Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Poco M8x 5G
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 4 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Poco M8x 5G if you want longer battery life.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Takes the better photos: camera score 4 out of 10, against 3.
- BatteryPoco M8x 5G. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 8 out of 10, against 6. It has a 7900 mAh battery.
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Faster for games and heavy apps: Samsung Exynos 1330, speed score 3 out of 10, against 2.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. 6 years of updates promised.
- PriceSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Costs 5% less.
Overall, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 4 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Poco M8x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹19,999 | ₹20,999 |
| Launched | 10 October 2025 | 21 August 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 8.5 (Android 16), launched with One UI 7 (Android 15) | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.8/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Battery | 5000mAh battery is enough for a normal day; 25W charging is slow. | 7900mAh battery gave FoneArena over 8 hours of screen time across almost two days; 45W charging takes about 2 hours. |
| Camera | 50MP main camera with stabilisation, plus wide-angle and macro cameras and a 13MP selfie camera. | One 50MP camera that is good in daylight; low light and video stabilisation are weak. |
| Speed | Exynos 1330 is smooth for daily use but struggles with demanding games. | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 handles apps and light games; heavy games struggle. |
| Catch | No headphone jack, a smaller battery than rivals, and the price has risen from ₹12,499 to ₹19,999. | Low-resolution LCD screen, heavy at 232g, no NFC, and only 4GB RAM in the base model. |
| Updates | 6 years | 4 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Poco M8x 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus | 6.9-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) LCD, 120Hz, 825 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 (4nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 613 |
| 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)) | 4GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 2.2, LPDDR4X; microSD expansion) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7900 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired (91mobiles lists 33W), 22.5W 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, no OIS); 8 MP selfie (f/2.0); 1080p 30fps video |
| Water and dust | IP54 | IP64 |
| Size and weight | 7.5mm thick, 192g | 8.8mm thick, 232g |
| Software | One UI 7 (Android 15) at launch, One UI 8.5 (Android 16) now | HyperOS 3 (Android 16) at launch, HyperOS 3 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 4 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, no NFC per FoneArena, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, FM radio |
| 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, 3.5mm jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated; 240Hz touch sampling |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | Leather Green, Cobalt Blue, Black |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G₹19,999
- Poco M8x 5G₹20,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G or Poco M8x 5G?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 4 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games, the longest software support and to spend less. Buy Poco M8x 5G if you want longer battery life.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- Poco M8x 5G lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G costs ₹19,999, Poco M8x 5G costs ₹20,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G: 6 years, now on One UI 8.5 (Android 16). Poco M8x 5G: 4 years, now on HyperOS 3 (Android 16).