Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy A17 5G 128GB - Black (AT&T)
Average customer rating
4.3
(2,304 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 2,304 reviews
5 Stars
1,391
4 Stars
522
3 Stars
200
2 Stars
93
1 Star
98
42%of customers recommend this product.
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5 out of
12)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy A17 5G 128GB - Black (AT&T)
Customer Rating
1
Mr
on March 10, 2026
Posted by: Gumby
Worst phone I have owned period. Will not purchase again. Making me rethink about buying another samsung phone.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, March 11, 2026
Greetings Gumby,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A17 5G. Galaxy A series devices are designed to provide reliable performance for everyday use, along with the connected features that many Samsung users enjoy across the Galaxy ecosystem. They offer a balance of smooth performance, modern design, and the familiar Galaxy experience, simplifying daily tasks and keeping you connected.
We would love to learn more about your experience and offer assistance in optimizing your device to suit your preferences. If you're interested, please reach out to our Samsung Support Team for more information about your device. Additionally, we have linked some resources below for further insights. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
Set up your new Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10010129/
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Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A17 5G. Galaxy A series devices are designed to provide reliable performance for everyday use, along with the connected features that many Samsung users enjoy across the Galaxy ecosystem. They offer a balance of smooth performance, modern design, and the familiar Galaxy experience, simplifying daily tasks and keeping you connected.
We would love to learn more about your experience and offer assistance in optimizing your device to suit your preferences. If you're interested, please reach out to our Samsung Support Team for more information about your device. Additionally, we have linked some resources below for further insights. Thank you for being a valued Samsung customer.
Set up your new Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10010129/
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Customer Rating
5
How to Properly Use an A17
on March 9, 2026
Posted by: Anonymous
To all of the people who don’t know how to use this phone within its confines respectfully, leaving all these bad reviews as to why their phone is so slow: This phone is completely fine at what it does. It is a cheaper phone sure, doesn’t have the same things that make a Galaxy S2whatever good at handling all the apps you throw at it. Quit overloading this thing with apps. It’s meant to get the very basic job done of calls, texts, email, basic internet tasks, video, music streaming sure yeah whatever. But when you overload it with 10+ social media apps plus another 20 games you just HAVE to play, that drains the RAM to nothing, when this phone only has 4GB to begin with… all that stuff runs in the background and kills the RAM and processor, of course it’s gonna be slow… If you’re going to get this phone, it will get the job done. Delete the bloatware, quit overloading it with apps you don’t need. Get the 6GB RAM variant instead if you need the extra boost. Use a computer, or tablet, or something else that’s not this for your social media and games….for Pete’s sake…. This phone is fine. Adapt to it before you bash it.
Features
5
Performance
3
Design
5
Value
4
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Customer Rating
1
Lags sooooo bad
on March 8, 2026
Posted by: Painfully slow
This phone lags so badly it will drive you insane.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, March 9, 2026
Greetings to you,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Galaxy A17 5G. The device's performance can vary depending on how apps, updates, and background activity interact with it. The Galaxy A series is designed to deliver reliable everyday performance, 5G connectivity, a smooth display experience, and Samsung’s built-in Device Care tools that help keep the device running efficiently over time.
To monitor your device’s performance, you can use the Device Care feature, which provides an overview of your battery, storage, and RAM. You can also automatically optimize your phone or tablet for better speed and performance. The Quick Optimize feature detects apps that drain excessive battery and clears unnecessary items from memory, deletes unneeded files, scans for malware, and closes apps running in the background.
Optimizing your phone is simple and fast. Just follow these steps: go to Settings, swipe to and tap on Device Care, then tap Optimize Now, and finally tap Done.
Thank you for being part of the Samsung community. For more information on keeping your device running smoothly, please check out the linked resources below. We appreciate your feedback!
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001953/
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Galaxy A17 5G. The device's performance can vary depending on how apps, updates, and background activity interact with it. The Galaxy A series is designed to deliver reliable everyday performance, 5G connectivity, a smooth display experience, and Samsung’s built-in Device Care tools that help keep the device running efficiently over time.
To monitor your device’s performance, you can use the Device Care feature, which provides an overview of your battery, storage, and RAM. You can also automatically optimize your phone or tablet for better speed and performance. The Quick Optimize feature detects apps that drain excessive battery and clears unnecessary items from memory, deletes unneeded files, scans for malware, and closes apps running in the background.
Optimizing your phone is simple and fast. Just follow these steps: go to Settings, swipe to and tap on Device Care, then tap Optimize Now, and finally tap Done.
Thank you for being part of the Samsung community. For more information on keeping your device running smoothly, please check out the linked resources below. We appreciate your feedback!
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001953/
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Customer Rating
1
AWFUL!!!!
on March 4, 2026
Posted by: luv2shopiguessnot
This was awful. The performance is absolutely vulgar and is extremly slow. Camera isn't as good as expected, and connectivity is fine, display is surprisingly good, and the battery is fast at charging. If you are a heavy user do not get this phone. This phone is basically a downgrade from the A16 5G..
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
2
Performance
1
Design
2
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, March 5, 2026
hello luv2shopiguessnot
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A17 5G. We understand that performance is essential for navigating your device. The Galaxy A Series includes features designed to enhance your device's performance. One quick way to reduce lag and enjoy faster response times is by using Device Care > Memory to free up background processes.
We recommend checking out the online article linked below for more tips on keeping your device running smoothly. If you're a power user, we suggest considering models from our S Series lineup, which offer more advanced processing power and features tailored to your mobile needs.
We appreciate your review and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Thank you for choosing Samsung as your preferred device brand.
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
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Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A17 5G. We understand that performance is essential for navigating your device. The Galaxy A Series includes features designed to enhance your device's performance. One quick way to reduce lag and enjoy faster response times is by using Device Care > Memory to free up background processes.
We recommend checking out the online article linked below for more tips on keeping your device running smoothly. If you're a power user, we suggest considering models from our S Series lineup, which offer more advanced processing power and features tailored to your mobile needs.
We appreciate your review and thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Thank you for choosing Samsung as your preferred device brand.
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001953/
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Customer Rating
1
Unbelievable
on February 20, 2026
Posted by: MikeO4Real
Expertise:Intermediate
I really didn't believe that a cell phone offered by Samsung could be this bad.
I get that this phone is a Cheapo, that's why I got it, but dang.
I get that this phone is a Cheapo, that's why I got it, but dang.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Features
4
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, February 20, 2026
Hello MikeO4Real,
Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with your Galaxy A17 5G. We would love to hear more about it. We understand that new devices and software updates can impact how users interact with their phones.
If you would like tips and tricks for your phone or are experiencing performance concerns, please contact our Samsung Support Team. We would be happy to assist you.
In the meantime, please check out our online article linked below, which covers how to set up your Galaxy A17 5G and explore the new AI features included with your device.
We appreciate your feedback, and thank you for choosing Samsung!
Use AI features on the Galaxy A17 5G – Samsung
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/search/?query=Galaxy%20A17%205G&referrerPageUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2F
Set up your new Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
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Thank you for reaching out and sharing your experience with your Galaxy A17 5G. We would love to hear more about it. We understand that new devices and software updates can impact how users interact with their phones.
If you would like tips and tricks for your phone or are experiencing performance concerns, please contact our Samsung Support Team. We would be happy to assist you.
In the meantime, please check out our online article linked below, which covers how to set up your Galaxy A17 5G and explore the new AI features included with your device.
We appreciate your feedback, and thank you for choosing Samsung!
Use AI features on the Galaxy A17 5G – Samsung
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/search/?query=Galaxy%20A17%205G&referrerPageUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsupport%2F
Set up your new Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
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Customer Rating
2
Slowest device ever used!
on February 17, 2026
Posted by: ThatGuy
from Birmingham, AL
Expertise:Expert
Incredibly slow device. I decided to try it because of the 4.7 star rating. I don't know who's putting these reviews in but there's no way this phone gets a 4.7, It's MUCH closer to a 2.5 star rating. Even after doing a full reset and manually setting up the phone a second time, removing all of the bloatware and trying every suggestion listed in Google search, nothing will help this phone overcome the embarrassing low amount of RAM memory. It'll work okay when you're sitting on the couch scrolling through TikTok, it's when you're on the go using GPS, checking email and someone calls you that it will become the slowest device you've ever had in your hand. You will wait 3 seconds for a response from the device when you press the home button many times a day. There's no way that Samsung is serious about pushing this device to the public.
Features
4
Performance
1
Design
4
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, February 18, 2026
Greetings ThatGuy,
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience. We recognize how important smooth performance is, especially when managing navigation, communication, and daily apps. The Galaxy A17 5G is designed to support everyday connectivity through reliable features and Samsung’s One UI enhancements for consistent usability. To keep your device running optimally, use the Device care feature. It provides an overview of your battery, storage, and RAM, and can automatically optimize your phone or tablet for improved performance. To access it, go to Settings, swipe to and tap Device care, then tap Optimize now followed by Done. For additional tips on maintaining your device's performance, please refer to our linked guide. Your feedback helps us enhance how our devices support multitasking in real-world scenarios. Thank you for being part of the Samsung community.
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
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Thank you for sharing your detailed experience. We recognize how important smooth performance is, especially when managing navigation, communication, and daily apps. The Galaxy A17 5G is designed to support everyday connectivity through reliable features and Samsung’s One UI enhancements for consistent usability. To keep your device running optimally, use the Device care feature. It provides an overview of your battery, storage, and RAM, and can automatically optimize your phone or tablet for improved performance. To access it, go to Settings, swipe to and tap Device care, then tap Optimize now followed by Done. For additional tips on maintaining your device's performance, please refer to our linked guide. Your feedback helps us enhance how our devices support multitasking in real-world scenarios. Thank you for being part of the Samsung community.
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
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Customer Rating
5
AMAZING!!
on February 12, 2026
Posted by: Jeremias
I really love this phone!, either though the phone does glitches a little bit. and the battery is amazing!, camera is alright, and the screen size is perfect!
Features
5
Performance
4
Design
5
Value
5
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, February 13, 2026
Hey there Jeremias,
We're glad you're enjoying your Galaxy A17 5G. Its triple-lens rear camera includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS, along with ultra-wide and macro lenses, while the 13MP front camera ensures clear selfies and video calls. You can capture your favorite moments and view them on the large 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED display, which offers bright and vivid visuals that are easy on the eyes. The device provides fast 5G performance thanks to the Exynos 1330 processor and features a 5,000mAh battery, so you can stay powered throughout your day. We truly appreciate your choice of the Galaxy A17 5G and thank you for trusting Samsung as your preferred brand.
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We're glad you're enjoying your Galaxy A17 5G. Its triple-lens rear camera includes a 50MP main sensor with OIS, along with ultra-wide and macro lenses, while the 13MP front camera ensures clear selfies and video calls. You can capture your favorite moments and view them on the large 6.7" FHD+ Super AMOLED display, which offers bright and vivid visuals that are easy on the eyes. The device provides fast 5G performance thanks to the Exynos 1330 processor and features a 5,000mAh battery, so you can stay powered throughout your day. We truly appreciate your choice of the Galaxy A17 5G and thank you for trusting Samsung as your preferred brand.
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Customer Rating
1
Horrible phone
on February 12, 2026
Posted by: Vick
from Oklahoma
Expertise:Expert
phone glitches out when you use any application and I mean when you use any application. this phone glitches phone calls it's extremely slow no matter if you're connected to Wi-Fi or not . I highly do not recommend this phone . I'm extremely dissatisfied with this phone . I should have read the reviews before I bought it. Samsung just needs to discontinues the 16 was the same way which is why upgraded to the 17 hoping it would be better and it was not any better it was actually worse Samsung just needs to discontinues the 16 was the same way which is why I upgraded to the 17 hoping it would be better and it was not any better it was actually worse . had this phone for maybe a month and I'm ready to get a new one already .
Features
1
Performance
1
Design
1
Value
1
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, February 17, 2026
Hi Vick,
Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback on your Galaxy A17 5G. It's clear you had high expectations after the upgrade, especially for a smoother experience across apps and calls. The Galaxy A17 5G is built to provide reliable 5G connectivity, expanded storage, and access to Samsung’s full ecosystem, including Device Care tools that help optimize performance in the background. Features like memory management, software updates, and storage maintenance can greatly affect daily responsiveness over time. Please check out our online article linked below for more tips on how to keep your device running smoothly. We appreciate you being part of the Samsung community and sharing your perspective. Thank you for choosing Samsung.
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001953/
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Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback on your Galaxy A17 5G. It's clear you had high expectations after the upgrade, especially for a smoother experience across apps and calls. The Galaxy A17 5G is built to provide reliable 5G connectivity, expanded storage, and access to Samsung’s full ecosystem, including Device Care tools that help optimize performance in the background. Features like memory management, software updates, and storage maintenance can greatly affect daily responsiveness over time. Please check out our online article linked below for more tips on how to keep your device running smoothly. We appreciate you being part of the Samsung community and sharing your perspective. Thank you for choosing Samsung.
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001953/
-Ty
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