Best Verizon phone deals for May 2025

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Whether you're after the iPhone 16 or looking for a deal on one of the best cheap phones we've tested, there are dozens of Verizon phone deals to sink your teeth into this month.

That's not to say Verizon is the cheapest or most deal-friendly carrier. In fact, while it is a premium brand with a lot to offer, Verizon is often one of the pricier options around — that's why we're crawling the Internet in search of the best Verizon phone deals you can get right now. (Also, make sure to check out our list of the best unlimited data plans).

Verizon is rated as one of the best phone carriers in the US and for good reason. Not only is it a great option for the best cell phone plans, but it also has the best customer service rating and it's the fastest network in many speed tests.

The carrier offers plans on all of the key handsets you'd be after. That means the iPhone 16, Google Pixel 9, Samsung Galaxy S25, and plenty other popular devices.

There are plenty of solid discounts on the latest phones for new and current subscribers as well as anyone who wants to switch to a new network. From iPhone deals to the latest Galaxy S25 deals, here are the best Verizon phone deals you can get right now.

Plus, make sure to read our guide to this week's best Verizon promo codes for more ways to save on your next purchase. Or you can check out our guide to the best Visible deals. The Verizon-owned network offers unlimited 5G plans for $30/month and $45/month.

Best Verizon phone deals 2025

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Galaxy S25: free phone w/ unlimited
iPhone 16: free w/ new line + unlimited
Pixel 9: free w/ new line + unlimited
Phone + Internet: save up to $300/year
Students: up to $20/month off select plans

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iPhone 16: free Apple Watch 10 or iPad (A16) w/ phone @ Verizon
Verizon is offering a free Apple Watch 10 or iPad (A16) with any iPhone 16 purchase. You'll need to open a new data line for your watch or tablet. My pick is the iPhone 16 Pro Max as it packs a 6.9-inch 2868 x 1320 OLED display with 120Hz refresh, A18 Pro CPU, and 256GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 48MP main (f/1.78), 48MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 12MP telephoto (5x, f/2.8). There's also a 12MP (f/1.9) front camera. In our iPhone 16 Pro Max review, we said the Pro Max is the phone to get if you want the largest screen and longest battery life.

Pixel 9: free Pixel Watch 3 or Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G w/ phone @ Verizon
Verizon is offering a free Pixel Watch 3 or Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G with any Pixel 9 purchase. You'll need to open a new data line for your watch or tablet. I recommend the Pixel 9a as it's 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 : free Galaxy Watch Ultra or Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G @ Verizon
Verizon is offering a free Galaxy Watch Ultra or Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G with any Galaxy S25 purchase. You'll need to open a new data line for your watch or tablet. If you want raw power, the S25 Ultra is one of the top Android phones you can buy. The phone features a 6.9-inch QHD+ display w/ 120Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. You also get a 200MP main (f/1.7), 50MP telephoto (5x, f/3.4), 10MP telephoto (3x, f/2.4), 50MP ultra wide (f/1.9) lens. There's also a 12MP (f/2.2) front lens and 5,000 mAh battery, which is the largest battery of all the S25 phones. In our Galaxy S25 Ultra review, we called it the ultimate Android phone.

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iPhone 15: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
This Verizon phone deal is great for Apple fans who don't mind owning an older phone. Trade-in any phone and you'll get up to $830 off an iPhone 15. Note that you'll need to activate a Verizon unlimited plan. In our iPhone 15 review, we said its design, excellent main camera performance, and long lasting battery life (11 hours and 5 minutes) make it a formidable phone worthy of your attention. It features a 6.1-inch 2556 x 1179 OLED display, A16 Bionic chip, 48MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide camera, 12MP front camera, and USB-C connectivity.

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Galaxy S24 FE: free w/ unlimited @ Verizon
The Galaxy S24 FE features a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, Exynos 2400e chip, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, and 4,700 mAh battery. You also get a 50MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide, and 8MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. It also packs Galaxy AI features not found on the budget A35 and A55 models, such as Live Translate, Interpreter Mode, Circle to Search, and Photo Assist. In our Galaxy S24 FE review, we said it offers outstanding Galaxy AI features and performance at a low cost.

Galaxy S25 Plus: free w/ new line @ Verizon
Verizon is knocking up to $999 off the Galaxy S25 Plus when you open an eligible data plan. The phone features a 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display w/ 120Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8 Elite 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. It packs a larger 4,900 mAh battery than the Galaxy S25. In our Galaxy S25 Plus review, we said it's one of the smartest and most feature packed phones you’ll find. That said, the only difference between the Galaxy S25 Plus and the base S25 is a larger screen and double the storage capacity. As a result, you'll get more value out of the base Galaxy S25.

Galaxy S25 Ultra: free w/ new line @ Verizon
Verizon has the Galaxy S25 Ultra for free when you open a new line with an eligible unlimited data plan. The phone features a 6.9-inch QHD+ display w/ 120Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. You also get a 200MP main (f/1.7), 50MP telephoto (5x, f/3.4), 10MP telephoto (3x, f/2.4), 50MP ultra wide (f/1.9) lens. There's also a 12MP (f/2.2) front lens and 5,000 mAh battery, which is the largest battery of all the S25 phones. In our Galaxy S25 Ultra review, we called it the ultimate Android phone.

Pixel 9 Pro: free w/ unlimited @ Verizon
Featuring a super bright 6.3-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Tensor G4 processor, 16GB of RAM and 128GB storage, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a winner. It has an awesome camera setup with 50MP wide (f/1.68), 48MP ultrawide (f/1.7) and 48MP 5x telephoto (f/2.8) lenses, as well as a 42MP selfie (f/2.2) cam. Our Google Pixel 9 Pro review said this phone is "almost magical" and has a ton of useful AI features like Best Take and Magic Editor.

Pixel 9 Pro XL: free w/ unlimited @ Verizon
Verizon has the Pixel 9 Pro XL available for free with a new unlimited data plan. 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.

Galaxy Z Flip 6: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in @ Verizon
Verizon is offering aggressive Galaxy Z Flip 6 promos. Trade-in an old phone and you'll get up to $1,000 off Samsung's new foldable. 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 $1,000 off w/ trade-in @ Verizon
Verizon is taking up to $1,000 off the Galaxy Z Fold 6 when you trade-in an older phone and open a new line with unlimited 5G data. 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.

Galaxy S24: free w/ trade-in @ Verizon
New and existing Verizon customers can get the Galaxy S24 for free (up to $800 off) with trade-in of any older phone. Note that you'll need to sign up to an eligible Verizon Unlimited plan to score this deal. In our Galaxy S24 review, we said it delivers some of the strongest value of Samsung's latest flagships, offering the same Galaxy AI features as its pricier counterparts. It also boasts strong performance upgrades and battery life improvements. It features a 6.2-inch AMOLED 120Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. On the camera front, you get 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom) rear lenses and a 12MP front camera

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Is Verizon a good carrier for phone deals?

Yes — in fact, Verizon ranks as No. 2 right now in our best phone carriers guide. This position comes down to a couple of key factors but mostly, it's due to its speed and coverage.

When we've done tests on the LTE speeds, Verizon has been the highest performer. Its 5G reaches more than 70 cities and we've seen it easily offer 1Gbps download speeds.

Combine Verizon's expanding 5G service with its extensive LTE network, and that's pretty comprehensive coverage. Verizon's overall 5G speeds don't quite match those of its rivals — the carrier's nationwide network isn't nearly as fast as Ultra Wideband — but performance is strong on the carrier.

However, Verizon is by no means an affordable carrier and is frequently one of the most expensive options. You will likely find cheaper prices from T-Mobile or maybe even AT&T but its high performance makes up for this cost.

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What kind of promotions does Verizon offer?

Trade-in: Verizon has a number of great offers when it comes to phone deals but the main one is its trade-in promo. Verizon can offer you up to $1,000 off when you trade in on a large number of its phones.

However, this is a maximum amount, reserved for high value (that is, newer and more expensive) devices. But even if you're trading in a budget handset, you should see a pretty significant reduction in price on your new device.

Verizon recently extended its trade-in scheme to also cover old or or damaged phones (as long as they are free of battery damage). This obviously won't get you as much but its nice to know if you have a damaged phone.

Upgrades: If you're an existing Verizon customer, you will have the option to upgrade. This is going to give you a number of pretty big discounts across a load of handsets when you log in. This is limited to unlimited plans and Verizon doesn't always offer this kind of discount so it is worth checking when you upgrade.

Free plans: On a number of cheaper devices like the iPhone SE or Moto G Stylus, you can often get the phone for free. You do have to take out an unlimited plan, and the "free" part of the deal comes in the form of monthly bill credits, but this is a great promotion for those who know they'll be investing in a budget handset.

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Philip Michaels is a Managing Editor at Tom's Guide. He's been covering personal technology since 1999 and was in the building when Steve Jobs showed off the iPhone for the first time. He's been evaluating smartphones since that first iPhone debuted in 2007, and he's been following phone carriers and smartphone plans since 2015. He has strong opinions about Apple, the Oakland Athletics, old movies and proper butchery techniques. Follow him at @PhilipMichaels.

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