Samsung Galaxy A17

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65th best phone of 2025 (~$170)

6.7-inch

192g

7.5mm

25W

not waterproof

Click to open full specs on GSMArena.com:

* Screen covers 86% of body.

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Last update: 2026-02-27

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Outdated Processor and Limited RAM: The outdated chipset and limited RAM result in frustratingly slow, noticeably sluggish, and subpar performance, especially in multitasking.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

The Best Phone Of 2025: #65

The Largest Screen Size Of 2025: #38

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2025: #19

The Lightest Phone Of 2025: #21

The Thinnest Phone Of 2025: #10

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2025: #60

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2025: #60

The Cheapest Phone Of 2025: #1