Hurry! T-Mobile’s sale has free Apple and Google phones — here’s what I’d buy now

Home screens on a Pixel 10 Pro, iPhone 17, Galaxy S25 Plus
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T-Mobile is one of the most aggressive carriers when it comes to cell phone deals. For example, right now the carrier is offering free deals on some of the best phones we've tested this year.

Whether you're team iPhone or you're an Android fan, there's likely a freebie deal for you in T-Mobile's current sale. That said, there are a few hoops you must jump through before you can claim your free phone. For example, most of the deals require eligible data plans or a trade-in. However, these requirements are common with carrier deals. Below I've rounded up the best freebie deals at T-Mobile on phones we recommend.

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Apple

iPhone 17: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile

iPhone 17: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile
The Magenta network is offering the iPhone 17 for free (up to $999 off) when you trade-in an old device in any condition and sign up for a qualifying unlimited data plan. The base iPhone 17 includes a multitude of upgrades like a larger and brighter 6.3-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate. You also get an A19 processor, upgraded 256GB of storage, 48MP main camera, and a new 48MP ultrawide camera. There's also a new Center Stage 18MP front camera. Finally, battery life is improved and there's now 25W Qi 2.2 charging support. In our iPhone 17 review, we said it offers one of the best bang-for-the-buck deals in recent memory. 

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iPhone 17 Pro: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile

iPhone 17 Pro: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone 17 Pro when you trade-in an old phone (in any condition) and sign up for a new line on its Experience Beyond plan or Go5G Next. 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.

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Google

Pixel 10: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile

Pixel 10: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering the Pixel 10 for free with a qualifying data plan. The Pixel 10 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.

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Google Pixel 10 Pro: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile

Google Pixel 10 Pro: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile has a few Pixel 10 Pro 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. It features a 6.3-inch Super Actua OLED display (1280 x 2856) 120Hz display, Tensor G5 chipset, 16GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 50MP (f/1.68) main, 48MP (f/1.7) ultrawide, and a 48MP (f/2.8) 5x telephoto. On the front there's a 42MP (f/2.2) lens. In our Pixel 10 Pro review we called the new phone a leap forward for AI that widens the gap between Google and the competition.

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Samsung

Galaxy S25: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile

Galaxy S25: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile
It's the "oldest" phone of the bunch, but the Galaxy S25 is no slouch. Right now you can get it for free with a new line and select T-Mobile unlimited data plans. 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. In our Samsung Galaxy S25 review, we said the performance and battery life boosts alone make this year's upgrade worthwhile.

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Galaxy S25 Plus: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile

Galaxy S25 Plus: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering a free Galaxy S25 Plus with trade-in and select unlimited data plans. 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.

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Louis Ramirez

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.

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