Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 13 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18990 | Rs. 11990 |
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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 March 18, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.4 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy M17 5G's 6.67 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 403 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has only 396 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 84.2% than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G's ~ 81.5%.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 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 Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 5 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M17 5G's 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 10.0 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Samsung Galaxy M21 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M17 | Galaxy M21 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 27, 2026 (Expected) | March 18, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.1 x 159 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color PLS LCD (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.67 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | |
| PPI | ~ 396 PPI | ~ 403 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 81.5% | ~ 84.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | 420 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4 | Yes, v5.0 |
| 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 | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Voice Focus | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF 13 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP (Depth Sensor) | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, HDR | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 20 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | One UI Core 7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6400 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5/Flash | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |