Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S23 wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want longer battery life and the longest software support. Buy Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want better photos, more speed for games and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy S23. Takes the better photos: camera score 6 out of 10, against 4.
- BatterySamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 6 out of 10, against 5. It has a 5000 mAh battery.
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy S23. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, speed score 7 out of 10, against 3.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Android upgrades: until about Oct 2031 (6 upgrades). Security patches: until about Oct 2031 (6 years from launch).
- PriceSamsung Galaxy S23. Costs 9% less.
Overall, Samsung Galaxy S23 wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: every phone in its 8GB + 128GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickSamsung Galaxy M17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Suggested by TuvvoSamsung Galaxy M47 5GWins 7 of 10 key areas against Samsung Galaxy M17 5GLonger battery life, faster, smoother screen, faster charging, better water protection, upgrades for longer, security fixes for longer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹25,999 8GB + 128GB | Best price of these phones₹23,768 8GB + 128GB | ₹30,999 8GB + 128GB | |
| Price since launch | Up ₹7,500 (60%) ₹12,499 at launch, ₹19,999 now 4GB + 128GB model | Down ₹51,231 (68%) ₹74,999 at launch, ₹23,768 now 8GB + 128GB model | Up ₹1,000 (3.8%) ₹25,999 at launch, ₹26,999 now 6GB + 128GB model | |
| Versions | 4GB + 128GB: ₹19,999 6GB + 128GB: ₹22,999 8GB + 128GB: ₹25,999 | 8GB + 128GB: ₹23,768 8GB + 256GB: price not known | 6GB + 128GB: ₹26,999 8GB + 128GB: ₹30,999 8GB + 256GB: ₹35,999 | |
| Stands out for | Slimmest in its price range: 7.5 mm Longest updates in its price range: until 2031 | Best camera in its price range: scored 6/10 Fastest in its price range: speed 7/10 Toughest against water in its price range | Longest updates in its price range: until 2032 | |
| Launched | 10 October 2025 | 1 February 2023 | 29 June 2026 | |
| Big upgrades | Android upgrades: until about Oct 2031 (6 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Feb 2027 (4 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Jun 2032 (6 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Oct 2031 (6 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Feb 2028 (5 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Jun 2032 (6 years from launch) | |
| Software now | One UI 8.5 (Android 16), launched with One UI 7 (Android 15) | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 5.1 (Android 13) | One UI 8.5 (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 6.8/10 | 6.6/10 | Best rating of these phones7.3/10 | |
| Battery | 5000mAh battery is enough for a normal day; 25W charging is slow. 5000 mAh | Small battery: most people need a top-up by evening, and 25W charging is slow. 3900 mAh | Best battery of these phones6000mAh battery lasted 19 hours 20 minutes in MySmartPrice's PCMark test, a long full day; 45W charging. 6000 mAh | |
| Camera | 50MP main camera with stabilisation, plus wide-angle and macro cameras and a 13MP selfie camera. | Best camera of these phonesGood 50MP main camera with a real 3x zoom lens; low light is behind newer phones. | 50MP main camera with stabilisation plus wide-angle and macro cameras, and 4K video. | |
| Speed | Exynos 1330 is smooth for daily use but struggles with demanding games. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 is still quick for apps and most games. | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games. | |
| Screen size | 6.7 inch | 6.1 inch | 6.7 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 90Hz, smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones120Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 1,100 nits, hard to read in strong sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones1,750 nits, easy to read in sun | 1,200 nits, hard to read in strong sun | |
| Charging | 25W wired, no wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless | Best charging of these phones45W wired, no wireless | |
| Wireless charging | No | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | No | |
| Water and dust | IP54: fine in rain and splashes | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68: survives a dunk in water | IP64: fine in rain and splashes | |
| Weight | 192 g | Best weight of these phones168 g | 206 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones7.5 mm | 7.6 mm | 7.8 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Best tap to pay (nfc) of these phonesYes | Best tap to pay (nfc) of these phonesYes | Not officially stated | |
| Speakers | One | Best speakers of these phonesTwo (stereo) | One | |
| Headphone jack | No | Not listed | No | |
| Memory card slot | Yes | No | Yes | |
| Colours | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | Rogue Red, Blaze Blue | |
| Catch | No headphone jack, a smaller battery than rivals, and the price has risen from ₹12,499 to ₹19,999. | Only one more big Android update is expected (One UI 9), then security fixes for about a year. New stock is thin and the ₹23,768 deal price may not last. | Samsung's own list price was raised to ₹35,999; the ₹26,999 price is Amazon's street price. No headphone jack. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | t2ONLINE (The Telegraph) | GSMArena TechRadar | MySmartPrice (lab test) 7.5/10 |
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Full specifications (tap to open)
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Compared like for like: every phone in its 8GB + 128GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus | 6.1-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 1750 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 1x Cortex-X3 @ 3.36GHz + 2x Cortex-A715 @ 2.8GHz + 2x Cortex-A710 @ 2.8GHz + 3x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 740 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, 8GB + 128GB (Not officially stated; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB (UFS 3.1 on 128GB, UFS 4.0 on 256GB; LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired PD (about 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 50 MP main (1/2.76", f/1.8, AF, OIS) + 5 MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2 MP macro; 13 MP selfie (f/2.0) | 50MP main (f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) + 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees); 12MP front |
| Water and dust | IP54 | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 7.5mm thick, 192g | 7.6mm thick, 168g |
| Software | One UI 7 (Android 15) at launch, One UI 8.5 (Android 16) now | One UI 5.1 (Android 13) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 3.2 |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem | Snapdragon X70 5G (integrated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single loudspeaker, no headphone jack; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Vapour chamber cooling |
| Colours | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G₹19,999
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- Samsung Galaxy S23₹23,768
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G or Samsung Galaxy S23?
- Samsung Galaxy S23 wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want longer battery life and the longest software support. Buy Samsung Galaxy S23 if you want better photos, more speed for games and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy S23 takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy S23 is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (8GB + 128GB) costs ₹25,999, Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB + 128GB) costs ₹23,768.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G, now on One UI 8.5 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Oct 2031 (6 upgrades). Security patches: until about Oct 2031 (6 years from launch). Samsung Galaxy S23, now on One UI 9 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Feb 2027 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Feb 2028 (5 years from launch).
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