DailyTechPricesDevice Comparison
| Galaxy M17 | Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | 2025, October 10 | 2026, March 17 |
| Released | 2025-10-13 | 2026-03-17 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| NETWORK | ||
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3); B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500) |
| 5G | Sub‑6 GHz | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD |
| BODY | ||
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) | 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm |
| IP Rating | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | No IP rating |
| SIM | Dual Nano‑SIM | Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 199 g |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 1100 nits (HBM) | 650 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM) |
| Color | — | 16M |
| Features | Always‑on display, eye comfort shield, adaptive refresh rate | — |
| Protection | Scratch‑resistant glass | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 720 x 1600 (HD+) |
| Screen-to-body | 86% (minimal bezels) | ~83.6% |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120 Hz | PLS LCD |
| PLATFORM | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-Core, 2.4 GHz, 2 GHz |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| GPU | Mali‑G68 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| OS | Chipset: Exynos 1330 | Android |
| MEMORY | ||
| Card slot | microSDXC | MicroSD (Up to 2 TB) |
| Internal | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS | — |
| Storage/RAM variants | 128 GB; 6 GB / 8 GB RAM | 128 GB; 4 GB RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | OIS: No |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP wide, PDAF, 5 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro | 50.0 MP + 2.0 MP; F1.8 , F2.4 |
| Video | 4K recording, electronic stabilization | FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps |
| SELFIE CAMERA | ||
| Features | HDR, face detection, beauty modes | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP wide | 8.0 MP; F2.0 |
| Video | Full HD recording | 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | 3.5mm Stereo |
| Dolby Atmos | Supported | — |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Mono speaker |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 low‑energy connectivity | Bluetooth v5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Radio | FM Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type‑C | USB Type-C; USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | Wi‑Fi dual‑band | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| FEATURES | ||
| Satellite | Not supported | — |
| Sensors | Side‑mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| BATTERY | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh (typical) |
| Charging Type | Wired fast charging | 25W wired |
| Type | Li‑Po, non‑removable | Non-removable |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | Blitz Blue, Vibe Violet |
| Compatibility | — | India, 4 GB / 128 GB specification set |
| Launch Price (USD) | $142.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | — |
| Models | SM-M176B, SM-M176B/DS | SM-M076BLBAINS |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦220,000 – ₦260,000 | ₦220,000 |
| SECURITY | ||
| Security | Fingerprint sensor, Samsung Knox, Secure Folder | Fingerprint sensor |