Customer reviews from Samsung US
Samsung - Galaxy A17 5G 128GB - Black (Verizon)
Average customer rating
4.3
(1,811 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 1,811 reviews
5 Stars
1,114
4 Stars
401
3 Stars
152
2 Stars
68
1 Star
76
25%of customers recommend this product.
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2 out of
8)
Customer Reviews for Samsung - Galaxy A17 5G 128GB - Black (Verizon)
Customer Rating
4
Love my galaxy
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: TockoWhis
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Every phone I get is a Samsung now. Last 4 phones were galaxies.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
First rate Samsung phone
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Heelssolesandtoes00
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] In the past, I always purchased an 'S' series Samsung phone but with my present phone, an A17 5G series, I decided that I didn't need the latest phone. I love this phone. The camera is still first rate even it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the 'S' series. From now on, I will be buying an 'A' series and keeping my extra money on my pocket. It has all the features that the 'S' has including AI, if that is what you are into. My next upgrade will be another 'A' series.
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Overall good phone
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Dakingkg
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The phone itself has some very good features. The camera being one of them. The only issue I would have with the phone is when you have too many windows open. The phone begins to move slow. So you have to close the windows and restart your phone. Other than that it's a pretty good phone
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
4
Great phone. Great value.
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Mygalaxie
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great phone for everyday use and the games I play. Handy features like ambient sound amplification. If I could use Spectrum Id give it 5 stars.
Value
4
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
Great phone had for quite some time
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: AmberGCO
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Galaxy a17 and I have had this phone for several years. Haven't had any issues at all. I use it for all sorts of activities
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
5
This phone is very simple to use even for seniors
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Songsam
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The new Galaxy AI really helps quite a bit and also it's very easy to use for people with mental disabilities that have cognitive decline and people with dementia so I'm very proud to say this phone is good for everybody
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US
Customer Rating
3
A bit glitchy
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Celticfairey
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have had the A series since A14 and I love the camera!! This series seems a bit more glitchy than the others.
Value
3
Response from Samsung USBy R&R, March 31, 2026
Hello there Celticfairey,
Thank you for sharing this information. The Galaxy A17 5G continues to enhance the A series with features such as a reliable camera and a smooth display. To ensure optimal performance day-to-day, you can use Device Care. Simply go to Settings, swipe to find and tap Device Care, then select Optimize now and tap Done. For more details, please refer to the link provided below. We appreciate your loyalty to the A series and value 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 this information. The Galaxy A17 5G continues to enhance the A series with features such as a reliable camera and a smooth display. To ensure optimal performance day-to-day, you can use Device Care. Simply go to Settings, swipe to find and tap Device Care, then select Optimize now and tap Done. For more details, please refer to the link provided below. We appreciate your loyalty to the A series and value your feedback.
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
5
My new favorite phone
on March 30, 2026
Posted by: Sunshine
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I recently picked up the Samsung Galaxy A17, and honestly, I’m really impressed with how much you get for the price.
The first thing I noticed is the display - the screen is large, bright, and super clear, which makes everything from scrolling to watching videos feel smooth and enjoyable. It definitely doesn’t feel like a “budget” phone in that department.
One of my favorite things about this phone is how I’ve been able to use it for my daughter. I create practice work for her outside of school, and this phone makes it really easy to pull up apps, worksheets, and learning tools. She also loves playing educational games on it for extra practice, and everything runs smoothly without frustration.
Battery life has also been a huge plus for me. I can go all day without stressing about charging, which is exactly what I need with a busy schedule.
Performance-wise, it handles everyday tasks like texting, apps, and browsing with no issues. It’s not meant for heavy gaming, but for normal daily use, it runs reliably and doesn’t lag on me.
The camera surprised me too pictures come out clear and colorful, especially in good lighting. For a phone at this price point, it definitely gets the job done and then some.
If I had to mention one thing, I’d say go for the higher RAM option if you can, just for smoother multitasking long-term.
Overall, the Galaxy A17 is a great value phone that covers all the basics really well solid battery, nice display, dependable performance, and a good camer
The first thing I noticed is the display - the screen is large, bright, and super clear, which makes everything from scrolling to watching videos feel smooth and enjoyable. It definitely doesn’t feel like a “budget” phone in that department.
One of my favorite things about this phone is how I’ve been able to use it for my daughter. I create practice work for her outside of school, and this phone makes it really easy to pull up apps, worksheets, and learning tools. She also loves playing educational games on it for extra practice, and everything runs smoothly without frustration.
Battery life has also been a huge plus for me. I can go all day without stressing about charging, which is exactly what I need with a busy schedule.
Performance-wise, it handles everyday tasks like texting, apps, and browsing with no issues. It’s not meant for heavy gaming, but for normal daily use, it runs reliably and doesn’t lag on me.
The camera surprised me too pictures come out clear and colorful, especially in good lighting. For a phone at this price point, it definitely gets the job done and then some.
If I had to mention one thing, I’d say go for the higher RAM option if you can, just for smoother multitasking long-term.
Overall, the Galaxy A17 is a great value phone that covers all the basics really well solid battery, nice display, dependable performance, and a good camer
Value
5
Written by a customer while visiting Samsung US