Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Apple iPhone 16e
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy M17 5G and Apple iPhone 16e comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 16e has better resolution of 2532 x 1170 than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G which has resolution of 2408 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Apple iPhone 16e |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 59900 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be February 27, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is Rs. 18990. The launch Date of the second phone is February 19, 2025. The cost of Apple iPhone 16e is Rs. 59900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16e has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M17 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has Screen type where as Apple iPhone 16e has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 457 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 87.1% than Samsung's phone ~ 81.5%.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G's 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 16e's 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 16e's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has version 16 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 16e has version 18 iOS Operating System.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Apple iPhone 16e |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M17 | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 27, 2026 (Expected) | February 19, 2025 |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 18, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 167 g | |
| Bezel less | No | No |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color PLS LCD (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 457 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.5% | ~ 87.1% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield Glass | |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical), 800 Nits Max Brightness (Typical); 1,200 Nits Peak Brightness (HDR), Fingerprint-Resistant Oleophobic Coating, Display Zoom, Reachability | |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Small Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, and NavIC, Digital Compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon Micro-Location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Face ID, Barometer, High Dynamic Range Gyro, High-g Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Dual Ambient Light Sensors |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Voice Focus | Action Button, Aluminium Design, Glass Back, Apple Intelligence, Hearing Aid Compatible, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF 13 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) Fusion: 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 Aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels, Super-High-Resolution Photos (24MP and 48MP), Also Enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52 mm, ƒ/1.6 Aperture, Optical Image Stabilisation, Hybrid Focus Pixels |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom Up to 10x, Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Portrait Mode with Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with Six Effects, Night Mode, Panorama (Up to 63MP), Photographic Styles, Wide Colour Capture for Photos and Live Photos, Advanced Red-Eye Correction, Auto Image Stabilisation, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging, Image Formats Captured: HEIF and JPEG, 720p Dolby Vision Video Recording at 30 fps, Slow-Motion Video Support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps, Time-Lapse Video with Stabilisation, Night Mode Time-Lapse, QuickTake Video, Optical Image Stabilisation for Video, Digital Zoom Up to 6x, Audio Zoom, True Tone Flash, Cinematic Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p), Continuous Autofocus Video, Take 8MP Still Photos While Recording 4K Video, Playback Zoom, Video Formats Recorded: HEVC and H.264, Spatial Audio and Stereo Recording, Wind Noise Reduction, Audio Mix | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Autofocus, Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | iOS v18 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | Apple Bionic A18 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 4.04 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 Performance and 4 Efficiency Cores & New 16‑core Neural Engine | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | Supported Formats Include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio Playback, User-Configurable Maximum Volume Limit |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Supported Formats Include HEVC, H.264, and AV1, Supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG, Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for Mirroring, Photos, and Video Out to Apple TV (2nd Generation or Later) or AirPlay-Enabled Smart TV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 90 hours | |