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The best phone deals in August 2022

The best phone deals right now
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The best phone deals right now will save you a considerable amount on your next Apple or Android device. There are tons of phone deals going on right now  which makes it one of the best times of the year to upgrade your smartphone

Network carriers and retailers are currently offering great incentives on flagships like the iPhone13, Galaxy S22, Pixel 6, and more. So if you don't want to spend a fortune on a new phone, there's a phone deal out there for you. 

Whether you're looking for unlocked phone deals or wireless carrier incentives, you've come to the right place. We're listing the best deals on phones for your consideration below.  

These are the best phone deals going on right now. 

iPhone deals

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Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen: was $429 now free w/ new line @ Verizon (opens in new tab)
To get this deal, you must buy the iPhone SE 3rd Gen and open a new line under any Verizon Unlimited plan. Your cash back will appear in the form of credits on your monthly service bill over the course of 36 months. The iPhone SE packs a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, dual-camera system, A15 Bionic 6-core chip, 128GB of storage, 12MP camera, and 5G support. This is all protected by a sleek, glass aluminum design.

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Apple iPhone SE 3rd Gen: up to $600 off @ Apple (opens in new tab)
The iPhone SE is now available for starting from $429 at Apple. Save between $90 - $600 when you trade in an iPhone 8 or newer model phone with Apple's trade-in program. The iPhone SE packs a 4.7-inch Retina HD display, dual-camera system, A15 Bionic 6-core chip, 128GB of storage, 12MP camera, and 5G support. This is all protected by a sleek, glass aluminum design.

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Apple iPhone 13:up to $700 off w/ trade-in @ Verizon (opens in new tab)
Buy the iPhone 13 starting at $799 from Verizon and get up to $700 in credits when you trade-in an eligible device. To get this deal, you must trade-in your old or damaged phone and sign up for a Verizon unlimited plan. Your cash back will appear as credits on your monthly service bill over the course of 36 months.

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Apple iPhone 13: was $799 now free w/ trade-in @ T-Mobile (opens in new tab)
Buy the iPhone 13 starting from $799 from T-Mobile and get up to $800 off. To get this deal you must trade-in an eligible device and activate the iPhone 13 on a T-Mobile Magenta Max plan. Your cash-back will appear on your monthly bill over the course of 24-months. The Apple iPhone 13 packs a 6.1-inch OLED display, Apple's new A15 Bionic chip, 4-core GPU and up to 512GB of storage. 

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Apple iPhone 13 mini: was $699 now w/ trade-in @ AT&T (opens in new tab)
Buy the iPhone 13 mini starting at $699 from AT&T and get a free iPhone13 (up to $700 in credits) when you trade in an iPhone X. Your cash-back will appear on your monthly bill over the course of 24-months. The Apple iPhone 13 mini packs a 5.4-inch OLED display, Apple's new A15 Bionic chip, a 4-core GPU and up to 512GB of storage. 

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Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max: up to 800 off w/ trade-in @ Verizon (opens in new tab)
Buy the iPhone 13 Pro Max starting at $1,099 from Verizon and get up to $800 in credits toward your phone. To get this deal, you must trade-in an eligible device and sign up for a Verizon unlimited plan. The Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max  features a 6.7 inch OLED display with ProMotion, Apple A15 Bionic processor, 5-core GPU and up to 1TB of storage. 

Android phone deals

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Unlocked: was $999 now $799 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $200 on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Unlocked at Amazon. The base model Galaxy S22 Plus packs a 6.6-inch Infinity-O FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 64-bit 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.

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OnePlus 9 5G Smartphone: was $729 now $499 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $230 on the excellent OnePlus 9 unlocked smartphone at Amazon. It packs a 6.5-inch (2400 x 1080) AMOLED 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage.

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OnePlus Nord N200 Smartphone: was $239 now $209 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $30 on the modestly priced OnePlus Nord N200 Android 11 smartphone. For under $200, you're getting a gorgeous, premium looking phone with a vivid 90Hz display and 5G support. It packs a 6.4-inch (2,400 x 1080) touch screen and is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 480 CPU alongside 4GB of RAM. Rounding out its specs are 64GB of microSD-expandable storage, a rear triple camera array (13MP wide, 2MP macro, 2MP monochrome) and a 16MP front camera. 

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Google Pixel 6a w/ free $50 Amazon GC: $449 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Receive a free $50 Amazon Gift Card when you purchase the Pixel 6a at Amazon. Google's latest flagship phone features a tactile alloy frame, and 6.1 inch OLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Powered by Android 13, it houses a Google Tensor sensor, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. For capturing and recording images, it has a 12.2MP wide and 12 ultrawide lens dual camera on the back and an 8MP front camera. Google rates the phone's 4,410 mAh battery life at 24+ hours. 

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Samsung Galaxy A53 5G Unlocked: was $449 now $349 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $100 on the unlocked Samsung Galaxy A53. Samsung's budget flagship packs a 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED 120Hz display, Exynos 1280 CPU. 6GB of RAM and 128GB of microSD-expandable storage. Its 5,000mAh battery with super fast charging delivers performance you can count on. 

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Samsung Galaxy S20 FE Unlocked: was $599 now $499 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $100 on the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE at Amazon today. It features a 6.5-inch (2400 x 1080) Super AMOLED 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G 8-core CPU, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Powered by Android 12, the Galaxy S20 FE has dual SIM support, IP68 water resistance and huge 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging.

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Samsung Galaxy A03s: was $159 now free w/ new line @ Verizon (opens in new tab)
Get a free Samsung Galaxy A03s 5G phone when you open a new line under any Verizon Unlimited phone plan. Your cash back will appear in the form of credits on your monthly service bill over the course of 36 months. The Galaxy A03s features a 6.5 inch (720 x 1600) touch screen, and MediaTek MT6765 Helio P35 octa-core CPU with 3GB of RAM. It's packs 32GB of storage which is expandable up to 1TB via a microSD slot. The Galaxy A03s boasts a massive 5,000mAh built-in battery for all-day usage and then some. 

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Sony Xperia 5 III Unlocked: was $998 now $798 @ Amazon (opens in new tab)
Save $200 on the unlocked Sony Xperia 5 III smartphone. It's worth considering if you're looking for a compact smartphone with long battery life. It features a 6.1 inch OLED (1080 x 2520) display at 120Hz. It's powered by a Snapdragon 888 processor alongside 8GB RAM with 128GB of integrated storage. The Xperia 5 III's rear triple camera array includes a 12MP sensor, 12MP ultra-wide and 12MP telephoto. And for selfies and video calls, it equips you with an 8MP front camera. 

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Unlocked: was $1,199 now from $199 w/ trade-in @ Samsung (opens in new tab)
Save up to $1,000 on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. This Note-worthy Galaxy S22 Ultra packs a 6.8-inch Infinity-O Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 64-bit 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. 

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Unlocked (256GB): was $849 now $799 @ Samsung (opens in new tab)
Get a free upgrade to the 256GB model Galaxy S22 Unlocked. The entry model packs a 6.1-inch Infinity-O FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 64-bit 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. Or, snag the S22 starting from $99 when you trade in an eligible device — even if the screen is cracked.

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Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus Unlocked: was $1,049 now from $299 w/ trade-in @ Samsung
(opens in new tab)Save up to $750 on the Galaxy S22 Plus at Samsung with trade-in. The entry model Galaxy S22 Plus packs a 6.6-inch Infinity-O FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 64-bit 8-core CPU, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Unlocked: was $1,799 now $1,499 @ Samsung (opens in new tab)
Save $300 on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 during Samsung's Black Friday in July sale. We gave the Galaxy Z Fold 3 a 4 out of 5-star rating for its unique, useful design, vivid display, stellar camera array, and IPX8 water resistance. The base model has a 6.2-inch (2,268 x 832) 120Hz Adaptive Super AMOLED cover display and 7.6-inch (2,208 x 1,768) 120Hz Adaptive Super AMOLED internal screen. Powering the device is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 processor CPU couple with 12GB of RAM. For your storage needs, there's 256GB of storage on board. 

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 Unlocked Smartphone: was $2,049 now $1,499 @ Samsung (opens in new tab)
Save $300 on the Galaxy Z Fold 3 during Samsung's Black Friday in July sale. We gave the Galaxy Z Fold 3 a 4 out of 5-star rating for its unique, useful design, vivid display, stellar camera array, and IPX8 water resistance. The base model has a 6.2-inch (2,268 x 832) 120Hz Adaptive Super AMOLED cover display and 7.6-inch (2,208 x 1,768) 120Hz Adaptive Super AMOLED internal screen. Powering the device is Qualcomm's Snapdragon 888 processor CPU coupled with 12GB of RAM with 256GB of on board storage. This deal ends July 31.

Hilda Scott
Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets and bargain shopping to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and 11 years of tech and entertainment journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV shows and pro-wrestling matches.