HMD Vibe2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
The short answer
- Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G charges faster, at 25 W against 18.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 HMD Vibe2 5G
₹13,999launch price
|
 Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
₹13,999launch price · Mar 2026
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Bottom quarter ₹10–15k | Lower half ₹10–15k |
| Spec index | 6.4 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP AI dual camera | 50 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Display | 6.75 inches (HD+, 120 Hz) | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | May 2026 (India, 21 May 2026) | March 20, 2026 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android 16, with 2 years of quarterly security updates | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | — | Samsung One UI 8 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| RAM | 4 GB / 6 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Architecture | — | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | — | 6 nm |
| Graphics | — | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | IPS LCD with V-notch, 2D screen | PLS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.75 inches (17.13 cm) | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels (HD+) | 720x1600 px (HD+) |
| Bezel-less display | Yes, V-notch | Yes with water drop notch |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | — | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | — | 262 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | — | 83.64 % |
| Design | ||
| Height | 168 mm | 167.4 mm |
| Width | 77.7 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 199 grams |
| Colours | Nordic Blue, Cosmic Lavender, Peach Pink | Blitz Blue, Vibe Violet |
| Waterproof | IP64 (dust and splash resistant) | Yes, IP54, splash resistant |
| Build Material | — | Back: Glass Fibre Reinforced Polymer |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | Dual |
| Resolution | 50 MP main + secondary AI lens | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Flash | LED | Yes, LED Flash |
| Camera Features | AI dual camera | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Autofocus | — | Yes |
| Settings | — | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | — | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Video Recording | — | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Video Recording Features | — | Slo-motion |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | — | No |
| Flash | — | No |
| Video Recording | — | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Removable | No | No |
| Talktime | Up to 24 hours on 4G | — |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, 18W | Yes, Fast, 25W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Type | — | Li-ion |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, microSD up to 1 TB | Yes, Up to 2 TB |
| User Available Storage | — | Up to 108.1 GB |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) |
| SIM Size | Nano | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| SIM 1 | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G | - |
| 5G Bands | n1/3/5/8/28/40/77/78 | — |
| 4G Bands | B1, 3, 5, 8, 28(A+B), 40, 41 (120 MHz) | — |
| 3G Bands | WCDMA 1/8 | — |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| SIM 2 | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G | - |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual Band |
| Bluetooth | v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes, with GPS/A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS |
| USB Connectivity | USB Type-C | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| VoLTE | — | Yes |
| EDGE | — | Available |
| GPRS | — | Available |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| NFC | — | No |
| Multimedia | ||
| Stereo Speaker | No | — |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm | 3.5mm |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side-mounted, in the power key | Side |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Face Unlock, accelerometer (G-sensor), ambient light sensor, proximity sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |