the phone include dual-SIM, 5G (12 bands), dual-band WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, GNSS, NFC with support for Samsung Pay, and USB Type-C. It also sports a dedicated MicroSD card slot, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Finally, the device gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which can charge at a maximum rate of 25W. But unfortunately, it does not ship with a power adapter (charger).

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Price and Availability in India

The Galaxy F23 5G will retail at the following price tags in India.

Actual Price

4GB + 128GB – ₹17,499
6GB + 128GB – ₹18,499

Introductory Price (₹1,500 off)

4GB + 128GB – ₹15,999
6GB + 128GB – ₹16,999

Colors

Aqua Blue
Forest Green

For those unaware, Samsung is known for selling its online-specific budget smartphones at their introductory price tags for a long time. In fact, this offer comes and goes every now and then.

The handset is scheduled to go on sale starting at 12 PM on March 16 via Flipkart, Samsung.com (Samsung Shop), and select retail stores across the country. Customers can avail an instant cashback of ₹1,000 on ICICI Bank cards and 2 months of YouTube Premium subscription for free.

With the offers, the effective price of Galaxy F23 5G comes down to ₹14,999 (4GB + 128GB) and ₹15,999 (6GB + 128GB).

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