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Samsung launches its budget phone, offering 6 years of Android updates
Samsung has launched its new budget smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, in Germany. The phone features a 6.7-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a MediaTek Helio G99 chipset. It comes with an IP54 rating, a 5000mAh battery, and 6 years of Android and security updates. The camera features a 50MP sensor with OIS support. Its 5G version arrived in India in August.
The A17 4G has been launched in Germany. This is the company's newest budget smartphone release. The new 4G device boasts a 6.7-inch 90Hz refresh rate display and is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 chip. Galaxy A17 4G comes with an IP54-rated build, dust and water resistance, and packs a 5,000mAh battery. The firm has assured that it will get six Android updates and security updates for six years. The 5G model of Galaxy A17 debuted in India in August with the Exynos 1330 chipset.
Samsung's official German website does not provide pricing or availability information for the new Samsung Galaxy A17 4G. E-commerce website Gadgetsleo has listed the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant of this phone for KSH 22,400 (approximately Rs. 15,000).
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was launched in India in August with a starting price of Rs. 18,999 for the base model with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The top-end 8GB RAM + 256GB storage model costs Rs. 23,499.
The dual-SIM Samsung Galaxy A17 4G runs on Android 15-based One UI 7, and Samsung promises that the phone will receive six years of major OS updates and six years of security updates. It also comes with several AI features, including Gemini Live and Circle to Search. The handset features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ (1,080×2,340 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus.
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The Galaxy A17 4G is powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 chipset, paired with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. This storage is expandable up to 2TB via a microSD card. For reference, the 5G version runs on the Exynos 1330 chipset.
For photography, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G features a triple rear camera unit that includes a 50-megapixel main sensor with OIS support, a 5-megapixel ultrawide-angle camera, and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. There's a 13-megapixel front camera for selfies and video chats.
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is powered by a 5,000mAh battery that is claimed to deliver up to 18 hours of video playback time on a single charge. Its dimensions are 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5mm and it weighs 190 grams.
