Samsung hasn’t changed the camera setup compared to either the Galaxy A16 5G or the Galaxy A15 5G. But that’s not absolutely necessary, because for under $230, the Galaxy A17 still offers a 50-megapixel main lens that takes decent photos in good light.
Sure, the images don’t quite match the cameras found in high-end smartphones in terms of detail and dynamic range. But the color reproduction and sharpness are quite impressive.
Videos can be recorded at a maximum of 1080p and 30fps. The autofocus is a bit sluggish at times, but overall, the image quality is still decent.
For additional flexibility, there’s also a 5-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro camera. Don’t expect extreme detail from either of them – the resolution is simply too low for that. There’s also no continuous zoom between the different focal lengths, meaning you can only switch manually.
The front camera has a resolution of 13 megapixels and takes pretty decent selfies, although the details can appear a bit patchy.