Last month, the Samsung Gaalxy A17 5G and A07 LTE were launched in neighboring countries. Today, both affordable devices have finally been officially launched in Malaysia.
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is equipped with a 6.7″ AMOLED 90Hz screen, paired with an Exynos 1330 (5nm) chip, 8GB RAM, up to 256GB storage and a 5000 mAh battery with 25W charging. The main camera consists of a 50MP wide-angle lens with OIS, 6MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro while on the front there is a 13MP selfie camera.
The body passes the IP54 waterproof and dustproof standards and still supports microSD cards for additional storage. It still uses One UI 7 based on Android 15. Samsung promises support for 6 versions of Android and security patches for 6 years. This is just a year less than the flagship devices of the Galaxy S and Galaxy Z series.
The Samsung Galaxy A07 LTE comes with a 6.7″ LCD HD+ 90Hz screen, powered by the MediaTek Helio G99 chip, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging support. The front panel features a small notch that houses an 8MP selfie camera. On the back, there is a 50MP main camera along with a 2MP depth sensor for portrait mode support.
It runs the One UI 7 interface based on Android 15 with a guarantee of update support for up to 6 years. In addition, the device is equipped with an IP54 rating for protection against splashes of water and dust.
The device supports dual 4G SIM and provides a dedicated slot for a microSD card for additional storage. It also retains the 3.5mm audio jack, supports Bluetooth 5.3 and is equipped with a USB-C port.
In Malaysia, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G will be available in Black, Gray, and Blue starting September 5. The selling prices are as follows
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8+128GB) – RM899 (RM 799 after rebate)
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8+256GB) – RM999 (RM 899 after rebate)
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy A07 LTE will be available in Light Violet, Green, and Black starting September 26 but the price has not yet been announced. Samsung Malaysia is giving away a 25W Travel Adapter worth RM89 for free with every purchase of the Galaxy A17 5G and Galaxy A07 LTE.