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Samsung Launches Galaxy F70e 5G in India With 6-Year Update Promise

Samsung is betting on long support to sell a sub-₹15,000 budget phone with a 120Hz screen.

Overview

  • Sales begin February 17 in India, with reports split on whether availability is Flipkart-only or also through Samsung.com and select offline retailers.
  • Launch pricing varies by report and offers, with the 4GB/128GB model listed between ₹12,499 and ₹12,999 and the 6GB/128GB between ₹13,999 and ₹14,999, plus a ₹500 launch discount in some cases.
  • Key specs include a 6.7-inch HD+ 120Hz LCD, MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 4GB or 6GB RAM, 128GB storage with microSD expansion, side fingerprint reader, and IP54 rating.
  • The phone ships with One UI 8 based on Android 16, and Samsung pledges six major OS upgrades and six years of security updates.
  • A 6,000mAh battery headlines the hardware, with multiple outlets citing 25W charging, while the device’s branding and claims draw criticism from some coverage as a rebadged A07-style model.