Comparison
Cheap phone 2026: Galaxy A17, Galaxy A27 or Redmi Note 17
The Samsung Galaxy A17, Galaxy A27 and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 are budget phones offered by more Czech shops than most others we follow. This comparison is for anyone who wants a good phone for about 7,000 CZK: today's lowest prices with shipping, the difference between the 5G and LTE versions and how much memory pays off.
Categories in this guide:SmartphonesPhones, tablets, wearables
Products in this guide:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 128 GBSamsung Galaxy A27 5G 6 GB/128 GB BlackXiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G 4 GB/128 GB BlackXiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G 6 GB/128 GB Sky Teal
Prepared by the Banbosh Studio editors with AI from the comparison's data; first published 7 November 2026. Facts checked on 7 November 2026 against the 2 sources listed at the end. Text last updated 7 November 2026.
The short answer
The lowest price for a 5G phone: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 128 GB. More RAM for a small extra: Galaxy A27 5G 6/128 GB. No need for 5G and the cheapest phone: Redmi Note 17 4G 128 GB. Today's price in the cards below decides.
- Memory and version (5G, LTE) are taken from the product name in the shop.
- Colour rarely changes the price but can differ between shops.
Which budget phone suits whom
- Situation: Lowest price with 5G
- Model: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 128 GB (from CZK 4,599)Why: The cheapest 5G model here; offered by several shops
- Situation: More memory for apps
- Model: Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 6/128 GB (from CZK 5,949)Why: 6 GB of RAM instead of 4 GB
- Situation: No 5G, as cheap as possible
- Model: Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G 128 GB (from CZK 4,949)Why: The LTE version is usually cheaper than 5G
- Situation: Xiaomi with 5G and 6 GB
- Model: Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G 6/128 GB (from CZK 7,690)Why: 5G and more memory; compare with the Galaxy A27
Decision flow: which budget phone
Do you have a 5G plan and 5G coverage at home or at work?
Yes → Choose between the Galaxy A17 5G, Galaxy A27 5G and Redmi Note 17 5G.
No → The Redmi Note 17 4G is enough; you save on a version you would not use.
Do you keep many apps open or play games?
Yes → Take a model with 6 GB of RAM (Galaxy A27 5G or Redmi Note 17 5G).
No → 4 GB is enough; decide by today's price.
Today's prices of budget phones
The cards show today's lowest prices with shipping to Czechia from every shop we follow: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 128 GB (from CZK 4,599), Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 6/128 GB (from CZK 5,949), Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G 128 GB (from CZK 4,949) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G 6/128 GB (from CZK 7,690). Each is offered by several shops, among them Smarty, Bscom and Shopcom.
- under CZK 5,000114 products
- CZK 5,000 – CZK 15,000118 products
- CZK 15,000 – CZK 30,00092 products
- over CZK 30,00076 products
5G or LTE: when the extra pays off
The 5G version is faster where there is a 5G network and your plan supports it. With a cheap plan without 5G or outside coverage, the LTE version does the same for less.
Both Samsung models here are 5G; the Galaxy A17 is also sold as LTE, so always check which version you buy.
How much memory you need
All four models have 128 GB of storage, enough for everyday use. The difference is RAM: 4 GB is fine for messages, calls, maps and social apps, 6 GB helps when you switch between many apps or play games.
If you keep the phone for three years or more, the model with more memory is the better buy; for a child or as a spare, the cheapest one is enough.
When to buy: Black Friday and Christmas prices
Budget phones often drop around Black Friday (27 November 2026) and before Christmas. Every phone page has a 90-day price chart; when today's price is at the bottom, do not wait. More models are in mobile phones.
What do the products in this guide cost today?
- Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 128 GBCZK 4,599
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 4G 4 GB/128 GB BlackCZK 4,949
- Samsung Galaxy A27 5G 6 GB/128 GB BlackCZK 5,949
- Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G 6 GB/128 GB Sky TealCZK 7,690
Who it is for
- You want a cheap phone for yourself, your parents or a child.
- You are choosing between Samsung and Xiaomi at a similar price.
- You want to know whether 5G or more memory is worth the extra.
Watch out for
- Same name, different memory: 4/128 GB and 6/128 GB are not comparable offers.
- The LTE (4G) and 5G versions have similar names; check the version in the offer.
- A foreign version can come with another charger or warranty; look at the shop and its rating.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best cheap phone in 2026?
- It depends on whether you need 5G and more memory. The Galaxy A17 5G and Redmi Note 17 4G come out cheapest here; the Galaxy A27 5G and Redmi Note 17 5G have more memory.
- Where to buy a cheap phone for the least?
- The same model costs differently in each shop. The phone's page compares every shop we follow, with shipping and rating.
- Is 5G worth it on a cheap phone?
- Only with a 5G plan and coverage where you use the phone. Otherwise the LTE version saves money.