Samsung launched two new smartphones in the Indian market under its F-lineup series, the Samsung Galaxy F12 and the Samsung Galaxy F02s. The Galaxy F12 and F02s are essentially rebranded versions of Samsung’s recently released Galaxy M12 and M02s respectively.
Here, we will take a quick overview of both the devices followed by their specifications and availability.
Samsung Galaxy F12
The Samsung Galaxy F12 comes with a 6.5-inch PLS IPS panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, 1600 x 720 pixels resolution, and a 20:9 aspect ratio with protection under a Corning Gorilla Glass layer. Both the back and frame are built with plastic.
Running on One UI 3.1 based on Android 11, the Galaxy F12 is powered by an 8nm process-based Exynos 850 chipset paired with 4GB of RAM and 64GB or 128GB of eMMC 5.1 storage expandable via a dedicated microSDXC slot.
As for the camera, it has a quad-camera setup at the back that includes a 48MP wide, a 5MP ultrawide, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor whilst a single 8MP wide shooter at the front housed inside a teardrop notch for selfies. Both the rear and front cameras are capable of recording up to 1080p videos at 30fps.
Similarly, connectivity options are Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB Type-C 2.0 with USB On-The-Go, FM radio with recording, and a 3.5mm audio jack.
A non-removable Li-Po 6,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging keeps the lights on.
Available in Sea Green, Sky Blue, and Celestial Black colors, the Samsung Galaxy F12 is priced at INR 10,999, which is around NPR 18,499 in Nepal, for 4GB/64GB and INR 11,999 (~NPR 22,499) for 4GB/128GB memory configuration with sales kicking off starting 12 April.
Specifications
- Display: 6.5-inch PLS IPS display; 90Hz refresh rate
- Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270ppi density)
- Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
- OS: Android 11, One UI 3.1
- Chipset: Exynos 850 (8nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (4 x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55 & 4 x 2.0GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G52
- Memory: 4GB RAM, 64GB/128GB eMMC 5.1 storage; expandable via dedicated microSDXC slot
- Rear Camera: Quad — 48MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.0″, 0.8µm, PDAF + 5MP, f/2.2 (ultrawide) + 2MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2MP, f/2.4, (depth)
- Front Camera: Single — 8MP, f/2.2, (wide)
- Sensor: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
- Battery: Li-Po 6,000mAh; non-removable
- Color: Sea Green, Sky Blue, Celestial Black
Samsung Galaxy F02s
The Galaxy F02s carry a similar 6.5-inch PLS IPS panel with 1600 x 720 pixels resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. But you miss the Gorilla Glass protection here.
The device boots on Android 10 and is powered by a 14nm fabrication-based Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor coupled with 3GB or 4GB of RAM and 32GB or 64GB of eMMC 5.1 onboard storage expandable via a dedicated microSDXC slot.
On to the camera, we are looking at a triple-camera setup at the back, which comprises a 13MP wide, a 2MP macro, and a 2MP depth sensor, together with an LED flash. The rear camera module is capable of recording 1080p videos at 30fps. At the front, however, lies a single f/2.2 5MP sensor housed inside a notch for selfies.
Also, connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, USB port, FM radio, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
The Galaxy F02s comes with a non-removable Li-Po 5,000mAh battery with 15W fast charging.
Available in Diamond Blue, Diamond White, and Diamond Black colors, the smartphone goes for a price of INR 8,999, which is around NPR 14,999 in Nepal, for 3GB/32GB and INR 9,999 (~NPR 16,999) for 4GB/64GB memory variant with sales scheduled to start a little earlier as of 9 April.
Specifications
- Display: 6.5-inch PLS IPS display
- Resolution: 1600 x 720 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270ppi density)
- OS: Android 10
- Chipset: Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core 1.8GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: Adreno 506
- Memory: 3GB/4GB RAM, 32GB/64GB eMMC 5.1 storage; expandable via dedicated microSDXC slot
- Rear Camera: Triple — 13MP, f/2.2, (wide), AF + 2MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2MP, f/2.4, (depth)
- Front Camera: Single — 5MP, f/2.2
- Sensor: Accelerometer, proximity
- Battery: Li-Po 5,000mAh; non-removable
- Color: Diamond Blue, Diamond White, Diamond Black
Price and Availability
| Samsung F-series Smartphone | Price in India (INR) | Price in Nepal (NPR) |
| Samsung Galaxy F12 | 10,999 for 4GB/64GB and 11,999 for 4GB/128GB | 18,499 for 4GB/64GB and 22,499 for 4GB/128GB |
| Samsung Galaxy F02s | 8,999 for 3GB/32GB and 9,999 for 4GB/64GB | 14,999 for 3GB/32GB and 16,999 for 4GB/64GB |
