Samsung Galaxy M17 Release, A17 Cheaper Rp 1 Million

Launch of Samsung Galaxy M17 5G in India

Samsung has just launched its newest mid-range phone, the Galaxy M17 5G, in the Indian market. Although seen as a new model, this phone is actually the result of rebranding of the Galaxy F17 which was previously also another version of the Galaxy A17. This means that the three phones (Galaxy A17, F17, and M17) have the same design and specifications, but are marketed with different names to suit their respective target markets.

This strategy is often used by Samsung. The Galaxy A series is usually aimed at middle-class users who want to experience features and experiences similar to flagship phones, but at a more affordable price. The phone in this series has a more luxurious design, a better camera, as well as the full version of the Samsung Knox and One UI security system, as used in the Galaxy S series.

On the other hand, the Galaxy M series is designed for users who are looking for a large battery, with a capacity of up to 7,000 mAh, but at a more pocket-friendly price. While the Galaxy F is usually an exclusive online version that is sold through e-commerce platforms, such as Flipkart in India.

However, in the case of the Galaxy A17, F17, and M17, Samsung equalized the specifications. This means that the Galaxy M17 does not come with a larger battery than the Galaxy A17 and F17, but is made the same, which is 5,000 mAh with 25 watt fast charging support. At the beginning of this year, the Galaxy M16 which was released in India was also only equipped with a 5,000 mAh battery, down in class compared to its predecessor M15 which has a 6,000 mAh battery.

Full Specifications Galaxy M17 5G

The specifications of the screen, camera, chipset, operating system and interface, supporting features, to the dimensions and weight of the Galaxy M17 are also exactly the same as the Galaxy A17 and Galaxy F17. The main difference lies only in the aspect of price and color availability.

In India, the Samsung Galaxy M17 comes in two color options, namely Moonlight Silver and Sapphire Black, at the following prices:

• 4 GB / 128 GB: 12,499 rupees (approximately IDR 2.3 million)
• 6 GB / 128 GB: 13,999 rupees (approximately IDR 2.6 million)
• 8 GB / 128 GB: 15,499 rupees (approximately IDR 2.8 million)

For comparison, the Galaxy A17 is sold starting from 18,249 rupees or around Rp. 3.4 million, while the Galaxy F17 is sold starting from 14,500 rupees or around Rp. 2.7 million.

Features and technical specifications

The Samsung Galaxy M17 is equipped with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED panel with a refresh rate of 90 Hz, a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels, and a screen brightness level of up to 1,100 nits. This screen has been coated with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. Infinity-U design with water drop bangs puts a 13 MP (f/2.0) selfie camera on the front.

The rear camera consists of three lenses, namely a 50 MP main camera (f/1.8, OIS), an ultrawide camera (f/2.2), and a 2 MP macro camera (f/2.2). For hardware, the Galaxy M17 relies on the Exynos 1330 (5nm) chipset, up to 8 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage.

On the software side, the Galaxy M17 runs the Android 15 operating system with the One UI 7 interface. The phone is promised to get six Android OS upgrades and security updates. Other supporting features include 5G network support, a fingerprint scanner on the power button (side-mounted fingerprint scanner), dustproof rating and IP54 water splash, USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, dual SIM, and a microSD slot. In addition, this phone is also equipped with features such as Circle to Search, Gemini Live, and Now Bar.

Dimensions and body weight

Based on information from GSMArena, the Galaxy M17 has a thickness of 7.5 mm with a weight of 192 grams. Currently, there is no official information whether Samsung will bring the Galaxy M17 to Indonesia or not. Currently, Samsung has marketed the 4G and 5G versions of the Galaxy A17 in the country with prices starting from Rp. 3 million.