Samsung Galaxy F62
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, consumer electronics |
Samsung Galaxy F62 Overview
The Samsung Galaxy F62, which is also marketed as the Samsung Galaxy M62, represents a mid-tier Android smartphone developed by Samsung Electronics under the Galaxy F lineup. This device marks the second release within this series. It features a substantial 7000 mAh battery capacity and incorporates a quad-camera array consisting of a 64 MP primary sensor, a 12 MP ultrawide lens, a 5 MP macro shooter, and a 5 MP depth sensor. The handset sports a 6.7 in (17 cm) Super AMOLED Plus screen and is powered by the Exynos 9825 chipset, which was previously utilized in flagship models such as the Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+.
Design
The Samsung Galaxy F62 adopts a design closely resembling that of the Samsung Galaxy A71 and Samsung Galaxy M51. It boasts a 6.7-inch Infinity-O Display featuring a cutout dedicated to the front camera. Both the rear panel and the frame are constructed from plastic materials. Positioned on the right side, the device incorporates a side-mounted capacitive fingerprint sensor that also functions as the power button, accompanied by the volume controls. On the left edge, there is a tray accommodating both SIM card and microSD cards. The dimensions of the phone are 163.9 x 76.3 x 9.5 mm, and it weighs 218 grams. The rear houses a quad-camera array. Color options include Laser Green, Laser Grey, and Laser Blue.
Hardware
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy F62 is equipped with Samsung’s proprietary Exynos 9825 SoC, fabricated using a 7 nm EUV process. The octa-core CPU consists of a high-performance cluster with two custom Samsung Galaxy M4 fourth generation cores clocked at 2.73 GHz, an additional cluster with two Cortex-A75 cores running at 2.4 GHz, and a power-efficient cluster containing four Cortex-A55 cores at 1.95 GHz. Graphics duties are managed by the Mali G76-MP12 GPU, while an integrated NPU handles AI-related operations. The display is a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel with a 20:9 aspect ratio, delivering a resolution of 1080x2400 pixels, peak brightness of 420 nits, and pixel density of 393 ppi. Powering the device is a substantial 7000 mAh non-removable battery that supports 25W fast charging; a compatible 25W charger is included in the package. Memory configurations offer either 6 or 8 GB of RAM, paired with 128 GB of internal storage expandable up to 1 TB via a dedicated microSD card slot.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy F62 features a quad-camera array on its rear, highlighted by a 64 MP Sony IMX682 primary sensor. Complementing this are a 12 MP ultrawide lens offering a 123° field of view, a 5 MP macro shooter, and a 5 MP depth sensor. For front-facing photography, it includes a 32 MP camera designed for selfies. The device supports various photographic modes such as night mode, night hyperlapse, super-steady video stabilization, and slow-motion capture. Both the main rear camera and the front-facing camera are capable of recording video in 4K. Additionally, the selfie camera supports slow-motion video recording.
Software
Out of the box, the Samsung Galaxy F62 runs on Android 11 paired with One UI version 3.1. Security and utility features include Secure Folder, AltZLife, Samsung Knox version 3.7, and Samsung Pay. The device is also eligible for an upgrade to Android 13 with One UI 5.1.
Release
Samsung India revealed the upcoming launch of this model on 8 February 2021 through its official Instagram channel, announcing that the device would be officially unveiled on 15 February 2021. On that date, the Galaxy F62 was introduced in the Indian market offering configurations with either 6 or 8 GB of RAM alongside 128 GB of internal storage. The pricing was set at INR 23,999 for the 6 GB variant and INR 25,999 for the 8 GB option.
Subsequently, on 3 March 2021, Samsung released the Galaxy F62 in Malaysia under the name Samsung Galaxy M62. It is important to note that the Laser Green color variant was not made available in this market.