Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs POCO X7
₹2,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The X7 starts ₹2,000 lower: ₹17,999 against ₹19,999 for the Galaxy M17 5G.
- The X7 has the bigger battery: 5,500 mAh against 5,000 mAh. It also charges faster, at 45W against 25W.
- The X7 has the better screen on paper: smoother (120Hz against 90Hz), brighter (3,000 nits against 1,100) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- The Galaxy M17 5G is promised more software updates: 6 OS updates, against 3 OS updates for the X7.
- The X7 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 longer software support. Get the X7 for the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging.
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 + 128GB₹17,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹19,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy M17 5G vs X7, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G starts at ₹19,999 and the POCO X7 starts at ₹17,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy M17 5G or the X7?
The X7, by ₹2,000. Starting prices: ₹17,999 for the X7, ₹19,999 for the Galaxy M17 5G. The Galaxy M17 5G comes in 2 versions, up to ₹22,999. The X7 comes in 2 versions, up to ₹19,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy M17 5G or the X7?
The X7, with 5,500 mAh to 5,000 mAh. For charging, the X7 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 X7'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 X7 a 6.67-inch Curved AMOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy M17 5G and 50MP main (OIS) on the X7. 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 X7 the MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Ultra.
Which gets more software updates?
The Galaxy M17 5G. It is promised 6 OS updates; the X7, 3 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
The X7, rated IP66, IP68 and IP69 to the Galaxy M17 5G's IP54. Only the X7 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 190 g.
