Samsung Galaxy M08 and F08 4G Arrive in India With 6,000mAh Batteries at About ₹15,999
Samsung listed both phones on its India site. The M08 went on sale on Amazon on October 8, and the F08 is listed on Flipkart at ₹16,999, or ₹15,999 with a coupon.
Samsung's Galaxy M08 4G and Galaxy F08 4G have arrived in India as budget phones with a 6,000mAh battery, a 90Hz screen and a 50MP main camera. Retail listings put them at about ₹15,999 after offers. They are essentially the same hardware as the Galaxy A08, sold through different retail channels (91mobiles, The Tech Outlook).
How the phones surfaced
Samsung listed both models on its India website, and Amazon India posters teased them, as reported on October 1 and 2. Sammyfans described it as an official debut, though Samsung issued no press release with prices. The Galaxy M08 is sold through Amazon India and the F08 through Flipkart, Samsung's usual split between its M and F series.
What the phones offer
| Specification | Galaxy M08 4G / F08 4G |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch PLS LCD, 1600 x 720, 90Hz |
| Chip | MediaTek Helio G99+ (6nm, up to 2.2GHz) |
| Memory | 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, microSD |
| Rear cameras | 50MP f/1.8 main, 2MP depth |
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Battery | 6,000mAh, 25W charging |
| Other | IP64, 3.5mm jack, USB-C 2.0, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, dual-SIM 4G |
| Updates | Six OS upgrades and six years of security updates (reported) |
| Colours | M08: Silver; F08: Dark Blue |
Video tops out at 1080p at 30 frames per second, with 720p slow motion at 120 frames per second, according to The Tech Outlook. The six-year update promise is reported by several outlets (Nokiamob) but was not in a Samsung press release. Some older retail pages still show outdated rumoured specifications such as a 5,000mAh battery.
Price and sale
| Model | Retailer | Listed price | Effective price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy M08 4G | Amazon (sale from October 8) | ₹16,999 | ₹15,999 with bank offers |
| Galaxy F08 4G | Flipkart | ₹16,999 | ₹15,999 with a ₹1,000 coupon |
The M08 went on sale on October 8 during Amazon's Great Indian Festival (The Tech Outlook). No separate F08 sale date has been confirmed. Prices that include bank offers or coupons are effective prices, and they change during festive sales.
Where it fits
At around ₹15,999, the phones sit in a crowded segment. A 6,000mAh battery and a long update promise are strong selling points at this price, alongside Samsung's offline service network. The weaker points on paper are the HD+ screen and the base 4GB and 64GB memory, which will feel tight for heavy users, and the 4G-only chip in a market where 5G is common at similar prices. Camera quality, real battery life and performance await reviews.
What to watch next
Watch for an F08 sale date, any larger storage variants, and reviews of how the Helio G99+ handles everyday use.
