Screen:
6.7"
Weight:
192g
Not waterproof
Charging:
25W
Optical Zoom:
None
Thickness:
7.5mm
Screen covers
86% of body
Reviews
Overall rating and the reviews that impact it
Pros
Camera
Respectable Camera for the Price: The main camera produces good and sometimes impressive photos for the cost, with praised low-light performance and great selfie quality.
Design
Solid Build and Design: The build quality is described as decent to solid, with a sleek and nice-looking design despite its budget positioning.
Display
Large AMOLED Display: The phone features a big AMOLED panel described as bright, vibrant, punchy, and visually engaging for everyday viewing.
Battery
Good Battery Life: It delivers good, solid battery life with day-long endurance and dependable longevity during video streaming and gaming.
Price
Very Affordable Price: The device is consistently described as very accessible and positioned squarely in the affordable segment.
Software
Long-Term Software Support: It promises six years of software and security support, including six major OS updates.
Polished User Interface: The phone offers a slick and cohesive user interface for day-to-day use.
Storage
Expandable Storage: The inclusion of a microSD card slot allows storage expansion.
Connectivity
Reliable Connectivity: 5G and Wi-Fi speeds are characterized as quick enough for typical use.
Cons
Camera
Inconsistent Camera System: Secondary cameras are lackluster, and the main and ultrawide cameras are noted as having room for improvement.
Performance
Outdated Processor and Limited RAM: The outdated chipset and limited RAM result in frustratingly slow, noticeably sluggish, and subpar performance, especially in multitasking.
Display
Basic and Dated Display Elements: The screen lacks high brightness and automatic refresh rate switching, and the notch design feels dated.
Battery
Slow Charging: Charging speed is singled out as slow.
Battery Could Be Better: While solid overall, battery life is noted as something that could be slightly better.
Audio
Limited Audio Hardware: The phone has only a mono speaker with no stereo configuration and lacks a headphone jack.
Connectivity
No Generational Upgrades: The device is almost identical to the A16 5G and offers no notable upgrades over its predecessor.
No eSIM Support: The device does not support eSIM functionality.
Rankings
Where Samsung Galaxy A17 stands in 2025
Best Phone Of 2025
#65
Largest Screen
#38
Smallest Screen
#19
Lightest
#21
Thinnest
#10
Fastest Charging
#60
Highest Screen Ratio
#60
Cheapest
🥇#1
