Samsung / PhonesReleased 2025-08-14
Samsung Galaxy A17
Galaxy A17 · August 2025
From ₦270,000
Saved seller price · not yet reverified · last recorded 05 Oct 2026. Availability is unconfirmed.
Official launch price: $185.00
6.7-inch PLS LCD, 90 Hz · 90Hz
Samsung Exynos 1330
4 GB / 6 GB RAM · 64 GB / 128 GB
5000 mAh · 25W wired
Our take
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The Samsung Galaxy A17 features a 6.7-inch PLS LCD, 90 Hz display with 90Hz refresh rate. It uses the Samsung Exynos 1330 processor with 4 GB / 6 GB RAM. Storage options include 64 GB / 128 GB. Rear cameras: 50 MP wide, autofocus, 2 MP depth sensor. Battery capacity is 5000 mAh, with 25W wired charging. It runs Android 15.
The A17 is a step up from the A07s, but you pay for it. You get the Exynos 1330 chip, a 13MP selfie camera and a 6.7-inch 90Hz screen. That aside, it's still an LCD screen with no 5G, a single speaker and 25W charging at around ₦270,000, which is a lot next to Tecno, Infinix and Xiaomi phones at this price.
What works
- Samsung software and service
- Better selfie camera than the A07s
- IP54 splash protection
What to consider
- No 5G
- 90Hz LCD, single speaker
- Expensive for the specs
Buy it if: you want a Samsung and can't stretch to the A-series 5G models.
Skip it if: value for money is your main concern.
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LAUNCH DATE3 fields
- Announced
- 06 August, 2025
- Released
- 2025-08-14
- Status
- Available
NETWORK7 fields
- Technology
- GSM / HSPA / LTE
- 2G Bands
- GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G Bands
- HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
- 4G LTE
- 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
- 5G
- No
- Speed
- HSPA, LTE
- SAR
- 0.67 W/kg (head); 0.97 W/kg (body)
BODY5 fields
- Dimensions
- 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
- Weight
- 192 g (6.77 oz)
- Build
- Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
- SIM
- Dual Nano‑SIM
- IP Rating
- IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)
DISPLAY8 fields
- Type
- PLS LCD, 90 Hz
- Size
- 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
- Screen-to-body
- 85% (slim side bezels, slightly thicker chin)
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
- Refresh Rate
- 90Hz
- Brightness
- 741 nits (max, measured)
- Protection
- Scratch‑resistant glass
- Features
- Eye comfort mode, adaptive brightness
PLATFORM4 fields
- OS
- Android 15
- Chipset
- Samsung Exynos 1330
- CPU
- Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU
- Mali-G68 MP2
MEMORY5 fields
- Card slot
- microSDXC
- RAM
- 4 GB / 6 GB
- Internal
- 64 GB / 128 GB
- Storage/RAM variants
- 64 GB / 128 GB; 4 GB / 6 GB RAM
- Storage Type
- eMMC
MAIN CAMERA3 fields
- Main camera
- 50 MP wide, autofocus, 2 MP depth sensor
- Features
- LED flash, HDR
- Video
- Full HD video recording
SELFIE CAMERA3 fields
- Selfie camera
- 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
- Features
- Face detection, beauty mode
- Video
- Full HD video recording
SOUND3 fields
- Loudspeaker
- Single speaker
- 3.5mm jack
- Yes
- Dolby Atmos
- Supported
COMMUNICATION6 fields
- WLAN
- Wi‑Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth
- 5.3 stable low‑energy connection
- Positioning
- GPS
- NFC
- Yes (market/region dependent)
- Radio
- FM radio
- USB
- USB Type‑C
FEATURES2 fields
- Sensors
- Side‑mounted fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity
- Satellite
- No
BATTERY3 fields
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Type
- Li‑Po, non‑removable
- Charging Type
- 25W wired
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION4 fields
- Colors
- Black, Blue, Silver
- Models
- SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS
- Price in Nigeria
- ₦150,000 – ₦200,000
- Launch Price (USD)
- $185.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)
SECURITY1 fields
- Security
- Side‑mounted fingerprint sensor, Samsung Knox Core
Where to buy in Nigeria
Saved seller offers for this exact device. Prices have not yet been reverified; confirm the configuration, condition and availability with the store.
| Seller / condition | Configuration | Price / checked | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Just FonesBrand new · Listed in stock | 128GB | ₦270,000Not yet reverified · Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| 3CHUBBrand new · Listed in stock | 128GB | ₦275,100Not yet reverified · Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| PointekBrand new · Listed in stock | 128GB | ₦280,100Not yet reverified · Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| SES NigeriaBrand new · Listed in stock | 128GB | ₦280,100Not yet reverified · Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| SLOT NigeriaBrand new · Listed in stock | 128GB | ₦327,570Not yet reverified · Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| 3CHUBBrand new · Listed in stock | 256GB | ₦465,200Not yet reverified · Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| PointekBrand new · Listed in stock | 256GB | ₦470,190Not yet reverified · Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| SLOT NigeriaBrand new · Listed in stock | 256GB | ₦470,190Not yet reverified · Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
| SES NigeriaBrand new · Listed in stock | 256GB | ₦470,200Not yet reverified · Recorded 5 Oct 2026 | Visit store ↗ |
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Last updated 28 Dec 2025
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