Samsung F23 5G Review: Is It Worth the Hype?

In an effort to challenge Chinese players' supremacy, Samsung Galaxy F23 5G joins the sub-Rs. 20,000 smartphone market with a powerful 5G SoC, improved display resolution, and an upgraded primary camera.

Although there aren't any notable visual advancements, the F23 5G has an affordable design and is reviewed based on its specifications, performance, and value offering in order to decide whether it's a good fit.

The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G, which replaces the Galaxy F22, has a 120Hz FHD+ LCD screen instead of the 90Hz HD+ AMOLED screen, and it is powered by the Snapdragon 750G SoC.

Placed in the sub-Rs. 20,000 range, its objective is to enhance the user experience. Its features, effectiveness, and value proposition will all be evaluated in the following f23 5g samsung review.

Features:

Camera Quality

With its 50 megapixel primary camera, 8 megapixel ultra-wide camera, and 2 megapixel macro camera, the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G caters to a wide range of photographic requirements and produces detailed and colorful images.

With many shooting modes, including Single Take and "Fun," the device's 8-megapixel front camera captures high-quality selfies. The objective is to offer a holistic photographic experience by enabling seamless filter application across both cameras.

With its excellent camera, the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G shines at taking pictures in the daytime with outstanding quality, properly exposed subjects, and good dynamic range. It can further increase dynamic range by using the HDR setting.

The phone includes an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, a rapid autofocus system, and a 50-megapixel sensor with 12.5 megapixel resolution; however, its low-light performance is not very good.

In well-lit environments, the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G selfie camera handles light metering well, portrays skin tones properly, and captures minute details. Even in dimly lit environments, it retains superior color reproduction and detail preservation, although it does so at the expense of a steady hand.

With 4K video recording at 30 frames per second from the rear camera and 1080p video recording at 30 frames per second from the front and ultra-wide cameras, the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G has remarkable videotape recording capabilities. also, it has a veritably slow- motion option for eye- catching visual effects.

Software, UI and Apps

With customisable home screen themes, icons, alerts, and wallpapers, Samsung's One UI 4.1 has been released for the Android 12 operating system-powered Samsung Galaxy F23 5G. This upgrade improves the user experience.

Along with two major OS updates and four years of security patches, Samsung has added more functionality, more customisation, and redesigned widgets to ensure that their devices last longer.

Users can conveniently monitor battery life, storage, RAM utilization, and security with the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G's device maintenance feature. Its 4GB LPDDR4x RAM and 128GB internal storage allow for seamless operation.

The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G offers a convenient device maintenance option, allowing users to manage battery life, storage, RAM usage, and security in one place. The phone has 4GB LPDDR4x RAM for smooth performance, with 3.4GB usable and 1.2GB free. It has a RAM Plus function to expand RAM, enhancing performance. It uses UFS 2.2 technology for impressive sequential read speeds of 850MB/s.

The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G comes pre-installed with various utility apps and Google Apps, including Facebook, ShareChat, Tatatak, Moj, and Microsoft OneDrive. Users can customize app installation. The device offers enhanced security and privacy features, including Samsung Max, Secure Folder, and Samsung Knox support.

Performance and Battery Life

The Octa-Core Snapdragon 750G 8nm Mobile Platform, which houses two Kryo 570 Performance CPUs and six Kryo 570 Efficiency CPUs, powers the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G. For effective multitasking, it supports up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM and uses the Adreno 619 GPU for graphics.

Performance is 20% better on the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G than on the Snapdragon 765 because of its bigger Kryo 570 cores and Cortex A77 architecture. Additionally, it has Snapdragon Elite Gaming for better gaming and 10% better graphics rendering thanks to the Adreno 619 GPU.

Although the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G's 5000mAh battery is little less than the F22's 6000mAh battery, it is still plenty for prolonged use. With regular use, it may provide users over six hours of screen time, though there may be a performance effect.

Although a charger is not included, Samsung's Galaxy F23 5G supports 25W rapid charging. Using a 15W charger, it takes 1.5 hours to charge from 0% to 100% and 40 minutes to 50%.

Design

The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G has a glossy rear panel with a matte finish, a rectangular camera module with vertical lens configuration, and less fingerprints and smudges—especially on the Forest Green model. There is no protective case supplied.

The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G has a strong, each-plastic shell and is featherlight and durable. It has one speaker, a USB Type- C connector, a headphone jack, and a point detector. A microSD card and two nano- SIMs may be put in the SIM plate.

With a 120Hz refresh rate and full-HD+ resolution, the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G switches from an AMOLED to an LCD display. But with a notch, chin, and thick black bezels, its front design—which is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass 5—looks outdated.

A power adapter is absent from the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G's package, which may worry some prospective customers. Instead, it includes a USB Type-C to Type-C connection and a SIM ejector tool.

Samsung Galaxy F23 Price in India

In India, the cost of the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G is Rs. 17,499 for a model with 4GB RAM and 128GB of storage, and Rs. 18,499 for another. It also includes an instant Rs. 1,500 discount and a 6GB RAM model. available in Forest Green and Aqua Blue hues.

Availability

Samsung Galaxy F23 5G is available at discounted prices on Samsung.com, retail stores, and Flipkart. Limited-period offers include Rs. 1,000 cashback with ICICI Bank Credit cards and a 25W Travel Adapter worth Rs. 1,299 when purchased with the phone.

Alternatives

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite and Moto G71 5G provide distinctive features and characteristics, while the POCO X4 Pro 5G offers an AMOLED screen and a powerful Snapdragon 695 SoC.

Conclusion

In conclusion, A mid-range 5G smartphone with a 120Hz display, decent battery life, and passable performance is the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G. Nevertheless, it boasts a fingerprint-resistant plastic matte back and no ambient light sensor.