Next month, Samsung plans to release two affordable gadgets in the United States. The Galaxy A17 5G, priced from $199, hits shelves on January 7, while the Galaxy Tab A11+ follows on January 8 for $250.
Featuring a 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED screen, the Galaxy A17 5G runs on the Exynos 1330 processor shared with the Galaxy A16 5G. Its camera array mirrors the prior version, including a 50MP primary sensor, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro, and 13MP front camera. The entry-level variant offers 4GB RAM and 128GB storage, expandable via microSD card up to 2TB. Equipped with a 5,000mAh battery that enables fast charging—an increasingly common capability this year—the device largely continues Samsung's approach in this series, which has a track record of reliable, cost-effective Android handsets likely to rank among top budget picks by 2026.
The Galaxy Tab A11+ sports an 11-inch LCD panel, an 8MP back camera, and a 5MP front one. Storage configurations include 6GB RAM paired with 128GB or 8GB RAM with 256GB, both expandable using microSD. The battery delivers up to 15 hours of video streaming and supports fast charging. Although more advanced tablets abound, this straightforward Samsung model serves as a dependable entry-level choice.