Samsung Galaxy F08 and M08 Go Official With IP64 Rating and 6,000mAh Battery

Samsung has quietly put the Galaxy F08 and Galaxy M08 up on its India website as of October 1, though both product pages currently show “Not for sale,” meaning Samsung hasn’t confirmed exactly when they’ll actually go on sale. The listings show a single 4GB RAM + 64GB storage configuration for each phone, with the F08 coming in Dark Blue and the M08 in Silver. Both are 4G-only devices, and aside from the color and branding, they appear to be near-identical hardware.

Display

Both phones use a 6.7-inch HD+ (720×1600) PLS LCD panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, based on the specifications currently listed. That means neither phone gets an AMOLED display, which tracks with Samsung keeping this segment fairly basic.

Processor and memory

Both run on the MediaTek Helio G99+, an octa-core chip clocked up to 2.2GHz, which is a mildly updated version of the Helio G99 found in several earlier budget Galaxy phones. They ship with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage, expandable via microSD up to 2TB, and both use a dedicated triple-slot tray for SIM 1, SIM 2, and microSD at the same time.

Cameras

The camera setup is identical across both models. On the back, there’s a 50MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture and autofocus, paired with a 2MP secondary sensor, an LED flash, and up to 10x digital zoom, though neither camera gets OIS. The front houses an 8MP fixed-focus selfie camera at f/2.0. Video tops out at 1080p30, with slow motion limited to 720p at 120fps.

A 6,000mAh battery

This is one of the bigger upgrades on both phones. The F08 and M08 pack a 6,000mAh typical battery (5,830mAh rated/minimum), paired with 25W wired fast charging, though the charger itself is sold separately. The battery is non-removable.

IP64 rating

Samsung has added IP64 dust and splash resistance to both phones, meaning they’re protected against dust ingress and water splashes, though IP64 doesn’t mean they’re waterproof or built for submersion, and Samsung notes that resistance can fade with normal wear over time.

Software and long-term support

Both phones ship on Android 17 with Samsung’s One UI, and come with a strong update promise for this price range: 6 generations of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, with Samsung’s product pages listing security support through September 30, 2032. They also support Circle to Search, Circle to Search 3.0, Knox Vault, Quick Share, and SmartThings, though neither supports Samsung DeX, and official specs don’t list stereo speakers.

Design and connectivity

Both phones measure 167.4 × 77.4 × 8.0mm and weigh 197g, built with a polycarbonate body and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. They include USB-C (USB 2.0), a 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.3, dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and GPS with GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, and QZSS support.

F08 vs. M08

Feature	Galaxy F08	Galaxy M08
Display	6.7″ HD+ 90Hz LCD	6.7″ HD+ 90Hz LCD
Chipset	Helio G99+	Helio G99+
RAM/Storage	4GB/64GB	4GB/64GB
Rear camera	50MP + 2MP	50MP + 2MP
Selfie	8MP	8MP
Battery	6,000mAh	6,000mAh
Charging	25W	25W
Protection	IP64	IP64
Software	Android 17 / One UI	Android 17 / One UI
OS upgrades	6 generations	6 generations
Security	6 years	6 years
Colour	Dark Blue	Silver

Essentially, the F08 and M08 are the same phone wearing different series branding and a different color.

Price

Samsung hasn’t officially revealed pricing for either phone yet. A leak from tipster Sanju Choudhary had previously pointed to around ₹16,999 for both, but that figure comes from a leak, not an official announcement, so it’s best treated as unconfirmed until Samsung says otherwise.

The bigger story here is Samsung packing a 6,000mAh battery, IP64 protection, a 50MP camera, the Helio G99+, and 6 years of security updates into its budget F and M series, backed by one of the longer software-support promises Samsung has given a phone at this price point, with security updates listed all the way through September 2032.