Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M12. Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M12
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP Quad | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 18330 |
The cost of Samsung Galaxy M12 is Rs. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 18330.
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M12's 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M12 has IPS Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has PLS LCD Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M12 has display density of 270 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.6% than Samsung Galaxy M12's ~ 81.9%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M12's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M12 (64 GB).
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M12's 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M12 | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy M12 | SM-M076B, SM-M076B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 1.23 W/kg (Head) 1.29 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 17, 2026 | |
| In The Box | Data Cable (C to C), Quick Start Guide, SIM Ejection PIN, Smartphone | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 164 x 9.7 mm | 77.4 x 167.4 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Blitz Blue, Vibe Violet | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) | Color PLS LCD Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 270 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.9% | ~ 83.6% |
| Brightness | 650 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM) | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6 N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Samsung Knox Vault for Software & Hardware Security | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 850 | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G52 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |