Display
The primary display on the A517 is a TFT screen capable of showcasing 256K colors, with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels. While by today's standards this is quite limited, it was adequate for the basic functions it was designed for, such as text messaging and simple web browsing. The phone is also equipped with a second monochrome external display (96 x 96 pixels), which is useful for quickly checking the time, caller ID, or message notifications without the need to unlock the phone.