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Don't pay full price for your next smartphone
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Buying a new smartphone can easily put a dent in your wallet. But it doesn't have to. I track cell phone deals for a living and over the years I've learned that you should never pay full price for your new phone.
One of the easiest ways to save is by purchasing your phone via a carrier. Yes, it'll lock you into that provider, but oftentimes you'll be able to get your phone for free via one of the big carriers. For example, T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 17 Pro for free right now. I like this deal because in typical T-Mobile fashion, you can save via trade-in, without trade-in, or with select data plans.
If you prefer to buy unlocked, you can get the new Google Pixel 10a for $499 at Best Buy with a free $100 gift card. Yes, that's full price for the phone, but it includes a $100 GC you can use on anything you wish. (Amazon is offering a similar deal). Below I've rounded up my top smartphone deals this week. Looking for more deals? Make sure to follow my guide on the best cell phone deals this month.
Quick Links
- iPhone 17 Pro: free w/ unlimited @ T-Mobile
- Pixel 10a w/ $100 GC: for $499 @ Best Buy
- Galaxy Z Flip 7: up to $600 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
- Galaxy S26: $30 credit + $900 enhanced trade-in @ Samsung
- Visible+: $30/month for 5 years @ Visible
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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 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.
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Google Pixel 10a preorder: free $100 gift card w/ preorder @ Best Buy
Best Buy is bundling a free $100 Best Buy gift card with your Pixel 10a preorder. The phone is unlocked and can be used with any carrier. 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.
Price check: $499 w/ $100 GC @ Amazon
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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. Don't have a phone to trade? Samsung is still taking $200 off. 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.
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Galaxy S26 Series: free $30 credit + $900 trade-in @ Samsung
Recommending a Galaxy S25 deal is tricky given that the S26 lineup will likely be unveiled on February 25. So if you're a Galaxy S fan, right now you can get a free $30 Samsung credit when you register your interest via Samsung's website. Additionally, you'll get an enhanced trade-in credit of up to $900, which is my favorite part of this deal. Just note that this offer is valid through February 25 only.
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Visible+: $30/month for 5 years @ Visible
This isn't a smartphone deal per se, but right now Visible is offering its mid-tier Visible+ plan for just $30/month for your first 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. That's an epic price to pay for a plan packed with so many features.
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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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