Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
pending verification on sale
167 × 77 × 8.2 mm · 199 g
The Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G launched in India on 17 March 2026 and costs ₹13,999 for the 4GB/128GB variant (launch price, 17 March 2026).
It has MediaTek Dimensity 6300, a 6.7-inch LCD 120Hz display, a 6,000 mAh battery with 25W charging and a 50 MP main camera.
We do not give it an overall score yet because too many specifications are unconfirmed.
- Price from
- ₹13,999 (launch)
- Chipset
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300
- Display
- 6.7" LCD 120Hz
- Battery
- 6,000 mAh, 25W
- Main camera
- 50 MP
- Water resistance
- IP54
- Weight
- 199 g
- India launch
- 17 March 2026
- On sale in India
- 17 March 2026
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G price in India
| Variant | Price | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4GB/128GB | ₹13,999 | launch | — | |
| 6GB/128GB | ₹15,499 | launch | — |
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G specifications
Display
| Size | 6.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Panel | LCD |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz |
| LTPO | No |
| Peak brightness | Not confirmed |
| Resolution | 1600x720 |
| Pixel density | 262 ppi (calculated) |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) |
|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (chip, typical) | 762 single-core / 1,938 multi-core |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes (microSD) |
Cameras
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth camera | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Front camera | 8 MP |
| Rear video | Not confirmed |
| 4K selfie video | Not confirmed |
Battery and charging
| Battery | 6,000 mAh |
|---|---|
| Wired charging | 25W |
| Wireless charging | Not confirmed |
| Charger in the box | Not confirmed |
Design and build
| Dimensions | 167 × 77 × 8.2 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g |
| Water and dust resistance | IP54 |
| Frame | GFRP back |
| Colours | Vibe Violet, Blitz Blue |
| Form factor | Bar (non-folding) |
Software
| OS at launch | Android 16, One UI 8 |
|---|---|
| OS upgrades promised | 6 years |
| Security updates promised | 6 years |
| Near-stock Android | No |
Connectivity and audio
| 5G | Yes |
|---|---|
| eSIM | Not confirmed |
| NFC | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4/5 GHz) |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | No |
Scores
Fixed 0–100 scales from specifications and chip benchmarks, not hands-on tests. How scores work
| Category | Score | Rank | Data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Overall: not enough data | — | 64% |
| Camera | Camera: not enough data | — | 45% |
| Video | Video: not enough data | — | 10% |
| Selfie | Selfie: not enough data | — | 40% |
| Battery | Battery: 56/100 | #100 of 141 | 100% |
| Charging | Charging: 32/100 | #109 of 132 | 100% |
| Performance | Performance: 17/100 | #106 of 121 | 100% |
| Gaming | Gaming: 28/100 | #99 of 101 | 100% |
| Display | Display: not enough data | — | 71% |
| Software support | Software support: 88/100 | #25 of 97 | 100% |
| Durability | Durability: 26/100 | #127 of 141 | 100% |
| Audio | Audio: 40/100 | #27 of 29 | 100% |
| Value | Value: not enough data | — | 0% |
Where it stands against phones priced ₹10,000–₹17,000
- Its 120Hz refresh rate is higher than only 16% of the 37 other phones priced ₹10,000–₹17,000 we track.
- Its 6 years of OS upgrades is longer than 82% of the 22 other phones priced ₹10,000–₹17,000 we track.
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Questions
- What is the price of the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G in India?
- 4GB/128GB: ₹13,999 (launch, 2026-03-17); 6GB/128GB: ₹15,499 (launch, 2026-03-17).
- When was the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G launched in India?
- 17 March 2026.
- Which processor does the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G use?
- MediaTek Dimensity 6300.
- What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G?
- 6,000 mAh, with 25W wired charging.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G have a headphone jack?
- Yes, the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G have expandable storage?
- Yes, the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has a microSD slot.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G support 5G?
- Yes, the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G supports 5G.
- Does the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G have stereo speakers?
- No, the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has a single speaker.
- Is the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G waterproof?
- It is rated IP54 for water and dust resistance.
- How many years of updates will the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G get?
- 6 years of OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, as promised by Samsung.
Sources
No maker or independent-lab link is published for this phone yet. The figures come from launch coverage and are marked pending verification.
Notes: Launched 17 Mar 2026 with limited-period online sales starting the same day (press coverage). Speaker is bottom-ported single (stereo set false). press coverage lists 4/6/8GB RAM options but only the 4GB and 6GB prices were stated. Rs 1,250 launch discount. Storage type, peak brightness not stated. Galaxy M57 / M37 / A58 / A38 not found in any India coverage (press coverage Samsung list has none).
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