Samsung just dropped the Galaxy A17 across Europe, and it’s packing some surprisingly premium upgrades over the A16. So, let’s dive into this article, where i will discuss everything about the latest Samsung Galaxy A17, including its price in Nepal, specifications, and availability.
Samsung Galaxy A17 Overview
Display and Design
You’re getting a solid 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. The screen can hit up to 1,100 nits of brightness – that’s a nice bump from the A16’s 800 nits, so outdoor visibility should be much better. And here’s the kicker – Samsung slapped Gorilla Glass Victus on this thing, which is the same protection you’d find on their flagship phones.
The front camera still sits in a waterdrop notch, which, to be honest, is a real bummer. But Color-wise, you can pick from Black, Blue, or Gray.
Camera Performance
The main attraction here is that 50MP camera with OIS. The A16 didn’t have stabilization, so Samsung’s clearly stepping up their game here. You’re also getting a 5MP ultrawide and a 2MP macro lens, though let’s be real, those are just there to bump up the camera count. The 13MP front camera should handle your selfies and video calls just fine.
Performance and Software
At its core is Samsung’s Exynos 1330 chipset. It’s the same chipset that featured in European variant of the Galaxy A16. Meanwhile, you can choose between 4GB RAM with 128GB storage or bump up to 8GB RAM with 256GB storage. Plus, there’s microSD support if you need more space.
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Software-wise, you’re getting One UI 7 based on Android 15. And Samsung is also promising 6 major OS updates and 6 years of security patches.
Battery and Build Quality
Samsung packed a 5,000mAh battery inside, which should easily get you through a full day. Charging tops out at 25W, which is also kind of weak, if you just look around what you get in budget phones these days. The phone has IP54 rating for basic water and dust protection.
Samsung Galaxy A17 Specifications
- Display: 6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz, 1,100 nits, Gorilla Glass Victus
- Processor: Samsung Exynos 1330
- RAM: 4GB / 8GB
- Storage: 128GB / 256GB (expandable via microSD)
- Rear Camera: 50MP (OIS) + 5MP ultrawide + 2MP macro
- Front Camera: 13MP
- Battery: 5,000mAh, 25W charging
- OS: One UI 7 (Android 15)
- Protection: IP54 rating
- Colors: Black, Blue, Gray
Samsung Galaxy A17 Price in Nepal and Availability
Samsung hasn’t officially launched the Galaxy A17 in Nepal yet, but based on European pricing, when it makes it to Nepal it would start at no less than NPR 32,000 for the base variant.
| Samsung Galaxy A17 | Price in Europe (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
|---|---|---|
| 4GB/128GB | €230 | NPR 32,000 |
| 8GB/256GB | €309 | NPR 43,000 |
