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Samsung Galaxy F23
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Display: TFT LCD, 120Hz
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Camera: Triple, 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
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Storage: 128GB
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RAM: 4GB, 6GB
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CPU: Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570)
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OS: Android 12, One UI 4.1
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Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
The Samsung Galaxy F23 features a 120Hz FHD+ LCD screen compared to 90Hz HD+ AMOLED screen, and is powered by the popular Snapdragon 750G SoC. The 5G smartphone was launched in March 2022 as the successor to the Samsung Galaxy F22.
Is the Samsung Galaxy F23 capable of swaying users towards buying it? Well let’s find out!
Samsung Galaxy F23 Price and Accessibility Review
The Samsung company makes phones for every user’s budget hence all their phones are accessible and affordable. Prices attached to each are pocket friendly and Samsung Galaxy F23 isn’t an exception.
The Samsung Galaxy F23 is priced at $279 which comes with 128GB of memory and 4GB RAM.
Samsung Galaxy F23 5G Design Review
The phone comes with a 6.6-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U LCD screen with a resolution of 1080×2408 pixels at about 400PPI, aspect ratio of 20:9.The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 5.
The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G has 120Hz refresh rate screen that offers a fluid user experience with smoother animations, scrolling and gaming. Similar to the other Samsung phones, there is an Eye comfort shield that limit blue light emitted by the screen. There is also dark mode.
Narrowing down to the button section, the power button that includes the fingerprint sensor and the volume rockers are present on the right side while the dedicated dual SIM + microSD slot is present on the left side.
It has the 3.5mm audio jack, primary microphone, USB Type-C port and the loudspeaker grill located at the bottom. Right behind the Galaxy F23 there is a triple camera module arranged in an array.
The Samsung Galaxy F23 has a plastic back with a matte finish that doesn’t attract fingerprints or smudges, and is also not prone to scratches with day-to-day use. The design is pretty attractive and can be used even without a case.
Samsung Galaxy F23 Camera Review
- 50MP rear camera with f/1.8 aperture
- 8MP 123° ultra-wide angle camera with f/2.2 aperture
- 2MP macro camera with f/2.4 aperture
- 8MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture.
The Galaxy F23 camera UI is similar to other Samsung phones running Android 12 with OneUI 4.1. It has Pro mode, single take, Night mode, Food mode, Panorama, Macro mode, Slow motion, super slow-mo and hyperlapse.
The image quality of the Galaxy F23 are top notch, the day light shots are good as it captures a well detailed image, the camera creates well exposed photos with good dynamic range and detailing.
Although the phone has a 50-megapixel sensor, the final output has 12.5-megapixel resolution. Ultra-wide shots from the 8MP camera are good in daylight, but not the best in low-light. It can shoot slow motion at 720p and there is also super slow motion.
Samsung Galaxy F23 Performance Review
The Samsung Galaxy F23 is powered by an Octa-Core Snapdragon 750G, it has Adreno 619 GPU with support for Open GL ES 3.2, Open CL 2.0 FP, as well as Vulkan 1.1 graphics and up to 6GB LPDDR4X RAM.
The phone performs pretty good with no lagging, it gets a bit warm on intensive gaming and 4G data use, but it doesn’t get too hot to handle.
The Galaxy F23 is suitable for day-to-day usage and it is totally void of lapses.
Samsung Galaxy F23 Battery Life and Charging Review
The Galaxy F23 gets a 5000mAh battery compared to 6000mAh battery in the F22, but it is more than enough even for heavy use.
You can get over 7 cool hours of screen on time with my daily use mostly on Wi-Fi and occasionally on 4G with 2 days of use in 120Hz refresh rate.
The battery saving mode and minimizing other apps not in use will let you increase the battery life.
Samsung doesn’t offer a charger in the box, but the phone supports 25W charging. It takes about one and half hour to charge the F23 from 0% to 100%.
Samsung Galaxy F23 Software and Special Features Review
The Samsung Galaxy F23 phone runs on Android 12. It also has the latest Samsung One UI 4.1, which brings several new features that include new theme options to configure home screens, icons, notifications, wallpapers and much more.
The Galaxy F23 gives you the option to install apps when you are setting up the phone, which you can choose not to.
The Samsung Galaxy F23 is a perfect option for that budget of yours.
Specs
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2022, March 08 |
| Released | 2022, March 16 |
| Status | Available |
DEVICE
| Device Type | Smartphone |
| Model | Samsung Galaxy F23 |
| Versions |
Models: SM-E236B, SM-E236B/DS |
NETWORK
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Network | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
BODY
| Dimensions | 165.5 x 77 x 8.4 mm (6.52 x 3.03 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 198 g (6.98 oz) |
| Build Type | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
DISPLAY
| Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | TFT LCD, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 104.9 cm2 (~82.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density) |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Touch Screen | Yes |
| Display Protection <strong>Display Protection => </strong> Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
PHONE MEMORY
| RAM (Memory) <strong>RAM</strong> (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 4GB, 6GB |
| Internal Storage <strong>Internal Storage</strong> is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 128GB |
| Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Phonebook Memory | Yes |
| Call Record Memory | Yes |
MAIN CAMERA
| Camera Type | Triple |
| Camera Dimension |
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0&amp;quot;, 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro |
| Camera Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video Resolution | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Camera Type | Single |
| Camera Dimension | 8 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Camera Features | No |
| Video Resolution | 1080p@30fps |
HARDWARE PLATFORM
| Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm SM7225 Snapdragon 750G 5G (8 nm) |
| CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 570 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 570) |
| GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Adreno 619 |
SOFTWARE PLATFORM
| Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 12, One UI 4.1 |
| Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications. | |
| Facebook <strong>Facebook</strong> is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues. The site is available in 37 different languages. | |
| Youtube <strong>Youtube</strong> is a popular free video-sharing website, Youtube is the largest video sharing site in the world, Millions of users around the world have created accounts on the site that allow them to upload videos that anyone can watch. |
CONNECTIVITY
| Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 5.0, A2DP, LE |
| Infrared <strong>Infrared</strong> connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | |
| Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| FM Radio | FM radio, recording |
| GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | |
| HDMI <strong>HDMI</strong> (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant source device to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device. |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Speaker Location | Bottom |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm Jack |
| Audio Recording |
MESSAGING
| SMS <strong>SMS</strong> (Short Messaging Service) is a text messaging service component of phone, Web, or mobile communication systems. It uses standardized communications protocols to allow mobile phone devices to exchange short text messages over the networks. | Yes |
| MMS <strong>MMS</strong> (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content (audio clips, video clips and images) to and from mobile phones over wireless networks using the WAP protocol. | |
| Email <strong>Email</strong> (Electronic Mail) is a system for receiving, sending, and storing electronic messages, Similar to a letter, email is text messages that may contain files, images, or other attachments sent via the internet to a recipient by using applications and software prograps. An email address is required to receive email, and that address is unique to the user. | Yes |
| IM <strong>IM</strong> (Instant Messaging) is an exchange of text messages through a software application, it enable you to create a kind of private chat room with another individual in order to communicate in real time over the Internet. | Yes |
BATTERY
| Battery Type <strong>Battery Type => </strong> Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity <strong>Battery Capacity</strong> is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 5000 mAh, |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W |
| Wireless Charging <strong>Wireless Charging</strong> (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | Yes |
OTHER FEATURES
| Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. |
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| Colors | Aqua Blue, Forest Green |
| Games Support | Yes |
| Additional Features | SAR 1.24 W/kg (head) |
| Box Contents |
- Samsung Galaxy F23 5G smartphone - USB Type-C to C Cable. - SIM ejector tool. - Quick Start Guide and Warranty information. |
