Best cell phone deals in September 2023

Galaxy A54: $5/month w/ trade-in @ AT&T
Purchase your Galaxy A54 at AT&T and you'll pay just $5 per month after trade-in. (An eligible unlimited data plan is required). The phone features a 6.4-inch FHD AMOLED 120Hz display, Exynos 1380 chipset, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear camera lenses include a 50MP main (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 5MP macro (f/2.4). On the front you'll find a 32MP (f/2.2) lens. 

5G smartphone sale: free w/ unlimited @ Verizon
For a limited time, Verizon is offering various 5G phones for free when you open a new line or with eligible 5G data plans. (No trade-in is required). Eligible phones include the iPhone 13 and Galaxy Z Flip 5 as well as slightly older models like the iPhone SE.

iPhone 13: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
For a limited time at Verizon, you can get the iPhone 13 for free when you open a new line with any 5G unlimited plan. (This offer excludes the "Welcome" unlimited plan). Plus, you'll get an additional $200 if you switch from a competing carrier. This offer is available online only.

Google Pixel Fold: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in @ AT&T
The Pixel Fold is Google's first foldable phone. Normally priced at $1,799, new and existing customers can knock up to $1,000 off via trade-in. In our Google Pixel Fold review we said it's comfy to use, features smart multitasking software, and it includes strong cameras. It features a 5.8-inch OLED (2092 x 1080) cover display w/ 120Hz refresh, 7.6-inch OLED (2208 x 1840) main display with 120Hz refresh, Tensor G2 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 48MP (f/1.7), 10.8MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 10.8MP telephoto (5x optical zoom). There's also a 9.5MP (f/2.2) front camera and 8MP (f/2.0) inner camera. 

iPhone 14 Pro Max: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ AT&T
AT&T is taking up to $1,000 off the new iPhone 14 Pro Max after trade-in of your old phone. You'll also need to be signed up to one of AT&T's qualifying unlimited data plans. This cell phone deal is valid for new and existing AT&T customers. 

iPhone 14 Pro: up to $800 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ Verizon
Purchase your iPhone 14 Pro at Verizon and you'll get up to $800 off after trade-in. You'll need to sign up for an eligible 5G unlimited data plan to get this deal. Plus, switch from a competing carrier, and you'll get a free $200 Verizon gift card. In our iPhone 14 Pro review, we said it's a powerful phone with amazing cameras and a stunning display. It features a 6.1-inch OLED (2556 x 1179) 120Hz display, A16 Bionic CPU, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 48MP (f/1.8) main with 2x optical zoom, 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, and 12MP (f/2.8) telephoto with 3x optical zoom. On the front you'll find a 12MP (f/1.9) lens. 

Pixel 7a: $5/per month w/ unlimited @ AT&T
New and existing AT&T customers can get the new Pixel 7a for just $5 per month. (The phone normally costs $499). No trade-in is required, but you'll need an eligible unlimited data plan to get this deal. It also requires a 36-month payment plan. In our Google Pixel 7a review, we said it can do pretty much everything the Pixel 7 can and for $100 less.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4: $15/month w/ new line @ AT&T
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is a fun foldable designed for content creators that don't want a traditional smartphone. In our Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 review, we called it a powerful phone that focuses on incremental improvements over its predecessor. The phone features a 6.7-inch FHD AMOLED (2640 x 1080) 120Hz inner display, 1.9-inch AMOLED (260 x 512) outer display, Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Outer cameras include a 2MP main (f/1.8) and 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2) lens, whereas on the inside there's a 10MP selfie (f/2.4) cam. AT&T is offering it for $15/month when you open a new line. 

iPhone 13: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
For a limited time at Verizon, you can get the iPhone 13 for free when you open a new line with any 5G unlimited plan. (This offer excludes the "Welcome" unlimited plan). Plus, you'll get an additional $200 if you switch from a competing carrier. This offer is available online only.

iPhone SE 2022: free w/ unlimited + new line @ Verizon
New and existing Verizon members can get a new iPhone SE 2022 for free when you open a new unlimited line. That's $429 off and one of the best cell phone deals we've seen from Verizon. No trade-in is required for this deal. 

Galaxy S22: $15/month w/ unlimited @ AT&T
For a limited time, new and existing AT&T customers can get the Galaxy S22 for free with eligible unlimited plan. No trade-in is required. That's one of the best cell phone deals of all time. 

Apple iPhone 12: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
We're huge fans of the iPhone 13, but if you don't have the budget for a flagship, you can save big on the iPhone 12 right now at Verizon. Verizon is offering the phone for free when you open a new line and sign up for any unlimited plan. It's one of the best cell phone deals if you're looking for a powerful phone sans the high price. 

iPhone 13 mini: free w/ unlimited @ Verizon
Currently at Verizon, you can get an iPhone 13 mini for free when you sign up for a new unlimited data plan and open a new line of service. That's one of the best cheap cell phone deals we've seen. 

iPhone 12 mini: free w/ trade-in + new line @ AT&T
New and existing customers can get the iPhone 12 mini purple for free with trade-in of an old phone and the opening of a new Unlimited plan. That's the best offer we've seen for Apple's newest phone from AT&T.

Galaxy Z Fold 5: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in @ Samsung
Free storage upgrade! Samsung is knocking up to $1,000 off its Galaxy Z Fold 5 when you trade-in an older phone. Additionally, you'll get a free storage upgrade with your purchase. The phone features a 7.6-inch QXGA+ (2176 x 1812) Dynamic AMOLED inner display w/ 120Hz refresh, 6.2-inch HD+ (2316 x 904) Dynamic AMOLED 2X outer display w/ 60Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 256GB of storage. On the rear you get a 50MP f/1.8 main wide-angle lens, 12MP f/2.2 ultra-wide lens, and 10MP f/2.4 telephoto lens. Selfie cams include a 10MP f/2.2 outer lens and 4MP f/1.8 inner lens. In our Galaxy Z Fold 5 review we said the Editor's Choice features a better hinge, thinner/lighter design, and functions better with multitasking. 

Pixel 7: was $599 now $449 @ Best Buy
Best Buy has one of the best cell phone deals we've seen this week. You can get the Pixel 7 for just $449. That's the second-lowest price we've seen for this phone. In our Pixel 7 review, we called this phone an amazing value that costs hundreds less than the iPhone 14 or Galaxy S22, yet delivers pretty much everything you could want.

Google Pixel 7 Pro: was $899 now $799 @ Best Buy
The Pixel 7 Pro features a stunning 6.7-inch QHD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, some of the best cameras we've ever tested — including a 5x telephoto zoom — and Google's very best software tricks that you can't get on any other Android. In our Pixel 7 Pro review, we called the Editor's Choice phone Google's best phone ever.

Pixel 7: was $599 now $549 @ Amazon
Amazon has one of the best last-minute phone deals we've seen this week. You can get the Pixel 7 for just $549. That's the lowest price we've seen for this unlocked phone at Amazon. In our Pixel 7 review, we called this phone an amazing value that costs hundreds less than the iPhone 14 or Galaxy S22, yet delivers pretty much everything you could want.

Google Pixel 7 Pro: was $899 now $699 @ Amazon
The Pixel 7 Pro features a stunning 6.7-inch QHD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, some of the best cameras we've ever tested — including a 5x telephoto zoom — and Google's very best software tricks that you can't get on any other Android. In our Pixel 7 Pro review, we called the Editor's Choice phone Google's best phone ever.

iPhone 14: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in + activation @ Best Buy
Best Buy just launched a new batch of cell phone deals on the iPhone 14. The retailer is offering up to $800 off the iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Plus with activation and when you trade-in an iPhone 12 or newer. Alternatively, you can get up to $1,000 off the iPhone 14 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro Max with activation.

Unlocked OnePlus 8 Pro: was $999 now $549 @ Amazon
The OnePlus 8 Pro is one of the best phones out there. Amazon has the 256GB model (unlocked) on sale. You can expect top performance from the Snapdragon 865 processor, fast charging, and solid photos from the four rear cameras.