Korean tech brand Samsung is all set to launch its new budget 5G smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G, in the Indian market. The company officially announced its launch date on Monday. According to the company, the upcoming handset is designed to deliver reliable performance for communication, content consumption, and everyday productivity.
It will feature a 6.7-inch HD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy M17e 5G will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset and run on Android 16-based One UI 8. It will also pack a large 6,000mAh battery for long-lasting power. The Galaxy M17e 5G also boasts Samsung Knox security, an IP54 rating, and AI-integrated features. Check out the features and specifications of this upcoming phone.Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G Expected Price
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy M17e 5G will launch in India on March 17. However, the company hasn't revealed its price yet. The handset will be available in two color options: Vibe Violet and Blitz Blue.
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G specifications, features
The Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G features a 6.7-inch HD+ screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display also supports Adaptive Brightness with High Brightness Mode (HBM), which automatically adjusts the screen brightness based on ambient lighting.
The handset is said to measure 8.2mm thick and feature a glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP) back panel. It has an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.
The Galaxy M17e 5G is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 5G chipset, which features two Cortex-A76 performance cores clocked at 2.4GHz and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores clocked at 2.0GHz. The chipset is paired with an ARM Mali-G57 GPU, which handles graphics processing for multimedia and casual gaming tasks.
Software and Camera Features
It runs on Android 16-based One UI 8 and is claimed to support six generations of Android OS upgrades and six years of security updates. The handset also features Samsung Knox Vault for security. The system is claimed to have received Evaluation Assurance Level 5+ (EAL5+) certification, with the tech giant claiming it has passed stringent security testing standards.
According to the brand, the Galaxy M17e 5G features the Now Bar for real-time updates, live notifications that highlight active tasks, and large folders on the home screen, among other features. The handset also supports Circle to Search, along with Google Gemini AI capabilities.
For optics, the upcoming handset features a 50-megapixel primary camera and a 2-megapixel depth sensor. On the front, the handset has an 8-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.
The Galaxy M17e 5G packs a 6,000mAh battery, which Samsung says is designed for long-term use like streaming, browsing, and social media activity.