Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Poco M8 5G
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want better photos, the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Poco M8 5G if you want longer battery life and more speed for games.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Takes the better photos: camera score 4 out of 10, against 3.
- BatteryPoco M8 5G. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 7 out of 10, against 6. It has a 5520 mAh battery.
- SpeedPoco M8 5G. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, speed score 4 out of 10, against 3.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. 6 years of updates promised.
- PriceSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Costs 9% less.
Overall, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Poco M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹19,999 | ₹21,999 |
| Launched | 10 October 2025 | 8 January 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 8.5 (Android 16), launched with One UI 7 (Android 15) | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.8/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Battery | 5000mAh battery is enough for a normal day; 25W charging is slow. | 5520mAh battery lasted about 14 hours in GSMArena's test, a solid full day; 45W charging fills it in about an hour. |
| Camera | 50MP main camera with stabilisation, plus wide-angle and macro cameras and a 13MP selfie camera. | 50MP main camera that is fine in daylight; the second camera is only a helper, so there is no wide-angle. |
| Speed | Exynos 1330 is smooth for daily use but struggles with demanding games. | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is smooth for daily use and fine for casual games. |
| Catch | No headphone jack, a smaller battery than rivals, and the price has risen from ₹12,499 to ₹19,999. | Smaller battery than most rivals, no wide-angle camera, and the price has risen from ₹18,999 to ₹21,999. |
| Updates | 6 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Poco M8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus | 6.77-inch curved FHD+ (1080 x 2392) AMOLED, 120Hz, 3200 nits peak |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 710 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 128GB (Not officially stated; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) | 6GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5520 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired, 18W reverse wired |
| 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) | 50 MP main (f/1.8) + 2 MP auxiliary; 20 MP selfie (f/2.2); 4K 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP54 | IP65/IP66 |
| Size and weight | 7.5mm thick, 192g | 7.35mm thick, 178g |
| Software | One UI 7 (Android 15) at launch, One UI 8.5 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 2 (Android 15) at launch, HyperOS 2 (Android 15) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Only on some versions |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack | 5G, NFC market dependent, IR blaster, USB-C |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single loudspeaker, no headphone jack; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | 3840Hz PWM; 240Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | Carbon Black, Glacial Blue, Frost Silver |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G₹19,999
- Poco M8 5G₹21,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G or Poco M8 5G?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want better photos, the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Poco M8 5G if you want longer battery life and more speed for games.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Poco M8 5G lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Poco M8 5G is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G costs ₹19,999, Poco M8 5G costs ₹21,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G: 6 years, now on One UI 8.5 (Android 16). Poco M8 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 2 (Android 15).