Samsung recently launched a new budget device in India, the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G.
The Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G sports a 6.7-inch Infinity-U LCD panel with HD+ 1600 x 720 resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate.
Under the hood, it is powered by the 2.4GHz 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 6300 processor with Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, paired with up to 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage (expandable via microSD card). It also packs a 6,000mAh battery capacity with 25W wired fast charging support.
The device is equipped with a 50MP main sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, along with a 2MP depth lens with an f/2.4 aperture. Upfront is an 8MP selfie camera.
Connectivity features include WiFi (2.4GHz/5GHz), 5G, dual 4G VoLTE, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS with GLONASS, NFC, and dual SIM.
The Galaxy M17e 5G runs on Android 16 with One UI 8 on top. Samsung promises six OS upgrades and six years of security updates.
Other features include a bottom ported speakers and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. It is available in Blitz Blue and Vibe Violet colors.
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G specs:
- OS: Android 16 with One UI 8
- Network: 5G
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 | WiFi
- Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720)
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz
- Screen Size & Display: 6.7-inch Infinity-U LCD
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- RAM: 4GB/6GB
- Storage: 128GB
- Rear Camera: 50MP (main) | 2MP (depth)
- Front Camera: 8MP
- Battery & Charging: 6000mAh | 25W wired
- Color/s: Blitz Blue, Vibe Violet
Pricing and Availability
- 4GB + 128GB – INR 12,999 (~PHP 8,337)
- 6GB + 128GB – INR 14,499 (~PHP 9,299)
The Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G is now available in India. However, there is no word yet on its local launch.
Stay tuned for more updates.