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7 things to know before buying Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the new slim AI-powered phone

Samsung has expanded its popular A-series lineup in India with the launch of the Galaxy A17 5G, positioned as its most affordable AI smartphone. With a slim design, AI-driven features, and long-term software support, the device is aimed squarely at festive-season buyers.

September 01, 2025 / 19:53 IST
Design & Build •	At 7.5 mm thick and 192g weight, Galaxy A17 5G is the slimmest in its class. 	•	Features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection and IP54 splash resistance.
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Design & Build
• At 7.5 mm thick and 192g weight, Galaxy A17 5G is the slimmest in its class.
• Features Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection and IP54 splash resistance.
AI Features •	Comes with Circle to Search with Google and Gemini Live for conversational AI. 	•	First A-series device with on-device voicemail support.
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AI Features
• Comes with Circle to Search with Google and Gemini Live for conversational AI.
• First A-series device with on-device voicemail support.
Display & Camera •	6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display for vibrant outdoor visibility. 	•	Triple-lens setup with 50MP OIS “No-Shake” camera, 5MP ultra-wide, and macro lens.
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Display & Camera
• 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED display for vibrant outdoor visibility.
• Triple-lens setup with 50MP OIS “No-Shake” camera, 5MP ultra-wide, and macro lens.
Performance •	Powered by 5nm Exynos 1330 chip with 5,000mAh battery. 	•	Supports 25W fast charging for quick top-ups.
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Performance
• Powered by 5nm Exynos 1330 chip with 5,000mAh battery.
• Supports 25W fast charging for quick top-ups.
Software Support •	Ships with One UI 7. 	•	Promises six years of security updates and six generations of Android OS upgrades.
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Software Support
• Ships with One UI 7.
• Promises six years of security updates and six generations of Android OS upgrades.
Storage & Colours •	Expandable storage up to 2TB via microSD. 	•	Available in Blue, Grey, and Black.
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Storage & Colours
• Expandable storage up to 2TB via microSD.
• Available in Blue, Grey, and Black.
Pricing & Offers •	6GB+128GB: Rs 18,999 	•	8GB+128GB: Rs 20,499 	•	8GB+256GB: Rs 23,499 	•	Launch offers include Rs 1,000 cashback (HDFC/SBI/UPI) and up to 10-month zero-cost EMI.
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Pricing & Offers
• 6GB+128GB: Rs 18,999
• 8GB+128GB: Rs 20,499
• 8GB+256GB: Rs 23,499
• Launch offers include Rs 1,000 cashback (HDFC/SBI/UPI) and up to 10-month zero-cost EMI.
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first published: Sep 1, 2025 07:53 pm

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