Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy A17 5G 128GB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.3
(896 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 896 reviews
5 Stars
551
4 Stars
202
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
33
1 Star
41
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Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy A17 5G 128GB - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
4
This phone
on March 31, 2026
Posted by: Baddbadd
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it’s a dependable budget phone. It excels at the basics: a beautiful screen, a battery that won’t quit, and a commitment to software updates that is rare at this price point. It’s perfect for everyday browsing and organization.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy A17 5G great phone
on March 31, 2026
Posted by: Bossdad4life442
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this phone after 2failed attempts at a moto G 2026. This phone runs circlez around those phones. Great screen and
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Galaxy A17 5G
on March 31, 2026
Posted by: Dukez1973
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My galaxy A17 5g is so much better than my old Motorola phone
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great Phone
on March 31, 2026
Posted by: Star32Shine
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Samsung phone has been easy to use with many options to chose from including Galaxy AI. The notifications are concise and inclusive.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great picture
on March 31, 2026
Posted by: Lyle2026
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great for watching YouTube great with my ear buds
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
4 Star versus 5 Star
on March 31, 2026
Posted by: Cali1974
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love my Galaxy A1. Superb value vis a vie the cost. I gave it four stars versus five stars, as I had issues with my camera. The camera doesn't focus properly.. The external lenses and caps are fine. There is an internal problem that may have been caused from dropping the phone.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
2
Not to impressed
on March 31, 2026
Posted by: Sparkysparks
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was expecting a lot more from this mobile device. The load times were slower than my previous phone. And I experienced some lag when playing games or loading videos. Other than that it's fine. I also loved the Galaxi AI feature!
Value
2
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, April 2, 2026
Hey Sparkysparks,
We understand your performance expectations. The Galaxy A17 is built to handle everyday tasks while offering features like Galaxy AI that enhance your experience, making it more personalized and intuitive. If you notice your device slowing down or lagging, you can improve its performance using the Quick Optimization feature in Device Care, found in the settings.
The Quick Optimization feature boosts your device's performance by finding apps that drain too much battery. It also frees up memory, removes unnecessary files, scans for malware, and closes background apps. Optimizing your phone is fast and simple.
To optimize your device, go to Settings, swipe to and tap Device Care, then tap Optimize Now and finally tap Done. For more information, please refer to our online guide linked below. Thank you for being a Samsung customer.
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001953/
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We understand your performance expectations. The Galaxy A17 is built to handle everyday tasks while offering features like Galaxy AI that enhance your experience, making it more personalized and intuitive. If you notice your device slowing down or lagging, you can improve its performance using the Quick Optimization feature in Device Care, found in the settings.
The Quick Optimization feature boosts your device's performance by finding apps that drain too much battery. It also frees up memory, removes unnecessary files, scans for malware, and closes background apps. Optimizing your phone is fast and simple.
To optimize your device, go to Settings, swipe to and tap Device Care, then tap Optimize Now and finally tap Done. For more information, please refer to our online guide linked below. Thank you for being a Samsung customer.
Keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down with Device Care
https://www.samsung.com/us/support/answer/ANS10001953/
-Ty
Samsung Support
smsng.us/Samsung-Support
Samsung Community
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Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Galaxy A16: The Ultimate Long-Term Play
on March 31, 2026
Posted by: MrSamsung
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Galaxy AI is a Total Game Changer, I’ve been rocking this Galaxy A16 every day and it’s honestly the perfect fit for me. The 6.7-inch Super AMOLED screen is huge and makes everything look crisp and vibrant, whether I'm scrolling or watching videos. The best part is I won't have to worry about getting a new one for a long time since it's getting six years of OS and security updates, which is wild.
The 5,000 mAh battery definitely keeps up while I'm hitting my apps and music all day, so I'm never stressed about finding a charger. The triple-lens camera stays capturing clear photos of everything I got going on, and the IP54 rating means I don't have to trip if it gets a little dusty or wet.
The Galaxy AI is a total game changer, too. I can just Circle to Search anything I see on my screen to find it instantly. What really makes this phone stand out is how it lets me use Google Gemini as my personal assistant. It helps me with everything—from writing lyrics and keeping my bars tight to helping me brainstorm ideas for my video game project. Whether I need to troubleshoot my car, set reminders for my brother, or just look up the latest sneaker drops, I just talk to the AI and it gets it done. Between the 128GB of storage for all my files and the sleek design, it’s a solid phone that handles everything I need.
The 5,000 mAh battery definitely keeps up while I'm hitting my apps and music all day, so I'm never stressed about finding a charger. The triple-lens camera stays capturing clear photos of everything I got going on, and the IP54 rating means I don't have to trip if it gets a little dusty or wet.
The Galaxy AI is a total game changer, too. I can just Circle to Search anything I see on my screen to find it instantly. What really makes this phone stand out is how it lets me use Google Gemini as my personal assistant. It helps me with everything—from writing lyrics and keeping my bars tight to helping me brainstorm ideas for my video game project. Whether I need to troubleshoot my car, set reminders for my brother, or just look up the latest sneaker drops, I just talk to the AI and it gets it done. Between the 128GB of storage for all my files and the sleek design, it’s a solid phone that handles everything I need.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US