Samsung Galaxy F07 VS Samsung Galaxy M17 5G

Both the Samsung Galaxy F07 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G offer water resistance with an IP54 rating, ensuring they can handle some exposure to water and dust.

In terms of size and weight, the Galaxy F07 is slightly lighter at 184 g, while the M17 5G weighs 192 g. The F07 also has a marginally slimmer thickness at 7.6 mm compared to the M17 5G's 7.5 mm. In terms of physical dimensions, the F07 measures 77.4 mm in width and 167.4 mm in height, whereas the M17 5G is a bit wider at 77.9 mm and shorter at 164.4 mm.

The volume of the Galaxy F07 is 98.47 cm³, which is slightly larger than the M17 5G’s 96.05 cm³. Neither phone features a rugged build, and neither can be folded, making them both standard in terms of design durability.

The Samsung Galaxy F07 features an LCD, IPS display, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G comes with an OLED/AMOLED display. Both phones share the same 6.7″ screen size and 90Hz refresh rate, providing smooth visuals during use.

The Galaxy F07 has a pixel density of 262 ppi and a resolution of 720 x 1600 px, while the M17 5G offers a higher pixel density of 385 ppi and a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px, making the M17 5G's display sharper with more detail.

The F07 does not include branded damage-resistant glass, while the M17 5G does. Additionally, the F07 does not support HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, and it lacks an Always-On Display feature. In contrast, the M17 5G supports an Always-On Display but does not support HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision either. Both phones have a touch screen and no secondary screen.

The Samsung Galaxy F07 comes with 64GB of internal storage and 4GB of RAM, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G offers double the storage at 128GB and 8GB of RAM, providing more space and memory for multitasking.

In terms of processing power, the F07 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset with a CPU speed of 2 x 2.2 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz, while the M17 5G uses the Samsung Exynos 1330 chipset with a slightly faster CPU speed of 2 x 2.4 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz. Both phones feature 8 CPU threads and use big.LITTLE technology for efficiency.

The F07 has a GPU clock speed of 950 MHz, with a Mali G57 GPU, whereas the M17 5G has a Mali G68 MP2 GPU with a lower clock speed of 800 MHz. The M17 5G also has a higher maximum memory bandwidth at 51.2 GB/s compared to the F07’s 17.1 GB/s. Additionally, the F07 has RAM running at 4266 MHz, while the M17 5G's RAM speed is 3200 MHz. Both phones support 64-bit and integrated graphics, with the F07 supporting DDR4 memory and the M17 5G supporting DDR5 memory.

The Samsung Galaxy F07 features a dual-lens main camera with 50 MP and 2 MP sensors, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G has a more complex triple-lens setup with 50 MP, 5 MP, and 2 MP sensors. Both phones offer a wide aperture of 2.4f and 1.8f for the main camera, but the M17 5G’s additional lenses and different aperture settings (1.8f, 2.2f, and 2.2f) may offer more flexibility for various shooting conditions.

For the front camera, the F07 has an 8 MP sensor with a 2f wide aperture, while the M17 5G features a higher resolution 13 MP front camera, also with a 2f wide aperture. Both phones lack a front-facing LED flash, but they share common features like phase-detection autofocus, touch autofocus, manual exposure, and slow-motion video recording support.

Both phones support 1080p video recording at 30 fps and can create panoramas in-camera. Neither supports HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. Notably, the M17 5G benefits from built-in optical image stabilization, which the F07 lacks. Both devices offer a range of manual controls like ISO, shutter speed, and white balance, and neither supports 360° photos or videos or shoots in raw format.

Both the Samsung Galaxy F07 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G run on Android 15 and offer many similar features. Both devices provide clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera/microphone privacy options, and theme customization. They also support blocking app tracking, have on-device machine learning, and allow for notification permissions and media pickers. Both phones can play games while downloading, feature dark mode, and include an extra dim mode for easier viewing in low light.

Each device supports dynamic theming, can offload apps, and offers customizable notifications. Both have Live Text, full-page screenshots, and split-screen support. They also include PiP (Picture in Picture) functionality, sharing intents, and a child lock feature. Additionally, both phones track the current position of the device, support widgets, and are multi-user systems. They both also support offline voice recognition and voice commands.

The only differences between the two devices in this group are that neither phone receives direct OS updates, and neither includes a Quick Start feature. All other operating system features are identical across both the F07 and the M17 5G.

Both the Samsung Galaxy F07 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G feature a 5000 mAh battery, providing the same battery capacity for extended usage. Neither phone supports wireless charging or reverse wireless charging. Both devices also lack removable batteries.

Each phone supports fast charging at 25W, ensuring quick power-ups when needed. Additionally, both phones come with a battery level indicator and use rechargeable batteries, which are standard features in modern smartphones.

Overall, the battery specifications are identical between the F07 and the M17 5G, with no notable differences in terms of charging speed, battery power, or functionality.

The Samsung Galaxy F07 includes a 3.5 mm audio jack, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G does not, making the F07 more compatible with traditional wired headphones and audio devices. Neither phone features stereo speakers, and both lack support for advanced audio technologies such as aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, and aptX Lossless.

Additionally, the Galaxy F07 has a built-in radio, but the M17 5G does not, meaning the F07 offers an option for offline radio listening that the M17 5G lacks.

In terms of audio capabilities, the F07 has the edge with its 3.5 mm audio jack and radio, while the M17 5G offers no such features.

The Samsung Galaxy F07 does not support 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G does, offering faster download and upload speeds of 2550 MBits/s and 1280 MBits/s, respectively, compared to the F07's 650 MBits/s download and 150 MBits/s upload speeds.

Both phones support dual SIM cards, feature Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and USB Type-C (with USB version 2), and have an external memory slot. The F07 supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), and the M17 5G also supports the same Wi-Fi versions. Both phones include a fingerprint scanner, GPS, and an accelerometer.

The M17 5G has an added compass, which the F07 lacks. Additionally, both phones support Galileo, but neither device includes advanced sensors like a barometer, infrared, or motion tracking. Both phones lack crash detection, emergency SOS via satellite, and 3D facial recognition. The M17 5G also supports higher download and upload speeds due to 5G connectivity, making it more future-proof for network performance.

Both the Samsung Galaxy F07 and the Samsung Galaxy M17 5G are equipped with a video light, allowing for better lighting when recording videos. Neither phone features sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display.

Overall, the two devices share identical specifications in this group, with no differences between them in terms of display materials or special display features.

In summary, both phones provide a video light but lack any advanced display technologies like sapphire glass or a curved display.