The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G, the successor of the M16. This article covers both the pros and cons of M17.
Design and Build
The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has dual dual-texture design of Sapphire Black, which has a slight purplish tint. It features a glass fibre back and is also available in Moonlight Silver. The dual-tone look, with darker back and lighter frames this gives a unique appearance. The camera layout is minimalist and simple. The device is slim with a thickness of 7.5 mm and weighs around 193 grams, offering good weight distribution.
Speaker and Features
So the speaker of Samsung Galaxy M17 5G it has a single speaker but good loudness. It includes a hybrid slot, dual microphones, a side-mounted fingerprint scanner and an IP54 rating, which is not present in the previous M16 model. The device also offers decent Haptics. Regarding the camera, the speaker notes that for its budget range, the camera performance is quite good and the photos also have good quality, closely similar to flagship phones.
Camera Specs and Quality
The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G features a 50MP rear camera with Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) and a 5MP ultra-wide lens, which is uncommon in many phones in this segment. It also includes a 2MP sensor. Rear video recording supports Full HD at 30fps, and the 13MP front camera also supports Full HD 30fps video. The picture quality is very good with vivid and punchy photos and pleasing skin tones. The Portrait shots are impressive, though lacking zoom. The camera system includes shake reduction technology that helps capture blur-free photos even if the hand shakes accidentally. The selfie camera performs well with good dynamic range, and video stabilisation is quite impressive, resulting in very stable footage.
OIS and Video Stabilisation
This segment highlights the unique availability of OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) in this phone, a feature rarely found in other phones. The video quality of this phone is impressive, as is the selfie video quality. There are also slow-motion features. Overall, the camera performance is considered very good at this price.
Display Features and Brightness
This budget phone features Gorilla Glass Victus, a rare feature at this price point. The device features a full HD+ Super AMOLED display with average bezels and no punch holes. It offers a smooth experience with a 90Hz refresh rate and includes a high brightness mode of 1100 nits, which is an improvement over the previous M16 Model’s 800 nits. So overall, this display provides good visibility in the outdoors and clarity.
Performance and Chipset
The Samsung Galaxy M17 uses a 5nm 5G chipset (Exynos 1330) that delivers balanced performance overall. The CPU performance is around 85%, paired with LPDDR4X RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. Gaming performance is moderate, with BGMI/PUBG running, we can get 30 fps, and Call of Duty is playable at medium to low settings. It’s not a dedicated gaming chipset, the phone handles everyday tasks and social media smoothly. The software experience is highlighted with Samsung’s 1UI 7 on Android 15, offering six years of early updates and security patches, which is exceptional for a budget device.
AI Features and Voice Assistant
The popular AI features include the improved ‘Circle to Search’, which now supports images, music, and text for deeper usage. It has ‘Gemini Live’, an in-built feature accessible by pressing and holding a hard-assigned power button, allowing users to ask questions and receive help through audio or video. There are some additional features like voicemail and voice focus, which cancels environmental noise during calls, making it useful and practical in noisy areas.
Battery Capacity and Charging
The phone comes with a 5000 mAh battery but does not include a charger in the box. It supports around 25W fast charging, taking about an hour to fully charge. The battery life comfortably lasts about one day. The speaker shares personal experience with the Samsung S25 Ultra, which also has a 5000 mAh battery and has performed well over eight months, highlighting the importance of optimisation over battery size. The phone supports 12 5G bands, enhancing connectivity.
Connectivity and Pricing Details
The Samsung Galaxy M17 features 5G bands, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC with Samsung Wallet support, Widevine L1, Camera2 API, and various sensors. The base variant comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, priced around ₹12,500 with multiple offers, including a 3-month no-cost EMI option. Additional variants are also available.
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