Best Phone Deals: Score Savings of Up to $1,000, Including the New iPhone 16 Lineup 7 hours ago

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is not the most recent model in this line, but it has a versatile camera setup that makes it worth checking out. The 10x zoom telephoto lens is unmatched when taking detailed distance shots. It combines powerful performance, top-notch battery life, an excellent display and a comfortable design. Amazon isn’t currently offering a direct discount on this phone, but its generous trade-in program could net you up to $225 off with an eligible device.

The Pixel 7 Pro may be a generation old, but it’s still a great Android phone. It features Google’s Tensor G2 processor, a 6.7-inch OLED display, a 50-megapixel camera and 12GB of RAM, and the base model has 128GB of storage. In addition to the listed discount, you can save up to an extra $260 through Amazon’s trade-in program.

The unique Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is our favorite compact foldable phone on the market right now. It features a convenient 3.4-inch cover screen and a 6.7-inch main display, a 12-megapixel camera and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor for smooth performance. The phone is available in four color options. There are currently no discounts on it, but you can save up to $559 through the company’s trade-in program.

This is as cheap as it comes for a new smartphone from 2024. The Motorola Moto G Play has 64GB of storage, a sleek sapphire blue color design, a 6.5-inch screen as well as a 50-megapixel rear-facing camera and an 8-megapixel front-facing camera. It’s unlocked and ready to go. 

If you let Best Buy help you connect to a carrier you can snag this phone for as low as $30.

If you’re looking for a 5G phone that won’t break the bank, the Samsung A54 5G is one of our favorite budget-friendly options out there at the moment. It has a 6.4-inch AMOLED display, a 5,000-mAh battery and 128GB of built-in storage (which you can expand with a microSD card). The phone is available in two colors. In addition to the discount off its list price, you can save an extra $225 through Amazon’s trade-in program.

If you’re happy picking up a smartphone that’s a few years old and not completely brand-new, Amazon has the Samsung Galaxy S20 Plus with 5G and 128GB available for under $200 refurbished. Just note that software support for the S20 line will likely end in 2025, meaning it will no longer be updated to fix vulnerabilities.

Despite being refurbished, Amazon is still offering trade-in deals for this phone, which can help you save even more.

It might be refurbished, but don’t let that put you off the sleek Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with 5G. This price is a huge $470 discount that brings a 6.4-inch screen, 32-megapixel front-facing camera, graphite color scheme and 128GB storage. This phone is currently out of stock at Best Buy, but you can sign up to get notifications whenever they have more in stock. 

The iPhone 16 Plus is part of Apple’s latest lineup of smartphones. Though the 512GB model normally costs $1,230, you can score it for free at Boost Mobile if you get a qualifying line. Its plans start at $65 per line. 

The iPhone 16 has an A18 chip that supports intense gaming, a 6.7-inch screen and a 48-megapixel Fusion camera, among other improved specs over its predecessors.

New and existing customers at T-Mobile are eligible for this trade-in offer. If you are on or joining the Go5G Next plan, you can get an iPhone 16 Pro for free or up to $1,000 off any phone from the iPhone 16 lineup. If you are on or planning to join the Go5G Plus plan, you can score a free iPhone 16 or up to $830 off any other iPhone 16 model.

If you have another Go5G plan, you can still qualify for up to $300 off with an eligible trade-in. If you plan on adding a phone line to any existing plan and trading in a device, you can score a free iPhone 16 or up to $830 off any other iPhone 16 model. And finally, if you only want to trade in your device on a non-Go5G plan, you can still get up to $200 any iPhone 16 model. 

If you don’t mind being tied to a carrier and service plan, Best Buy is offering even more trade-in savings than Apple right now. The tech retailer has partnered with both AT&T and Verizon to offer some massive trade-in discounts when you activate through the carrier. Both carriers are offering enhanced credit, which can save you up to $700 at AT&T with an eligible trade-in and qualified activation. 

Verizon customers can save with a trade-in.

Apple’s budget-focused iPhone SE is available for the low price of $0 (plus a $35 activation fee) at Verizon with a new line on an unlimited data plan, which starts at $65 a month. Verizon is also currently offering a $430 discount with a promo credit. The deal applies to the 64GB model, and the discount is applied via monthly bill credits. You can up the storage capacity for just a few bucks per month extra. 

Verizon isn’t offering direct discounts on the Apple iPhone 13 right now, but you can still save on this 2021 phone with a qualifying trade-in.

Trade in your old Galaxy phone to Verizon and get up to $800 off your new Galaxy Z Fold 5 when you sign up for a new line on a qualifying unlimited plan. If you’re an existing Verizon customer who qualifies for an upgrade, you can still save up to $800 with just an eligible trade-in. The credit is doled out over 36 months, and if you cancel service before the 36 months is up you’ll have to pay the remaining balance. Also, be aware that credits begin within three bills and require that you pay all taxes and associated fees on the retail price upfront.

Right now, T-Mobile is offering new customers quite a few ways to save on the 2022 iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Folks with an old phone to trade in can save up $1,000 in monthly bill credits with a trade-in on a Go5G Next plan, $830 with a Go5G Next or Go5G Plus plan, $730 off on a new line, up to $630 off when you switch to T-Mobile from another carrier and up to $300 off with a trade-in. These offers are valid for the iPhone 14, 14 Plus or 14 Pro Max. 

Note that the iPhone 14 Pro Max is listed as out of stock at T-Mobile right now.

Released in March 2022, the third-gen iPhone SE offers a familiar design with enhanced internals. For people who are looking to stick with Touch ID and who have an older phone, this is the best bet. T-Mobile is offering up to $1,000 in monthly bill credits with a Go5G Next plan, up to $830 with a qualifying trade-in while on a Go5G Next or Go5G Plus plan, up to $630 when you switch to T-Mobile, or up to $300 off with a trade-in. You can also save 50% if you add a new line of service.