Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
forum threadFrugalForever posted Jan 30, 2026 07:50 PM
forum threadFrugalForever posted Jan 30, 2026 07:50 PM

Metro by T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 4GB/128GB +1-month unlimited+ $65 plan. No further topup, unlocks in 365 days. No port-in needed. $65

$65

$295

77% off
Metro by T-Mobile
57 Comments 17,878 Views
Get Deal at Retailer
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
Metro by T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 4GB/128GB +1-month unlimited+ $65 plan. No further topup, unlocks in 365 days. No port-in needed. $65

Metro Unlock Policy:
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/terms-and-conditions/phone-unlock-policy​ [metrobyt-mobile.com]

Key Specifications:
Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Super AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, approx. 800 nits brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus.
Processor: Exynos 1330 (5nm) Octa-core.
Camera: Rear: 50MP (f/1.8) main + 5MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide + 2MP (f/2.4) macro; Front: 13MP (f/2.0).
Video: 1080p @ 30fps (no 4K support).
Battery: 5,000mAh with 25W fast charging.
Memory/Storage: 4GB RAM; 128GB storage (MicroSD support up to 2TB).
OS: Android 15 (upgradable to Android 16).
Features: 5G Sub6, Bluetooth 5.3, Side Fingerprint Sensor, NFC, IP54 Water/Dust Resistance.
Build: Plastic frame and back.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/c...axy-a17-5g
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
Metro by T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 4GB/128GB +1-month unlimited+ $65 plan. No further topup, unlocks in 365 days. No port-in needed. $65

Metro Unlock Policy:
https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/terms-and-conditions/phone-unlock-policy​ [metrobyt-mobile.com]

Key Specifications:
Display: 6.7-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Super AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, approx. 800 nits brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus.
Processor: Exynos 1330 (5nm) Octa-core.
Camera: Rear: 50MP (f/1.8) main + 5MP (f/2.2) ultra-wide + 2MP (f/2.4) macro; Front: 13MP (f/2.0).
Video: 1080p @ 30fps (no 4K support).
Battery: 5,000mAh with 25W fast charging.
Memory/Storage: 4GB RAM; 128GB storage (MicroSD support up to 2TB).
OS: Android 15 (upgradable to Android 16).
Features: 5G Sub6, Bluetooth 5.3, Side Fingerprint Sensor, NFC, IP54 Water/Dust Resistance.
Build: Plastic frame and back.

https://www.metrobyt-mobile.com/c...axy-a17-5g

Community Voting

Deal Score
+33
Good Deal
Get Deal at Retailer

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

57 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Pro
Feb 01, 2026 11:42 PM
3,705 Posts
Joined Sep 2010
misel00
Pro
Feb 01, 2026 11:42 PM
3,705 Posts
Quote from blinksteen :
As others mentioned, you get more performance from similar-priced Motorola's, but one big downside is a lack of security updates. Samsung offers 6 years of security updates, Motorola offers 3. A 2025 Motorola stops getting security updates in January 2028.
Yeah, thats a big downside!
Feb 02, 2026 01:56 AM
5,294 Posts
Joined Jun 2019
The_Love_SpudFeb 02, 2026 01:56 AM
5,294 Posts
Bringing together two key themes here:
  • Motorola phones continue to provide compelling hardware value at their price points.
  • Motorola phones have abysmal software support.
The funny thing is that this support issue has been well-documented and understood: https://www.androidpolice.com/mot...e-support/
However, recent news has indicated ways in which that software support may get worse(!) for some buyers: https://www.androidauthority.com/...e-3636627/

[IMG]https://static.slickdealscdn.com/images/smilies/emot-LMAO.gif[/IMG]
One interesting recent development for Samsung A-series buyers has been the increasing residual value of these devices. Though they aren't worth much as trade-in devices, I would consider it noteworthy that they have finally graduated to having some value in recent TMO offers. I just got promotional offers providing $250 valuations for my previously "free" A32 handsets. I'd otherwise assumed those models were headed for e-waste or trade-ins as "any models/any condition" devices.

Good luck!
Jon
Last edited by The_Love_Spud February 1, 2026 at 06:59 PM.
1
Pro
Feb 04, 2026 10:16 AM
1,046 Posts
Joined Jun 2015
Vic121
Pro
Feb 04, 2026 10:16 AM
1,046 Posts
literally an A16 5G with a few differences.
Feb 09, 2026 08:52 AM
364 Posts
Joined Oct 2017
JasonR9389Feb 09, 2026 08:52 AM
364 Posts
Quote from lou2004 :
can you recommend a good cheap phone for kids?
I have an A16 and it's not that bad, the A17 specs are improved, perfectly fine for kids!
Feb 09, 2026 10:11 AM
1,722 Posts
Joined Nov 2010
BGRTFeb 09, 2026 10:11 AM
1,722 Posts
This is not a deal unless you're die hard looking to get a cheap Samsung. Motorolas (G Power and G Stylus) available on Metro offer much better specs for the price.

If you're able to port in, the Sam A36 and Moto Edge 2025 are also available for free and blows the A17 out of the water.
Last edited by BGRT February 9, 2026 at 03:14 AM.
1
1
Feb 09, 2026 03:10 PM
25 Posts
Joined Feb 2009
wajid456Feb 09, 2026 03:10 PM
25 Posts
*UPDATE*
Now you can get it with the $50 dollar plan $55 for the first month
Feb 09, 2026 06:39 PM
566 Posts
Joined Jun 2020
DIW90210Feb 09, 2026 06:39 PM
566 Posts
Brand new unlocked phone retails for $179 at Best Buy! Paying $65 and having to wait a whole year to unlock isn't worth it. Phone might be selling brand new for $65 (retail) after waiting a year anyways. LMAO

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Feb 09, 2026 07:06 PM
307 Posts
Joined Oct 2015
joeBwonkenobiFeb 09, 2026 07:06 PM
307 Posts
If there was a Samsung a9+ or a11+ tablet promo going on this would be tempting
Feb 09, 2026 08:59 PM
5 Posts
Joined Feb 2019
CrimsonSeed561Feb 09, 2026 08:59 PM
5 Posts
Quote from jimx200 :
how about a skateboard, ball/bat/glove, bike?
I'm dying 🤣😭
Feb 10, 2026 02:34 AM
1,200 Posts
Joined Aug 2017
ifelseyesnoFeb 10, 2026 02:34 AM
1,200 Posts
anyone know if metro locked phones work on assurance wireless, which is a subsidiary of metro?
Pro
Feb 10, 2026 02:37 AM
1,034 Posts
Joined Jul 2013
cybercho
Pro
Feb 10, 2026 02:37 AM
1,034 Posts
Quote from FrugalForever :
Metro also has moto g power, better processor, more ram but inferior screen (imho) and $10 cheaper:

https://slickdeals.net/f/19142104
Get the Moto G Power all. I bought it and the A17 for friends and set it up for them after switching them to Tello. The A17 is a bit laggy as others have mentioned. Samsung is full of bloat
Feb 10, 2026 03:41 AM
484 Posts
Joined Feb 2013
BADASSDADFeb 10, 2026 03:41 AM
484 Posts
Rhe first phone with 4gb of ram came out in 2015 11 years ago and the first phone with 128gb rom was in 2013 13 years ago and the phone manufacturers want us to to treat our phones as outdated after one year so we buy another one yet they are still trying to sell us 13 year old technology you would literally have to pay me to take this phone and I still would not use it if you paid me
1
Feb 10, 2026 07:34 AM
57 Posts
Joined Nov 2019
LazyGuy1010Feb 10, 2026 07:34 AM
57 Posts
Quote from DealMayhem :
Motorola also gives you zero to two Android OS updates. Samsung gives you six.
However, most people will update their phone in 2-3 years as the battery cannot hold much charge after about 1000 charging cycles. This is one thing most people don't realize.

Very true, my old phone that now works as our mp3 player still holds charge much better than my present phone. The fine print is : the old phone was 6 months old when I got a new free phone. As mp3 player for our home it is always fully charged while the free phone. being used as a phone, got charged every day and dropped to half after a bit more than a year of heavy use. My present phone is actually much better, it's two and half years old and still holding charge about 80 %.
Feb 10, 2026 06:27 PM
114 Posts
Joined Sep 2013
KyleK2293Feb 10, 2026 06:27 PM
114 Posts
Budget phone need at least 6gb ram, mid phone at least 8gb of ram, or else they laggy and slow once memory storage fill up, I find out u need at least 25 percent storage free for most phone to run staple.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Feb 10, 2026 07:13 PM
97 Posts
Joined Aug 2020
Mono141Feb 10, 2026 07:13 PM
97 Posts
Quote from KyleK2293 :
Budget phone need at least 6gb ram, mid phone at least 8gb of ram, or else they laggy and slow once memory storage fill up, I find out u need at least 25 percent storage free for most phone to run staple.
6gb probably if it's running a near stock android. One ui on Samsung is a really heavy os.

Leave a Comment

Unregistered (You)

Popular Deals

Trending Deals