Best cell phone deals in March 2026

Galaxy S Series: up to $720 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
Samsung is taking up to $380 off its Galaxy S26, $480 off its Galaxy S26 Plus, or up to $720 off its Galaxy S26 Ultra with trade-in. These are the biggest trade-in offers I've seen on Samsung's newly announced Galaxy S line of phones. If you don't have a phone to trade-in, you'll get up to $150 off.

Pixel 10a: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
The Pixel 10a is a solid contender for best budget phone. 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. New and existing Verizon customers can get it for free with a new Unlimited Ultimate, Unlimited Plus, or Unlimited Welcome plan. In our Pixel 10a review, we called it the champion of value phones thanks to its longer battery life, more AI features, and a new desktop mode.

Visible+: $30/month for 5 years @ Visible
For a limited time, Visible is offering its mid-tier Visible+ plan for just $30/month for your firs 5 years via coupon code "5OFF5". It includes unlimited talk, text, and 5G data. You also get 5G Ultra Wideband access and 1080p streaming video quality.

iPhone 17 Pro: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17 Pro for free when you trade-in an old device in any condition and sign up for an eligible unlimited data plan. The iPhone 17 Pro features a 6.3-inch OLED 120Hz display (2622 x 1206), A19 Pro chipset, and 256GB of storage. You also get a 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, and 48MP w/ 4x zoom telephoto lens. The front camera is 18MP. In our iPhone 17 Pro review, we said its its upgraded 48MP telephoto camera, 18MP Center Stage front camera, and vapor cooling chambers are significant changes to reaffirm its status as Apple's premium phone.

iPhone 17 Pro Max: up to $1,100 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile is taking up to $1,100 off any iPhone 17 when you trade-in an old device in any condition and sign up for an eligible unlimited data plan. The sale includes the Editor's Choice iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Google Pixel 10: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile has a few Pixel 10 deals it's offering. For example, you can get it for free with trade-in and most data plans. Or get it free with a new line of service.

Galaxy S26: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile
Get a Galaxy S26 for free with a new line on T-Mobile's Experience More plan. The phone features a 6.3-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display w/ 120Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. You also get a 50MP wide, 12MP Ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto lens and a 12MP front camera. In our Samsung Galaxy S26 review, we said packs heavyweight power into a lightweight, easy-to-carry form factor.

Galaxy S26 Plus: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile will give you a free Galaxy S26 Plus when you trade-in an older phone and open a new line on its Experience More data plan. Or you can get up to $600 off with a new line on most unlimited data plans.

Galaxy S26 Ultra: free w/ trade-in @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering various Galaxy S26 Ultra deals. You can get the phone for free when with trade-in on T-Mobile's Experience Beyond plan. Or you'll get up to $600 off with trade-in on most unlimited data plans.

iPhone 17: up to $830 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ Verizon
Verizon's iPhone 17 deals are here. Simply open a new line with an eligible unlimited data plan and you'll save up to $830 off any iPhone 17.

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 10a: $3/month w/ unlimited @ AT&T
AT&T is offering the Pixel 10a for $3.99/month when you buy it with any unlimited data plan. Plus, you'll get a free pair of Pixel Buds 2a. 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 10a hands-on we said Google has made iterative changes that refine the look and feel of the phone, such as shaving even more off the camera housing. Otherwise, Pixel 9a owners have no reason to upgrade.

Galaxy S26: free w/ trade-in @ AT&T
New and existing customers can get a free Galaxy S26 when they trade-in an eligible phone. You'll also need to sign up for an eligible unlimited data plan. The phone features a 6.3-inch 2340 x 1080 AMOLED display w/ 120Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. You also get a 50MP wide, 12MP Ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto lens and a 12MP front camera. In our Samsung Galaxy S26 review, we said packs heavyweight power into a lightweight, easy-to-carry form factor.

Galaxy S26 Ultra: free w/ trade-in @ AT&T
New and existing customers can get a free Galaxy S26 Ultra when they trade-in an eligible phone. You'll also need to sign up to an eligible unlimited data plan.

Galaxy S25 Edge: $2/month w/ trade-in + unlimited @ AT&T
The Galaxy S25 Edge sports a 5.8mm profile, which is 31% thinner than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It features a 6.7-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. It also has a 200MP main camera with 10x digital zoom and a 12MP front camera with 85-degree FOV. In our Galaxy S25 Edge review, we called it a svelte phone that's rich in features.

iPhone 17 lineup: up to $1,100 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ AT&T
New and existing AT&T members can get up to $1,100 off any new iPhone 17 model with trade-in and select data plans. You'll also need to sign up to a 36-month installment plan.

Pixel 10: $10/month w/ unlimited @ AT&T
AT&T is offering the Pixel 10 for $10.99/month when you buy it with any unlimited data plan. It features a 6.3-inch Actua Display OLED (2424 x 1080) 120Hz display, Tensor G5 chipset, 12GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 48MP (f/1.7) main, 13MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, and 10.8MP (f/3.1) telephoto. On the front there's a 10.5MP (f/2.2) lens. In our Pixel 10 review we called it a massive upgrade over the Pixel 9 gaining a telephoto camera, larger battery, and access to nearly the same set of AI features on the Pixel 10 Pro and 10 Pro XL.

iPhone 16: $7/month w/ unlimited @ AT&T
New and existing AT&T members can pick up an iPhone 16 for $7.99/month. You'll need to be signed up to one of AT&T's qualifying unlimited plans to get this deal.

Galaxy S25: $80 off @ Samsung
Samsung is knocking $80 off Galaxy S25 purchases with no trade-in required. 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.

Galaxy Z Fold 7: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
Samsung is knocking up to $1,000 off its Galaxy Z Fold 7 when you trade-in an older phone. The phone features an 8-inch AMOLED (2184 x 1968) 120Hz main display, 6.5-inch AMOLED (2520 x 1080) 120Hz cover display, Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. On the rear you get a 200MP f/1.7 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 main display and cover camera. In our Galaxy Z Fold 7 review, we called it the first foldable we'd want to carry and use all day.

Galaxy Z Flip 7: up to $600 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
Samsung is knocking up to $600 off its Galaxy Z Flip 7 when you trade-in an older phone. The phone features a 6.9-inch AMOLED (2520 x 1080) inner display w/ 120Hz refresh, 4.1-inch AMOLED (948 x 1048) outer display w/ 120Hz refresh, Exynos 2500 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. You also get 50MP f/1.8 main and 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide rear cameras and a 10MP f2.2 selfie cam. In our Galaxy Z Flip 7 review, we called it flip phone perfection thanks to the phone's biggest upgrade in years.

Galaxy S25 Edge: up to $700 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
The new Galaxy S25 Edge sports a 5.8mm profile, which is 31% thinner than the Galaxy S25 Ultra. It features a 6.7-inch AMOLED QHD+ 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. It also has a 200MP main camera with 10x digital zoom and a 12MP front camera with 85-degree FOV. In our Galaxy S25 Edge hands-on, we called it a svelte phone that's rich in features. Plus, you'll get a free upgrade to 512GB of storage.