Best cell phone deals in November 2024
The best cell phone deals on our favorite smartphones
Cell phone deals are easy to find these days. Whether you're looking for unlocked phones, prepaid phones, or the best cheap phones worth buying, retailers have made it easier than ever to score cheap cell phone deals any time of the year.
However, when shopping for cell phone deals it's important to first 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.
To help you find the best sales, we're rounding up the best cell phone deals for every kind of user. From the latest iPhone 16 to the budget friendly Google Pixel 8, 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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- Samsung: $1,500 off Galaxy Z or $870 off Galaxy S
- Best Buy: $150 off Pixel 9 phones
- AT&T: iPhone 16 Pro or Galaxy S24 for free w/ unlimited
- Mint Mobile: 6 free months of service w/ new phone purchase
- Verizon: free 5G smartphone sale
- T-Mobile: free iPhone 16 Pro w/ select unlimited plans
Best value
Galaxy sale: up to $1,500 off @ Samsung
Samsung is having a huge sale on its entire Galaxy line. For instance, you can get up to $750 off its Galaxy S24 Ultra with trade-in or $200 off with no trade. You can also save up to $800 on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 or up to $1,500 off the Galaxy Z Fold 6 with trade-in.
iPhone 16: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
Verizon's iPhone 16 deals are official. Simply trade in any phone, in any condition and you'll get up to $1,000 off on the Unlimited Ultimate plan, up to $830 off on the Unlimited Plus plan, and up to $415 off on the Unlimited Welcome plan.
Pixel 9: was $799 now $699 @ Best Buy
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.
Carrier cell phone deals
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 $6/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 $6/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 15: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
New and returning customers can score an iPhone 15 for free at Verizon. Additionally, you can trade-in any iPhone for a credit toward the purchase of an iPhone 15. Note that you'll need to activate a Verizon unlimited plan. You'll get up to $1,000 off on the Unlimited Ultimate plan, up to $830 off on the Unlimited Plus plan, and up to $415 off on the Unlimited Welcome plan.
iPhone 15 Pro Max: free w/ unlimited @ Verizon
New Verizon customers adding a new line can get the iPhone 15 Pro Max for free. In our iPhone 15 Pro Max review, we said the Editor's Choice phone sports a stronger/lighter titanium design that makes a big difference in everyday use. Add in the powerful A17 Pro chip for next-gen gaming, USB-C port, and super-long battery life (14 hours and 2 minutes) and you have the best iPhone money can buy. It features a 6.7-inch 2796 x 1290 OLED 120Hz display, A17 Pro chip, 48MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide camera, 12MP telephoto, 12MP front camera, and USB-C connectivity.
iPhone SE 2022: free w/ unlimited + new line @ Verizon
New and existing Verizon members can get a new iPhone SE 2022 for free when you open a new unlimited line. That's $429 off and one of the best cell phone deals we've seen from Verizon. No trade-in is required for this deal.
Google Pixel 8a: was $499 now $399 @ Best Buy
Best Buy is taking $100 off your Pixel 8a purchase. (To get this price, choose the option that says "We'll help you connect this phone to a carrier"). The phone features a 6.1-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, Tensor G3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 64MP (f/1.89) main and 13MP (f/2.2) ultrawide. There's also a 13MP (f/2.2) front camera. In our Google Pixel 8a hands-on review we said it could very well be the budget phone to beat for the rest of 2024.
Price check: $499 @ Amazon
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").
Unlocked cell phone deals
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.
Samsung Galaxy A35: was $399 now $299 @ Best Buy
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. 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 A54: was $449 now $349 @ Best Buy
Samsung's mid-tier Galaxy A phone features a 6.4-inch FHD AMOLED 120Hz display, Exynos 1380 chipset, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear camera lenses include a 50MP main (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 5MP macro (f/2.4). On the front you'll find a 32MP (f/2.2) lens.
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.
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As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.