Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Galaxy M17 5G: price in Nepal and specs
The Galaxy M17 5G costs Rs. 1,000 less to start. On the specs we compare, the Galaxy M17 5G gives up nothing.
Prices checked 3 October 2026, including 13% VAT.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Galaxy A17 5G | Galaxy M17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Nepal (from) | Rs. 44,999 | Rs. 43,999 |
| Form factor | Classic | Classic |
| Display | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | Exynos 1330 |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| S Pen support | No | No |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g |
| OS upgrades | 6 years | 6 years |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Bold marks the better figure where higher or lower is clearly better.
About each model
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Affordable 5G phone with six years of updates.
A budget 5G phone for first-time smartphone buyers and parents, with a 90 Hz AMOLED screen, a stabilised 50 MP camera and six years of Android updates.
- 6.7″ super amoled 90 hz
- 50 MP main camera with ois
- 5,000 mAh with 25 w charging
- 6 years os and security updates
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
Low-cost 5G phone with an AMOLED screen and OIS.
An entry-level 5G phone for buyers who want an AMOLED screen and a stabilised camera for under Rs 35,000. It gets six years of Android updates.
- 6.7″ super amoled 90 hz
- 50 MP main camera with ois
- 5,000 mAh with 25 w charging
- 6 years os and security updates
Every version and price
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6/128 GBRs. 44,999
- 8/128 GBRs. 48,999
- 8/256 GBRs. 56,999
Samsung Galaxy M17 5G
- 6/128 GBRs. 43,999
Questions and answers
Which is cheaper in Nepal, the Galaxy A17 5G or the Galaxy M17 5G?
The Galaxy M17 5G, at Rs. 43,999 against Rs. 44,999 for the Galaxy A17 5G: Rs. 1,000 less. Prices include 13% VAT.
Which has the better main camera?
Both have a 50 MP main camera; image processing and lenses decide the rest.
Which has the bigger battery?
Both have 5,000 mAh.
Which charges faster?
Both charge at up to 25 W.
Which gets more years of updates?
Both get 6 years of Android upgrades.
When were these prices checked?
On 3 October 2026, at Samsung's authorised sellers in Nepal.