Samsung Smartphone for Less Than Galaxy Buds or AirPods, The Galaxy A17 5G Just Hit a Record Low on Amazon

This article features deals sourced directly by Gizmodo and produced independently of the editorial team. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on the site. The price of consumer tech seems to have only been going up lately, and you see that pretty explicitly with phones. All of the flagship options from the big brands like Samsung and Apple lead with products that they’re list for near $1,000, if not, more. It might surprise you to find that you can still grab a decently robust smartphone for a fraction of the price. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a budget smartphone that comes in at a pretty unbelievable price. It launched last year at just $200, and with it’s current 18% off sale, you can get it even cheaper. The phone is now selling on Amazon for just $165 for a limited time. When you hear “budget” in front of “phone,” this might paint a picture that you’re going to be making a lot of compromises on features to get the price down—but that’s not really the case here with the Samsung Galaxy A17. You still get a large touchscreen, a triple-lens camera, and even 5G connectivity. The biggest difference you’re find between the A17 and the S26 lineup is its everyday performan