Samsung just kicked off a brand-new legacy. I’ve been tracking the leaks for a while, but the Galaxy F70e 5G is finally official, marking the debut of the F70 series in India. It’s rare to see a budget-friendly phone land with this much long-term software promise, and it’s definitely going to shake up the sub-15k market.
Here is everything you need to know about Samsung’s latest value play.
Design: A Touch of Luxury
I have to hand it to Samsung; they’ve ditched the “cheap plastic” feel for something much more premium. The F70e features a leather-finish rear panel and a unique pill-shaped camera module. It’s slim at 8.2mm but packs some serious heft under the hood.
Display & Software: Built for the Long Haul
This is the “Major First” you should care about. The F70e runs on Android 16 (One UI 8) right out of the box. Samsung is promising 6 years of OS and security updates. Think about that: this budget phone will still be getting official support in 2032.
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Screen: 6.7-inch HD+ LCD.
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Refresh Rate: A smooth 120Hz (rare for this price point).
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Brightness: 800 nits peak (good enough for outdoor visibility).
Performance: The Efficiency King
Under the hood, you’re getting the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. While it’s not a flagship-crushing chip, its AnTuTu score of ~623,000 suggests it’ll handle your daily multitasking and casual gaming without breaking a sweat.
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Battery: A massive 6,000mAh cell.
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Storage: 128GB (standard) with 4GB or 6GB RAM options.
Camera: Simple and Functional
Don’t expect professional cinematography here, but the 50MP main sensor is more than capable for your daylight shots.
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Rear: 50MP Primary + 2MP Depth sensor.
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Front: 8MP Selfie camera housed in a classic waterdrop notch.
Price and Availability
Samsung is keeping things aggressive with the pricing. You can pick it up in Limelite Green or Spotlight Blue.
| Variant | Price |
| 4GB + 128GB | ₹12,999 |
| 6GB + 128GB | ₹14,499 |
Pro Tip: There is a ₹500 instant discount for early birds. The sale goes live on February 17 via Flipkart and Samsung’s web store.
Why it Matters
Usually, budget phones are “use and throw” after two years because the software gets laggy or outdated. By offering 6 years of updates on a ₹13,000 phone, Samsung is challenging the industry to stop creating e-waste and start offering real longevity to entry-level users. If you want a phone that stays “new” for half a decade without costing a fortune, this is it.
Keep an eye out for our full hands-on review once the sale starts—I’ll be testing if that 6,000mAh battery can actually last three full days.
