Samsung Galaxy M17 8GB RAM
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Design26
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Rear Camera15
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Front Camera4
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360° View
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UI Screenshot17
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Videos1
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Key Specs
Performance
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Samsung Exynos 1330 -
Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual Core + 2 GHz, Hexa Core) -
4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB RAM, LPDDR4X
Display
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6.7 inches (17.02 cm); Super AMOLED -
1080x2340 px (FHD+) -
90 Hz Refresh Rate -
Gorilla Glass Protection -
Bezel-less with notch
Rear Camera
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Triple Camera Setup - 50 MP (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
- 5 MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera
- 2 MP Macro Camera
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LED Flash -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Front Camera
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13 MP Wide Angle Lens -
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
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5000 mAh, Li-ion -
25W Fast Charging; USB Type-C port
General
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SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) -
5G Supported -
128 GB Storage, Expandable upto 2 TB -
Dust Resistant, Water Resistant
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy M17 offers a vivid and durable AMOLED display, complemented by a camera that produces natural tones, long-term software support, and NFC for convenient payments. However, its performance falls short of the best in its price range, low light photos show noticeable noise, and there is no charger included in the box.
Pros
- Vivid AMOLED display
- Images retain natural tones
- Long software support
- NFC for digital payments
Cons
- Performance needs improvement
- Low light shots have noise
- No charger in box
Handy build with strong display protection
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The Samsung Galaxy M17 sports a plastic construction all around. The handset measures 192g and has a thickness of 7.5mm, making it one of the more ergonomic phones in the segment, especially compared to something like the Tecno Pova 7, which tips the scales at 207g. The Galaxy M17 also appears to have more rounded corners than some of the sub-Rs 15,000 phones I've reviewed so far, including the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 and Infinix Hot 60. This enables more comfortable usage of the phone for extended periods of time.
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Super AMOLED goodness on a budget
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The display of the Samsung Galaxy M17 is the star of the show, at least on paper. Boasting a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, this is among the rare phones in its range to have an AMOLED display, along with the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 and Lava Play Ultra. In my Blaze Amoled 2 review, I noted that its display outputs oversharpened details; thankfully, that's not the case on the Galaxy M17. Its panel carries enough vibrancy and details for a good enough viewing experience for the price.
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Cameras that produce natural tones
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Unlike many smartphones under Rs 15,000, the Samsung Galaxy M17 boasts OIS on its 50MP main camera. This camera is assisted by a 5MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro camera, while the front camera houses a 13MP unit. The phone supports up to 1080p video recording at 30FPS, and one can switch between the main, ultrawide (0.5x), and even the selfie lens when capturing videos.
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Matured software design with a heavy focus on longevity
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Released with Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box, our review unit of the Samsung Galaxy M17 quickly received the One UI 8 (with Android 16) firmware update on October 15th. The brand promises a total of six OS upgrades and six years of security updates, which is the highest in the price segment. As for the features, One UI 8 is packed with most of the necessary and power user features, while following a mature design language.
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Performance that may not be the best in its class
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Running at the core of the Samsung Galaxy M17 is Samsung's own Exynos 1330 chipset, which is paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. Our review unit featured 4GB of RAM, and the phone was able to keep light to moderate apps, such as Spotify and Chrome, in memory when opening them from the recents page after a few hours. The Galaxy M17's day-to-day performance may not be the best in its price class, as signs of sluggishness were noticed when scrolling through the UI or opening apps.
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Reliable battery backup
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The Samsung Galaxy M17 gets its battery juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 25W charging speeds. Unfortunately, a charging brick is not bundled with the Galaxy M17, so you'll have to buy a charger separately or rely on your existing adapters. As for the battery endurance, the phone was able to last 10 hours and 33 minutes in our PCMark battery drain test, which lasted from 100 to 20 percent charge. When watching a 1080p YouTube video at 80 percent brightness, the phone lost 7 percent in an hour.
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Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy M17 offers a vivid and durable AMOLED display, complemented by a camera that produces natural tones, long-term software support, and NFC for convenient payments. However, its performance falls short of the best in its price range, low light photos show noticeable noise, and there is no charger included in the box.
- Vivid AMOLED display
- Images retain natural tones
- Long software support
- NFC for digital payments
Pros
- Performance needs improvement
- Low light shots have noise
- No charger in box
Cons
Handy build with strong display protection
+
The Samsung Galaxy M17 sports a plastic construction all around. The handset measures 192g and has a thickness of 7.5mm, making it one of the more ergonomic phones in the segment, especially compared to something like the Tecno Pova 7, which tips the scales at 207g. The Galaxy M17 also appears to have more rounded corners than some of the sub-Rs 15,000 phones I've reviewed so far, including the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 and Infinix Hot 60. This enables more comfortable usage of the phone for extended periods of time.
Read MoreSuper AMOLED goodness on a budget
+
The display of the Samsung Galaxy M17 is the star of the show, at least on paper. Boasting a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, this is among the rare phones in its range to have an AMOLED display, along with the Lava Blaze Amoled 2 and Lava Play Ultra. In my Blaze Amoled 2 review, I noted that its display outputs oversharpened details; thankfully, that's not the case on the Galaxy M17. Its panel carries enough vibrancy and details for a good enough viewing experience for the price.
Read MoreCameras that produce natural tones
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Unlike many smartphones under Rs 15,000, the Samsung Galaxy M17 boasts OIS on its 50MP main camera. This camera is assisted by a 5MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro camera, while the front camera houses a 13MP unit. The phone supports up to 1080p video recording at 30FPS, and one can switch between the main, ultrawide (0.5x), and even the selfie lens when capturing videos.
Read MoreMatured software design with a heavy focus on longevity
+
Released with Android 15-based One UI 7 out of the box, our review unit of the Samsung Galaxy M17 quickly received the One UI 8 (with Android 16) firmware update on October 15th. The brand promises a total of six OS upgrades and six years of security updates, which is the highest in the price segment. As for the features, One UI 8 is packed with most of the necessary and power user features, while following a mature design language.
Read MorePerformance that may not be the best in its class
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Running at the core of the Samsung Galaxy M17 is Samsung's own Exynos 1330 chipset, which is paired with up to 8GB RAM and 128GB UFS 2.2 storage. Our review unit featured 4GB of RAM, and the phone was able to keep light to moderate apps, such as Spotify and Chrome, in memory when opening them from the recents page after a few hours. The Galaxy M17's day-to-day performance may not be the best in its price class, as signs of sluggishness were noticed when scrolling through the UI or opening apps.
Read MoreReliable battery backup
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The Samsung Galaxy M17 gets its battery juice from a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 25W charging speeds. Unfortunately, a charging brick is not bundled with the Galaxy M17, so you'll have to buy a charger separately or rely on your existing adapters. As for the battery endurance, the phone was able to last 10 hours and 33 minutes in our PCMark battery drain test, which lasted from 100 to 20 percent charge. When watching a 1080p YouTube video at 80 percent brightness, the phone lost 7 percent in an hour.
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Samsung Galaxy M17 8GB RAM Specifications
General |
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| Launch Date | October 10, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 |
| OS Updates | 6 Year |
| Security Updates | 6 Year |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI |
Performance
(Good)
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| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 View Details | |||
| Processor | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | |||
| Architecture | 64 bit | |||
| Fabrication | 5 nm | |||
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G68 MP2 | |||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB | |||
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |||
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Gaming Test Results
* after 30 mins of gaming
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Benchmark Screenshots
AnTuTu Benchmark
Graphics Benchmark
Geekbench6 Benchmark
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Display
(Excellent)
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| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Peak Brightness | 1100 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 800 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 387 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 85.86 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with notch |
UI Screenshots
Lock Screen
Home Screen
Screen With Widgets
Dialer Screen
App Drawer
Notification Panel
Quick Settings Panel
Settings Screen
OS Version
Storage
Battery
Camera On
Camera Options
Camera Modes
Camera Settings
Picture Size Options
Video Size Options
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Design |
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| Height | 164.4 mm |
| Width | 77.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 192 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
| Water Resistance | Yes, Splash proof, IP54 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
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Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OIS | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shooting Modes |
Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
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| Camera Features |
10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
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| Video Recording |
Full HD @30 fps HD @120 fps |
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| Video Recording Features | Video Pro Mode | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rear Camera Samples
Daylight / HDR Auto
Wide Angle
Max Zoom Supported 10x
Long Shot 10X
Long Shot 5X
Long Shot 3X
Long Shot 1X
High Res
Portrait Shot
Night Mode OFF
Night Mode ON
Close Up
Low Light
Low Light With Flash
Colour Variance
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Front Camera
(Very Good)
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| Autofocus | No | |||||||||||
| Flash | No | |||||||||||
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus | |||||||||||
| Video Recording | Full HD @30 fps | |||||||||||
Front Camera Samples
Selfie
Selfie Portrait
Selfie Low Light
Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Battery
(Very Good)
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| Capacity | 5000 mAh | |||
| Battery Type | Li-ion | |||
| Quick Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | |||
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Battery Test Results
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Storage |
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| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes, Up to 2 TB |
Network & Connectivity |
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| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM |
| SIM Type | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SIM 2 |
5G bands, 4G bands
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| SAR Value | Head: 0.640 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| IR Blaster | No |
Multimedia |
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| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors |
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| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
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Samsung Galaxy M17 8GB RAM Key Highlights
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| RAM & Storage | 4 GB RAM + 128 GB 6 GB RAM + 128 GB 8 GB RAM + 128 GB |
| Display | 6.7", 1080 x 2340 Resolution |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
Samsung Galaxy M17 Price In India
| Product Name | Store | Price |
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| Samsung Galaxy M17 (4 GB + 128 GB) | Amazon | ₹17,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy M17 (4 GB + 128 GB) | Flipkart | ₹18,448 |
| Samsung Galaxy M17 (4 GB + 128 GB) | Samsung Shop | ₹19,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy M17 (6 GB + 128 GB) | Flipkart | ₹21,690 |
| Samsung Galaxy M17 (6 GB + 128 GB) | Amazon | ₹21,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy M17 (6 GB + 128 GB) | Samsung Shop | ₹22,999 |
| Samsung Galaxy M17 (8 GB + 128 GB) | Flipkart | ₹25,673 |
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