Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Smartphones

Galaxy A17 5G

Samsung

Released Jan 1, 2026 · Analysis updated Mar 6, 2026

Large display smartphone with solid build, long battery life, and six years of OS updates. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 67/100 based on 5 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Engadget, Phonearena, and Cnet.

Critic Score

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67

based on 5 expert reviews

PcmagEngadgetPhonearenaCnetWired

Low confidence · only 5 reviews

Where to buy

amazon$99.88

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Pros

  • Long battery life(3)
  • Affordable(3)
  • Large display(2)
  • Six years of os and security updates(2)

Cons

  • Slow app launches(3)
  • No headphone jack(2)

5 Expert Reviews

80
Feb 19, 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.

77
Feb 2, 2026

For just $200, while I wish its performance was a bit better, the Samsung Galaxy A17 still outkicks its price.

68
Jan 16, 2026

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G offers a beautiful AMOLED display and excellent battery life at an affordable price, but its sluggish performance and mediocre camera quality are significant drawbacks.

60
Feb 17, 2026

Samsung's lower-cost Galaxy phone hits all the right check boxes, but it's easily overwhelmed when multitasking.

50
Feb 10, 2026

It's a decent value for $200, but unreliable performance makes this Samsung smartphone tough to recommend.