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: locked 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 14 to the budget friendly Google Pixel 7, 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.
Black Friday and cell phone deals
While gifting a cell phone may seem unconventional, Black Friday is the best time of year to buy a new smartphone. Retailers and carriers tend to offer their best discounts and biggest trade-in credits in November. Cell phone deals on unlocked models also tend to hit record price lows in November. Make sure to follow our Black Friday deals coverage for the bests sales now through the end of the year.
Best cell phone deals of the week
Cell phone deals — Quick links
- AT&T: iPhone 14 Pro for $5/month or free Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Mint Mobile: 6 free months of service w/ new phone purchase
- Samsung: Galaxy S23 up to $700 off w/ trade-in
- Verizon: free 5G smartphone sale
- T-Mobile: free iPhone 14 Pro w/ select unlimited plans