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Phone Arena
2 days ago
- Phone Arena
The Galaxy A series' next sales champ is getting ready to launch
Galaxy A16 5G. | Image credit – PhoneArena Samsung's A-series has been a budget hit for years, especially the Galaxy A1X lineup, which consistently ranks among the company's top sellers. Now, the next-gen Galaxy A17 is starting to make its way to the launch pad – and it might be landing earlier than to a new report, support pages for the Galaxy A17 5G and 4G just went live in the UK and Switzerland. That doesn't mean the phone is dropping tomorrow, but it's usually a sign that a release is right around the corner. For context, the Galaxy A16 made its debut in October 2024, so the A17 might break cover ahead of that timeline. Support pages for what should be the Galaxy A17 5G and 4G are already live. | Image credit – XpertPick These early support pages don't tell us much – just the model numbers, which match listings we've already seen in various certifications. That confirms both 4G and 5G versions are coming, which is in line with what Samsung's been doing for just like its predecessors, the Galaxy A17 5G is expected to become Samsung's sales champ for its year. These phones are a go-to in the $200 price range and the A17 looks set to carry that torch. The last three Galaxy A 1X models were Samsung's best selling phones in general. | Image credit – Counterpoint Research As for specs, don't expect major shakeups. Samsung tends to play it safe with its A-series updates. We are likely getting the same 5,000mAh battery with 25W charging, an AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate as the current model, but with a faster chipset. Storage should be generous enough and Samsung's promise of six years of software support is likely sticking around, too. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Review: Some improvements, but one red flag remains If you are shopping for a budget phone right now, it might actually make sense to grab the current Galaxy A16. The upgrades on the A17 probably won't be dramatic and the A16 still holds up really well for the price. Looking at alternatives? The Moto G (2025) is another option. It hasn't changed much from the previous gen and you will have to live with a 720p LCD screen – which doesn't look nearly as sharp or vibrant as the AMOLED on Samsung's A-series. But the Moto does win some style points, especially when it comes to finishes and colors. Moto G (2025) Hands-on Review: Low cost, but is that enough? Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
GSM Arena
04-06-2025
- Business
- GSM Arena
Samsung Galaxy A17 to borrow a camera feature from its higher-end siblings
Samsung launched the Galaxy A16 back in October, and it's now working on its successor, the Galaxy A17. While we're most likely still a few months away from this model's introduction, a new rumor out of Korea today has some good news for those looking forward to its release. Apparently, the Galaxy A17's main camera will have optical image stabilization (OIS). Once a feature exclusive to flagships, this has trickled down Samsung's Galaxy A series of mid-rangers in the past few years, and now it seems like it's ready to make it to one of its entry-level devices as well. To keep costs down, Samsung is considering using an OIS system that uses springs, which is allegedly 20% cheaper compared to existing OIS implementations. Samsung Galaxy A16 So far, OIS has made it as low as the Galaxy A2x series with the A26 most recently featuring the tech. Obviously, Samsung wants to use the addition of OIS to the Galaxy A17 as a key differentiator compared to its competitors, and thus increase sales. Whether that works remains to be seen, but we are glad to see such features that used to be flagship-only not so many years ago making their way to even low-end handsets like this one. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Samsung Galaxy A26 Source (in Korean)
