Maybe TOO cheap? - Samsung A17 5G
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Pick up a HoldX Magnetic Mount at go.deltahub.io and use code SC15 for 15% off! Smartphone prices are set to rise with the RAMpocalypse, so budget phones are looking more and more enticing. $200 for a new phone with years of promised updates sounds great, but when Samsung cheaped out on the A17 5G's RAM, they may have made a brutal error. Buy a Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: prsm2.com Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► SHOP OUR PRODUCTS: lttstore.com ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Affiliate links powered in part by affilimate.com Studio lighting by Aputure: aputure.com Linus Sebastian is an investor in Framework Computer, Inc and HexOS by Eshtek. CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Samsung has competition 0:22 Unboxing and design impressions 2:40 Sponsor - DeltaHub 3:08 Specs and LABS Performance results 4:22 Screen impressions and LABS luminance results 5:27 Speaker and camera impressions (also RAM complaints) 9:32 Overall thoughts and pricing 10:46 Outro
The Unboxing and initial impressions focus on the Samsung A17 5G as a budget option that aims to deliver value at a low price. The host notes the large 6.7 inch AMOLED display and comments on a design that uses a papery, non-plastic packaging, which he appreciates. He highlights the triple camera setup on the back, featuring a 50 megapixel main sensor, a 5 megapixel ultra-wide, and a 2 megapixel macro, and notes the side-mounted fingerprint sensor integrated with the power button. He tests the SIM tray, SD card slot, and IP54 water resistance, and comments on the overall build feel, including the visible screen chin and back panel aesthetics. The unboxing also includes a quick sponsor break before diving into performance, explaining the phone’s place in a crowded budget market where RAM and processor power matter at this price point.
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Questions answered
- What processor and how much RAM does the Samsung A17 5G have?
- The Samsung A17 5G is powered by the Exynos 1330 processor with 4 GB of RAM.
- Does the A17 5G support HDR video or high refresh rates effectively?
- No, the A17 5G does not support HDR video, and while it can run at up to 90 Hz, the experience may vary and not all content will take advantage of it.
- How many years of software updates does Samsung promise for the A17 5G?
- Samsung advertises 6 years of security updates and 6 years of major OS updates for the A17 5G.