Back-to-school phone shopping on a tight budget? Here’s the one phone I’d recommend without hesitation

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is highlighted as the best budget phone for students.

It offers long software support, a solid AMOLED display, and all-day battery life.

Broad carrier compatibility makes it an easy pick for back-to-school shoppers.

The TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro is mentioned as a more limited carrier-tied alternative.