Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs OPPO F33 5G
₹15,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy M17 5G starts ₹15,000 lower: ₹19,999 against ₹34,999 for the F33 5G.
- The F33 5G has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 80W against 25W.
- The F33 5G has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz) and brighter (1,400 nits against 1,100).
- Only the Galaxy M17 5G has an ultrawide camera; the F33 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 F33 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.
- Only the Galaxy M17 5G has NFC, for tap-to-pay and quick pairing.
Get the Galaxy M17 5G for the lower price, the ultrawide camera and a stabilised main camera. Get the F33 5G for the bigger battery, faster charging and the better screen.
Every spec, lined up
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹19,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹22,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹34,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹36,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹39,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy M17 5G vs F33 5G, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G starts at ₹19,999 and the OPPO F33 5G starts at ₹34,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy M17 5G or the F33 5G?
The Galaxy M17 5G, by ₹15,000. Starting prices: ₹19,999 for the Galaxy M17 5G, ₹34,999 for the F33 5G. The Galaxy M17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹22,999. The F33 5G comes in 3 versions, up to ₹39,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy M17 5G or the F33 5G?
The F33 5G, with 7,000 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the F33 5G is quicker: 80W 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 F33 5G's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz) and brighter (1,400 to 1,100 nits). The Galaxy M17 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 90Hz, the F33 5G a 6.57-inch AMOLED 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 F33 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 F33 5G the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 MAX.
Which is better protected against water?
The F33 5G, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Galaxy M17 5G's IP54. Only the F33 5G is rated to survive a dunk. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
They weigh about the same: 192 g and 189 g.
