Both Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) and Samsung Galaxy M31 comes with same RAM. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M31
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M31 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 13999 | Rs. 12990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is October 10, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 13999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 25, 2020. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M31 is Rs. 12990.
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M31's 6.4 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung Galaxy M31 has display density of 411 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Samsung Galaxy M31's ~ 84.1%. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy M31 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both phones come with 6 GB RAM Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M31 (64 GB).
Samsung Galaxy M31's 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy M31 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 10.0 version.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy M31 |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy M31 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 10, 2025 | February 25, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 75.1 x 159.2 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 191 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 84.1% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 512 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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) | |
| 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, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | yes with A-GPS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Geomagnetic Sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Virtual Light Sensing, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS 2.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v10.0, upgradable to v12 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Samsung Exynos 9611 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | 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, with FM Recording |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Talk Time | 2 days | |
| Music Playback Time | 119 hours | |