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The eagerly awaited Samsung Galaxy A17 is set for its official launch, and initial leaks have already started sketching a narrative of what the users can expect.
Set to release later in 2025, the Galaxy A17 offers a mix of what users are familiar with and significant new updates that may position it as a leader in Samsung’s budget series.
Redesigned Camera & Premium Looks
Samsung is debuting a sleeker, more streamlined camera module on the rear of the A17. In contrast to its predecessor, the Galaxy A16, which featured three independent lens bumps, the A17 consolidates the three cameras into one smooth housing, all in line with the design cues of the A26 and A36’s flagship offerings. The slight redesign makes the phone look even cleaner and more contemporary.
The phone has the same 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with 90Hz refresh and 1080p resolution. Unfortunately, the waterdrop notch and wider bezels stick around—features that are a bit dated for 2025, but surely reduce expenses.
Performance Boosts on the Horizon
Under the hood, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G model will likely be driven by the Exynos 1380 chipset, a step up from the last generation. It is expected to bring smoother performance, improved gaming features, and enhanced power efficiency.
Galaxy A17 Camera Details & Battery
One of the highlight features in Galaxy A17 is the Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) feature on the primary camera, which is something new for the A-series budget range.
The primary sensor is tipped to be a 50MP lens, supplemented by a 5MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro. All these enhancements are focused on providing sharper images, particularly under low-light conditions and when shooting video.
The Samsung Galaxy A17 will come with a 5000mAh battery and 25W fast charging, which will keep users connected throughout the day with very little downtime.
Samsung Galaxy A17 Price in Pakistan
Although Samsung has not officially announced the Galaxy A17’s price, tech analysts predict that the Samsung Galaxy A17 price in Pakistan will be competitive in the mid-range category.
With incremental design enhancements and substantial improvements in performance, the A17 may prove to be a compelling option for customers looking for quality without the cost of a flagship.
Samsung Galaxy A17 detailed specifications
| Build | OS | Android 15 OS |
| UI | OneUI 7.0 | |
| Dimensions | N/A | |
| Weight | N/A | |
| SIM | Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) | |
| Colors | Various | |
| Frequency | 2G Band | SIM1: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM2: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Band | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Band | LTE | |
| Processor | CPU | 2.4 Octa Core |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio | |
| GPU | Mali | |
| Display | Technology | Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Size | 6.74 Inches | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 Pixels (~382 PPI) | |
| Extra Features | 120HZ | |
| Memory | Built-in | 128GB Built-in, 6GB RAM |
| Card | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | |
| Camera | Main | Triple Camera: 50 MP + 12 MP + 2 MP, LED Flash |
| Features | panorama, HDR, Video (1080p@30fps) | |
| Front | 32 MP | |
| Connectivity | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | v5.4 with A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes + GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | |
| Radio | FM Radio (Market dependent) | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Data | 2G GSM, 3G HSPA, 4G LTE | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint, Gyro, Proximity |
| Audio | 3.5mm Audio Jack, Speaker Phone | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable | |
| Torch | Yes | |
| Extra | NFC (market/region dependent), IP54, dust and splash resistant, Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame, Photo/video editor, Document viewer | |
| Battery | Capacity | Non-removable 5000 mAh |
| – Fast battery 25W wired |
