Reviews
3.6
125 reviews
51% of reviewers recommend this product.
Samsung galaxy A17
Victor . 6 days ago
Worst phone I've ever had
Morgan . 22 days ago
Samsung - 16 days ago
Hi there Morgan, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy A17 with us. We understand how distressing it can be when your device is not meeting your expectations. We do have a few resources available online to help you maximize the speed of your device titled "Galaxy phone or tablet's screen is frozen or responds too slowly" and "How to keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down". We also have our team of experts available through chat to assist you further any time you have questions, or you believe your device is not operating as intended. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
- Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.7" in the full rectangle and 6.5" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout.
- Seamless Action Across Apps is compatible with select apps. Requires Google Gemini account. Results may vary based on input; check responses for accuracy. Google and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC.
- 25W Super Fast Charger sold separately. Super-Fast Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
- Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Check with your carrier for availability and details. Download and streaming speeds may vary based on content provider, server connection and other factors.
- IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. Water resistance based on laboratory test conditions for exposure to splashes of fresh water. Not advised for beach or pool use. Dust resistance based on laboratory test conditions, with limited protection against dust ingress.
- Only compatible with NFC-enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank / issuer to ensure that your card is compatible. Visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information.
- Portion of memory occupied by existing content. MicroSD card sold separately.
- Circle to Search requires internet connection; results may vary by uniqueness, clarity and framing of circled image and related factors.
Design
Colors
Black
Depth
0.30 in.
Height
6.47 in
Width
3.07 in
Notable Materials
Gorilla Glass Victus
Weight
6.77 oz
Charging Port
USB Type-C
Accessibility
Overall
Accessibility Shortcut, Android Accessibility Suite, Bixby
Auditory
Hearing Aid Support, Live Caption, Live Transcribe, Real-Time Text, Sound Amplifier, Sound Notifications
Voice Assistant
Google Assistant, Bixby
Mobility
Switch Access
HAC
Pass
Visual
Magnification, Text and display, TalkBack, Select to Speak
Battery
Standby Time
Up to 350 hours
mAh (per hour)
5000mAh
Usage Time
Up to 29 hours
Fast Charge
Y
Network
4G
4G LTE speeds range between 20 and 148 Mbps for downloads and between 2 and 15 Mbps for uploads. Great for voice calls, downloading files, web surfing and other activities that don't require higher bandwidth.
Wi-fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz/5GHz)
SAR
Head: 0.73 W/Kg | Body: 1.19 W/Kg | Router: 1.19 W/Kg | Simul: 1.52 W/Kg
Global & Roaming Network
4G: 1, 3, 7, 12, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 5G: n77, n78 | GSM/UMTS Quad
FCC ID
A3LSMA176U
5G Nationwide
5G speeds range between 35 Mbps and 148 Mbps for downloads and between 5 and 33 Mbps for uploads. Great for gaming, streaming, and other steady bandwidth activities
5G Ultra Wide-Band
5G Ultra Wideband speeds range between 163 and 622 Mbps for downloads and between 9 and 48 Mbps for uploads. Great for work, file-sharing, video conferencing, and other high-bandwidth activities.
World Device
Yes. Works in over 200 countries depending on your plan.
Additional Features
Prop 65 Warning
Y, Reproductive Harm
Camera
Front Camera
13MP FF F2.0
Rear Camera
50MP (F1.8) AF OIS | 5MP (F2.2) UW | 2MP (F2.4) Macro | Flash
Video Recording
FHD 1920x1080 @ 30fps | HD 1280x720 @ 30fps
Camera Modes
Fun, Portrait, Photo, Video, Pro, Panorama, Food, Night, Macro, Slow Motion, Hyperlapse
Performance
Bluetooth
Y – BT 5.3
Processor
Exynos 1330 | Octa-core (2 x 2.4GHz + 6 x 2.0GHz)
OS
Android 16.0
Expandable Memory
Y – MicroSD up to 2.0 TB
Memory/Storage
128GB (ROM) + 4GB LPDDR5X (RAM)
Hotspot
Y – Up to 10 connections for 4G or 5G
Security
Fingerprint, Facial recognition
Display
Screen
6.7” Super AMOLED
Refresh Rate
90Hz
Aspect Ratio
FHD+ 1080 x 2340 (19.5:9)
SKU#
SKU#
SMA176UZKVZPP
What's in the box
- Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- USB Cable (Type C to C)
- Quick Reference Guide/Samsung Terms & Conditions
- Pre-Installed SIM Card (PREPAID ONLY)
- Measured diagonally, the screen size is 6.7" in the full rectangle and 6.5" accounting for the rounded corners. Actual viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and the camera cutout.
- Seamless Action Across Apps is compatible with select apps. Requires Google Gemini account. Results may vary based on input; check responses for accuracy. Google and Gemini are trademarks of Google LLC.
- 25W Super Fast Charger sold separately. Super-Fast Charging speed depends on battery level and other factors; use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables; do not use any worn or damaged chargers or cables; incompatible charger or cable can cause serious injuries or damage to your device.
- Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Check with your carrier for availability and details. Download and streaming speeds may vary based on content provider, server connection and other factors.
- IP54 rating for water and dust resistance. Water resistance based on laboratory test conditions for exposure to splashes of fresh water. Not advised for beach or pool use. Dust resistance based on laboratory test conditions, with limited protection against dust ingress.
- Only compatible with NFC-enabled credit cards from participating banks and qualifying Samsung devices. Check with your bank / issuer to ensure that your card is compatible. Visit the Samsung Wallet FAQ for additional information.
- Portion of memory occupied by existing content. MicroSD card sold separately.
- Circle to Search requires internet connection; results may vary by uniqueness, clarity and framing of circled image and related factors.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Prepaid Reviews
Samsung galaxy A17
Victor . 6 days ago
Worst phone I've ever had
Morgan . 22 days ago
Samsung - 16 days ago
Hi there Morgan, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy A17 with us. We understand how distressing it can be when your device is not meeting your expectations. We do have a few resources available online to help you maximize the speed of your device titled "Galaxy phone or tablet's screen is frozen or responds too slowly" and "How to keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down". We also have our team of experts available through chat to assist you further any time you have questions, or you believe your device is not operating as intended. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
Galaxy A17
Work phone . 26 days ago
New phone
DonnaT . 26 days ago
Samsung - 18 days ago
Hello DonnaT, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy A17 with us. We understand how important your device is to you for a range of daily tasks, and how frustrating it can be when your device is not meeting your expectations. Without knowing the details of your experience, we recommend reaching out to our team of experts through chat at your convenience to help ensure your device is functioning as intended, and you have the best possible experience. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
I love it! Great phone
Dee17 . 1 month ago
Happy
Kitty . 1 month ago
Side button
LYNNE 87 . 1 month ago
Horrible
Crap . 1 month ago
Samsung - 1 month ago
Hello there, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy A17 with us. We do our best to provide a range of device options to meet the needs, wants, and budgets of our customers. We have some resources available online to help you have the best possible experience with your device titled "How to keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down" and "Galaxy phone or tablet's screen is frozen or responds too slowly". We also have our team of experts available to assist you further if you believe your device is not operating as intended. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
great screen
nope . 1 month ago
Userm . 1 month ago
Samsung - 1 month ago
Hey Userm, thank you for sharing your thoughts about your Samsung Galaxy A17 with us. We understand how frustrating it is when your device is not meeting your expectations, and we do our best to provide a range of device options to best align to the wants, needs, and budgets of our customers. We have some articles available online to help you maximize the speed of your device titled "Galaxy phone or tablet's screen is frozen or responds too slowly" and "How to keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down". We also have our team of experts available to assist you if you believe your device is not operating as intended. We appreciate you being a Samsung customer. -Elizabeth
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Prepaid FAQs
Mircon . Jul 21, 2026
Does this phone support travelpass? my current expensive one(Samsung Galaxy s23 FE) bought from a Verizon store does not.
TravelPass eligibility is actually based on your account plan and international coverage settings, rather than your specific phone model. As long as your phone is global-ready and your domestic plan qualifies, you're able to use it. -Dee