Best cell phone deals in March 2023

Cell phone deals are easy to find these days. Whether you’re looking for unlocked phones, prepaid phones, or the best cheap phones worth buying, retailers have made it easier than ever to score cheap cell phone deals any time of the year.

However, when shopping for cell phone deals it’s important to first figure out what kind of deal you want. Sales generally fall into three categories: locked phones, prepaid phones, and those tied to a carrier. You’ll pay more out of pocket for the former, but the other two options essentially tie you down to one carrier.

To help you find the best sales, we’re rounding up the best cell phone deals for every kind of user. From the latest iPhone 14 to the budget friendly Google Pixel 7, here are the best cell phone deals right now. (Also, make sure to check out the best AT&T phone deals, Verizon phone deals, and the best iPhone deals available right now.

Best cell phone deal of the week

iPhone 13: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon (opens in new tab)
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.

Galaxy S23: from $99 w/ trade-in @ Samsung (opens in new tab)
Samsung is one of the best sites for Galaxy S23 deals. Purchase your Galaxy S23 at Samsung and you’ll pay from $99 after trade-in. If you’re already committed to a specific carrier, Samsung will let you purchase your phone on your carrier of choice direct from the Samsung website.

Best cell phone deals right now

Carrier cell phone deals

iPhone SE 2022: free w/ unlimited + new line @ Verizon (opens in new tab)
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.

5G smartphone sale: free w/ unlimited @ Verizon (opens in new tab)
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 mini, Pixel 6a, iPhone 12, and more.

iPhone 14 Pro Max: up to $800 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ AT&T (opens in new tab)
AT&T is taking up to $800 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 SE 2022: $150 gift card @ Visible (opens in new tab)
For a limited time, Verizon-owned Visible is offering a free $150 gift card with the purchase of an iPhone SE 2022. Other iPhones include a $150 or $100 gift card.

Google Pixel 6a: free w/ unlimited @ Verizon (opens in new tab)
Yes, the Pixel 6a will cost $50 more at Verizon. However, Verizon will carry the Pixel 6a with mmWave support, which is why you’ll pay slightly more for this model. Currently, Verizon is offering the Pixel 6a for free with select 5G unlimited plans.

iPhone 13: $10/month + unlimited @ AT&T (opens in new tab)
New and existing customers at AT&T can get the iPhone 13 for just $10/month. (No trade-in required). You’ll need to purchase your phone via a monthly installment plan and you’ll also need to sign up for an eligible AT&T unlimited data plan. These are among the best cell phone deals we’ve seen from AT&T.

Galaxy S22: free w/ unlimited @ AT&T (opens in new tab)
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.

Google Pixel 7: free $150 gift card @ Visible (opens in new tab)
The Pixel 7 sports a 6.3-inch 90Hz OLED display (2400 x 1080) and Tensor G2 chipset. You also get 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, 6.3-inch 90Hz OLED display (2400 x 1080), Tensor G2 chipset, 50MP (f/1.85) main camera lens, 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide lens, and 10.8MP (f/2.2) front lens. Purchase it on Visible and you’ll get a $150 gift card.

iPhone 14: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in + activation @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
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.

Google Pixel 6: free w/ trade-in and Unlimited plan @ Verizon (opens in new tab)
For a limited time at Verizon, you can get a Google Pixel 6 for free when you open a new line with an unlimited plan. You’ll need to make your purchase via monthly installments to get this cell phone deal.

Apple iPhone 12: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon (opens in new tab)
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 (opens in new tab)
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 (opens in new tab)
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.

Unlocked cell phone deals

Galaxy S23 w/ $50 GC: for $799 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Preorder your Galaxy S23 at Amazon and you’ll get a free $50 Amazon gift card. The S23 features a 6.1-inch AMOLED 2340 x 1080 display, 120Hz refresh rate, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto (3x zoom) accompanied by a 12MP front camera.

Samsung Galaxy A53: was $449 now $399 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
The Galaxy A53 is one of the best cheap phones you can buy. In our review, we said it’s worth every penny and the ultrawide camera and dedicated night mode go a long way in making this a great budget alternative. It features a 6.5-inch AMOLED 2400 x 1080 display, 120Hz refresh rate, Exynos 1280 CPU, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. On the camera front, you get a 64MP main (f/1.8), 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2), 5MP macro (f/2.4), 5MP depth (f/2.4), and a 32MP (f/2.2) front camera.

Pixel 7: was $599 now $499 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Amazon has one of the best last-minute phone deals we’ve seen this week. You can get the Pixel 7 for just $499. That’s the second-lowest price we’ve seen for this unlocked phone at Amazon. (It was $15 cheaper during Black Friday). 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 $749 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
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.

Galaxy Z Fold 4: from $1,019 w/ trade-in @ Samsung (opens in new tab)
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 makes multitasking from your phone easier than ever. It sports a new taskbar and Android 12L, which is made for tablets and foldables. Samsung also delivers better cameras, a wider front display, and a brighter main screen in a sleeker package. In our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 review, we called the Editor’s Choice phone the best foldable you can buy right now.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3: was $999 now $299 @ Best Buy (opens in new tab)
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 is the most affordable foldable phone available and this deal at Best Buy makes it even cheaper. In our Galaxy Z Flip 3 review, we called it an “affordable” foldable that’s built to withstand more punishment than its predecessor. It features a 6.7-inch (2640 x 1080) Super AMOLED inner display (when unfolded) with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, 1.9-inch Super AMOLED outer display (260 x 512), Snapdragon 888 CPU, 8GB of RAM, 128GB storage, and 12MP main/12MP ultrawide camera lenses.

Unlocked Google Pixel 6: was $599 now $430 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Amazon has the unlocked Pixel 6 on sale for $430. That’s one of the cheapest prices we’ve seen for this unlocked model at Amazon.

Galaxy S20 FE: was $599 now $476 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
The Galaxy S20 FE is an inexpensive version of the Galaxy S20. It sports a 6.5-inch AMOLED (2400 x 1080) 120Hz LCD, Snapdragon 865 CPU, 6GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. The CPU and fast-refreshing display are the same you’d get with the regular S20, but the S20 FE costs less.

Google Pixel 6 Pro (5G/128GB): was $899 now $618 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
The Google Pixel 6 Pro packs a Google Tensor processor, 120Hz display, incredible camera array and a beautiful refreshed design. It’s one of the best value smartphones on the market and thanks to this Amazon deal it’s now an even better bargain.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: was $1,799 now $699 w/ trade-in @ Samsung (opens in new tab)
Purchase the Galaxy Z Fold 3 direct from Samsung and you’ll get up to $1,100 off after trade-in, even if the phone you trade-in has a cracked screen. The Galaxy Z Fold 3 is powered by a Snapdragon 888 CPU and features a 7.6-inch internal display and a 6.2-inch external display (both with an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz). The base configuration sports 256GB of storage and 12GB of RAM. In our Galaxy Z Fold 3 review, we found the phone to be a big improvement over Samsung’s previous foldable efforts with stellar cameras and strong overall performance.

Unlocked Moto G Power: was $249 now $219 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
The Moto G Power has the best battery life we’ve ever seen in a smartphone, lasting an epic 16 hours in our testing. You also get a 6.4-inch full HD screen, solid Snapdragon 665 performance and a capable triple camera system.

Unlocked OnePlus 8 Pro: was $999 now $799 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
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.