Device Comparison
| Spark 50 4G | Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Announced | 2026, April 14 | 2026, March 17 |
| Released | 2026-04-14 | 2026-03-17 |
| Status | Available | Available |
| NETWORK | ||
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G LTE | LTE | 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 | No | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | LTE | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | 2G | 3G | 4G | 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 | 167.8 x 79.2 x 8.2 mm (6.61 x 3.12 x 0.32 in) | 167.4 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm |
| IP Rating | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) | No IP rating |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD) |
| Weight | 210 g (7.41 oz) | 199 g |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | — | 650 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM) |
| Color | — | 16M |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 720*1600 | 720 x 1600 (HD+) |
| Screen-to-body | ~83.5% | ~83.6% |
| Size | Main: 6.78 inches | 6.7 inches, 108.4 cm2 (~83.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz | PLS LCD |
| PLATFORM | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-Core, 2.4 GHz, 2 GHz |
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G81 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| OS | Android 16 | Android |
| MEMORY | ||
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | MicroSD (Up to 2 TB) |
| Internal | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB physical RAM | 4 GB |
| Storage/RAM variants | 128 GB; 4 GB / 6 GB physical RAM | 128 GB; 4 GB RAM |
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | OIS: No |
| MAIN CAMERA | 50MP, Rear Flash | 50.0 MP + 2.0 MP; F1.8 , F2.4 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps |
| SELFIE CAMERA | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Selfie camera | 8MP, Front Flash | 8.0 MP; F2.0 |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND | ||
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | 3.5mm Stereo |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo speakers | Mono speaker |
| COMMUNICATION | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Bluetooth v5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Radio | FM radio | No |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C; USB 2.0 |
| WLAN | Yes | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| FEATURES | ||
| Sensors | Software Gyroscope | Side Fingerprint Sensor | Infrared Remote Control | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| BATTERY | ||
| Capacity | 7000mAh | 6000 mAh (typical) |
| Charging Type | 18W charging | 25W wired |
| Type | 7000 mAh, non-removable | Non-removable |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Colors | Halo Blue / Neo Titanium / Ink Black | Blitz Blue, Vibe Violet |
| Compatibility | Bangladesh specification set | India, 4 GB / 128 GB specification set |
| Models | — | SM-M076BLBAINS |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦175,000 | ₦220,000 |
| SECURITY | ||
| Security | Side-mounted fingerprint sensor | Fingerprint sensor |