Save money on that shiny new flagship device with our guide to the very best cell phone deals this month.
If you’re looking to switch up that old device this new year, our roundup of this week’s best cell phone deals should prove more than useful. Normally this time of year can be quite quiet on the sales front with most retailers taking a breather after the big end-of-year sales. Surprisingly, however, there are some fantastic cell phone deals to check out this week on both Apple and Android devices, including some awesome discounts on unlocked Samsung phones in particular. Carrier options are also quite good as well, although we expect the launch of the long-awaited Galaxy S21 series to shake up the scene next week… Cell phone deals generally come in two forms. Firstly, as an outright discount on the upfront price, which is especially common on unlocked devices, and secondly as a bundle deal on a trade-in or new plan purchase at a carrier. That’s not to say there are other great options though, so if you’re planning on trading in your old phone for a new unlocked device, you’ll be able to get a great cell phone deal on those too. Now’s a great time to be looking as well. Even though we’ve just passed the two biggest sales events of the year — Black Friday and Cyber Monday — there are still some fantastic hold-out cell phone deals remaining. Will they be available for much longer? It’s unlikely they will be, so definitely act quickly if you missed out earlier. We’ve rounded up our top picks just down below, but if you’re looking for something a little more specific, we’ve also got individual sections for carrier deals, unlocked phones, and prepaid phones. Simply scroll down or use the handy navigation links to jump to the section that’s relevant to you. If you don’t mind switching carriers, you can find many of the best smartphone deals from the big four. The major carriers will often let you split the cost of the phone into monthly payments anywhere from 18 to 30 months, and sometimes longer.
