Samsung Galaxy A17
From Rs 69,999
Memory
80
Spec Score
A solid mid-range phone with a vibrant display and decent performance
Samsung Galaxy A17 Full Specifications
| Launch & Availability | |
| Released | 13 October 2025 |
| Announced | 2025, August 06 |
| Status | Available |
| PTA Approved | Yes |
| Network | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 5G Support | Yes |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Body & Design | |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 192 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Protection | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Light blue |
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| Display | |
| Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (~385 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 |
| Platform | |
| Operating System | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 |
| Main Camera | |
| Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0" 2 MP (macro) |
| Megapixels | 50 MP |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
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| Selfie Camera | |
| Camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Sound | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm Audio Jack, Speaker Phone |
| Connectivity | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | No |
| Features & Sensors | |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass, Virtual proximity sensing |
| Fingerprint | Side-mounted |
| PUBG / Gaming | 60FPS |
| AnTuTu Score | 435,787 |
Specifications are collected from the manufacturer and other reliable sources and may change without notice.
Pros & Cons
What we like
- Vibrant Super AMOLED display
- Good battery life for daily use
- Solid build quality with Gorilla Glass
- Decent camera performance in good light
What could be better
- No telephoto lens
- Average low-light camera performance
- Slow 25W charging
- No 5G support for all bands
Samsung Galaxy A17 Review & Overview
Samsung Galaxy A17 was announced on 8 August 2025 & launched in Pakistan on 13 October 2025. The phone is available in Pakistan in two variants:
6GB + 128GB — Rs. 69,999
8GB + 256GB — Rs. 87,500
This variant comes with a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Helio G99 processor, 50MP triple rear camera, 13MP selfie camera, and a 5000mAh battery. The device is available in Black, Gray, and Light Blue colors.
Display
- 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display for vibrant colors and deep contrast
- 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and animations
- 1080 × 2340 pixels resolution for clear and detailed visuals
- Around 382 PPI pixel density for good display clarity
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection
- Mohs level 5 screen resistance
- Large display suitable for video streaming, gaming, reading, and social media
- Super AMOLED panel provides rich colors and good viewing quality
- Responsive touchscreen for smooth everyday use
Processor
- MediaTek Helio G99 (6nm) chipset
- Octa-core processor with 2×2.2GHz Cortex-A76 and 6×2.0GHz Cortex-A55 cores
- Mali-G57 MC2 GPU for graphics and gaming
- Suitable for everyday multitasking and social media
- Good performance for video streaming and regular mobile gaming
- 6nm fabrication helps provide better power efficiency
- Supports 4G LTE connectivity
RAM & Storage
- 8GB RAM for smooth multitasking
- 256GB internal storage for apps, photos, videos, and files
- microSDXC card support for expandable storage
- Uses a shared SIM slot for the memory card
- Suitable for users who need large storage for everyday use
Camera
- 50MP primary camera with f/1.8 aperture for detailed photos
- Primary camera includes OIS for improved image stability
- 5MP ultrawide camera for wider landscape shots
- 2MP macro camera for close-up photography
- LED flash for low-light photography
- HDR and Panorama support
- Rear camera supports 1080p at 30fps video recording
- Gyro-EIS helps provide smoother video recording
- 13MP front camera for selfies and video calls
- Front camera supports 1080p at 30fps video recording
- Suitable for everyday photography and social media content
Battery
- 5000mAh battery for reliable all-day usage
- 25W wired fast charging support
- Suitable for social media, video streaming, browsing, and daily use
- Large battery designed to provide dependable battery backup
- Good option for users who want a balanced battery experience
Software
- Android 15
- Samsung One UI
- Up to 6 major Android upgrades
- User-friendly interface with Samsung software features
- Designed for long-term software support
- Optimized for smooth and reliable everyday performance
SIM & Connectivity
- Dual Nano-SIM support
- 4G LTE connectivity
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with dual-band support
- Wi-Fi Direct support
- Bluetooth 5.3
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, and QZSS positioning
- NFC support depending on market or region
- USB Type-C 2.0 port
- FM Radio availability may depend on the market
- microSD card support through the shared SIM slot
Design & Build
- Dimensions: 164.4 × 77.9 × 7.5 mm
- Weight: 192g
- Glass front with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
- Plastic frame
- Glass-fiber reinforced plastic back
- IP54 dust and water resistance
- Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
- Virtual proximity sensing
- Speaker phone
- 3.5mm audio jack support according to the provided variant specifications
- Available in Black, Gray, and Light Blue
Bottom Line
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a balanced mid-range smartphone for users who want a large AMOLED display, reliable everyday performance, a capable main camera, and long-term software support. Its 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, MediaTek Helio G99 processor, 50MP OIS camera, 8GB RAM, and 5000mAh battery make it suitable for daily smartphone users.
Alternatives in the Same Budget
- Motorola Moto G77 5G — 120Hz AMOLED display, 108MP camera, and 5G connectivity
- Vivo S2 — AMOLED display, Dimensity 7360 Turbo processor, and large 7050mAh battery
- Infinix Hot 70 Pro — 144Hz display, 5G connectivity, and a 6000mAh battery
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