Realme Note 60 vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Realme Note 60 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T612, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $110 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17e leads — 43/100 vs 28/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17e has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP.
Realme Note 60
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Lighter: 190g vs 199g
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $140
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 771 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1980 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (43/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Realme Note 60 vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Samsung Galaxy M17e scores 15 points higher (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e leads (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e leads (30/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Realme Note 60 — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 64/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Realme Note 60 (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 60 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
| Specification | Realme Note 60 | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T612 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $140 |
Realme Note 60
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Realme Note 60
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Note 60
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Launch price difference: $30. Realme Note 60 was $30 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Realme Note 60 (43/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (55/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (30/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Note 60 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
Which is better: the Realme Note 60 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably better than the Realme Note 60 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Note 60 and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Realme Note 60 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Note 60 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Samsung Galaxy M17e leads on camera score (30/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Note 60 or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Samsung Galaxy M17e leads on performance (43/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme Note 60 over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Realme Note 60 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.