Samsung Galaxy A17 4G overview
Unlike other budget phones, the Galaxy A17 4G aims high. It could feature a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, FHD+ resolution, and a 90Hz refresh rate—ideal for smooth scrolling and vibrant visuals. Under the hood, expect the reliable Exynos 1330 chipset, built on 5nm efficiency, paired with 8GB RAM. That’s plenty of power for streaming, multitasking, and light gaming.
Moreover, the camera setup might include a 50MP main sensor with OIS, ensuring stable and crisp shots even in low light. Supporting it, there’s likely a 5MP ultrawide lens and a 2MP macro lens. The 13MP selfie camera ensures clean video calls and social-ready selfies.
Storage won’t be a concern with 128GB/256GB options, expandable via microSD up to 2TB. Additionally, the device could pack a 5,000mAh battery, charged with 25W fast charging—perfect for all-day performance.
One standout feature is Samsung’s rumored promise of six years of updates. That means the Galaxy A17 4G may receive six OS upgrades, plus extended security patches. This level of support is rare in the midrange category and adds incredible value.
Available in Black, Blue, and Gray, its refined design and IP54 dust/water resistance could make it ideal for Kenyan users demanding style and durability.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Specifications, and Price in Kenya
Brand | Samsung |
Model name | Galaxy A17 4G
SM-A166B, SM-A166B/DS, SM-A166P, SM-A166P/DS, SM-A166E, SM-A166E/DS |
Status | Announced: 6 August 2025
Status: Available. Released on 14 August 2025 |
Dimensions | Dimensions: 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight: 200g Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame Colorways: Blue Black, Light Gray, Gold, Light Green SIM: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) Waterproof: IP54, dust, and splash resistant |
Display | Type: Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Size: 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
Camera set up | Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide) Video 1080p@30fps Main Camera 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), AF 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR Video: 1080p@30fps |
Audio Support | Stereo loudspeaker: yes
3.5mm port: not supported |
Storage Specs | Internal Storage: 256GB 8GB RAM
Memory Card: microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
Platform and processor engine | OS: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7.1
Chipset: Exynos 1330 (5 nm) or Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) CPU: Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) or Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) GPU: Mali-G68 MP2 or Mali-G57 MC2 |
Network | Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 4G
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual sim model only) 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 4G bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 5G bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity and Communications Support | WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS NFC: Yes (market/region dependent) Radio: FM radio (market/region dependent) USB: Type-C 2.0 |
Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Virtual proximity sensing |
Battery | Type: 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging: 25W wired |
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