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Samsung Launches Galaxy M17e 5G in India Starting at ₹12,999

The launch underscores a focus on long-term software support over headline-grabbing specs.

Overview

  • The budget M-series phone runs Android 16 with One UI 8.0 and is promised six years of OS upgrades and six years of security updates.
  • It uses MediaTek’s Dimensity 6300 chip and comes in 4GB/128GB and 6GB/128GB variants with microSD expansion.
  • The 6.7-inch HD+ LCD supports a 120Hz refresh rate and houses an 8MP selfie camera in a waterdrop notch.
  • A 6,000mAh battery supports 25W wired charging, while hardware features include a side fingerprint reader and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • The device offers a 50MP main rear camera with a 2MP depth sensor, carries an IP54 rating, and is sold in Blitz Blue and Vibe Violet; GSMArena reports it appears to be a rebrand of the Galaxy A07 5G.