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Samsung has launched its new smartphone Galaxy M17 5G in India and more recently it has made it available for purchase on Amazon and its online store. As a smartphone in the budget 5G market, its most notable features include the 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, the 50MP triple camera and the big 5,000mAh battery with fast charging.

One of the most distinctive features for a budget phone is the Galaxy M17 (5G) Samsung Exynos 1330 smartphone with 6 years of software updates which is very rare for the budget phones and it comes with Android 15 and One UI 7.

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G Price in India and Sale Offers

Starting price for the Galaxy M17 5G model with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage will cost you 12,499 in India. The 6GB RAM model with 128GB storage will cost you 13,999 and the 8GB RAM model with 128GB storage will cost you 15,499.

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The phone comes in two colour options -Moonlight Silver and Sapphire Black. Consumers can buy the device from Amazon India and Samsung. com, which has a few launch promotions to entice buyers.

Bank and EMI Offers:

- HDFC Bank credit card and EMI users get an instant Rs. 2,000 discount.

- Samsung Axis Bank cardholders can avail an extra 10% cashback.

- Amazon Pay ICICI Bank credit card users can earn up to 3% cashback and welcome rewards.

- A Rs. 500 coupon discount is available on Amazon during checkout.

- The company is also providing no-cost EMI plans for the device with up to three months free EMI, which start at Rs 5,166 per month and standard EMIs from Rs 840 onwards.

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G Specifications

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G features Super AMOLED enhanced 6.7” Full-HD+(1080x2340 pixels)display unlike most of its peers. The display peak brightness is 1100 nits and has protection with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. It offers better outdoor visibility and surpasses performances of older M series phones.

Internally, this device is powered by Samsung's Exynos 1330 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage space. RAM Plus allows users to create virtual RAM from storage space for increased multitasking power.

Camera and Battery Details

Exynos 1330 from Samsung serves as the processor for this phone. It has 8GB of RAM and 128GB built in storage apart from virtual storage. The RAM Plus feature enables the user to create virtual RAM from the storage space for multitasking.The camera system for the Galaxy M17 5G features a high quality 50MP main sensor with OIS for really good and steady videos and photos. There’s a 5 megapixel ultra wide lens and a 2 megapixel macro sensor that can take close up photos. For selfies, there’s a 13 megapixel camera in the center.

It has a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging, provides all day power without slow downs, and has IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance.

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Software and AI Features

Samsung has committed to six years of OS upgrades and security patches - mirroring its support cycle for their flagship S series smartphones.

It also brings several AI-powered features, including:

- Circle to Search with Google

- Gemini Live integration for smarter on-device assistance

- Improved AI image editing tools and voice-to-text transcription

Verdict

The Samsung Galaxy M17 5G seems like a solid phone with a big AMOLED display, good camera system and fit-for-purpose battery life, plus the kind of long-term software support to make it worth the consideration of those in this sub-Rs. 15,000 5G market. Samsung’s added AI features and design touches aren’t revolutionary, but they’re just enough to make the A71 a smart choice for folks who favor reliability and future-proofing on their smartphone without burning a hole in their pocket.