Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy F17 5G in India, priced at Rs 14,499, as the successor to last year’s F16 5G. Offering significant upgrades in design and performance, the F17 5G aims to dominate the mid-range 5G smartphone segment with its combination of style, functionality, and reliability.
Design and Display
The Galaxy F17 5G features a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Infinity-U Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, delivering smooth scrolling and immersive gaming. The phone is slightly slimmer and lighter than its predecessor and comes with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus for enhanced scratch and drop protection. Updated rear camera styling gives the device a modern aesthetic.
Performance
Powered by the Exynos 1330 chipset built on a 5nm process, the device features dual Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2GHz, along with Mali-G68 MP2 GPU. Buyers can choose between 4GB or 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, expandable up to 2TB via microSD. The upgrade from MediaTek Dimensity 6300 ensures better multitasking, gaming, and overall performance.
Camera Setup
The triple rear camera system includes a 50MP primary sensor with OIS, a 5MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro sensor. The front houses a 13MP selfie camera, with One UI 7 optimizations improving low-light photography and image processing.
Software and Updates
The F17 5G runs Android 15 with One UI 7 and offers 6 major OS updates and 6 years of security patches, making it one of the most future-proof mid-range devices.
Battery and Charging
A 5000mAh battery powers the device with 25W fast charging via USB Type-C, balancing capacity and charging speed for everyday use.
Connectivity and Features
The Galaxy F17 5G supports multiple 5G bands (N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N26, N28, N66, N40, N41, N77, N78) and includes features such as dual SIM support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC, ensuring a modern, versatile experience for daily users.