Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G | Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual | 48 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 13379 | Rs. 13399 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 17, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G is Rs. 13379. The launch Date of the second phone is March 11, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 13399.
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.5 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has PLS LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has display density of 270 PPI & Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has only 262 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has better screen to body ratio of ~ 83.6% than Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 81.9%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'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.
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G's 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 8 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 11 version.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G | Samsung Galaxy M12 (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-M076B, SM-M076B/DS | Galaxy M12 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | 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 | March 11, 2021 |
| 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 | 75.9 x 164 x 9.7 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 221 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 | 6.5 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 262 PPI | ~ 270 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.6% | ~ 81.9% |
| Brightness | 650 nits (typ), 800 nits (HBM) | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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, v5.0, 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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Virtual Light Sensing, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Samsung Knox Vault for Software & Hardware Security | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP | 48 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 850 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.4GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 6nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 |
| 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 | 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 | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |