Samsung Galaxy F02s and Galaxy F12 launched with Waterdrop Notch Design
Expanding it’s Galaxy F Series, Samsung on Monday launched Galaxy F12 and Galaxy F02s smartphones in India. Both new smartphones come with a waterdrop-style display notch. The Samsung Galaxy F02s feature triple rear cameras, while the Samsung Galaxy F12 offers quad rear cameras. Specifications-wise, the Samsung Galaxy F02s appears as a rebadged Galaxy M02s, whereas the Galaxy F12 is a rebranded version of the Galaxy M12.
Let’s have a closer look at the specifications, features, and price of the newly launched Samsung Galaxy F02s and Galaxy F12 smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy F02s specifications and features:
Samsung Galaxy F02s features a 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) HD+ Infinity-V Display that brings a 20:9 aspect ratio. The screen features a waterdrop notch and with this quality, you get a pixel density of 259 PPI. It is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SoC, along with up to 4GB of RAM.
Coming to the camera features, the Samsung Galaxy F02s comes with a triple rear camera setup that has a 13-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel sensor with a macro lens. On the front, there is a 5-megapixel camera for selfies and video chats.
The Samsung Galaxy F02s Y30G has up to 64GB of onboard storage that supports expansion via microSD card (up to 1TB). It runs on Android 10 with One UI on top.
In terms of battery, the phone is fuelled by a massive 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charge technology. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Samsung Galaxy F12 specifications and features:
The phone features a 6.5-inch HD+ (720×1,600 pixels) Infinity-V Display with a 20:9 aspect ratio and up to 90Hz refresh rate. The Samsung Galaxy F12 is powered by an octa-core Exynos 850 SoC, along with 4GB RAM. The device packs up to 128GB internal memory, which is further expandable up to 1TB using a microSD card.
Coming to the camera features, the Samsung Galaxy F12 comes quad rear camera setup that houses a 48-megapixel Samsung GM2 primary sensor with an f/2.0 lens, along with a 5-megapixel secondary sensor with an ultra-wide-angle f/2.2 lens, 2-megapixel macro shooter with an f/2.4 aperture, and a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 lens. On the front, there is an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video chats.
In terms of battery, the Samsung Galaxy F12 packs a 6,000mAh battery that supports 15W fast charging via bundled charger and is claimed to last for over a day. Connectivity options include 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone also has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and supports face unlock as well.
Samsung Galaxy F02s, Galaxy F12 price in India, and availability:
Samsung Galaxy F02s price in India has been set at Rs. 8,999 for the 3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant and Rs. 9,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage option. The phone comes in Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, and Diamond White color options. However, the Samsung Galaxy F12 price in India starts at Rs. 10,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration. The Galaxy F12 also has a 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model that is priced at Rs. 11,999. The phone will be available in Celestial Black, Sea Green, and Sky Blue colors.
In terms of availability, the Samsung Galaxy F02s will be available for purchase starting 12 pm (noon) on April 9. The Galaxy F12 will, on the other hand, go on sale from 12 pm (noon) on April 12. Both phones will be available through Flipkart, Samsung.com, and other key retailers in the country.
