Samsung is continuing its push for accessible tech in the Philippines, with its latest A-series phones, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A07, now available for purchase even if they have not been officially launched worldwide just yet.
While a few models have been spotted on Lazada, they were all listed as “out of stock” until now. However, if you’re looking to get your hands on one immediately, it’s the Samsung store on Shopee where you’ll find the stock ready to go.
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The initial rollout includes the Galaxy A17 5G and the Galaxy A07 LTE on Shopee, with the Galaxy A17 LTE model also joining the lineup on Lazada, though they’re still not up for sale.
What exactly are you getting for your money? Let’s break down the specs and listed prices for all three models now on the local market.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Galaxy A17 5G is the star of the show, bringing some premium features to a sub-P14,000 (approximately $247 or less) price point. At its core is the company’s own 5nm Exynos 1330 5G processor. There’s also real appeal in the display and camera: a 6.7-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass Victus protection and a 50-megapixel main camera that’s been upgraded with optical image stabilization. That main shooter is complemented by a 5-megapixel ultrawide and a 2-megapixel macro lens, while a 13-megapixel camera handles selfies.
It’s all powered by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25-watt fast charging, and with an IP54 rating, it can handle a few splashes without a problem. Just as impressively, Samsung is promising six major OS updates and six years of security patches, making it a very future-proof device.
The Galaxy A17 5G is available in two variants:
- 4GB RAM + 128GB storage: P10,590 ($187)
- 8GB RAM + 256GB storage: P13,590 ($240)
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G specs
- 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, FHD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate
- 5nm Exynos 1330 5G processor
- Mali-G68 MP2 GPU
- 4GB/8GB RAM
- 128GB/256GB storage
- Triple 50-megapixel main, 5-megapixel ultrawide, 2-megapixel macro rear cameras
- 13-megapixel front camera
- Side fingerprint reader
- 5,000mAh battery with 25-watt charging
- IP54 rating
- One UI 7 based on Android 15
- Colors: Black, Grey, Blue
Samsung Galaxy A17 LTE
For those who don’t need 5G, the 4G version offers a similar experience with a few key differences. It swaps out the Exynos chip for a 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 4G processor.
The rest of the specs remain largely the same as its 5G sibling: a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, the same triple-camera setup with OIS, and a 13-megapixel front camera. The Galaxy A17 LTE has a 5,000mAh battery with 25-watt fast charging and an IP54 rating as well. Like the 5G variant, it runs on One UI 7 based on Android 15.
The Galaxy A17 LTE comes in a single configuration:
- 4GB RAM + 128GB storage: P9,290 ($164)
Samsung Galaxy A17 LTE specs
- 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display, FHD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate
- 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 4G processor
- Mali-G57 MP2 GPU
- 4GB RAM
- 128GB storage
- Triple 50-megapixel main, 5-megapixel ultrawide, 2-megapixel macro rear cameras
- 13-megapixel front camera
- Side fingerprint reader
- 5,000mAh battery with 25-watt charging
- IP54 rating
- One UI 7 based on Android 15
- Colors: Black, Grey
Samsung Galaxy A07 LTE
If you’re looking for the Korean technology giant’s most affordable new offering, the Galaxy A07 LTE is it. It comes with a 6.7-inch LCD display, which still sports a 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it’s powered by the 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 SoC, the same as the Galaxy A17 LTE.
The camera setup is a dual-camera system with a 50-megapixel main camera and a 2-megapixel macro lens, while selfies are handled by an 8-megapixel front camera. It likewise has a 5,000mAh battery with 25-watt fast charging and an IP54 rating for peace of mind.
The Galaxy A07 LTE is available in two memory options:
- 4GB RAM + 64GB storage: P5,290 ($93)
- 4GB RAM + 128GB storage: P5,990 ($106)
Samsung A07 LTE specs
- 6.7-inch LCD display, HD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate
- 6nm MediaTek Helio G99 4G processor
- Mali-G57 MP2 GPU
- 4GB RAM
- 64GB/128GB storage
- Dual 50-megapixel main, 2-megapixel macro rear cameras
- 8-megapixel front camera
- Side fingerprint reader
- 5,000mAh battery with 25-watt charging
- IP54 rating
- One UI 7 based on Android 15
- Colors: Black, Light Violet
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