Score an iPhone 17 Pro or Galaxy S26 Ultra for free at T-Mobile: here's how

Galaxy S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro held in hand
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Purchasing a flagship smartphone doesn't have to be expensive. Carriers are renowned for offering cell phone deals that can knock up to $1,000 off today's best phones.

For example, right now you can get an Apple iPhone 17 for free at T-Mobile with trade-in on select data plans. Yes, you'll need to trade-in an older phone and you'll also have to sign up for an eligible data plan, but it's a simple way to get a flagship phone without the high cost of admission. That's not the only phone you can get for free right now at T-Mobile. Below I've listed some of the best deals this carrier is offering.

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Android

Galaxy S26: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile

Galaxy S26: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile
Purchase your Galaxy S26 at T-Mobile and you'll get it for free with select unlimited data plans. The Galaxy S26 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 it offers a well-rounded package, but it'd be best if you can find it on sale.

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Galaxy S26 Ultra: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile

Galaxy S26 Ultra: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering the Galaxy S26 Ultra for free when you open a new line on the carrier's Experience Beyond plan. Or get it free with trade-in on Experience Beyond. The phone features a 6.9-inch 3120 x 1440 AMOLED display w/ 120Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. You also get a 200MP main (f/1.4), 50MP ultra wide (f/1.9), 10MP (f/2.4) telephoto w/3x optical zoom, and a 50MP (f/2.9) telephoto w/5x optical zoom. There's also a 12MP (f/2.2) front lens and 5,000 mAh battery, which is the largest battery of all the S26 phones. In our Galaxy S26 Ultra review, we said the Editor's Choice phone is super smart, sleek, and fast.

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Pixel 10: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile

Pixel 10: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering the Pixel 10 for free with a new line and 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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iPhone

iPhone 17: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile

iPhone 17: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile
Get the iPhone 17 for free with select qualifying unlimited data plans. 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/ unlimited @ T-Mobile

iPhone 17 Pro: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering a free iPhone 17 Pro when you open a new line with select unlimited plans. 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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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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