Samsung is rolling out a brand new update for the Galaxy F23 5G model. The smartphone is now receiving an updated security patch along with One UI 5.1 custom skin. So here are all the details.

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G August Security Patch

The South Korean tech giant is bringing the new firmware version E236B\XXU4CWI1/E236BODM4CWI1 /E236BXXU4CWH1. This update has a download size of just over 700MB. It brings the security patch for the month of August 2023. In other words, the company has improved the overall security levels of the Galaxy F23 5G. The smartphone has now received the One UI 5.1 custom skin version.

If you own a Samsung Galaxy F23 5G and wish to check if you’ve received the update; head to Settings and then navigate to the Software Update section. Here, you can tap on check for new updates and download and install the new software built on your device. It is worth noting that downloading the update is recommended on a Wi-Fi connection. Notably, the company recently rolled out the October Security patch for the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 as well.

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Specs

The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G sports a tall 6.6-inch LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. Meanwhile, the rear features a 50-megapixel triple camera setup. The front also houses an 8-megapixel selfie shooter. Under the hood, the smartphone is equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC that is paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 120GB of internal storage. A large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 25W wired fast charging.

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Flipkart and Amazon have scheduled their annual mega sale events in India for September 23. This festive season sale will begin a day early for subscribers on September 22.

Further, some of the deals are already live ahead of the stipulated dates. Also, certain offers can be availed on other platforms as well.

Therefore, to help our readers, we have compiled multiple deal stories focussing on a single brand. Here, in this article, let’s take a look at all the best offers and deals on Samsung.

The availability of the below-listed deals and offers varies. Hence, we have also specified the platform for your convenience.

Best Samsung Deals and Offers: Flipkart Big Billion Days, Amazon Great Indian Festival & Samsung Festive NO MO FOMO Sale

Galaxy S22 Ultra

Galaxy S22 Plus

Galaxy S22

Galaxy S21 FE

Galaxy S20 FE 5G

Galaxy M53 5G

Galaxy M33 5G

Galaxy F23 5G

Galaxy Tab S6 Lite 2022

Galaxy Tab A8 

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Samsung launched the Galaxy F23 5G smartphone in the Indian market with an interesting specs sheet. The device brings Snapdragon 750G SoC, 120Hz display, and triple cameras at an affordable price. Starting today, the device has gone on sale in the country.

The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G has gone on its first-ever sale in India. The smartphone comes in 4GB + 128GB variant priced at Rs. 17,499(~$230) and 6GB + 128GB variant priced at Rs. 18,499(~$242). However, the phone is now available at an introductory price of Rs. 15,999(~$210) and Rs. 16,999(~$223), respectively.

Samsung is also offering cashback of Rs. 1,000(~$13) on ICICI bank credit/debit cards and 2 months Youtube Premium subscription for free. The smartphone can be purchased from Flipkart and Samsung’s official website.

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Specifications 

The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G has a plastic body, but it boasts a cleaner look at the back. It has a 6.6-inch TFT LCD panel with a Full-HD+ resolution(2408 x 1080 pixels). The device has a 120Hz refresh rate and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.

It has a triple camera system at the rear placed vertically holding a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. Upfront, it has an 8MP selfie shooter. It has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner for security and boots on the latest Android 12 OS. Samsung is also offering 2 years of OS updates and 4 years of security updates.

Under the hood, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. The device also has a microSD card slot for additional storage needs.

It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. But do note that the phone doesn’t ship with the power adapter, so you’ve to buy it separately. The dual-SIM phone comes with 12 5G bands, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, and NFC support.

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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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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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Around 7 smartphones are expected to launch next month. Out of these, only 4 are new, while the remaining 3 are making their way to India. In other words, the number of releases in the upcoming week will be fewer than the last week. 

Almost all the handsets launching next month are successors of their bestsellers. With that being said, let us take a look at all the forthcoming phones one by one.

Upcoming  Smartphones Next Week

realme C35

The realme C35 made its global debut in Thailand in February. It has been now confirmed to launch in India on March 7. Interested readers can watch the announcement of the handset on the brand’s official YouTube channel starting at 12:30 PM.

The highlights of the realme C35 include a 6.6-inch FHD+ notched display (LCD) with up to 600 nits peak brightness, UNISOC T616 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP (wide) + 2MP (macro)  + 2MP (monochrome) triple camera setup,  8MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, 5,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging, and Android 11 (realme UI 2.0).

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G

Samsung has scheduled to launch the Galaxy F23 5G in India on March 8. The Flipkart-exclusive smartphone will be announced in a live stream that will begin at 12 PM on the company’s official YouTube channel.

The South Korean tech giant has disclosed some of the features of the device already. It will arrive with a 120Hz FHD+ display with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC, a triple-camera system comprising of a 50MP primary sensor and a 123° ultra-wide lens, 5,000mAh battery, and support for 25W fast charging

Apple iPhone SE 2022

Apple will be hosting its first event of 2022 labeled ‘Peek Performance. The live stream is planned to kickstart at 10 AM PT. It can be watched on the official YouTube channel of the company.

The American tech giant is expected to announce multiple products at this virtual conference. One of them is said to be the iPhone SE 2022, the successor of the iPhone SE 2020. The handset will reportedly retain the design of its predecessor and bring 5G connectivity. Most interestingly, it may cost as low as $300.

Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

Xiaomi has already announced Redmi Note 11 Pro series in multiple markets. The handsets are finally making their way to India on March 9. They will be unveiled in a live stream, which will kickstart at 12 PM on the brand’s official YouTube channel.

Talking about the devices, the company has confirmed to debut two models, namely Redmi Note 11 Pro and Redmi Note 11 Pro+. According to teasers and earlier reports, the former will be the same as the international Redmi Note 11 Pro with 4G connectivity. Whereas, the latter will be a rebranded international Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G.

realme 9 5G and realme 9 5G SE

Chinese tech brand has planned yet another launch event for India on March 10. It will be also live-streamed starting at 12:30 PM on the said date on the firm’s official YouTube channel. The stars of the show will be realme 9 5G and realme 9 5G SE.

These two will be the third and fourth phones in the realme 9 series respectively. The realme 9 5G will be almost identical to the realme 8 5G. On the other hand, the realme 9 5G SE is expected to be a rebadged realme Q3s.

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Samsung is expected to debut the Galaxy F23 5G very soon. The smartphone was recently tipped to debut in India by the second week of March. Even the price range of the headset was suggested. Now, a tipster has hinted at the exact launch date of the phone.

According to Yogesh Brar, Samsung will launch the Galaxy F23 5G in India next week as a Flipkart exclusive. He says that the handset will likely go official on March 9.

Further, the leaker also mentions that the device will be priced under ₹20,000 in the country. Finally, he tells that that it will be available for purchase during the upcoming festive sale.

Unfortunately, that’s all he has to say. His tweet does not list the features of the smartphone.

Anyway, as per previous reports, the forthcoming Galaxy F23 5G will most likely be a rebranded Galaxy M23 5G. Hence, we expect the phone to have a similar set of specs.

If this is true, then the handset will come with features like an FHD+ display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, Android 12, Bluetooth 5.0, OIS-enabled 50MP primary camera, and 25W fast charging.

As Samsung is known for revealing highlights of its new budget smartphones after disclosing their launch date, we are looking forward to learning more about the Galaxy F23 5G from the company itself.

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Samsung is apparently gearing up to launch a new smartphone in India soon. It is the Galaxy F23, which was recently spotted on the company’s official Indian website back in February. Now, a new report has revealed the possible launch timeline for the upcoming device.

According to industry sources close to the matter (Via 91Mobiles), the South Korean tech giant will reportedly be launching the upcoming device in the second week of March. For those unaware, the smartphone in question is a mid range handset that is expected to be powered by a Snapdragon 700 series 5G processor. Furthermore, the report adds that the new smartphone will likely launch in India under the 20,000 INR segment (roughly 265 US Dollars).

The chipset that runs the device might be the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, which could be paired with up to 6GB of RAM. Other features include Android 12 based OneUI custom skin and 5G networking support. On the front, it may sport a 6.4 inch AMOLED display that offers 120Hz refresh rate, which is quite impressive for a mid range handset. The rear will house a 48 megapixel primary camera while the front has a 13 megapixel selfie shooter.

Under the hood, a large 5,000mAh battery pack powers the Galaxy F23. Although, its unknown how fast the charging rate will be at the moment. Unfortunately, that is all the information we have so stay tuned for more, as we will be providing updates when additional details are available regarding this matter.

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Samsung is expected to introduce new models in the Galaxy M and Galaxy F series of smartphones in the coming weeks. Ahead of that, these devices have been appearing on multiple certification websites. Now, two such handsets have been listed on the company’s official website suggesting an imminent launch.

According to a report by MySmartPrice, the support page for the upcoming Galaxy F23 5G is live on Samsung India’s official website. This phone bears the model number SM-E236B. It is expected to release as Galaxy M23 5G is in some markets.

At the same time, the forthcoming Galaxy M33 5G has been found listed on Samsung Germany’s official website. It sports the model number SM-M336B.

As far as specs are concerned, the Galaxy M23 5G was recently spotted on FCC with a battery featuring model number EB-BM526ABS. It is said to come with 25W fast charging support.

Since this device is rumored to be a rebranded Galaxy A23 5G, it may come with features like a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset, Android 12, Bluetooth 5.0, and an OIS-enabled 50MP primary camera.

On the other hand, according to previous reports, the Galaxy M33 5G will arrive with an Exynos 1200 SoC, at least 6GB RAM, 6.5-inch FHD+ AMOLED display, 64MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP quad-camera setup, and a 6,000mAh battery.

Samsung is yet to officially announce the launch date for the aforementioned smartphones.

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