Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (2024) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads — 37/100 vs 26/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Samsung Galaxy M17
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (81/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim scores 11 points higher (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads (81/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (81/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | — | |
| Price | $130 | — |
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
- —
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (81/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (37/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M17 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim leads on camera score (81/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts.