Samsung Galaxy F23 5G launched in India at Rs. 17,500
Samsung has finally launched its new F-series smartphone, the Galaxy F23 5G, on Tuesday. It starts at Rs. 17,499 for the 4GB/128GB model and will be up for grabs from March 16 via Flipkart and Samsung's official website. As an introductory offer, the phone is currently available with a discount of Rs. 2,500, which brings down the effective starting price to Rs. 14,999.
Why does this story matter?
The Galaxy F23 5G is the latest addition to Samsung's portfolio of affordable feature-packed handsets in India. In India's already crowded budget segment, it's quite difficult for any phone to stand out. However, the F23 arrives with certain premium features such as support for 12 5G bands, a 120Hz display, and a Snapdragon 750G chip, which are expected to make it an instant crowd-puller.
The handset feature a 120Hz LCD display
The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G features a waterdrop notch design with a noticeable bottom bezel and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. On the rear, it sports a rectangular camera unit. The handset bears a 6.4-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCD display with a 20:9 aspect ratio, a 120Hz refresh rate, and Corning Gorilla Glass protection. It is offered in Aqua Blue and Forest Green color options.
It flaunts a 50MP main camera
The Galaxy F23 5G is equipped with a triple rear camera setup, including a 50MP main shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro senor. Up front, it sports a 13MP selfie snapper.
It is powered by a Snapdragon 750G chip
The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G is powered by a Snapdragon 750G SoC, paired with up to 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Under the hood, it boots Android 12-based One UI 4.1 and houses a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast-charging support. For connectivity, the handset offers support for 5G, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, and a Type-C port.
Samsung Galaxy F23 5G: Pricing and availability
The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G is priced at Rs. Rs. 17,499 for the 4GB/128GB model and Rs. 18,499 for the 6GB/128GB variant. However, they are available for an introductory price of Rs. 14,999 and 15,999, respectively. The sale will begin on March 16.
