- Samsung has introduced the Galaxy F12, which offers a 90Hz screen for 9,999 Rs.
- You also get a large 6,000 mAh battery and four cameras.
- The Galaxy F02s are also available with some compromises at Rs 8,999.
The days of paying a premium for a high refresh rate are over. Samsung has introduced the Galaxy F12, an entry-level phone aimed at India and featuring a 90Hz screen for a regular price of Rs 10,999 (about $ 150).
The 6.5-inch “HD +” screen is otherwise inconspicuous, but it still makes the Galaxy F12 a potentially very solid choice for modest gaming and video viewing. The eight-core, 2 GHz Exynos 850 chip, 4 GB RAM and 64 GB non-expandable storage (128 GB for 11 999 Rs) are suitable for this phone class, if not much more.
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You may be more impressed by the rest of the design. The Galaxy F12 contains a very large 6,000 mAh battery – and yes, there is a 15 W USB-C charger in the holder. You will also find a four-rear camera array that includes a 48MP ISOCELL GM2 main shooter, an ultra-wide 5MP camera, a 2MP depth sensor and a 2MP macro camera. An 8MP camera on the front handles selfies.
If you do not need the F12 benefits, you can also buy the equally new Galaxy F02s. It offers a 60Hz 6.5-inch screen, a 5,000mAh battery (again, charger included), a Snapdragon 450 chip, and a triple rear camera setup that includes a 13MP primary cam, as well as 2MP depth and macro sensors. However, you will first get stuck with Android 10. It starts at Rs 8,999 ($ 123) for a version with 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage, though you can pay Rs 9,999 (about $ 137) to upgrade to 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of space.
The Galaxy F02s will first be available and will be offered for sale by Flipkart, Samsung and other stores on April 9 at 12:00 local time. The Galaxy F12 will launch on April 12th. which boasts a larger, sharper screen and expandable storage. However, a 90Hz screen is still unusual at this price – it’s worth considering, even if it involves some compromises.