The new Galaxy A17 5G from Samsung will be available for purchase in the US beginning on January 7, with pricing set at $200. This model builds on the previous Galaxy A16, featuring a 6.7-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate and an IP54 rating, which provides some resistance to water and dust.
Powered by the Exynos 1330 processor, the A17 includes a trio of cameras: a 50-megapixel wide, a 5-megapixel ultrawide, and a 2-megapixel macro camera, along with a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. The device is equipped with a 5,000-mAh battery and supports 25-watt wired charging.
Notably, Samsung will provide six years of software and security updates for the Galaxy A17, which is exceptional for a phone in this price range. Additionally, it will offer several AI features, such as Google's Circle to Search and the Gemini assistant, potentially expanding their reach among users of lower-cost smartphones.