Samsung Galaxy M17 5G— If you are preparing to buy a new 5G smartphone in a budget of less than ₹ 20 thousand, then Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is an option. The phone has a 6.7 inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, 50MP OIS primary camera and 5000mAh battery. Samsung launched it in India in 4GB/128GB, 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB configurations.

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G: 50MP OIS camera, 6.7 inch Super AMOLED display and 5000mAh battery for less than ₹ 18 thousand

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G price and offers

In the current Flipkart listing, the 4GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of the Galaxy M17 5G is seen priced around ₹17,780-₹17,827. There is slight variation in price depending on different colors and listings. Exchange offer is also available on Flipkart, the maximum amount of which depends on the device and offer conditions.

While launching the phone, Samsung started the price of 4GB/128GB model at a special launch price of ₹ 12,499. The 6GB/128GB and 8GB/128GB models were introduced at ₹13,999 and ₹15,499 respectively. This was a launch offer, so it should not be considered the current selling price.

6.7 inch Super AMOLED display

Galaxy M17 5G has a 6.7 inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display. Its resolution is 1080×2340 pixels and the screen supports 90Hz refresh rate. According to Samsung, the display gives a peak brightness of up to 1100 nits. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection is also available in the phone.

50MP OIS camera is the specialty

The phone has a triple rear camera setup for photography. It includes a 50MP main camera, 5MP and 2MP sensors. OIS is provided with the 50MP primary camera, which helps in reducing the effect of hand vibration in photos and videos. The phone has a 13MP front camera for selfies and video calls.

Exynos 1330 processor and up to 2TB storage

For performance, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has Exynos 1330 octa-core processor. Samsung has described it as based on 6nm process. The phone comes in 4GB, 6GB and 8GB RAM options along with 128GB internal storage. Storage can be expanded up to 2TB via microSD card.

5000mAh battery and 25W fast charging

The phone has a 5000mAh battery. According to Samsung, it supports 25W fast charging. The company claims that the battery can provide long backup for tasks like general use, browsing and watching videos. Actual battery backup will depend on network, apps, and usage patterns.

Key specifications of Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

• Display: 6.7 inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, 90Hz
• Processor: Exynos 1330, 6nm
• Rear Camera: 50MP + 5MP + 2MP
• Main Camera: 50MP OIS
• Front Camera: 13MP
• Battery: 5000mAh
• Charging: 25W
• RAM: 4GB/6GB/8GB
• Storage: 128GB
• Expandable storage: microSD up to 2TB
• Operating System: Launched with Android 15 and One UI 7

Is it right to buy this phone under ₹ 20 thousand?

If the priority is Super AMOLED display, Samsung's software experience, OIS camera and longer software update support, then Galaxy M17 5G can be considered. Samsung has promised six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates for the phone.

However, do check the current price before buying, as bank offers, stock and exchange values ​​on online platforms can change constantly. In the current Flipkart listing, the phone is seen to be priced around ₹ 17.8 thousand.