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Samsung Galaxy A17

Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
R5,000
SKU: 5525
Brand: Samsung
Category: Mobiles
Available
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • RAM: 4GB-8GB
  • Storage: 128GB/256GB
  • Display: Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
  • Camera: 50MP
  • OS: Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.5
  • Display 8 / 10
  • Camera 7 / 10
  • Performance 7 / 10
  • Battery 8 / 10

PROS

  1. 5G network connectivity.
  2. 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, 90Hz refresh.
  3. Triple rear camera with 50MP, 13MP selfie.
  4. Fingerprint sensor and NFC.
  5. 5000mAh battery with 25W charging.

CONS

  1. Plastic back, plastic frame.
  2. 4GB memory variant.
  3. No 3.5mm audio jack.

Samsung Galaxy A17: South African Pricing & Availability Guide

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has officially made its way to South African shores, solidifying itself as a highly competitive choice for anyone looking for modern features without breaking the bank.

Pricing Breakdown

While the standard recommended retail price generally hovers around R3,999 for the base 4G LTE model (128GB) and up to R4,499 for the 5G capable variant, actual pricing typically ranges anywhere between R3,300 and R5,000.

Please Note: The final price you pay will heavily depend on current retail promotions, regional stock availability, and whether you are purchasing the phone cash or on a cellular contract.

Where to Buy in South Africa

The Galaxy A17 is widely distributed across the country. You can find it through major online marketplaces, physical retail giants, clothing outlets, and cellular network operators.

1. E-Commerce & Tech Retailers

If you prefer shopping online or visiting tech-focused stores for cash deals, these outlets frequently run competitive discounts:

  • Takealot: South Africa’s largest online retailer often features the best cash prices and bundle deals.

  • HiFi Corp & Makro: Excellent options for buying the device outright, occasionally bundled with store rewards or extended warranties.

  • Game: Known for aggressive promotional pricing and budget-friendly tech deals.

2. Clothing & Lifestyle Outlets

Perfect for shoppers looking to purchase the phone using existing store accounts or flexible payment platforms (like PayJustNow):

  • Foschini Group (TFG) / Hi Online: Available via their tech and cellular counters with store card payment options.

  • Mr Price: Offers affordable cash layouts on cellular devices.

  • PEP & Ackermans: Your go-to stops for highly accessible, prepaid cash deals in almost every community.

3. Specialty Cellular Stores & Networks

If you are looking to upgrade an existing contract, take out a new postpaid plan, or buy from dedicated mobile experts:

  • MTN & Vodacom: Available on various monthly contract packages (e.g., spanning 12, 24, or 36 months) that include data and minutes.

  • Cellucity & 4U: Independent cellular specialists that provide tailored contract upgrades and expert device setups.

  • Chatz Connect: An established network partner offering localized cellular deals and upgrades.

Key Buying Advice

  • Check for Network Locking: If buying cash from clothing retailers or supermarkets (like PEP or Ackermans), always double-check if the device is network-locked to a specific provider.

  • Compare 4G vs. 5G: Ensure you are looking at the correct model when comparing prices across stores, as the 5G version carries a slight price premium.

Full Specifications

General

Brand Samsung
Model Samsung Galaxy A17
Announced 06 August, 2025
Released 18 August, 2025
Status Available
Price ZAR 5,000

Design

Type Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar
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)
Protection IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)
Colors Black, Gray, Blue

Network

2G Network
3G Network
4G Network
5G Network
SIM SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
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)
Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5

Media

Audio Playback
Video Playback
Ring Tones
Loudspeaker

Camera

Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS
5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video 1080p@30fps

Software

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 15
User Interface UI or user interface of a device is the look and feel of the on-screen menu system. How it works, its color scheme, how it responds to button presses, all of these things are part of the user interface. One UI 7

Hardware

Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Mali-G68 MP2
RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. 4GB-8GB
Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 128GB/256GB
Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Connectivity

Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-fi Hotspot
USB USB Type-C 2.0
Positioning GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

Battery

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 5000 mAh
Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. 25W wired

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