Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G launches in India as a rebranded Galaxy A07 5G

Essentially the same as the Galaxy A07 5G

Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G launch in India

Samsung has officially introduced the Galaxy M17e 5G in India. In practice, the handset is a rebranded Galaxy A07 5G, which made its debut last month.

Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G specifications: performance and display

The phone is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 6300 SoC and comes with up to 6 GB of RAM alongside 128 GB of built-in storage, which can be expanded via microSD. On the front, it features a 6.7-inch IPS display with an HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate.

Cameras and durability

For photography, the Galaxy M17e 5G includes a dual rear camera setup with 50 MP and 2 MP sensors. The front-facing camera is 8 MP. The device also carries an IP54 rating for protection and measures 8.2 mm in thickness.

Battery, software, connectivity and price

Samsung fits the handset with a 6000 mAh battery and support for 25 W charging. It runs Android 16 with One UI 8.0, and Samsung promises 6 years of operating system and security updates.

Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a standard 3.5 mm headphone jack, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, and a USB‑C port. Pricing starts at 12,999 rupees (about $140) for the 4/128 GB version, while the 6/128 GB option costs 14,499 rupees (about $160).