Samsung has launched a new affordable phone, the Galaxy F15 5G, in India. It is the company's most affordable smartphone that will get four major Android OS updates. It has a big OLED screen with a high refresh rate, a huge battery, fast charging, and 5G connectivity.
Galaxy F15 5G launch date and pricing in India
The Galaxy F15 5G will be available for pre-order starting at 7 PM today. General availability will start from March 11, 2024. The phone can be purchased from Flipkart, Samsung.com, and other authorized retailers across India. It will be available in three colors: Ash Black, Groovy Violet, and Jazzy Green.
The 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of the Galaxy F15 5G is priced at INR 15,999 ($193). The 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant costs INR 16,999 ($205). Samsung is offering a cashback of INR 1,000 if the phone is purchased using select credit or debit cards.
The phone doesn't come with a charger in the box, but those who buy the Galaxy F15 5G in the early sale can get the 25W Super Fast Charger worth INR 1,299 ($16) at just INR 299 ($4).
Galaxy F15 5G features and specifications
The Galaxy F15 5G has a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by a 6,000mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging. It uses the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ processor, 4GB/6GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, and a microSD card slot. The phone comes with Android 14-based One UI 6.0 out of the box. It will get four major Android OS updates, which means it should be updated to Android 18.
The phone has a 50MP primary rear camera with autofocus and VDIS (Samsung's version of EIS for videos). It also has a 5MP ultrawide camera and a 2MP macro camera. On the front, it has a 13MP selfie camera. The Galaxy F15 5G's primary rear and front cameras can record Full HD (1080p) videos at 30fps.
It has GPS, a dual-SIM card slot (with 13 5G bands), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB Type-C port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also features Voice Focus for clearer voice calls, Smart Hotspot for easier Wi-Fi hotspot, and Knox Vault chipset for improved security.
Aditya Babbar, Vice President, MX Business, Samsung India, said, “With Galaxy F15 5G, our first 2024 Galaxy F series smartphone, we are underlining our commitment to empower our customers’ lives through powerful devices. The launch of Galaxy F15 5G signifies our unwavering dedication to meaningful innovation, enabling users to unlock their full potential.“
