Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs OPPO A6 5G
₹10,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy M17 5G starts ₹10,000 lower: ₹19,999 against ₹29,999 for the A6 5G.
- The A6 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 45W against 25W.
- The screens are a split decision: the Galaxy M17 5G is sharper (Full HD+ against HD+), the A6 5G is smoother (120Hz against 90Hz).
- Only the Galaxy M17 5G has an ultrawide camera; the A6 5G backs its main camera with a 2MP mono sensor. Only the Galaxy M17 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The Galaxy M17 5G is the lighter phone: 192 g against 216 g.
- The A6 5G is better sealed against dust and water: IP66 and IP68 and IP69 against IP54. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
Get the Galaxy M17 5G for the lower price, the sharper screen and the ultrawide camera. Get the A6 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the smoother screen.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹19,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹22,999
- 4GB + 128GB₹29,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹31,999
- 6GB + 256GB₹35,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy M17 5G vs A6 5G, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G starts at ₹19,999 and the OPPO A6 5G starts at ₹29,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy M17 5G or the A6 5G?
The Galaxy M17 5G, by ₹10,000. Starting prices: ₹19,999 for the Galaxy M17 5G, ₹29,999 for the A6 5G. The Galaxy M17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹22,999. The A6 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹35,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy M17 5G or the A6 5G?
The A6 5G, with 7,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the A6 5G is quicker: 45W to 25W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the A6 5G's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz). The Galaxy M17 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 90Hz, the A6 5G a 6.75-inch LCD at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, only the Galaxy M17 5G has an ultrawide camera. The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy M17 5G and 50MP main on the A6 5G. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy M17 5G runs the Exynos 1330, the A6 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 6300.
Which is better protected against water?
The A6 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Galaxy M17 5G's IP54. Only the A6 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy M17 5G, at 192 g to 216 g.
