In abstract
- Galaxy A17 5G out there now
- £20 low cost from some retailers
- Specs present some indicators of enchancment
Samsung has quietly and unceremoniously launched its newest finances smartphone champion, the Galaxy A17 5G.
We’ve been reporting on rumours surrounding the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G in latest weeks, so we had an inkling {that a} launch was imminent. What we didn’t count on was for Samsung to roll the cellphone out into outlets with actually no fanfare.
To date we’ve noticed the cellphone on just a few retailers, together with Samsung Eire. Right here within the UK, we’ve seen it on the likes of Very, Argos, and Carphone Warehouse, the place it’s promoting for £199.
Listed here are these retail listings:
Within the case of two of these retailers, you’ll be able to safe a £20 low cost. Simply use the code SAMSUNG5G (for Argos) or GALAXY20 (for Carphone Warehouse) at checkout.
Samsung Galaxy A17 specs
The Samsung Galaxy A17 gives a 6.7-inch FHD+ Tremendous AMOLED show with a 90Hz refresh charge. It runs on a Exynos 1330 processor, and is powered by a 5000mAh battery.
It additionally packs an IP54-certified design (the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G didn’t have something), with more durable Gorilla Glass Victus defending the entrance.
On the digital camera entrance, Samsung’s 50MP principal sensor makes a return, however this time it’s joined by OIS. That addition typically proves to be enormous in finances smartphones.
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When it comes of software program’s Samsung is promising six years of OS and safety updates, which is without doubt one of the finest you’ll discover within the £200 class.
We discovered the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G’s instant predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy A16, to be a strong finances choice with an interesting design, a punchy AMOLED show, and a formidable software program replace promise.
We weren’t so impressed with the cellphone’s sluggish efficiency, middling battery life, and poor secondary cameras. We’ll be looking for enhancements in these departments for the Galaxy A17 5G.