Samsung has officially unveiled its newest budget-friendly smartphone, the Galaxy A17 4G, in Germany. This exciting new 4G device comes equipped with a smooth 6.7-inch display offering a 90Hz refresh rate, powered by the efficient MediaTek Helio G99 SoC. Designed for durability, the Galaxy A17 4G features an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, along with a robust 5,000mAh battery. Users can look forward to long-term support, with Samsung promising six major Android updates and six years of security patches. It’s worth noting that its 5G counterpart, the Galaxy A17 5G, debuted in India back in August, sporting an Exynos 1330 chipset.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: Pricing and Availability
While Samsung’s official German website hasn’t yet revealed the pricing or exact availability for the new Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, an e-commerce platform, Gadgetsleo, has already listed the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model. It’s priced at KSH 22,400, which translates to approximately Rs. 15,000.
For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, which was released in India this past August, carried a starting price of Rs. 18,999 for its 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration. The premium 8GB RAM + 256GB storage variant was priced higher at Rs. 23,499.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: Full Specifications and Features
Running on Android 15 with Samsung’s One UI 7, the dual-SIM Galaxy A17 4G comes with an impressive commitment from Samsung: six years of significant OS upgrades and an equal number of years for security updates. It also integrates advanced AI capabilities like Gemini Live and Circle to Search. The device showcases a stunning 6.7-inch Full HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) Super AMOLED display, featuring a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and reinforced with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for enhanced durability.
Under the hood, the Galaxy A17 4G is powered by a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, coupled with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Should you need more space, the storage is expandable up to a massive 2TB via a microSD card. This differs from the 5G variant, which uses Samsung’s own Exynos 1330 chipset.
Photography enthusiasts will appreciate the Galaxy A17 4G’s versatile triple rear camera setup, which includes a high-resolution 50-megapixel primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a 5-megapixel ultrawide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera for detailed close-ups. For vibrant selfies and clear video calls, the phone is equipped with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera.
In terms of connectivity, the Galaxy A17 4G offers Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NFC, QZSS, Wi-Fi, and a convenient USB Type-C port. Its IP54 rating ensures good protection against dust and splashes, making it suitable for everyday adventures.
A generous 5,000mAh battery powers the Galaxy A17 4G, promising extended usage with up to 18 hours of video playback on a single charge. The device maintains a sleek profile, measuring 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5mm and weighing in at a comfortable 190 grams.