Purchasing a new cell phone can quickly empty your wallet. Whether you're shopping for one of the best phones we've tested or looking for affordable picks highlighted in our best cheap phones guide — today's smartphones can get expensive. Fortunately, there are a lot of cell phone deals out there and I can help you find the best ones.
First, you'll want to figure out what kind of deal you want. Sales generally fall into three categories: unlocked phones, prepaid phones, and those tied to a carrier. You'll pay more out of pocket for the former, but the other two options essentially tie you down to one carrier.
One of my favorite cell phone deals this week comes from T-Mobile. For a limited time, T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17e, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, or iPhone 17 Pro for free with select unlimited data plans. Similarly, Verizon is taking up to $1,000 off any iPhone 17 with select lines or with trade-in.
If you're a Galaxy fan, Samsung is taking up to $380 off its Galaxy S26, up to $480 off the Galaxy S26 Plus, or up to $720 off the Galaxy S26 Ultra with trade-in. These are among the best cell phone deals I've seen on Samsung's flagships.
To help you find more of the best cell phone deals this week, I've rounded up the best smartphone sales across carriers, retailers, and more. From the iPhone 17 to the budget friendly Google Pixel 10, here are the best cell phone deals right now. (Also, make sure to check out the best AT&T phone deals, Verizon phone deals, and the best iPhone deals available right now.
Best cell phone deals right now
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- T-Mobile: free iPhone 17 Pro w/ unlimited
- Samsung: up to $720 off Galaxy S26
- Verizon: up to $1,000 off w/ new line or trade-in
- Mint Mobile: save $500 on S26 lineup
- Best Buy: up to $500 off Samsung, Motorola, more
- AT&T: iPhone 17 Pro or Galaxy S26 for free w/ unlimited
- Visible: unlimited data from $19/month
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