Samsung has launched the Galaxy M47 5G in India, a mid-range phone that leans on a long six-year software commitment, a Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, and a 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED display. Starting at ₹22,999 (around ₱15,000) inclusive of introductory offers, it undercuts much of the competition on update longevity, according to fonearena and 91mobiles, with open sales beginning July 4.
Key Takeaways
- 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED at 120Hz, up to 1,400 nits, with Gorilla Glass Victus+.
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) with up to 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
- 6,000mAh battery with 45W charging and bypass charging.
- 50MP OIS main camera, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, and a 12MP selfie camera.
- One UI 8.5 (Android 16) with six OS upgrades and six years of security patches.
- India pricing from ₹22,999 (around ₱15,000); on sale July 4.
Display and design
The Galaxy M47 5G is fronted by a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1,400-nit peak brightness, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ protection — a notable step up in cover-glass durability for the M series, which has historically stuck to cheaper protection. Samsung also rates the phone for IP64 dust and splash resistance and cites 2m drop resistance and improved scratch resistance. It weighs around 200g, carries a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock, and is sold in Rogue Red and Blaze Blue.
Performance and cameras
Power comes from Qualcomm's Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, a 4nm chip paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage that remains microSD-expandable. It is the same platform Samsung used on the Galaxy A27, positioning the M47 as a value sibling in the lineup. On the back sits a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) — still not a given at this price — joined by a 5MP ultra-wide and a 2MP macro sensor, with a 12MP front camera for selfies. The phone supports 5G and NFC, though it uses a single bottom-firing speaker rather than a stereo pair.
