Samsung Galaxy A17 in Kenya: Features and Availability
The Samsung Galaxy A17 price in Kenya is KES 18,000. The A17 features a Gorilla Glass Victus front, a glass fiber back, and a sturdy plastic frame, plus it’s got an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. It supports Nano-SIM, eSIM, and dual SIM setups, giving you flexible connectivity options.
The A17 features a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display that boasts a 90Hz refresh rate and Full HD+ resolution. With One UI 7 and Android 15, it says it can get up to six major Android updates. The 5nm Exynos 1330 processor really shines when it comes to streaming, multitasking, and browsing the web. You have the option to choose between various storage options, including up to 256GB and 8GB of RAM, which can be upgraded via a microSD card. There are three rear cameras: a 50MP main lens with optical image stabilization, a 5MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP macro lens. Selfies and video calls are a breeze with the 13MP front camera.
The phone comes with a 5000mAh battery and supports 25W rapid charging, so you can count on it to last all day. You’ve got dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC (depending on the market), and GPS with a bunch of satellite systems that help with precise location tracking. If you’re on the hunt for a modern 5G phone, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is definitely worth considering. It comes in Black, Gray, and Blue, and it really strikes a nice balance between performance, display quality, and battery life.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G Full Specifications:
| Product | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G |
| Model Number | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS |
| Price (Kenya) | KES 18,000 |
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch Announced | 2025, August 06 |
| Status | Coming soon. Expected release 2025, August 18 |
| 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) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass fiber back |
| SIM Options | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| IP Rating | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Display 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) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal Memory | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Main Camera | Triple: 50 MP (wide), 5 MP (ultrawide), 2 MP (macro) |
| Camera Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Main Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Selfie Camera | 13 MP, f/2.0 (wide) |
| Selfie Video | 1080p@30fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
| 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 | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery Type | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue |
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