Samsung Galaxy A17

Overview

Despite its shortcomings, the Galaxy A17 5G is a great find for shoppers on a tight budget. The recommended starting price is $200, but almost from the launch date, the phone is discounted to an even more palatable $170. That's a great price.

– As reviewed by PhoneArena

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

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8.2

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Based on 859 reviews
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Last revision on June 15, 2026

Reviewers Liked

Good battery life
Updated design
6-year support commitment
Decent quality build
MicroSD card slot

Reviewers Didn't Like

Slow charging
Inflexible cameras
Poor performance
Outdated processor
Limited RAM

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Expert reviews and ratings

Samsung's most affordable Android phone wins on software updates and customization, but it falls short with an aging processor that struggles with even the lightest loads and cameras that offer very little flexibility. Yes, it's more affordable than before, but the bargain isn't worth the headaches.

By AndroidAuthority on May 16, 2026

The Samsung Galaxy A17 delivers exceptional value thanks to its large display, long battery life, good cameras, and long support commitment, making it our top pick for an affordable phone.

By PCMag on February 19, 2026

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's big selling point is its $200 price and access to many modern Galaxy features. This phone might even be offered for free with a carrier deal. When it comes to basic tasks, the Galaxy A17 is capable of doing most of them, including phone calls, texting, tapping into the subway using Samsung Wallet, web browsing and simple photography in well-lit environments.

By cnet on February 17, 2026

Yes, the Galaxy A17 is a usable $200 smartphone, but do you really want something that's going to annoy you every single day?

By Wired on February 10, 2026

Even though its processor is a bit dated, for just $200, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a strong pick among budget Android handsets.

By Engadget on February 02, 2026

The Galaxy A17 5G is meant to be a low-priced phone with a decent design and long software support from Samsung, but at its current pricing, it's far from competitive in its price bracket. You can easily find more powerful smartphones with longer battery life, faster charging and brighter displays with HDR support.

By GSMArena on August 18, 2025

I was disappointed that Samsung didn’t change much with the Galaxy S25 Ultra, but that same feeling doesn’t extend to the Galaxy A17. At $170, expectations are lower, and Samsung has addressed at least a few of the concerns I had with last year’s phone. If you’re tired of breaking the bank on a phone just to send texts and like photos on social media, the Galaxy A17 is worth taking a look at.

By AndroidPolice on January 24, 2026

By PhoneArena on January 16, 2026

Samsung Galaxy A17

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Price: $199

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