Samsung Galaxy M17
$137Starting price · USBudget2025
7.5
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.7"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
25W
Charging
192g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Galaxy M17 offers exceptional value for its price point, featuring a high-quality AMOLED display and OIS-stabilized main camera, which are rare at this tier. Performance is estimated from the Exynos 1330 chipset class, which is competent for daily tasks but not for intensive gaming. While the build uses plastic, the inclusion of Gorilla Glass Victus and IP54 protection is a significant positive for a budget device.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera6.5
Performance6.5
Battery7.5
Display7.5
Build7.0
Value10.0
Strengths
Super AMOLED 90Hz display with 1100 nits peak brightness
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection
50MP main camera with OIS
Long-term software support commitment (6 major OS updates)
IP54 dust and splash resistance
Weaknesses
Limited 25W wired charging speed
Video recording capped at 1080p
Plastic frame and back construction
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