In context: Samsung’s S series flagships have received a lot of press, but the company is also known for launching a number of entry-level and mid-range devices at various price points. This week, the South Korean chaebol added another device to its low-midrange lineup with hardware and features that make it incredibly affordable.
Called the Galaxy F15 5G, the latest smartphone in Samsung’s portfolio features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (resolution 2,340 x 1080 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, which includes an octa-core CPU and Mali-G57 MP2 GPU. Samsung offers his device with 4GB or 6GB of RAM, and both versions feature 128GB of built-in storage, expandable up to 1TB with a microSD card.
For photography, the Galaxy F15 sports a triple camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, a 5MP secondary shooter, and a 2MP tertiary snapper. On the front, there is a 13MP camera inside a teardrop notch for selfies and video chats. The device is equipped with a large 6,000mAh battery, which Samsung says provides up to 2 days of battery life and up to 25 hours of video playback on a single charge.
Connectivity options on the Galaxy F15 include 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, 3.5mm headphone socket, and USB Type-C port. Onboard sensors include accelerometer, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, ambient light sensor, virtual proximity sensor, and fingerprint scanner. The handset measures 160.1×76.8×8.4mm and weighs 217 grams.
But the best thing about the Galaxy F15 is its software. In addition to running One UI 5 based on Android 14, Samsung is also promising four years of OS updates and five years of security updates for its latest smartphone. This is impressive even for a high-end phone and almost unheard of for an entry-level device that starts at just Rs 12,999 (about $156) in India.
This is my last note about the Galaxy F15. Samsung’s F-series devices are typically exclusive to India, and there’s no reason to think things will change with the F15. It’s currently available only in India, and it’s unclear if it will be available worldwide. So if you’re looking for an affordable Android, you may have to look elsewhere, as the F15 is unlikely to hit US shelves.
