Should you buy Galaxy F23 5G - Key Things To Know

Introduction:

The latest offering from Samsung India is the Galaxy F Series lineup of smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy F23 5G comes with many first-ever features like the Snapdragon 750G SoC, Voice Focus feature, Power Cool Tech, 120Hz Gorilla Glass 5 display, RAM plus, 50-megapixel triple rear camera with 123-degree ultra-wide lens, and many more. However, the big question is with so many 5G Android phones available in the market, should you buy one? Check it out.

Key Specifications: 

Processor: The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G sports a Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G chipset making the Galaxy F23 5G the first-ever Galaxy F Series smartphone to come with a Snapdragon processor. This powerful chipset onboard ups the game by performing enhanced on-device AI functions and HDR gaming.

Voice Focus feature:  This feature is super useful in a noisy environments, such as traffic, crowded markets, train/bus stations, etc. It filters the ambient noise at the caller's end so the receiver can hear loud and clear. This feature also bolsters the decibel level of the receiver’s voice so that the caller can also hear clearly in the noisy environment. This feature will appear once you pick up a voice phone call and you just need to do is tap the icon.

Heat Management: Galaxy F23 5G manages the heat dissipation using Power Cool Tech that keeps the operating temperature well under control especially when you are gaming on your smartphone. 

Display: Galaxy F23 5G comes with an Infinity-U 6.5 inch  FHD+ 120Hz display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5 making the viewing experience one of the best in its segment. To top it up, the brilliant 120Hz display will let you breeze through any content.  Corning Gorilla Glass 5 comes to the rescue & protects the display to help the screen from being damaged due to an accidental fall.

RAM & Performance: Samsung Galaxy F23 5G offers the RAM Plus feature, wherein a 6GB RAM variant Galaxy F23 5G smartphone can easily expand up to 12GB RAM. The RAM Plus feature uses additional RAM from the internal storage & double the existing RAM, effectively boosting your everyday performance of the smartphone. 

Connectivity & 5G:  Samsung Galaxy F23 5G unveiled the first-ever Auto Data Switching mode that lets you connect on the internet or make & receive phone calls from your secondary SIM DATA when your primary SIM has no network. This feature comes in super handy when you are traveling to remote areas or low signal zones. 

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Camera: The Galaxy F23 5G sweetens the video & photography enthusiasts with an impressive 50MP triple camera with an 8MP 123-degree ultra-wide lens & a 2MP macro lens. The sensors provide vivid, bright, and rich-looking photos & videos. 

Pricing: Galaxy F23 5G then you can bring home the 4GB+128GB variant at Rs. 14,999 & 6GB+128GB version at Rs.15,999 and is available at both Samsung-eStore & Flipkart. 

Verdict: Should you buy one and our recommendation is a strong yes. Over the years, Samsung has really progressed in the Android 5G space with a lot less clutter in their OS. Also, if you are looking for a Chinese Brand alternative, this phone perfectly fits the bill. 

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Pros&Cons: LG Stylus 2 Plus

LG had announced Stylus 2 plus last month globally. LG has now officially launched it in India with a price tag of Rs 24,450.

Pros:

1. LG Stylus 2 Plus has 16 megapixel pixel camera which promises pictures of exceptional quality. The front camera of 8 megapixel is a selfie delight.
2. The phone is powered by 1.4GHz Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor which is a beast of burden. Feel free to load in latest games , download stuff , multitask - this phone is not getting tired.
   
3. What complements the above remark is its RAM. 3GB RAM should be able to take care of all the app demands. This is one of the highest RAM configuration a device currently has.
4. The phone has a full HD display (1080 x 1920 pixels ) giving you a pixel density of  ~386 ppi.
5. The phone shows a pop up when the stylus is removed from "pen keeper". The pop up allows you to perform actions including creating a memo and image clipping.

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Cons:

1. The phone currently runs on Android Marshmallow. However the question would be how early (if any)  future updates will be available for this device.
2. LG Stylus 2 Plus is a large phone having display of 5.7 inches. There is a stylus in addition to the display. The battery of 3000mAH would be just average for this device. LG could have done a better here.
3. LG Stylus 2 Plus uses a IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen which is less vibrant as compared to super AMOLED display.
4. The phone has an internal storage of 16GB. We would have expected it to be at least 32GB given the other configuration it provides.

General Observation & Verdict  

A good buy for price tag less 25000/- INR. It competes directly with Samsung, Motorola, Xiaomi and Micromax. If you are looking for power pack at affordable price - you can surely go this phone. 

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