Samsung, the leading consumer electronics brand in India, has introduced its most budget-friendly Galaxy A series AI smartphone, the Galaxy A17 5G. At just 7.5 mm thick, it is the slimmest smartphone in its category and weighs only 192 grams, making it user-friendly. The Galaxy A17 5G builds on the success of its predecessor, the Galaxy A16 5G, which has been one of Samsung’s top-selling smartphones in India. This new model continues the Galaxy A series tradition of offering flagship innovations to a broader audience in India. The Galaxy A17 5G delivers a stylish design, dependable performance, and intelligent AI features at an accessible price.
It boasts leading AI capabilities, display quality, camera performance, security features, calling experience, and operating system upgrades, positioning it as one of Samsung’s premier offerings for the festive season. Aditya Babbar, Vice President of MX Business at Samsung India, stated, “The Galaxy A series is our most sought-after smartphone line due to its history of making flagship innovations affordable. The Galaxy A17 5G is our most economical Galaxy A series AI smartphone and includes popular AI features such as Circle to Search and Gemini Live. It also introduces on-device Voice Mail, a new feature crafted by Indian engineers to enhance the calling experience.
We believe this key festive season product will help us achieve 100 million satisfied Galaxy A series customers by year-end.” The Galaxy A17 5G incorporates Circle to Search with Google, enhancing the accessibility of mobile AI across more devices within the Galaxy ecosystem. Developed through collaboration between Samsung and Google, Circle to Search offers a smooth search experience for images, texts, and music. It also introduces a new AI feature called Gemini Live, which facilitates real-time visual interactions with AI. This AI-driven assistance allows users to engage in more natural conversations, simplifying everyday tasks.
Additionally, the Galaxy A17 5G is the first in the Galaxy lineup to provide on-device Voice Mail, enabling callers to leave messages when the phone is unanswered. The smartphone is equipped with a versatile triple-lens camera system, including a 50MP main camera featuring Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), known as the No-Shake Cam, which captures clear videos and photos, even in tricky conditions. Accompanying this is a 5MP ultra-wide lens and a macro lens, allowing seamless transitions from expansive landscapes to intricate close-ups. The Galaxy A17 5G also features a leading 6.7″ Full HD+ Super AMOLED display, ensuring vibrant visuals even in bright outdoor environments.
Durability is inherent in the Galaxy A17 5G, which includes Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® on the front and maintains an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. Setting new standards in the industry, it offers six generations of Android upgrades and six years of security updates, promising a future-proof user experience. It comes with One UI 7 pre-installed. Performance-wise, the Galaxy A17 5G is powered by a 5nm Exynos 1330 processor, providing high-speed performance and energy efficiency. It features a 5000mAh battery, enabling extended browsing, gaming, and media consumption. The device supports 25W fast charging for quick power boosts.
The Galaxy A17 5G is available in three vibrant colors—Blue, Grey, and Black—across retail locations, Samsung Exclusive Stores, Samsung.com, and other online retailers starting today. It supports expandable storage of up to 2TB via microSD card, offering ample space for apps, photos, and media. The pricing for the Galaxy A17 5G starts at INR 18,999 for the 6GB+128GB variant, with offers including INR 1000 cashback with HDFC or SBI Bank, or via UPI, and up to 10 months of zero-interest EMI with no down payment. The 8GB+128GB variant is priced at INR 20,499, while the 8GB+256GB variant costs INR 23,499.