AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile currently offer great deals on the newest iPhones and Samsung Galaxy with some sweet add-ons for new customers. Smaller carriers like Xfinity Mobile, Mint Mobile, and Visible Wireless are offering deals on new devices as well as discounted or free months of wireless service. Read on to learn more about the latest cell phone deals. The deal we’re highlighting is $450 off select 5G iPhones when you add a new line, become a new customer, or upgrade your device. If you’re looking to save some money on a cell phone plan, Xfinity is currently offering two lines of Unlimited for only $30/line per month. For reference, that will save you around $15 per month on each line from the original Unlimited plan monthly pricing. When you purchase a new phone with Mint and sign up for 6 months of service, Mint Mobile will give you 6 more months for free. Nothing like the peace of mind that comes with taking care of your cell phone bill for a full year for half the price! Curious about the different plans and how to sign up for Mint Mobile? We’ve put together an easy guide that will walk you through selecting the right plan for you. Check it out here. Plus, if your old device is showing its age and you’re ready to upgrade, Visible Wireless will trade out your old device for a brand new one! Simply check if your old phone is eligible on the Visible Wireless site, activate your service, and Visible Wireless will overnight you a SIM card with a new phone, along with a prepaid label to send in your old phone. That’s a pretty great deal if you ask us. AT&T also offers up to $800 off the iPhone 14 Pro Max, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, or Z Fold4 when you trade-in an eligible phone. Plus, Apple TV+ is now included with T-Mobile’s Magneta MAX plan. When you switch, T-Mobile is offering customers 6 months of free service. T-Mobile offers a “Forever Upgrade,” meaning that your new phone’s value will be locked in at $800. You can upgrade to the latest phone every two years from here on out, maintaining that $800 value. Interested in a new Apple Watch? You can switch to Verizon and buy an eligible device or plan and get an Apple Watch Series 7 for free. Plus, $200 in additional credits. If you’re looking for a discounted device, Boost Mobile also offers up to $350 off an iPhone Xs or iPhone 11 Pro Max. Be sure to check your current carrier’s deals before running to a new company. It can help to actually call (so old fashioned) and tell a representative what you’re looking for (especially if you say you’re thinking of changing carriers!). While these account credits aren’t exactly phone deals, they do cut your monthly bill. Since many phones are bought on installments that you pay with your monthly bill, it’s basically the same thing. Remember, if you’re trading in an iPhone 6 with a busted screen, it’s going to be worth a lot less than a Samsung Galaxy S20+ that’s just a few years old. Companies often save their best deals—like iPhone BOGO offers—for those who sign up for an unlimited data plan. Besides, switching to the right company can save you money and give you more data (depending on what plan you’re on now). AT&T will give you a free HBO Max subscription on certain plans. T-Mobile will hook you up with a Netflix plan. And Verizon plans often give you Disney+, Hulu, and other subscriptions! These may not be directly related to your phone purchase, but they sweeten the deal for sure. You’ll also see a good amount of deals landing around Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and other holidays. If you’re not interested in waiting for the right deal to land in your lap, then you can take the initiative by switching to a new carrier or adding a new line to your plan (to make it a family plan). Since pretty much every company has done away with restrictive contracts, it doesn’t really matter when you switch. Not only are the best deals usually saved for new customers, but many companies will also give you other incentives to “break up” with your current provider. We’ve put the top 3 wireless providers to the test. Check out our reviews to see how Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T stack up against each other. For example, T-Mobile will pay up to $650 for you to pay off your phone or phone bill with your old carrier when you switch over. AT&T and Verizon will also provide steep discounts to switch over. If you think you should be eligible for an upgrade, give your carrier a call. Most companies have a referral program. So, if you’ve got friends looking for a new phone plan, be sure to ask your current carrier about their referral deals. You may be able to score some credit for a new phone or to help pay your bill. Most major wireless carriers like AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile almost always offer the base model of the latest iPhone, Google, and Android devices with a trade-in program, so you can always take advantage of one of these deals year-round if you have an old device to trade.
Best overall performance: The Samsung Galaxy S20 quite simply has everything. A good camera, a lightning-fast processor, a beautiful display, 5G capability, and pretty much everything else you could want. Earlier this year Samsung also released the S22+, which has all the same features but with an even better display, performance, battery life, and camera. Best overall value: If you want a phone that balances incredible performance with a reasonable price, the iPhone 12 is the way to go. You’ll get Apple’s beautiful design and solid reliability for quite cheaper than some of the companies’ other models. The iPhone 13 is also a good way to go. For less than $800, you can get all that of the iPhone 12, but just with an even more powerful processor. Best for budget: Google has snuck into the cell phone market in recent years with some phones that rival the performance of Apple and Samsung but cost half as much. The Google Pixel 5 is no different. You can get these surprisingly powerful phones for between $400-$700 depending on the model.
