Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Vivo T5e
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 3 of 5. Buy Samsung Galaxy M17 5G if you want better photos, more speed for games and the longest software support. Buy Vivo T5e if you want to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Takes the better photos: camera score 4 out of 10, against 1.
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. Faster for games and heavy apps: Samsung Exynos 1330, speed score 3 out of 10, against 1.
- UpdatesSamsung Galaxy M17 5G. 6 years of updates promised.
- PriceVivo T5e. Costs 30% less.
Overall, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Vivo T5e |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹19,999 | ₹13,999 |
| Launched | 10 October 2025 | 27 July 2026 |
| Software now | One UI 8.5 (Android 16), launched with One UI 7 (Android 15) | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 6.8/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Battery | 5000mAh battery is enough for a normal day; 25W charging is slow. | 5500mAh battery lasts a day of light use; 15W charging is slow. |
| Camera | 50MP main camera with stabilisation, plus wide-angle and macro cameras and a 13MP selfie camera. | Only an 8MP rear camera, so photos are basic. |
| Speed | Exynos 1330 is smooth for daily use but struggles with demanding games. | Weak Unisoc T7225 chip and slow eMMC storage; apps open slowly. |
| Catch | No headphone jack, a smaller battery than rivals, and the price has risen from ₹12,499 to ₹19,999. | No 5G, an 8MP camera and slow storage at ₹13,999 is poor value next to similar-priced 5G phones. |
| Updates | 6 years | 2 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G | Vivo T5e |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1100 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass Victus | 6.74-inch HD+ (720 x 1600) IPS LCD, 90Hz, 570 nits peak |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 (5nm) | Unisoc T7225 (12nm) |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A75 @ 1.8GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G52 MP1 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Exynos NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Not officially stated |
| RAM and storage | 4GB RAM, 128GB (Not officially stated; microSDXC (shared SIM slot)) | 4GB RAM, 64GB (eMMC 5.1; dedicated microSDXC slot) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 15W wired, reverse wired charging |
| 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) | 8 MP main (f/2.0) with LED flash; 5 MP selfie (f/2.2) |
| Water and dust | IP54 | IP64, MIL-STD-810H |
| Size and weight | 7.5mm thick, 192g | 8.2mm thick, 199g |
| Software | One UI 7 (Android 15) at launch, One UI 8.5 (Android 16) now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now |
| Updates | 6 years promised | 2 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | No, 4G only |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, USB-C 2.0, no 3.5mm jack | Wi-Fi 5 (dual-band), Bluetooth 5.2, no NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm jack, FM radio |
| Modem | Integrated Exynos 5G modem | 4G LTE only (no 5G) |
| Speakers and haptics | Single loudspeaker, no headphone jack; haptics not detailed | Single loudspeaker, 3.5mm headphone jack; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black | Shadow Grey, Aero Blue |
Where to buy
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G₹19,999
- Vivo T5e₹13,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, Samsung Galaxy M17 5G or Vivo T5e?
- 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, more speed for games and the longest software support. Buy Vivo T5e if you want to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- They are about even on battery.
- 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, Vivo T5e costs ₹13,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- Samsung Galaxy M17 5G: 6 years, now on One UI 8.5 (Android 16). Vivo T5e: 2 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16).