Samsung Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08 Launched in India: Specifications, Features and More

 

Samsung has announced the new Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08 in India, expanding its budget smartphone lineup with two closely related models. The smartphones share the same specifications and design, with the primary difference being their available colour options.

Both handsets feature a 6.7-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a MediaTek Helio G99+ chipset, a 50-megapixel dual rear camera setup, and a large 6,000mAh battery. Samsung has also confirmed long-term software support, with the phones set to receive six OS upgrades and six years of security updates.

However, Samsung has not yet disclosed the India prices or exact sale date for either smartphone.

Galaxy M08, Galaxy F08 Price in India and Availability

Samsung has listed the Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08 on its India website, revealing their specifications and key features. The company has not announced the pricing details yet, with the prices expected to be revealed closer to the phones' retail launch.Both smartphones will be available in a 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration through the Samsung online store in India.

The Galaxy M08 will be offered in a Silver colour option, while the Galaxy F08 will be available in Dark Blue.

Galaxy M08, Galaxy F08 Specifications and Features

The Samsung Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08 share identical hardware. Both smartphones run One UI 9 based on Android 17 out of the box. Samsung promises six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates, giving the budget phones an extended software-support cycle.

The smartphones feature a 6.7-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1,600 pixels. The panel supports a refresh rate of up to 90Hz and 16 million colours.

Under the hood, both models are powered by the 6nm octa-core MediaTek Helio G99+ chipset. The processor includes six efficiency cores clocked at up to 2GHz and two performance cores with a peak clock speed of 2.2GHz.Samsung has also given the phones an IP64 rating, offering protection against dust and splashes.

Cameras

For photography, the Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08 feature a dual-camera setup on the rear. The primary sensor is a 50-megapixel camera with an f/1.8 aperture and autofocus, along with support for up to 10x digital zoom.The main camera is paired with a 2-megapixel depth sensor with an f/2.4 aperture.

For selfies and video calls, both phones feature an 8-megapixel front-facing camera with an f/2.0 aperture. The smartphones can record video at up to 1080p resolution at 30fps.

Battery and Connectivity

The Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08 pack a 6,000mAh battery and support 25W wired fast charging.

Connectivity options include 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3 and a USB Type-C port. Samsung has also retained the 3.5mm headphone jack, which could appeal to users who prefer wired audio accessories.For navigation, the smartphones support GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo and QZSS.The onboard sensors include an accelerometer, ambient light sensor and proximity sensor. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is also included for biometric authentication.Both phones measure 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.0mm and weigh approximately 197 grams.

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