Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy A17 5G 128GB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.3
(3,207 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 3,207 reviews
5 Stars
1,918
4 Stars
709
3 Stars
296
2 Stars
146
1 Star
138
33%of customers recommend this product.
(
6 out of
18)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy A17 5G 128GB - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
5
Visuals are EXCELLENT!
on August 19, 2026
Posted by: Galaxy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the Samsung Galaxy A17 5g for its stunning camera angles, views it's video output, the clarity is just awesome! I've been a stickler for the galaxy models because of its stay power. It's an all around functional piece of technology that goes beyond words. Really! I chose galaxy because it's a rewarding piece of equipment to say the least. It rewards you with excellent directions it saves you mileage in that if you're traveling via the maps function It'll give you options to quicker paths and you can choose what is more directional for you. The gemini is updated to allow emails to save you typing delivering a crisp reply that you can just send. I chose galaxy because if you want to save time and money then there is NO BETTER OPTION I think because of it's strength in build. It's yeah, it's a phone that is built to last thru wear and tear. It'll give you hours upon hours of operational before needing a recharge. It's amps are definitive and you can more or less choose on just that alone. It's almost looking thru an ocean of clear blue water when viewing from videos or the camera setting it's just that original. You can't get much better than Samsung galaxy a17 5g. So, go ahead, make your choice, but keep galaxy a17 5g on your to go list. It'll make a handsome gift or present. It won't be something that you'll not choose to add to your list of must-buys, or your list of must-haves. So, there it is, I hope that this has helped your decision making for the A17 5G galaxy.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Comprehensive & Performance-Driven
on August 19, 2026
Posted by: Jayhtx2023
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the a17 because I needed a phone that was for more of a basic user. With out taking to much of a cut on security feature of camera
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Awesome phone. Works great.
on August 19, 2026
Posted by: Firegirl02
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Its a really great phone. Highly recommend...........
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
Mediocre at best.
on August 19, 2026
Posted by: Donquixote04
from Georgia
The internet connectivity is not great, i.e. no matter how fast the provider is, websites load very slowly. I actually got better loading speeds from my old A53, this is using a network running at 120 mbps. The phone gets very hot during game play, even with most basic, low graphics games. The battery seems to last a full day without any difficulty. Display is comparable to my old A53. I haven't really tested the camera yet, but I'm sure it will do what I need. My overall conclusion, I guess I can say, I got what I paid for.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Features
2
Performance
2
Design
2
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, August 25, 2026
Hi Donquixote04,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A17 5G. The Galaxy A17 5G features a full-day battery, a vibrant display, and a capable camera system for everyday use. We are pleased that the battery performance has met your expectations. However, we understand that slow website loading and increased heat during basic gaming can impact your overall experience.
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is equipped with only 4 GB of RAM and an Exynos 1330 processor, which can lead to slower web loading compared to your previous Galaxy A53, which had superior RAM and specifications. This slowdown is particularly noticeable when there are multiple background processes or browser caches affecting system performance.
To enhance your connectivity speed, we recommend the following steps:
1. Open your phone settings and locate your browser app (such as Chrome or Samsung Internet).
2. Tap on "Storage" and select "Clear Cache."
Additionally, you can free up RAM by using the built-in Device Care feature in your settings to clean memory and close any hidden apps running in the background.
You can find more information by checking the link provided below. Your feedback comparing the Galaxy A17 5G with your previous Galaxy A53 is valuable to Samsung.
Slow mobile data speed on your Samsung phone
-Ty
Samsung Support
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Thank you for sharing your experience with the Galaxy A17 5G. The Galaxy A17 5G features a full-day battery, a vibrant display, and a capable camera system for everyday use. We are pleased that the battery performance has met your expectations. However, we understand that slow website loading and increased heat during basic gaming can impact your overall experience.
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is equipped with only 4 GB of RAM and an Exynos 1330 processor, which can lead to slower web loading compared to your previous Galaxy A53, which had superior RAM and specifications. This slowdown is particularly noticeable when there are multiple background processes or browser caches affecting system performance.
To enhance your connectivity speed, we recommend the following steps:
1. Open your phone settings and locate your browser app (such as Chrome or Samsung Internet).
2. Tap on "Storage" and select "Clear Cache."
Additionally, you can free up RAM by using the built-in Device Care feature in your settings to clean memory and close any hidden apps running in the background.
You can find more information by checking the link provided below. Your feedback comparing the Galaxy A17 5G with your previous Galaxy A53 is valuable to Samsung.
Slow mobile data speed on your Samsung phone
-Ty
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Samsung Community
smsng.us/Samsung-Community
smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger
X
https://smsng.us/X-Messages
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I chose this phone because it was meant for me.🙏
on August 19, 2026
Posted by: Believe66
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My A16 has served me in my connection with God in every app I use. It started with YouTube Music and took off from there. I am eternally grateful Thank you for making such a clear quality phone!🙏💜
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
It's a decent product.
on August 19, 2026
Posted by: Hoolio
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose the A17 5G for phone, streaming and games and it's not the best if you expect fast downloading or good quality memory.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, August 25, 2026
Hello there Hoolio,
Thank you for letting us know why you decided to choose your Galaxy A17 5G. We are thrilled to hear that your device has been working out well for you. Thank you for choosing the Galaxy A17 5G. Its vibrant display, 5G connectivity, and everyday Galaxy features provide a practical foundation for streaming and mobile gaming. We understand that the download speed and memory performance have not met your expectations for those activities. Your honest feedback is appreciated by Samsung!
-Ty
Samsung Support
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Samsung Community
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Thank you for letting us know why you decided to choose your Galaxy A17 5G. We are thrilled to hear that your device has been working out well for you. Thank you for choosing the Galaxy A17 5G. Its vibrant display, 5G connectivity, and everyday Galaxy features provide a practical foundation for streaming and mobile gaming. We understand that the download speed and memory performance have not met your expectations for those activities. Your honest feedback is appreciated by Samsung!
-Ty
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Samsung Community
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
I have an a16 and its amazing
on August 19, 2026
Posted by: Foxylovesa16
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I picked this one because it was the closest to the 16 and the a16 is the goat its my favorite phone ever and from now on I'll stick with samesung I love this.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Samsung i love
on August 18, 2026
Posted by: Reynatap1
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I chose my samsung galaxy A 17 . Samsung is my overall chosen favorite for devices , appliances .
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US