Samsung is closing out the year with a flurry of product news. After announcing new speakers and Google Photos support for its TVs, the company has now introduced the budget-friendly Galaxy A17 5G and the Galaxy Tab A11+, which launch next month in the US.
Galaxy A17 5G
The Galaxy A17 5G succeeds the Galaxy A16 5G, which was the best-selling Android smartphone last quarter. The two phones have many similarities, but the A17 has some AI perks, including support for Google’s Circle to Search and Gemini chatbot.
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The Galaxy A17 has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It comes with Samsung’s Exynos 1330 processor, 4GB RAM, and 128GB internal storage, which can be expanded up to 2TB with a microSD card. There’s a 5,000mAh battery that supports 25W fast charging and can charge up to 50% in 30 minutes, Samsung says.
The camera setup hasn’t changed from the A16. The front-facing camera uses a 13MP sensor, while the rear system has 50MP, 5MP, and 2MP sensors.
The Galaxy A17 will be available on Jan. 7 in the US in black, blue, and gray, starting at $199.99.
Galaxy Tab A11+
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The Galaxy Tab A11+, meanwhile, comes with an 11-inch LCD with a 90Hz refresh rate. It runs a MediaTek MT8775 processor and comes in two variants: 6GB RAM with 128GB storage, and 8GB RAM with 256GB storage. Storage here can also be expanded to 2TB with a microSD card.
The Tab A11+ packs a large 7,040mAh battery that Samsung says can deliver all-day use, along with support for 25W fast charging. The tablet also has quad speakers with Dolby Atmos support, a 5MP front-facing camera, and an 8MP rear camera with autofocus.
Like the A17, this tablet also supports Circle to Search and the Gemini assistant. The former is arriving on an A series tab for the first time.
When it comes to software, both the A17 and the Tab A11+ come with Android 16 out of the box. The A17 will receive six years of OS and security updates, while the tab will reportedly receive seven.
The Galaxy Tab A11+ launches on Jan. 8 in gray and silver, starting at $249.99.
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