The Galaxy A series is one of the most popular lineups of mid-range smartphones, but the one we’ll be talking about is leaning more toward the affordable part of the mid-range category.
The real piece of news is the fact that the Galaxy A17 will be coming to the United States, as well as Europe and South Korea. The phone’s model numbers listed on indicate the region where it will be launched: SM-A176B/DS; SM-A176B; SM-A176U; SM-A176U1; SM-A176N.
Do you think Samsung Galaxy A series phones needs a little bit of innovation?
Absolutely, brand name can't keep you on top forever.
62.5%
Nope, they're still competitive enough.
31.25%
I would expect at least some meaningful upgrades.
6.25%
Besides confirming the Galaxy A17 will eventually make its debut in the US, the listing also reveals the size of the battery. Before we go into more details, it’s important to mention that the Galaxy A16 packs a large 5,000 mAh battery.
Well, it appears that Samsung has decided that the sequel should use a similar 5,000 mAh battery. The listing on Finland’s SGS Fimko lists the phone with a 4,860 mAh battery, which means the Galaxy A17’s battery capacity is 5,000 mAh.
We’ve also learned that the phone’s battery could support 25W wired charging speeds, just like the Galaxy A16. Unfortunately, not much else is revealed by this listing, and reports about the Galaxy A17 have been pretty scarce because the phone is still some months away.
In fact, the only other thing we know about the Galaxy A17 is also the only upgrade over the Galaxy A16, and that’s the fact that its main camera will feature OIS (optical image stabilization) support. The Galaxy A16 is missing this camera feature, so this is one aspect where the sequel will improve the family.
Samsung Galaxy A16 is still selling in the US | Image credit: Samsung
We don’t expect any meaningful upgrades for the Galaxy A17, especially taking into account the latest report about its battery. That said, here are the Galaxy A16’s key specs, which might be very close to the Galaxy A17’s.
Samsung Galaxy A16 at a glance:
Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+ resolution, 90 Hz refresh rate
Chipset: Exynos 1380 / MediaTek Dimensity 6300
Memory: 4/6/8 GB
Storage: 128/256 GB, expandable via microSD
Main camera: 50MP + 5MP + 2MP
Front camera: 13MP
Battery: 5,000 mAh, 25W wired charging support
The Galaxy A17 isn’t going to be the company’s best mid-range phone, but it could be a decent device if priced competitively. Since it won’t bring too many upgrades over the Galaxy A16, in theory, it shouldn’t be more expensive. For reference, the Galaxy A16 5G was priced to sell for $200 in the US.
Grab Surfshark VPN now at more than 50% off and with 3 extra months for free!
Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brings a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts:
New accounts created within the last 24 hours may experience restrictions on how frequently they can
post or comment.
These limits are in place as a precaution and will automatically lift.
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed:
To help keep our community safe and free from spam, we apply temporary limits to newly created accounts: