Samsung launches affordable 5G phone with 90Hz AMOLED display, 50MP OIS camera and 2TB expandable storage

Samsung has expanded its Galaxy F70 series in India with the launch of the Galaxy F70 5G, following the Galaxy F70e 5G in February 2026 and the Galaxy F70 Pro 5G in August 2026.

The Galaxy F70 5G features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,340 × 1,080 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protects the screen, while an IP54 rating provides resistance to dust and splashes. The phone measures 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm (6.47 × 3.07 × 0.30 inches) and weighs 192 g (0.423 lb).

Samsung pairs its Exynos 1330 octa-core processor with 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. A microSD card can expand storage by up to 2 TB. The phone runs Android 15 with Samsung's One UI 7.

The rear camera system consists of a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), a 5 MP ultrawide camera and a 2 MP macro camera. A 13 MP front camera handles selfies and video calls. Samsung promotes the main camera's stabilization with its "No Shake Cam" branding.

The Galaxy F70 5G has a 5,000 mAh battery, 1,000 mAh less than the Galaxy F70 Pro, and supports 25 W wired charging. Other features include Circle to Search, Google Gemini, Samsung Wallet and Samsung Knox security.

Despite sharing key specifications, including the processor and display, the Galaxy A17 5G (currently available on Amazon), which we have reviewed, offers longer software support, with six generations of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates. The Galaxy F70 5G is limited to four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates.

Pricing and availability

The Galaxy F70 5G starts at ₹19,999 (approximately $211) for the 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage variant, while the 6 GB RAM and 128 GB model costs ₹22,999 (approximately $242). Launch offers reduce the starting price to ₹17,999 (approximately $190) on Flipkart. It comes in Vivid Violet and Bold Black, with sales starting in India on October 20. Samsung has not yet announced whether it will launch the smartphone in other countries.