Year after year, tech companies release brand-new cell phones. And as these phones become increasingly more advanced, the competition gets tougher. Which cell phone is the best? Which smartphone offers the best value – or the cheapest price?
With price tags for new smartphones increasing in recent years, reaching more than $1,000 for a single Samsung Galaxy or Apple iPhone, it’s getting harder to find a phone at an affordable price. But if you shop during the holidays, you might be able to get a new cell phone that’s actually cheap.
The trick is knowing which phones are seeing the deepest discounts. And to do this, you’ll need to shop around and search for the best deals. Here are a few of the best deals and biggest discounts you’ll find on popular smartphones this holiday season.
Apple iPhone Deals
The Apple iPhone is consistently one of the most popular and in-demand smartphones. However, the iPhone rarely sees discounts – it often only sees sales when a newer model has been released. During the holidays, you can find some impressive deals and savings on even the brand-new iPhone models, if you know where to look.
iPhone 11 or iPhone XR – $580 Discount
Available At: Costco
Regular Price: $599 to $799
Savings: $580
- Buy a brand-new iPhone 11 or iPhone XR and get $580 back, with a qualifying trade-in.
- Must activate the phone on T-Mobile.
- Savings will be given as a one-time credit on your wireless bill.
iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro – Save as Much as $500
Available At: Best Buy
Regular Price: Prices start at $799
Savings: Up to $500
- Buy an iPhone 11 or iPhone 11 Pro and save up to $500.
- Must have a qualified activation to get this deal.
- Must have a qualified in-store trade-in as well.
iPhone 11, iPhone XS, and iPhone XR – Get Up to $700 in e-Gift Cards
Available At: Walmart
Regular Price: Prices start at $799
Savings: Up to $700 in the form of e-gift cards
- Buy an iPhone 11, XS, or XR and get up to $450 in Walmart e-gift cards.
- Get an additional $250 on another Walmart e-gift card with an eligible trade-in.
- Must activate the phones on qualified wireless carriers.
Google Pixel Deals
Google may still be gaining ground in the smartphone competition, but its affordable cell phones are proving to be as great as those made by Apple and Samsung. The Pixel is loved for its stellar camera and quality Android operating system, making it a top choice for many cell phone owners. And during the holidays, even some of the very newest Google phones are seeing discounts that make them even more affordable than before.
Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL – Save Up to $550
Available At: Costco
Regular Price: $799 and $899
Savings: Up to $550 on a single phone
- Get savings of up to $550 when you buy a new Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL and trade in a qualifying phone.
- Must activate the phone on Verizon Wireless.
- New customers get $550, new upgrades for current customers get $200.
Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL – Save Up to $400
Available At: Best Buy
Regular Price: $799 and $899
Savings: Up to $400
- Get savings of up to $400 when you buy a new Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL.
- Must have a qualifying activation on Verizon Wireless, Sprint, or AT&T to get the savings.
Samsung Galaxy Deals
If there’s a company that’s proven it has some of the very best cell phones available today, it’s Samsung. As one of the biggest names in smartphones, Samsung has wowed users for years by introducing innovative and advanced phones with impressive features and capabilities. With the Galaxy lineup growing and improving year after year, these highly sought after phones are always in demand.
And during the holidays, you can see steep discounts on even the latest Samsung smartphones.
Galaxy Note 10+ – $629
Available At: Costco
Regular Price: $1,058
Savings: $429
- Must activate the phone with Verizon Wireless to get the discount.
- 6.8” Infinity display, with immersive, nearly bezel-free experience.
- Includes S Pen and a full set of Pro lenses.
Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, and Galaxy Note 10+ – Save $200
Available At: Best Buy
Regular Price: $899
Savings: $200
- Savings are valid on unlocked Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, and Note 10+ phones.
- Buyers can save an additional $100 with qualified activation.
Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, or Galaxy Note 10+ – Earn Up to $700 in e-Gift Cards
Available At: Walmart
Regular Price: Prices start at $899
Savings: Up to $700 back in e-gift cards
- Buy a Samsung Galaxy S10, S10+, or Note 10+ and get up to $450 in Walmart e-gift cards.
- Get an additional $250 on another Walmart e-gift card with an eligible trade-in.
- Must activate the phones on qualified wireless carriers.