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Samsung Sets U.S. Launch for Galaxy A17 5G and Tab A11+ on Jan. 7–8

The budget pair signals a push for long-term Android support with AI tools reaching lower prices.

Overview

  • Galaxy A17 5G goes on sale January 7 for $199 with the 128GB model and a pledge of six Android OS generations and six years of security updates.
  • The phone features an Exynos 1330, 4GB of RAM, a 6.7-inch 90Hz FHD display, IP54 resistance, a 5,000 mAh battery with 25W charging, Gorilla Glass Victus, and a glass fiber reinforced polymer back.
  • Its cameras include a 50MP main, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and a 13MP selfie shooter, plus a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and microSD expansion.
  • Galaxy Tab A11+ arrives January 8 starting at $249.99 with an 11-inch 90Hz TFT screen, MediaTek MT8775, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and a 7,040 mAh battery with 25W charging.
  • Both devices add modern software such as Circle to Search and Google’s Gemini, while the tablet also offers DeX Standalone, and A17 availability spans Samsung and major U.S. carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, and Verizon.