Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen delivers strong contrast, while 1100-nit peak brightness helps outdoors. Gorilla Glass Victus adds useful protection against scratches and drops.

Six years of operating-system and security updates make this easier to keep for the long term. That is especially valuable for buyers who replace phones infrequently.

OIS helps the 50 MP main camera produce steadier photos and video. NFC is a genuine convenience for contactless payments and compatible accessories.

The 128 GB storage can be expanded by up to 2 TB. This is useful for carrying large media libraries without relying on cloud storage.

The 5000 mAh battery lasted 10 hours 33 minutes in PCMark, which is weak for this budget. Its 25 W charging also takes around 70 minutes to move from 20% to full.

An AnTuTu result of about 609,000 is below average at this price. The 4 GB configuration is particularly limiting for heavy multitasking and demanding games.

The 90 Hz refresh rate feels smoother than a basic 60 Hz panel, but many similarly priced phones offer 120 Hz. Scrolling and animation therefore feel less fluid beside direct rivals.

The secondary cameras are modest, and digital zoom quickly loses detail because there is no telephoto lens. Video tops out at 1080p and 30 fps, well behind the 4K recording offered by many alternatives.