Early Galaxy A27 Black Friday deal makes one of Samsung's most affordable phones cheaper than ever

By Adrian Diaconescu

Published: Nov 10, 2026, 5:15 AM

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The Galaxy A27 5G is definitely not the world's prettiest Samsung phone, but at least it doesn't come with a notch. | Image by PhoneArena

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Are you (cautiously) excited about this year's fast-approaching mobile tech Black Friday offers after all the industry-wide price hikes of the last few months? If you're planning to buy a budget-friendly Samsung handset this Christmas, the time may have already come to throw all caution to the wind and take advantage of the Galaxy A27's almost unexpectedly hefty new discount.

Yes, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 3-powered mid-ranger is currently sold by its manufacturer for a cool 100 bucks less than usual, and no, you don't need to trade anything in or jump through any hoops whatsoever to claim this super-early Black Friday 2026 deal... that's technically not advertised under that banner.

If you have significantly more money to spend on a considerably more advanced Android mid-ranger this holiday season, the newly discounted Pixel 10a should find a spot at the top of your shopping list right now.

$279 ⁹⁹

$379 ⁹⁹

$100 off (26%)

After making its US commercial debut at a recommended price of $349.99 and recently jumping to $379.99, the 6.7-inch Galaxy A27 5G is now suddenly down to a lower-than-ever $279.99 with 128GB internal storage space, 6GB RAM, and no strings attached. The ultra-affordable handset already runs Android 17 on the software side of things while being guaranteed to receive another five major OS updates in the next five years. And that Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor is definitely no pushover for the phones's massively reduced price either.

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Somehow, I highly doubt that Samsung will be able to slash more than $100 off the $379.99 list price of an unlocked Galaxy A27 5G with no strings attached anytime soon, however, and weirdly enough, major US retailers like Amazon don't seem to sell this model at any price, so clearly, there are no better Black Friday promotions planned there either.

The Galaxy A27, remember, was released several months after the slightly higher-end Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57, initially costing $349.99 stateside and then getting a permanent $30 price increase just last month. Shortly after that, the device actually scored its greatest discount on its maker's official US website, which is now improved by 25 bucks.

Believe it or not, that makes the 120Hz refresh rate-capable 6.7-incher almost as affordable as the humbler (and undeniably uglier) Galaxy A17 5G, as well as arguably one of the best budget 5G phones in the US today.

That large and silky smooth screen, mind you, is a surprisingly high-quality Super AMOLED affair, and the respectable aforementioned Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor is paired with 6GB RAM. More importantly, you get a generous 128 gigs of internal storage space for your $279.99, as well as a hefty 5,000mAh battery equipped with decent 25W charging technology, a triple rear-facing camera system composed of 50, 5, and 2MP sensors, and last but certainly not least, five more OS upgrades after the already delivered Android 17 promotion.

Get a free Galaxy A17 with Straight Talk. To claim this deal, you need to pair the phone with activation on a Silver Unlimited Plan or higher. This tier costs $45 per month. Offer valid through 01/10/27 while supplies last online.

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Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.

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