Samsung launched their Galaxy F22 successor called Galaxy F23 5G in India. The device features a triple rear camera and is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G SoC. The Samsung Galaxy F23 5G includes a 120Hz display, 25W fast charging support, and 12-band 5G connectivity. But the main question arises whether Samsung Galaxy F23 waterproof smartphone or not?
Many users are planning to buy the latest Samsung Galaxy F23 because of its 5G capabilities in a mid-range segment device. Apart from its 5G capabilities, the device also has good hardware specifications and an impressive camera. But that’s not the main reason why anyone would be interested in buying this smartphone.
If you are someone looking ahead to buy this smartphone but are in trouble with its IP rating, then you are in the right place. Today we will explain whether the Samsung Galaxy F23 is waterproof or not?.
Samsung Galaxy F23 is a mid-range smartphone with a power pack 5G processor, ample storage space, excellent camera setup, and long battery life. However, the device weighs, making it difficult to string out one-handed use. However, we have decided to arrange a water test on Samsung Galaxy F23 for surety about its durability and resistance against accidental water drops.
Samsung Galaxy F23 Device Overview:
The Samsung Galaxy F23 features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel with a 120Hz refresh rate. It is an FHD+ panel with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and an aspect ratio of 20:9. Under the hood, we get the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G built on an 8nm manufacturing process. It is an octa-core processor with two Kryo 570 cores clocked at 2.2 GHz and six Kryo 570 cores clocked at 1.8 GHz. For handling the graphics-intensive tasks, we have the Adreno 619.
In terms of optics, we get a triple camera setup at the rear and a single camera at the front. The triple camera setup at the rear features a 50 MP primary sensor paired with an f/1.8 lens, an 8 MP ultrawide sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens, and a 2 MP macro sensor paired with an f/2.4 lens. The single selfie camera is an 8MP sensor paired with an f/2.2 lens. Both the front and the rear setup is limited to 1080p video recording at 30 fps.
The smartphone comes in two storage options: 128GB + 4GB RAM and 128GB + 6GB RAM. There is a dedicated MicroSD slot for storage expansion. The smartphone comes with Android 12 out of the box with One UI 4.1 skin on top. In terms of communications, we get Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, NFC, FM radio, and USB Type-C 2.0. And for sensors, we get a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, and compass. Powering it all is a 5000 mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging. The smartphone is available in two color options: Aqua Blue and Forest Green.
Is Samsung Galaxy F23 Waterproof Smartphone?
Samsung is known for producing the best entry-level to the most enticing flagship smartphone. Samsung always came up with high-quality products and nailed the competition.
Currently, in India, every buyer demands an IP rating on their smartphone. However, Samsung doesn’t provide any information about IP ratings in Samsung Galaxy F23. In this post, we decided to arrange a water test for this device because of no positive official statement on IP rating. So, the obvious answer is no, Samsung Galaxy F23 is not a waterproof device.
Samsung Galaxy F23 Waterproof Tests
In our test, the smartphone has to go through different conditions, such as:
- 30 Seconds dipped in Water or accidental splashes.
- 5 Minutes dipped in Water.
- 10 Minutes dipped in Water.
The waterproof test results are purely based on individual/team observation. These tests will only give an idea of whether a device is waterproof or not. We recommend users not try this test at home, as it might damage your device.
Let’s begin with our waterproof test on the latest Samsung Galaxy F23.
30 Seconds Dipped in Water
| Touch screen/ Display |
Working |
| Speakers |
Not Working |
| Microphone |
Not Working |
| Camera |
Working |
| Fingerprint Scanner |
Responsive |
| 3.5mm Jack |
Not working |
| Charging Port |
Working |
| Power and Volume Key |
Working |
5 Minutes Dipped into Water
| Touch Screen/ Display |
Not Working |
| Speakers |
Not Working |
| Microphone |
Not Working |
| Camera |
Working |
| Fingerprint Scanner |
No Problem Yet |
| Power and Volume Key |
Working |
10 Minutes Dipped into Water
| Touch Screen/ Display |
Not Working |
| Camera |
Not Working |
| Fingerprint Scanner |
Not Working |
| Power and Volume Key |
Not Working |
Conclusion
After thoroughly testing the Samsung Galaxy F23, we reached the final crucial outlooks. As per result shows the device is splashproof and withstand to some extent dustproof also. So if you do not care about IP rating, you should go for this smartphone. However, I must warn users that the device is not waterproof or splashproof at all. There are no official IP67 or IP68 ratings for the device, which strongly suggests that it is not a waterproof device. Furthermore, all of our tests failed because the device does not have any active water-resistant coating or any other protective gear to protect it against liquid.
