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Galaxy M17 5G vs Galaxy S23 FE

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy M17 5G is supported until Oct 2031 at $3.05 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23 FE runs out in Oct 2028 ($5.80/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy M17 5G 75 · Galaxy S23 FE 71 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy M17 5G $195
Safe to buy$3.05/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Oct 20292031
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE $164
Buy with care$5.80/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy M17 5G 50Galaxy S23 FE 70

The Galaxy S23 FE's screen is the better one — 6.4-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+, 60–120hz.

Performance
Galaxy M17 5G 45Galaxy S23 FE 65

The Galaxy S23 FE's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy M17 5G 55Galaxy S23 FE 79

The Galaxy S23 FE has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
Galaxy M17 5G 80Galaxy S23 FE 70

5,000mAh vs 4,500mAh — the Galaxy M17 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy M17 5G 76Galaxy S23 FE 34

The Galaxy M17 5G is supported until Oct 2031 — 36 months longer than the Galaxy S23 FE.

Value
Galaxy M17 5G 75Galaxy S23 FE 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy M17 5G at $3.05 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy M17 5GGalaxy S23 FE
Price (street)$195$164
Display6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus6.4-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 60–120Hz
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 1330 (5nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (US model)
RAM4GB/6GB/8GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB/256GB
Battery5,000 mAh4,500 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 8MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm158.0 × 76.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight192 g209 g
Water resistanceIP54IP68
Supported untilOct 2031Oct 2028
Galaxy M17 5G full verdict →Galaxy S23 FE full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.