Samsung Galaxy A17128 GB · Black · UK SM-A175FZKBEUB- Weight
- 190 gThis one: 192 g
- Chipset / published CPU
- Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)This one: Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)
PHONES
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G · Black
128 GB · Black · UK SM-A176BZKAEUB
- Screen size
- 6.7 in
- Storage
- 128 GB
- RAM
- 4 GB
Galaxy A17 5G in the 128 GB Black UK configuration (SM-A176BZKAEUB) is a slim 7.5 mm, 192 g phone with a 6.7-inch 90 Hz Super AMOLED screen, optical image stabilisation on the rear camera, IP54 splash resistance and six generations of OS upgrades.
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Key strengths
The 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Super AMOLED screen runs at up to 90 Hz.
Samsung promises six generations of OS upgrades and six years of security updates from the first global launch; security updates are listed until 31 August 2031.
The rear camera has optical image stabilisation for steadier photos and video.
A slim 7.5 mm, 192 g body with IP54 splash resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus on the front.
Before you buy
Video recording tops out at FHD 30 fps, the phone has 4 GB of RAM, and USB is limited to USB 2.0.
Speakers are not stereo (Samsung lists stereo support as No), and zoom is digital only, up to 10x.
The second SIM slot is hybrid: fitting a microSD card (up to 2 TB) means giving up the second nano-SIM.
IP54 means splash resistance only, not submersion; Samsung advises against beach or pool use.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 128 GB · Black · UK SM-A176BZKAEUB
78 specifications in 11 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 4 rows repeat listed facts in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Display
7 items
- Screen size
- 6.7 in
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
Source - Maximum refresh rate
- 90 HzSource
- Display specification
- 6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 90 Hz
Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
Source - Panel technology
- Super AMOLEDSource
- Main display resolution
- 1080 x 2340 (FHD+)Source
- Colour Depth (Main Display)
- 16MSource
- Cover glass
- Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Samsung states Gorilla Glass Victus (not Victus+) is applied to the front of the device; no rear-glass or drop-proof claim is made.
Source
Performance & storage
6 items
- Storage
- 128 GBSource
- RAM
- 4 GBSource
- Chipset / published CPU
- Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)
Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
Source - Memory card support
- YesSource
- Available Storage (GB)
- 107.1Source
- External Storage Support
- MicroSD (Up to 2TB)Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- RAM and storage configuration
- 4 GB RAM; 128 GB storageSource
Cameras & video
17 items
- Rear camera modules
- 3Source
- Camera system
- Rear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fps
Video recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.
Source - Front camera
- 13.0 MPSource
- 8K video recording
- Not provided
Samsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Source - Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
- 50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MPSource
- Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
- F1.8, F2.2, F2.4Source
- Rear Camera - Auto Focus
- YesSource
- Rear Camera - OIS
- YesSource
- Rear Camera Zoom
- Digital Zoom up to 10xSource
- Front Camera - F Number
- F2.0Source
- Front Camera - Auto Focus
- NoSource
- Front Camera - OIS
- NoSource
- Rear Camera - Flash
- YesSource
- Front Camera - Flash
- NoSource
- Video Recording Resolution
- FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fpsSource
- Slow Motion
- 120fps @HDSource
- Video Playing Resolution
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fpsSource
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Front Camera - Resolution
- 13.0 MPSource
Battery & charging
4 items
- Typical battery capacity
- 5000 mAh
Manufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
Source - Claimed video playback
- 18 hours
Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Source - Energy Efficiency Class
- BSource
- Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
- 1200Source
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- Battery and charging
- 5000 mAh
Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
Source
Design & durability
9 items
- Weight
- 192 gSource
- Dimensions
- 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (height × width × depth)Source
- Height
- 164.4 mmSource
- Width
- 77.9 mmSource
- Thickness
- 7.5 mmSource
- Form factor
- slabSource
- Colour
- BlackSource
- Form Factor
- Touchscreen BarSource
- Ingress protection
- IP54
Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.
Source
Connectivity & audio
15 items
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Source - Wireless connectivity
- Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.
Source - USB Interface
- USB Type-CSource
- USB Version
- USB 2.0Source
- Location Technology
- GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSSource
- Earjack
- USB Type-CSource
- MHL
- NoSource
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80Source
- Wi-Fi Direct
- YesSource
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth v5.3Source
- PC Sync.
- Smart Switch (PC version)Source
- Stereo Support
- NoSource
- Samsung DeX Support
- NoSource
- Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
- Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)Source
- Mobile TV
- NoSource
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- USB connection
- USB Type-C; USB 2.0Source
Network & SIM
12 items
- Regional SIM / network configuration
- UK SM-A176BZKAEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)
Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Source - eSIM only
- NoSource
- Number of SIM
- Dual-SIMSource
- SIM size
- Nano-SIM (4FF)Source
- SIM Slot Type
- SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)Source
- Infra
- 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDDSource
- 2G GSM
- GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900Source
- 3G UMTS
- B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)Source
- 4G FDD LTE
- B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)Source
- 4G TDD LTE
- B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)Source
- 5G FDD Sub6
- N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)Source
- 5G TDD Sub6
- N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)Source
Software & support
5 items
- Update policy
- Security updates until 31 August 2031
This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Source - OS
- AndroidSource
- SmartThings Support
- YesSource
- Android OS upgrade commitment
- 6 upgrades
Six OS generations and six years of security updates counted from the first global launch date, per Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Samsung states the policies are subject to change.
Source - Circle to Search
- Yes
Google feature; Samsung states service availability may vary by country, language and device model and requires an internet connection.
Source
Sensors & security
1 item
- Sensors
- Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity SensingSource
Box, price & availability
1 item
- Manufacturer UK reference price
- £259
Manufacturer's UK list price in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Source
Other details
1 item
- Removable
- NoSource
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