Samsung Galaxy M17 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; estimated prices are $130 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 54/100 vs 26/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,856,499 vs 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 192g).
Samsung Galaxy M17
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper: $130 vs $799
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 15/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2856499 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1963
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 192g
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 28 points higher (54/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (37/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (97/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M17 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 952 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1963 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 162 g | |
| Price | $130 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy M17 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $669. Samsung Galaxy M17 is cheaper by $669.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (35/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (37/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (97/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 28 points (54/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M17 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M17 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.