Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G vs Poco M8 Plus 5G
Quick Comparison
Poco M8 Plus 5G has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G. In terms of display resolution, Poco M8 Plus 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G | Poco M8 Plus 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.92 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 13999 | Rs. 13999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G is Rs. 13999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be August 13, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Poco M8 Plus 5G is Rs. 13999.
Display comparison
Poco M8 Plus 5G has larger screen size of 6.92 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has PLS LCD Screen type where as Poco M8 Plus 5G has IPS Screen type. Poco's phone has display density of 372 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Poco's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.2% than Samsung's phone ~ 83.6%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Poco M8 Plus 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G's lower 4 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in comparison to Poco M8 Plus 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera. Poco M8 Plus 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 Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G | Poco M8 Plus 5G |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-M076B, SM-M076B/DS | M8 Plus 5G |
| 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 |
| 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 | August 13, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | Data Cable (C to C), Quick Start Guide, SIM Ejection PIN, Smartphone | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.4 x 167.4 x 8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Colors | Blitz Blue, Vibe Violet | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color PLS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.92 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 262 PPI | ~ 372 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.6% | ~ 86.2% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Brightness | 650 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM) | 1000nits Display Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | 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, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | Circle to Search, Gemeni |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP65 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Samsung Knox Vault for Software & Hardware Security | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | HyperOS 3 |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen4 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 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 | Yes | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 44W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 18W | |