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| Galaxy M17 | Spark 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | 2025, October 10 | 2026, March |
| Released | 2025-10-13 | 2026-04-03 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| NETWORK | ||
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 900 / 1800 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 |
| 4G LTE | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | LTE |
| 5G | Sub‑6 GHz | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 2G | 3G | 4G | 5G | 5G+ |
| 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) | 167.9 x 79.3 x 8.2 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.32 in) |
| IP Rating | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
| SIM | Dual Nano‑SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 210 g |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | 1100 nits (HBM) | — |
| Features | Always‑on display, eye comfort shield, adaptive refresh rate | — |
| Protection | Scratch‑resistant glass | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 720*1576 |
| Screen-to-body | 86% (minimal bezels) | ~84.2% |
| Size | 6.7 inches | Main: 6.78 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 120 Hz | IPS LCD |
| PLATFORM | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 5G+ |
| GPU | Mali‑G68 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| OS | Chipset: Exynos 1330 | Android 16 |
| MEMORY | ||
| Card slot | microSDXC | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 128 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB physical RAM |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.2 |
| Storage/RAM variants | 128 GB; 6 GB / 8 GB RAM | 128 GB / 256 GB; 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB physical RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED Flash |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50 MP wide, PDAF, 5 MP ultrawide, 2 MP macro | 50MP, Single Flash |
| Video | 4K recording, electronic stabilization | 1080p@30fps |
| SELFIE CAMERA | ||
| Features | HDR, face detection, beauty modes | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP wide | 8MP, Single Flash |
| Video | Full HD recording | 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | Supported | — |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Dual speakers; DTS Sound |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 low‑energy connectivity | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GNSS |
| Radio | FM Radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type‑C | USB-C |
| WLAN | Wi‑Fi dual‑band | Wi-Fi, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz |
| FEATURES | ||
| Satellite | Not supported | — |
| Sensors | Side‑mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Ambient light sensor | Proximity sensor | G-Sensor | E-compass | Virtural gyroscope | Side fingerprint Sensor |
| BATTERY | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6500mAh |
| Charging Type | Wired fast charging | 45W charging |
| Type | Li‑Po, non‑removable | Non-removable Li-Po Battery |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | Fantasy Purple / Champagne Gold / Mint Green / Titanium Grey / Ink Black |
| Compatibility | — | Global 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 | Spark 50 4G |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦220,000 – ₦260,000 | ₦230,000 |
| SECURITY | ||
| Security | Fingerprint sensor, Samsung Knox, Secure Folder | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor |