Samsung India today introduced the Galaxy F17 5G, the newest entrant in its F Series lineup and the successor to March’s Galaxy F16. The company highlighted its sleek 7.5 mm design, IP54 water-and-dust resistance, and a suite of AI-driven features tailored for modern users.
Key Specifications
- Design: 7.5 mm thickness, 192 grams weight, IP54 dust and water resistant
- Build: Glass back, glass front and plastic frame
- Colours: Black and Violet
- Display: 6.7-inch 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, 1100 nits in high brightness mode, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection
- Performance: Exynos 1330 (5 nm) chipset, Mali-G68 MP2 GPU
- CPU: Octa Core – 2×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 and 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
- Memory: 4GB/6GB/8GB RAM, 128GB storage, microSD support up to 2 TB
- Software & Updates: One UI 7 on Android 15, six years of OS upgrades and six years of security patches
- Rear Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8 primary with OIS
- 5 MP, f/2.2 ultra-wide
- 2 MP, f/2.4 macro
- Front Camera: 13 MP, f/2.0 for selfies and video calls
- Video Recording: 1080p@30fps with both rear and front cameras
- Battery & Charging: 5000 mAh with 25W fast charging support
- Network: Dual Nano-SIMs, 5G bands – 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA
- Connectivity: USB Type-C 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC
- Positioning: GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
- Sensors: Side-mounted fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, proximity sensor
AI and Connectivity Features
The Galaxy F17 5G comes equipped with Google’s Circle to Search function for intuitive on-screen queries. It also debuts Gemini Live, enabling real-time visual conversations with AI directly through the camera viewfinder. For seamless transactions, Samsung has integrated Tap & Pay via Samsung Wallet, and introduces On-device Voice Mail—a “Made for India” feature developed by Samsung’s local engineering team to improve daily call experiences.
Pricing and Availability
Starting September 11, the Galaxy F17 5G will be available at Samsung retail outlets, on Samsung’s online store, and via Flipkart in three configurations:
- 4GB + 128GB: Rs. 13,999
- 6GB + 128GB: Rs. 15,499
- 8GB + 128GB: Rs. 16,999
Whether you prioritize camera stability, long-term software support, or novel AI tools, the Galaxy F17 5G positions itself as a strong contender in the mid-range segment.
