Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: Samsung has officially announced its new mid-range smartphone Samsung Galaxy A17 5G in some markets, and now its pricing and specifications have also been revealed in India. This phone will be an upgraded version of its predecessor Galaxy A16 5G, in which many new changes will be seen from design to performance. The competition in the mid-range category is quite strong, and Samsung A17 5G is ready to become a powerful contender in this race.

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G India Pricing

According to the leaks, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G will come in two variants in India. The base variant, which comes with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, is expected to be priced at around ₹24,999. If you want more power and storage, the top-end variant with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage is likely to be available for around ₹28,999. The pricing may go up or down at the time of official launch, but overall this phone looks like a strong deal in its segment.

Display and Design

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G comes with a large 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, which supports Full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. This is perfect for smooth scrolling and better viewing experience. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus has been given for protection, which makes the screen more durable. The design continues Samsung’s classy look, which gives a premium feel even in a mid-range phone.

Performance and Storage

This phone is built on Samsung’s own Exynos 1330 chipset. This is a 5nm based processor that provides a balance of both power efficiency and decent performance. The phone will come in multiple RAM and storage variants – 4GB, 6GB and 8GB RAM along with 128GB and 256GB storage options. There is also a microSD card slot in which you can expand the storage up to 1TB.

Camera Setup

For photography lovers, Samsung has given a triple rear camera setup. The primary sensor is a 50MP OIS camera that clicks sharp and stable photos. Along with this, a 5MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro lens are also included, which will be useful for different shooting styles. For selfies, a 13MP front camera has been given which fits in the Infinity-U notch design.

Battery and Charging

For power, the phone has a 5000mAh battery which will easily last more than a full day. Along with this, there is 25W fast charging support which recharges the battery quickly.

Software and Updates

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G will run on Android 15, which will have Samsung’s One UI 7.0 customization layer. Samsung has also promised 6 years of software updates for this phone, which is a big deal for a mid-range device.

Extra Features

For durability, the phone gets an IP54 rating, which provides protection from dust and water splashes. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor has been given which is handy for quick unlocking. Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.3. But this phone does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack, which may be missed for users who prefer wired earphones.