Samsung Galaxy F15 5G : Samsung’s F-series has always been about finding a sweet spot between affordability and basics of everyday usage, and with its new release, the brand continues to look for value-for-money conscious buyers looking for 5G on a budget.
Priced firmly below ₹15,000, the F15 5G isn’t making a dash for flashy specifications—it’s more all of the consistent, no-nonsense smartphone experience.
But in a crowded space that is ruled by the likes of Redmi, Realme and Motorola, can the Galaxy F15 5G stay ahead of the curve? Let’s break it down.
Design & Build – Easy, Tough, and Focused on Kids
Samsung has kept things rather simple when it comes to the design language with the F15 5G; it’s not a head turner but then again, it doesn’t look cheap. The plastic unibody has a matte feel, resisting fingerprints, and it provides a decent grip in the hand.
With vivid colours such as Jazzy Green, Ash Black and Groovy Violet, it is obviously made for a younger generation.
Despite its relatively large, 6.5-inch size, the phone doesn’t feel overly cumbersome in the hand. T
he side-positioned fingerprint sensor built into the power button is fast and responsive, and the construction feels robust enough for daily in- and out-of-pocket use.
Display: AMOLED Goodness in the affordable category
The 6.5-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display is one of the main highlights. It’s a rare treat at this price, with AMOLED still relatively rare in this price bracket, and Samsung’s expertise shows with punchy colors, deep blacks and great contrast.
And with peak brightness of about 800 nits, the screen is bright enough for outdoor use.
There’s also a 90Hz refresh rate, which makes scrolling and animations enjoyable but not as buttery as the 120Hz panels on pricier phones. That said, for people just looking for a casual watch and binge-watchers, the display is not bad with considering in the sub-₹15K range!
Performance: Does What You Expect
The Galaxy F15 5G is hoisted by a MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ chipset, in conjunction with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It’s not a powerhouse, but in terms of everyday use (WhatsApp, YouTube, Instagram, browsing, light gaming), it doesn’t slow down too much.
Apps open reasonably quickly, multitasking is bearable, and casual games run fine on medium settings. The phone is not a tour de force for heavy gaming but it will get through most regular usage scenarios without any hassle.
It also has RAM Plus (a virtual RAM feature), which gives you a little bit of multitasking wiggle room.
Software: It Can’t Get Much Cleaner or More Current
This is where Samsung remains ahead of a lot of rivals. The Galaxy F15 5G ships with One UI 6 (Core) based on Android 14 and offers a commitment for 4 years of security updates and up to 2 major OS upgrade — a very decent deal in this segment.
The interface is neat, easy to use and offers no bloatware. It’s a stripped-down version of full One UI, but it still includes a number of handy features such as Samsung Wallet, Secure Folder and a focus mode.
But perhaps the most underappreciated strength of this phone is the long-term software support.
Cameras: Low-End but Working Fine
The phone boasts a 50MP main camera, as well as a 2MP depth sensor and 2MP macro lens. The main sensor, during the day, does an okay job by clicking sharp and well balanced shots with good colour tones. HDR comes into its own and how, particularly in the backlit scenarios.
Low-light photography is a struggle, although Night Mode does help reclaim detail in some instances. The secondary sensors are of limited utility and could have been easily skipped. The 13MP front camera performs decently for video calls and easygoing selfies, as long as you have enough light.
Battery Life: A True All-Day Performer
The F15 5G is powered by a massive 6000mAh battery which is designed to last all day. With moderate to heavy usage (streaming, constant messaging, lots of social media and browsing), the phone easily gets through a day and a half.
It can be fast-charged at 25W, but you’ll have to purchase the charging brick separately.
Battery life is one of this phone’s biggest draws, particularly for people who are seeking reliability over specs.
Pros:
90Hz refresh rate on a Super AMOLED display
6000mAh cell provides long battery life
Clean One UI with long update promise
Optimized softtware and enough performance for your everyday tasks.
Reliable fingerprint sensor
5G support for bands of 5 sorts
Cons:
Basic camera setup, especially in low light
No charger in the box
Not ideal for heavy gaming
No ultra-wide lens
Some will find the plastic back design boring
Samsung Galaxy F15 5G Final Assessment: Not Sexy But Quite Useful
SAMSUNG GALAXY F15 5G The Samsung Galaxy F15 5G is for those who lean towards practicality over power. It hasn’t got the best on-paper specs or the absolute hottest hardware, but it has where it really counts: good performance, long battery life, a great screen, and a company backing it up with reliable software updates.
If you are looking for a dependable daily driver with future-proof 5G support and you can make do with an average camera setup, the F15 5G is among the most reliable budget smartphones that you can get your hands on.
