Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

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Galaxy A17 5G
Manufacturer Samsung Electronics
Series Samsung Galaxy
Family Galaxy A series
First releasedAugust 18, 2025;13 days ago (2025-08-18)
Predecessor Galaxy A16 / A16 5G
Compatible networks 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE, 5G Sub6 [1]
Form factor Slate
ColorsBlack, Blue, Grey
Dimensions164.4 mm (6.47 in) H
77.9 mm (3.07 in) W
7.5 mm (0.30 in) D
Weight192 g (6.8 oz)
Operating system Android 15 with One UI 7
System-on-chip Samsung Exynos 1330
Octa-core processor with 2 2.4GHz performance cores and 6 2GHz efficiency cores
Memory4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB
Removable storage No
SIM Dual nano-SIM
Battery5000 mAh
Rear camera5 MP (Ultra Wide), 50 MP (Wide), 2 MP (Macro)
Front camera 13 MP
Display6.7"
Water resistance IP54 standard
Website www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a17-5g-black-128gb-sm-a176bzkaeub/

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is an Android-powered smartphone developed and marketed by Samsung in 2025. Announced on August 6th, 2025, the phone was released on August 18. Like its predecessors, the Galaxy A16 and Galaxy A16 5G, it will receive 6 years of software updates, ceasing to receive further updates in 2031. [1] [2]

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Specifications

Hardware

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's outer design is similar to its predecessor, the Galaxy A16, though its cameras are now housed together in one camera portion, and are now thinner than the A16. The camera setup themselves are the same as the A16, though, with the same 50MP main (albeit with OIS), 5MP ultrawide and 2MP macro back cameras and 13MP front camera as before. [3]

Other features that are similar to its predecessor includes using the same Samsung’s Exynos 1330 system-on-a-chip (SoC) (which was also used on select variants of the Galaxy A14 5G and A16 5G), [4] the same 5000 mAh battery and 25 W fast charging, the same 6.7" Super AMOLED display as before, with a refresh rate of 90 Hz, but now featuring Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protective glass. [5]

As mentioned before, the Galaxy A17 5G features 128 GB and 256 GB storage options, 4 GB, 6 GB and 8 GB memory options and a microSDXC card slot. [4]

Software

The Galaxy A17 5G originally came with Android 15 with One UI 7 out of the box. It is scheduled to receive 6 major software updates and 6 years of security updates, ceasing to receive further major updates in 2031. [2]

Reception

Mobile phone comparison website GSMArena commented on the Galaxy A17 5G, praising its build, OS upgrades and microSD card slot while criticising its poor memory, performance and display. [3]

References

  1. 1 2 "Galaxy A17 5G". Samsung UK. United Kingdom: Samsung. Retrieved August 21, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Samsung Galaxy A17: Release Date, Price & Specs - Tech Advisor". Tech Advisor. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
  3. 1 2 "Samsung Galaxy A17 5G review - GSMArena.com tests". GSMArena. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "Samsung Galaxy A17 5G review - 249 facts and highlights". Versus. Retrieved August 22, 2025.
  5. Michail. "Samsung Galaxy A17 makes surprise debut". GSMArena.com. Retrieved August 31, 2025.
Preceded by Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
2025
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