Best cell phone deals in April 2025

5G smartphone sale: free w/ unlimited @ Verizon
For a limited time, Verizon is offering various 5G phones for free when you open a new line or with eligible 5G data plans. (No trade-in is required). Eligible phones include popular models like the iPhone 16 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra, Pixel 9 Pro XL, and more.

Pixel 9a: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile
The Pixel 9a is quite possibly the best budget phone around. It features a 6.3-inch Actua pOLED (2424 x 1080) 120Hz display, Tensor G4 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 48MP (f/1.7) main and 13MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, whereas on the front there's a 13MP (f/2.2) lens. In our Pixel 9a review we said it's the most well-rounded phone you can buy at under $500.

Galaxy S25: up to $750 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
Samsung is knocking up to $750 off Galaxy S25 purchases when you trade-in an older phone. Don't have a phone to trade? You'll still get $125 off without trade-in. The phone features a 6.2-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display w/ 120Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. You also get a 50MP wide, 12MP Ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto lens and a 12MP front camera.

The base Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch 1080 x 2424 OLED display, Tensor G4 chipset, 12GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 50MP main and 48MP ultrawide, whereas on the front there's a 10.5MP camera. In our Pixel 9 review, we said the new AI features, upgraded cameras, and bigger battery make it the Pixel 9 phone to buy. Note: You'll have to prepay for a year of Mint's unlimited data plan ($180), though Mint is charging half off its normal rate in connection with this deal.

iPhone 16e: $5/month w/ unlimited @ Verizon
Priced at $599, the iPhone 16e is Apple's latest iPhone. Although it's pricier than the $429 iPhone SE (2022), the iPhone 16e packs a stronger punch. You get a larger 6.1-inch OLED display (2532 x 1170), A18 CPU, 128GB of storage, 12MP (f/1.9) front camera, and a 48MP rear camera with 2x in-sensor zoom (f/1.6). Additionally, the iPhone 16e supports Apple Intelligence. In our iPhone 16e review, we said this is the phone to get if you want an iPhone and your budget is tight.

iPhone 16: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
Verizon's iPhone 16 cell phone deals are pretty generous at the moment. You can get a free iPhone 16 when you open a new line with an eligible unlimited data plan. This deal applies to multiple iPhone 16 models like the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro.

The base Pixel 9 features a 6.3-inch 1080 x 2424 OLED display, Tensor G4 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 50MP main and 48MP ultrawide, whereas on the front there's a 10.5MP camera. In our Google Pixel 9 review, we said the new AI features, upgraded cameras, and bigger battery make it a worthy contender, in spite of the $100 price increase. (To get this price, choose the option that says "We'll help you connect this phone to a carrier").

iPhone 16: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ AT&T
New and existing AT&T members can pick up an iPhone 16 for free with trade-in. You'll need to be signed up to one of AT&T's qualifying unlimited plans to get this deal.

Samsung Galaxy A35: $5/month w/ unlimited @ AT&T
The Galaxy A35 is Samsung's new budget smartphone. It packs a 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz display, Exynos 1380 CPU, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 50MP f/1.8 main, 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide, and 5MP f/2.4 macro. There's also a 13MP f/2.2 selfie/front camera. In our Samsung Galaxy A35 hands-on, we called it an excellent contender in the budget space.

iPhone 16 Plus: from $10/month w/ trade-in + unlimited @ AT&T
New and existing AT&T members can get up to $830 off the new iPhone 16 Plus with trade-in. You'll pay just $10.99/month over a 36-month installment plan). You'll need to be signed up to one of AT&T's qualifying unlimited plans to get this deal.

iPhone 16: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
Verizon is offering some of the best iPhone 16 deals I've seen. You'll get up to $1,000 off with a new line and eligible unlimited data plan.

Pixel 9 Pro XL: was $1,099 now $999 @ Best Buy
The Pixel 9 Pro XL is Google's biggest Pixel. It features a 6.8-inch 1344 x 2992 OLED display, Tensor G4 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 50MP main, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP telephoto. On the front you'll find a 42MP camera. In our Pixel 9 Pro XL review, we said the phone sets records for having the brightest screen and longest battery life of any Pixel phone. However, it packs the same camera arrangements as the Pixel 9 Pro, which is the better value. (To get this price, choose the option that says "We'll help you connect this phone to a carrier").

The Galaxy A35 is Samsung's budget smartphone. It packs a 6.6-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz display, Exynos 1380 CPU, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 50MP f/1.8 main, 8MP f/2.2 ultrawide, and 5MP f/2.4 macro. There's also a 13MP f/2.2 selfie/front camera. In our Samsung Galaxy A35 hands-on, we called it an excellent contender in the budget space. Note: To get this price choose the option that says "We'll help you connect this phone to a carrier" and you'll need to activate your phone during checkout.

Galaxy Z Flip 6: up to $800 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
Samsung is knocking up to $800 off its Galaxy Z Flip 6 when you trade-in an older phone. The phone features a 6.7-inch FHD+ AMOLED (2640 x 1080) inner display w/ 120Hz refresh, 3.4-inch AMOLED (720 x 748) outer display w/ 60Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. You also get an upgraded 50MP f/2.2 main and 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide rear cameras and a 10MP f2.2 selfie cam. In our Galaxy Z Flip 6 review, we called it a fun upgrade that packs many of the same great Galaxy AI features found in the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Galaxy Z Fold 6: up to $1,500 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
Samsung is knocking up to $1,500 off its Galaxy Z Fold 6 when you trade-in an older phone. The phone features a 7.6-inch OLED (2160 x 1856) 120Hz main display, 6.3-inch OLED (2376 x 968) 120Hz cover display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. On the rear you get a 50MP f/1.8 main wide-angle lens, 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, and 10MP f/2.4 telephoto lens. Selfie cams include a 10MP f/2.2 outer lens and 4MP f/1.8 inner lens. In our Galaxy Z Fold 6 review, we called it an impressive foldable with new AI powers wrapped in a lighter and more durable design.

Motorola Razr+: was $999 now $549 @ Best Buy
The Motorola Razr+ is one of the best foldable phones you can buy. In our Motorola Razr+ review, we said it sets the standard for all other clamshell foldables and even tops the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4. We also loved its long battery life (10 hours and 9 minutes), which is better than that of the average smartphone. The Razr+ features a 6.9-inch OLED FHD+ 165Hz inner display, 3.6-inch OLED 144Hz outer display, Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB storage. There's also a 12MP main (f/1.5), 13MP ultrawide (f/2,2), and 32MP (f/2.4) front camera.
Price check: $649 @ Amazon

OnePlus 12R: up to $460 off w/ trade-in @ OnePlus
The OnePlus 12R is one of the top midrange phones we've tested. In our OnePlus 12R review, we said it delivers outstanding performance and record-setting battery life (18:42) for an amazingly low price. It features a 6.78-inch display with 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. It also sports 50MP main, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro rear camera lenses as well as a 16MP front camera lens. Trade in any phone in any condition and you'll get $100 off. Otherwise, you'll get up to $450 off with an eligible trade. Additionally, students can get 5% off the 16GB/256GB model.
Price check: $499 @ Amazon

Galaxy S23: up to $535 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
Samsung is one of the best sites for Galaxy S23 promos. Purchase your Galaxy S23 at Samsung and you'll get up to $535 off after trade-in. If you're already committed to a specific carrier, Samsung will let you purchase your phone on your carrier of choice direct from the Samsung website.