Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G vs vivo T5e
Key differences
- The Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000mAh against 5,500mAh.
- The Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has the faster display at 120Hz.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G | vivo T5e |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 6.6/10 | 5.5/10 |
| Brand | Samsung | vivo |
| Model | Galaxy M17e 5G | T5e |
| India launch date | 18 March 2026 | 27 July 2026 |
| First sale | 20 March 2026 | 27 July 2026 |
| Launch price | From ₹13,999 | From ₹13,999 |
| Variants | 4GB RAM + 128GB · 6GB RAM + 128GB | 4GB RAM + 64GB |
| Display | 6.7", 120Hz | 6.74", 1600x720, 90Hz |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Unisoc T7225 |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main | 8MP main |
| Front camera | 8MP | 5MP |
| Rear video | Not published | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 6,000mAh | 5,500mAh |
| Wired charging | Not published | 15W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Not published |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | One UI 8 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | Not published | IP64 |
| Weight | Not published | 199 g |
| Thickness | Not published | 8.19 mm |
| NFC | Not published | No |
| Wi-Fi | Not published | Not published |
| Bluetooth | Not published | 5.2 |
| USB | Not published | USB 2.0 Type-C |
| Fingerprint | Not published | side-mounted |
| Colours | Not published | Shadow Grey, Aero Blue |
Frequently asked questions
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G or vivo T5e — which is better?
On our spec score the Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G is ahead, 6.6/10 against 5.5/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has the bigger battery: 6,000mAh against 5,500mAh. The Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G has the faster display at 120Hz.