Samsung Galaxy M47 5G
A 6.7-inch 120Hz Super AMOLED mid-ranger with a 6,000mAh battery, 45W charging and six years of One UI updates.
- Large 6,000 mAh battery with 45W fast charging
- 6.7" 120Hz Super AMOLED, up to 1,400 nits peak
- 50MP OIS main camera with 4K video
- 6 major Android upgrades (Android 16 → 22), One UI 8.5
- Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back, IP64 rated
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- USB Type-C is 2.0 speed only
- Hybrid slot — microSD shares the second SIM
- On the heavier side at 200g / 7.8mm
Android Hire Verdict — Excellent Mid-Range Value
The Galaxy M47 5G nails what mid-range buyers actually care about — all-day battery life, a genuinely good 120Hz AMOLED display, and Samsung's best-in-class six years of software support. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 won't win any gaming benchmarks, but for everyday use, calls, social media and content, this is one of the strongest value picks in its price bracket.
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G in depth
Who the Galaxy M47 5G is actually for
The M-series has always been Samsung's online-first, battery-first line, and the M47 5G doesn't stray from that. It is aimed at the buyer who wants a big screen, a battery that comfortably clears a full day, and a phone that will still be getting Android updates in 2032 — and who is willing to accept a mid-tier chipset to get there.
It is a poor fit if you play demanding games, shoot a lot of video in low light, or care about fast wired file transfers. The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 is an efficiency-focused part, the ultrawide is a 5MP sensor that exists mostly to fill out the spec sheet, and the USB-C port runs at USB 2.0 speeds — moving 100GB of footage off this phone over cable is genuinely slow.
At ₹32,999 in India it sits in an awkward bracket. Below it, the M-series' own cheaper models cover the battery-and-AMOLED brief for noticeably less. Above it, the A-series adds a better camera system. The M47's specific argument is the six-year update commitment at this price, which is unusual, and the 6,000mAh battery, which is not.
Battery and charging: the real reason to buy it
6,000mAh paired with a 4nm efficiency-tuned chipset and a 1080p AMOLED panel is the classic recipe for two-day standby and very comfortable single-day heavy use. Samsung's One UI power management on the M-series is aggressive by default, which helps standby drain but is also why background app notifications sometimes arrive late unless you exempt those apps manually.
45W wired charging is a meaningful step up from the 25W that Samsung shipped on this line for years, but note that Samsung does not include a charger in the box in most markets — you will need a 45W USB-PD PPS adapter to actually see those speeds. A generic 65W laptop brick without PPS support will charge it, just not at full rate.
Bypass charging is the underrated addition here. When you play while plugged in, the phone runs off the adapter instead of cycling the battery, which measurably reduces long-term battery wear and keeps the phone cooler. It is a feature usually reserved for gaming phones.
Performance expectations, honestly stated
We have not independently benchmarked this specific unit. The AnTuTu and Geekbench figures on this page are typical Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 results from third-party chipset testing, and real M47 numbers will land close to them but not identically — thermal design and RAM configuration both move the result.
What that class of score means in practice: One UI 8.5 is fluid, app switching on the 8GB variant is comfortable, and the 120Hz panel stays smooth in normal use. Heavy 3D games run, but at medium settings — the Adreno 710 is not built for sustained high-refresh gaming, and 60fps in demanding titles is not a realistic expectation.
The 6GB base variant is the one to avoid if you keep many apps resident. UFS 3.1 storage helps app launches feel quicker than the chipset alone would suggest, and is a genuine advantage over rivals still shipping UFS 2.2 at this price.
Cameras: one good sensor and two filler ones
The 50MP f/1.8 main sensor with OIS is the only camera here that matters. In daylight it produces the punchy, contrast-forward output Samsung tunes for, and OIS plus 4K30 video makes handheld clips usable — OIS at this price is still not guaranteed, and its presence is a real point in the M47's favour.
The 5MP ultrawide and 2MP macro are spec-sheet entries. The ultrawide's small 1/5.0" sensor means visible softness at the edges and a noticeable colour mismatch with the main camera; the macro is best ignored. Treat this as a single-camera phone with two extras.
The 12MP front camera has autofocus, which is unusual in this bracket and helps for video calls where you move around. Front video caps at 1080p30 — no 4K selfie video.
Software support is the differentiator
Six major Android upgrades and six years of security patches take the M47 5G from Android 16 at launch through to Android 22. That commitment on a mid-range M-series device is the single most consequential thing on this spec sheet, because it means the phone stays secure and current for roughly twice as long as most competitors in this price band.
The practical caveat is that M-series devices sit behind the S- and A-series in Samsung's rollout queue, so expect major One UI versions to arrive a few months after flagship devices get them. The updates come; they are just not first.
One UI 8.5 on the M-series also ships with more preinstalled partner apps than Samsung's higher tiers. Most can be uninstalled rather than merely disabled, but it is worth budgeting ten minutes of setup to clear them out.
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G benchmarks
Typical Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 scores from third-party chipset testing (nanoreview, 91mobiles) — the Galaxy M47 5G itself hasn't been independently benchmarked yet, so treat these as indicative rather than device-tested.
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G vs the competition
How the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G compares against the Google Pixel 9a, the Google Pixel 10a and the Samsung Galaxy A57 5G — its closest rivals in our directory.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy M47 5G | Google Pixel 9a | Google Pixel 10a | Samsung Galaxy A57 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | ~€305 | $499 | $499 | £529 |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED 120Hz | 6.3" P-OLED 120Hz | 6.3" P-OLED 120Hz | 6.7" AMOLED+ 120Hz |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Google Tensor G4 | Google Tensor G4 | Samsung Exynos 1680 |
| Camera | 50MP OIS | 48MP OIS + 13MP ultrawide | 48MP OIS + 13MP UW | 50MP OIS + 12MP UW |
| Battery | 6000mAh · 45W | 5100mAh · 23W wired | 5100mAh · 30W wired | 5000mAh · 45W wired |
| AnTuTu 10 | ~625,000 | ~1,254,000 | ~1,270,000 | ~1,002,000 |
| Our score | 82/100 | 82/100 | 81/100 | 78/100 |
Launch prices are shown in each phone's primary launch-market currency, so this row mixes currencies — compare the figures against local pricing rather than one another.
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G full specifications
Launch
- Announced
- June 29, 2026
- Released
- July 4, 2026
- Status
- Available
Network
- Technology
- GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
- 2G bands
- GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G bands
- HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 4G bands
- LTE
- 5G bands
- SA / NSA / Sub6
- Speed
- HSPA, LTE, 5G
Body
- Dimensions
- 162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm
- Weight
- 200 g
- Build
- Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
- SIM
- Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
- Durability
- IP64 dust and splash resistant; drop resistant up to 2m
Display
- Type
- Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 800 nits (typ), 1400 nits (HBM)
- Size
- 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm² (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi)
- Protection
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Platform
- OS
- Android 16, One UI 8.5 (up to 6 major Android upgrades)
- Chipset
- Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
- CPU
- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU
- Adreno 710
Memory
- Card slot
- microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
- Internal
- 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
- Technology
- UFS 3.1
Main Camera
- Setup
- Triple camera
- Wide
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS
- Ultrawide
- 5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
- Macro
- 2 MP
- Features
- LED flash, panorama, HDR
- Video
- 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera
- Single
- 12 MP, f/2.2 (wide), AF
- Video
- 1080p@30fps, HDR
Sound
- Loudspeaker
- Yes
- 3.5mm jack
- No
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth
- 5.3, A2DP, LE, ASHA
- Positioning
- GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Features
- Fingerprint
- Side-mounted
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, gyro, compass, virtual proximity sensing
Battery
- Type
- 6000 mAh
- Charging
- 45W wired, bypass charging
Misc
- Colors
- Blaze Blue, Rogue Red
- Models
- SM-M476B/DS, SM-M476B
- SAR
- 0.87 W/kg (head)
- Price
- ~€305 (approx. global-equivalent, based on the current ₹32,999 India price)
Samsung Galaxy M47 5G FAQ
What is the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G price in India?
The Galaxy M47 5G launched in India at ₹32,999 for the 6GB + 128GB variant, with 8GB + 128GB and 8GB + 256GB configurations also offered. Street prices typically fall below launch pricing within a few months on the M-series.
Is the Galaxy M47 5G good for gaming?
For casual and mid-tier titles, yes — the 120Hz AMOLED panel and bypass charging both help. For demanding 3D games, expect medium settings and around 30-60fps; the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3's Adreno 710 GPU is tuned for efficiency rather than sustained gaming performance.
Does the Galaxy M47 5G come with a charger in the box?
In most markets Samsung ships the M47 5G without a charger. To reach its full 45W wired speed you need a USB Power Delivery adapter with PPS support — a standard USB-PD brick without PPS will charge the phone more slowly.
What is the Galaxy M47 5G AnTuTu score?
The Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 typically scores around 625,000 on AnTuTu 10. The M47 5G itself has not been independently benchmarked, so treat that as indicative of the chipset class rather than a device-tested figure.
What colours does the Galaxy M47 5G come in?
The Galaxy M47 5G is sold in two colours: Blaze Blue and Rogue Red.
Does the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G have a headphone jack?
No. Like most modern Samsung phones, the M47 5G drops the 3.5mm headphone jack — you'll need USB-C or Bluetooth headphones.
Does the Galaxy M47 5G support wireless charging?
No, the Galaxy M47 5G does not support wireless charging. It charges over USB-C at up to 45W wired speeds, with bypass charging support.
How many software updates will the Galaxy M47 5G get?
Samsung promises 6 major Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates, taking it from Android 16 up to Android 22, with One UI 8.5 at launch.
Does the Galaxy M47 5G have expandable storage?
Yes, via a hybrid slot — the microSDXC card shares space with the second SIM, so you can't use two SIMs and a memory card at the same time.
Is the Samsung Galaxy M47 5G waterproof?
It carries an IP64 rating, meaning it's dust-tight and resistant to water splashes, but it isn't rated for submersion like IP67/IP68 phones.
What chipset does the Galaxy M47 5G use?
It runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (SM6475-AB), an octa-core 4nm chipset with an Adreno 710 GPU, paired with 6GB or 8GB of RAM.
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