Samsung Malaysia has announced a price revision which affects the pricing of its budget smartphones.
If you’re thinking of getting the Galaxy A07 or the A17, be prepared to fork out up to RM200 more with the latest price hike.
Due to the current memory shortage and surge in RAM prices, it has become more challenging for smartphone makers to offer budget smartphones in the current climate.
Galaxy A07 and A17 get price hikes up to RM200
Effective today, Samsung Malaysia will be increasing the prices for the following Galaxy A models in Malaysia:
- Galaxy A07 LTE (8GB+256GB) – RM1,049 (Previously: RM899) +RM150
- Galaxy A07 5G (8GB+256GB) – RM1,149 (Previously: RM1,029) +RM120
- Galaxy A17 LTE (8GB+256GB) – RM1,149 (Previously: RM949) +RM200
- Galaxy A17 5G (8GB+256GB) – RM1,299 (Previously: RM1,149) +RM200
According to Samsung, the adjustment reflects ongoing increases in global component costs, particularly for memory chips and RAM driven by rising demand from AI infrastructure and data centre expansion, despite the company’s efforts to absorb such pressures.
It added that the brand remains committed to delivering innovative performance, durability and long-term value through the Galaxy A series.
Samsung Galaxy A07 Malaysia Specs
To recap, the Galaxy A07 is a budget phone which features a 6.7″ HD+ (1600×720) LCD display. The LTE version runs on a Media Helio G99 chip while the 5G version runs on a Dimensity 6300 unit.
In the camera department, the Galaxy A07 gets a basic dual-camera setup featuring a 50MP main camera and a 2MP secondary shooter, while the front gets an 8MP selfie camera.
The LTE variant comes with a 5,000mAh battery, while the 5G variant gets a larger 6,000mAh capacity.
Samsung Galaxy A17 Malaysia Specs
While the Galaxy A17 5G also comes with a 6.7″ display, it offers a higher Full HD+ (2340×1080) resolution on a Super AMOLED panel. Under the hood, the LTE variant still runs on a MediaTek Helio G99 while the 5G version runs on an Exynos 1330 chip.
The camera array is more versatile featuring a 50MP main camera, 5MP ultra-wide-angle shooter and a 2MP macro camera. Meanwhile, the front gets a higher-resolution 13MP selfie shooter.
Powering both the LTE and 5G variants is a 5,000mAh battery.
For greater peace of mind, both the Galaxy A07 and A17 comes with 6x OS upgrades and security updates. They also get IP54-rated dust and water resistance.
