Samsung quietly unveils the Galaxy A17 5G

Following weeks of leaks and premature retailer listings, Samsung quietly, but officially, released its new mid-range king, the Galaxy A17 5G. The highly awaited successor to the world’s best-selling Android smartphone of Q1 2025 dropped without fanfare on Samsung’s official Irish website. This stealthy release belies a strategic effort by the tech giant, which has now officially set the phone at a price of €239. Although the website listing is sparse on information, a full picture of the phone’s promising specifications has already been established by the many leaks, highlighting a phone that’s built to conquer the competitive mid-range segment.

Galaxy A17 5G’s Price and Specifications

The Galaxy A17 5G is available for pre-order in Ireland at a price of €239, although the specific RAM and storage for this price are not detailed on the website. The device can be chosen in three fashionable colors: Black, Blue, and Gray. No shipping date was specified, but the key features of the phone, which were revealed in many reports, indicate a significant upgrade for its class.

At the center of the device is a rich 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution and a seamless 120Hz refresh rate, offering a high-end viewing experience. The Exynos 1330 SoC powers the phone, which can be paired with up to 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage. The phone packs a massive 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging capabilities, so it can handle a day’s worth of usage.

Galaxy A17 5G features a handy triple-camera setup for photography. It consists of a primary 50MP camera with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) that captures clear photos with no blur. There’s also a 5MP ultra-wide-angle camera and a 2MP macro camera. The phone has a 13MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

The phone also has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance, which adds to the durability. Connectivity is also strong, with dual-SIM 5G support, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, and NFC, which all combine for an excellent all-around package at this price.

Source: Samsung