Best smartphone deals available right now: iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Pixel, more
Shopping for your next smartphone upgrade? There’s an abundance of high-performance options on the market, with a generous selection to choose from within every price point. In fact, below we’ve rounded up the very best smartphone promotions from Apple, Samsung, Google, OnePlus, and more — all which currently sell for significantly less than the original price. So if you had an ideal smartphone in mind, at least one of these deals should fit right into your budget.
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Best Apple iPhone deals
Unless you’re willing to pay in full, the best place to buy the latest iPhone for less is at your local carrier store. Whether its Verizon, T-Mobile, or ATT, there’s always a buy-one-get-one or “free iPhone on us” promotion happening, especially during the holidays. Fortunately, iPhones have also become such a revenue driver for US carriers that a deal can always be had no matter what time of the year. So, here are the best deals on the iPhone 13 and 12 series.
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Verizon: Save up to $1,000 on the iPhone 13 with a trade-in and eligible Unlimited plan
T-Mobile: Save up to $800 on the iPhone 12 Pro with a trade-in and Magenta MAX plan
Reserve a Samsung Galaxy S22 preorder and get $50 worth of Samsung store credit
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 256GB for $1,549 ($250 off)
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with free Galaxy Buds Live ($170 value) for $699
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 128GB for $549.99 ($150 off)
Best OnePlus deals
OnePlus has come a long way since its flagship killer days, but continues to produce some of the most premium smartphones on the market, while undercutting that of Apple and Samsung. Its latest, at least in the global market, is the 9 series, which is currently discounted at OnePlus and Amazon. You can pick up the flagship, OnePlus 9 Pro, for $844 ($225 off), and the less-flashy OnePlus 9 for $599 ($150 off). Both devices sport Hasselblad-powered cameras and can be had for significantly less during these early year sales. If you’re on a tighter budget, the OnePlus 8T, packed with 12GB of RAM, is discounted to just $399 right now.
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OnePlus 9 Pro 256GB for $844 ($225 off)
OnePlus 9 128GB for $599 ($130 off)
OnePlus 8T 256GB, T-Mobile, for $399 ($350 off)
Google Pixel 6 for $549 with activation ($50 off)
Google Pixel 5 for $319 ($380 off)
Motorola Moto g Stylus (2021) for $249 ($50 off)
Motorola Moto g Power (2021) for $199 ($50 off)
Motorola Moto g Fast (2021) for $169 ($30 off)
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