Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Google Pixel 10a
₹33,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Galaxy M17 5G starts ₹33,000 lower: ₹19,999 against ₹52,999 for the Pixel 10a.
- The Pixel 10a charges faster: 45W against 25W.
- The Pixel 10a has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz) and brighter (3,000 nits against 1,100).
- The Pixel 10a is promised more software updates: 7 OS updates, against 6 OS updates for the Galaxy M17 5G.
- The Pixel 10a is better sealed against dust and water: IP68 against IP54. Only it is rated to survive a dunk in water.
- Only the Pixel 10a lists wireless charging, at 10W.
Get the Galaxy M17 5G for the lower price. Get the Pixel 10a for faster charging, the better screen and longer software support.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 4GB + 128GB₹19,999
- 6GB + 128GB₹22,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹52,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy M17 5G vs Pixel 10a, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G starts at ₹19,999 and the Google Pixel 10a starts at ₹52,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy M17 5G or the Pixel 10a?
The Galaxy M17 5G, by ₹33,000. Starting prices: ₹19,999 for the Galaxy M17 5G, ₹52,999 for the Pixel 10a. The Galaxy M17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹22,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy M17 5G or the Pixel 10a?
Neither by much: 5,000 mAh on the Galaxy M17 5G, 5,100 mAh on the Pixel 10a. For charging, the Pixel 10a 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 Pixel 10a's: it is smoother (120Hz to 90Hz) and brighter (3,000 to 1,100 nits). The Galaxy M17 5G has a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED at 90Hz, the Pixel 10a a 6.3-inch pOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy M17 5G and 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Pixel 10a. 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 Pixel 10a the Tensor G4.
Which gets more software updates?
The Pixel 10a. It is promised 7 OS updates; the Galaxy M17 5G, 6 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The Pixel 10a, rated IP68 to the Galaxy M17 5G's IP54. Only the Pixel 10a 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 183 g.
