I was a bit shocked by the pricing of Samsung's latest phone, the Galaxy F23 5G, when it was introduced - Rs 17,499. The reason for this is that Samsung stated that the charger will be removed from the package. Phones in this price range often have a charger, and most customers anticipate it. In today's market, 33W rapid charging is practically common.
Samsung, on the other hand, looks to be taking a different approach, eliminating chargers from its whole product line. Whether you use a charger or not, the Galaxy F23 5G performs admirably in everyday situations. This is what we had to say about it.
Samsung Galaxy F23 5G has a 6.6-inch Full HD+ screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G engine, and 4GB or 6GB of RAM with 128GB of storage.
What's excellent about the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G in Forest Green has a good appearance and a straightforward design. The phone has an all-plastic shell, but it has the superb build quality and a triple camera on the back that doesn't protrude too much. The fingerprint sensor is located on the right side of the power button. The headphone jack is located at the bottom of the device.
Although prone to smudges, the 6.6-inch LCD performs admirably in most situations. Yes, it can be a little reflecting in direct sunshine, so you'll need to turn up the brightness outdoors. Samsung, on the other hand, has included an adaptive smoothness function that automatically changes the refresh rate up to 120Hz. Instead of the normal simple switch between 60Hz or 120Hz choice that most phones in this price range offer, this is also better for battery life.
The display itself is adequate for daily surfing, Netflix viewing, and other tasks, and should satisfy the majority of users. The audio experience might be improved, but it is not a deal-breaker in my opinion.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G is used in the Galaxy F23 5G, as well as the Xiaomi Mi 10i, OnePlus Nord CE 5G, and other devices. According to Samsung, the phone is compatible with 12 5G bands, making it future-proof for most people seeking a long-term smartphone. I have the 6GB RAM version, and the RAM + option allows you to increase the RAM by another 6GB.
The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G performs admirably for everyday surfing and usage, however, I did notice some sluggishness at times. The experience wasn't all that smooth throughout when I played Asphalt 9 at the maximum display settings, and the phone got rather warm near the top. There was a lot of buzz around Genshin Impact.
The Galaxy F23 5G boasts a 50MP+8MP+2MP triple camera setup on the rear, as well as an 8MP front camera. In strong light, the camera works admirably, producing clear images with good color reproduction. Even vivid colors like reds and maroons are well-handled and don't appear burnt out. Photos taken in night mode are bright but at the expense of details, which isn't optimal in most situations. However, the overall camera performance is comparable to that of other phones in this price range.
The phone has a 5000mAh battery that should last more than a day with moderate use and slightly over a day with intensive use. The issue is that there is no charger included, and it can only charge at a rate of 25W. I had an older Samsung charger from the Note 9 series, but getting the phone to a full charge took over two hours.
On top of Android 12, the phone has One UI 4.1. Samsung has also promised the tablet two years of software upgrades, which implies it will at the very least get Android 13 and 14. It will also include four years of security upgrades, which is fantastic.
What's not to like about the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G?
One thing I observed was that the fingerprint sensor wasn't always reliable. An error would show and the device would not open at times, but at other times it would unlock in a flash. I'm not sure why this happened over and again, but it was a reoccurring issue.
The front camera takes mediocre selfies. When compared to what other competitors have to offer, the 8MP seems like a compromise in this market. The primary camera was unable to capture details of the subject while taking images at night.
Should you consider the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G?
In this price bracket, the Galaxy F23 5G lives up to the hype. The display is nice, the battery is strong, and the camera and overall performance should satisfy the majority of customers. It's also 5G compatible, making it a future-proof phone in this category. The performance was excellent.
The lack of a charger, on the other hand, may not make consumers pleased. Not everyone will be waiting for this new phone with their old Samsung 25W charger. According to the pricing given on the website, the genuine Samsung charger and cable would set you back extra Rs 1,999. The phone will cost roughly Rs 20,000 in such an instance. When compared to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro or Pro+, or even the Realme 9 series, Samsung's F23 falls short.
You must be logged in to post a comment.