Both Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Lava Play Max comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Lava Play Max which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Lava Play Max |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP |
| Price | Rs. 15499 | Rs. 13499 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October 10, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 15499. The launch Date of the second phone is December 09, 2025. The cost of Lava Play Max is Rs. 13499.
Lava Play Max has larger screen size of 6.72 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Lava Play Max has LCD Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Lava's phone has only 328 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Lava Play Max has 16:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Lava Play Max's 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Lava Play Max |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 10, 2025 | December 09, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB Type-C Cable, 33W Adapter, SIM Ejector Pin, Back Cover | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 77.4 x 166.6 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Deccan Black, Himalayan White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 16:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 328 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | |
| Brightness | 800nits | 700nits |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* 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) | n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n41/n77/n78 |
| 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, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 700,000 (Total) (v10) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes (GPS/Beidou/Glonass/QZSS/Galileo) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Vibration on call connection, Conference Call, Call recording, VoNR, ViNR, DSS, Carrier Aggregation supported, 1700mm² VC Cooling | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Night mode, AI, HDR, Portrait, Beauty, Panorama, Slow Motion, Document, Time Lapse, Filters, 50MP, Pro-Mode, AR Sticker, QR Code, Google Lens, Dual View Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p, 4K @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W |
| StandBy Time | 20 days | |
| Talk Time | 2 days | |