Samsung introduced two new budget smartphones, the Galaxy M08 and Galaxy F08, on October 1. Both phones centre on three selling points: a large 6,000mAh battery, a 50MP main camera and unusually long software support for the price segment.
Design and display
The M08 and F08 share a 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD with a 720 x 1600 resolution. Both measure 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.0mm and weigh 197g.
An IP64 rating covers dust and water splashes, a rarity at this end of the market. A side-mounted fingerprint scanner handles biometric security.
Performance and software
A MediaTek Helio G99+ octa-core chip powers both phones, clocked at up to 2.2GHz. Memory stands at 4GB of RAM with 64GB of storage, expandable to 2TB via microSD.
The phones run Android 17. Samsung promises six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates, which is generous for budget hardware. Circle to Search, Quick Share, Knox Vault and SmartThings support are included.
Connectivity covers 4G LTE, dual SIM, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS and USB Type-C. A 3.5mm headphone jack survives.
Cameras and battery
The rear setup pairs a 50MP main camera with autofocus and 10x digital zoom against a 2MP secondary sensor. Video tops out at 1080p at 30fps. An 8MP front camera handles selfies.
The 6,000mAh battery supports 25W wired charging, though Samsung does not include a charger in the box.
Full specifications
| Spec | Galaxy M08 | Galaxy F08 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 | 6.7-inch HD+ PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 |
| Chipset | Helio G99+, up to 2.2GHz | Helio G99+, up to 2.2GHz |
| RAM / storage | 4GB / 64GB, microSD to 2TB | 4GB / 64GB, microSD to 2TB |
| Rear camera | 50MP + 2MP, 10x digital zoom | 50MP + 2MP, 10x digital zoom |
| Front camera | 8MP | 8MP |
| Battery | 6,000mAh, 25W charging | 6,000mAh, 25W charging |
| Rating | IP64 | IP64 |
| OS | Android 17, six years of updates | Android 17, six years of updates |
| Price | To be announced | To be announced |
Price and availability
Samsung has not announced pricing, colour options or a sale date. The specifications point to budget pricing when the phones reach stores.
FAQs
What is the battery capacity of the Galaxy M08?
The Galaxy M08 packs a 6,000mAh battery with 25W wired charging. No charger ships in the box.
Does the Galaxy F08 support 5G?
No. Both the Galaxy M08 and F08 are 4G LTE devices with dual SIM support.
How many software updates will the Galaxy M08 receive?
Samsung promises six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates for both phones.
