Design:
| water resistance |
Water resistant |
| weight |
192 g |
| thickness |
7.5 mm |
| width |
77.9 mm |
| height |
164.4 mm |
| volume |
96.0507 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP54 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G features a sleek design with a weight of 192 g and dimensions of 164.4 mm in height, 77.9 mm in width, and a slim thickness of 7.5 mm. With an IP54 rating, the device is water resistant, offering protection against splashes. However, it does not have a rugged build or folding capability, keeping the design simple yet durable for everyday use.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.7" |
| pixel density |
385 ppi |
| resolution |
1080 x 2340 px |
| refresh rate |
90Hz |
| brightness (typical) |
800 nits |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✓ |
| Gorilla Glass version |
Gorilla Glass Victus |
| supports HDR10 |
✕ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✓ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✕ |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G features a 6.7″ OLED/AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px, offering a pixel density of 385 ppi for sharp visuals. It supports an impressive 800 nits of brightness for clear visibility even in bright environments. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus, ensuring durability, and includes an Always-On Display feature for quick access to important information without waking the phone.
Performance:
| internal storage |
256GB |
| RAM |
8GB |
| AnTuTu benchmark score |
435345 |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| GPU name |
Mali G68 MP2 |
| CPU speed |
2 x 2.4 & 6 x 2 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
2048 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
980 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark |
366 |
| GPU clock speed |
800 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
3200 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
5 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| DirectX version |
DirectX 12 |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| OpenGL ES version |
3.2 |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
8 threads |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
51.2 GB/s |
| OpenCL version |
2 |
| maximum memory amount |
8GB |
| GPU turbo |
950 MHz |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
5W |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is equipped with a powerful Samsung Exynos 1330 chipset, paired with 8GB of RAM for smooth multitasking. It offers a substantial 256GB of internal storage for apps and media, and delivers solid performance with a total CPU speed of 2 x 2.4 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz. Benchmarks reflect its capability, with an AnTuTu score of 435,345 and Geekbench 6 multi-core score of 2048, making it well-suited for everyday tasks and moderate gaming.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
50 & 5 & 2 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
1.8 & 2.2 & 2.4f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
13MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✓ |
| video recording (main camera) |
1080 x 30 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✕ |
| number of flash LEDs |
1 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✕ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
0x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✕ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✕ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✕ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
2f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✕ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✕ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G features a versatile triple-camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor, along with additional 5 MP and 2 MP lenses for various shooting needs. It includes built-in optical image stabilization for smoother photos and videos, and supports features like phase-detection autofocus and slow-motion video recording. The front camera offers 13 MP resolution with a wide aperture of f/2, perfect for selfies, and it can record videos in 1080p at 30 fps.
Operating system:
| Android version |
Android 15 |
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✕ |
| has theme customization |
✓ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✕ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✓ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✕ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✕ |
| has dynamic theming |
✓ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✓ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✕ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✓ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✓ |
| has Quick Start |
✕ |
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G runs on Android 15, offering a variety of privacy and customization options. It includes features such as clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and camera/microphone access controls. The device supports dark mode, split-screen functionality, and dynamic theming, while also offering battery health checks and customizable notifications for a personalized experience.
Battery:
| battery power |
5000 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✕ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
25W |
| has reverse wireless charging |
✕ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, offering reliable performance throughout the day. It supports fast charging at 25W, ensuring quicker power-ups. The device also features a battery level indicator and a rechargeable battery, though it does not include wireless charging or reverse wireless charging.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✕ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
This device does not feature a 3.5 mm audio jack, stereo speakers, or support for high-quality Bluetooth audio technologies like aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD. Additionally, it does not include a radio.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
August 2025 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| SIM cards |
2 SIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| has an external memory slot |
✓ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
2550 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
1280 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✓ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✕ |
| has crash detection |
✕ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✕ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✕ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✕ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
This device supports 5G connectivity for fast mobile data speeds and features Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) for reliable internet access. It also includes Bluetooth 5.3 for improved wireless connections, along with NFC, a fingerprint scanner, GPS, and a compass for added convenience. Additionally, it has dual SIM support and an external memory slot for storage expansion.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device is equipped with a video light to enhance your video recording experience. However, it does not feature sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display.