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The best phone deals right now: Save on the latest iPhones and Androids

Buying a new phone? Here are the best deals on the internet, with discounts on the latest iPhones, Samsung Galaxy models, and more.
Written by June Wan, Technology Editor on
The iPhone 14 Pro in a red background.
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For how essential smartphones are to our daily lives, when it's finally time to buy a new one, it's important to find a device that is both capable and reliable enough to last you for years down the road. 

Now while deals on smartphones don't always last -- some good things never do -- now is the best time to shop for a new handset, considering every major brand (except Apple) has released something new over the past months. And if you look hard enough, you'll find a competent device for less than retail.

But that's why I'm here to lay out all the best phone deals available right now, so you don't have to waste an extra second comparing prices, wondering if something is worth buying or not, or feeling guilty that what you thought was a deal isn't actually the case. 

The best smartphone deals

Demonstrating screen-write on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with an S Pen.

PROMO PRICE: $1,049

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - Save $150

Want the best big phone currently available? The S23 Ultra is ZDNET's current pick for the best phone overall, and it's on sale for $1,049 at the time of writing.

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Google Pixel 6a Display

PROMO PRICE: $299

Google Pixel 6a - Save $150

The new Pixel 7a has stolen all the thunder from last year's 6a, but I secretly believe that the predecessor is the better-value Android buy right now, especially if you can live without the 90Hz display and wireless charging.

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iPhone 14 Plus in yellow on a tabletop.

PROMO PRICE: $700

Apple iPhone 14 Plus (Renewed) - Save $200

Renewed devices are notably cheaper than "new" models, look just as good, and often come with a 90-day return window. Case in point, the iPhone 14 Plus, which typically sells for $899, can be had for around $700 right now.

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Google Pixel 7 Pro Portrait Background

PROMO PRICE: $649

Google Pixel 7 Pro - Save $250

Google likely won't release a new Pixel Pro phone until October. For now, the Pixel 7 Pro remains its most competent Android, and you can buy one right now at a $250 discount at Best Buy.

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 Main Display

PROMO PRICE: $1,349

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 - Save $450

Samsung's fourth-gen foldable is its most refined model yet, and at a $450 discount (no activation required), it's nearing regular flagship phone price and should make a compelling argument over Google's new $1,799 Pixel Fold.

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What is the best phone?

At the time of writing, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is ZDNET's pick for the best phone overall. Compared to its closest competitors, including Apple's iPhone 14 Pro and Google's Pixel 7 Pro, the newest Galaxy device offers better performance, improved cameras, and a suite of features that caters to users of various expertise.

From ZDNET's testing and full review, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scored a 4.5/5 rating, delivering what is the most complete smartphone experience that money can buy right now, coming at a base storage size of 256GB, and even having an integrated S Pen stylus for precision inputs. It also has what is arguably the best-looking display that we've tested so far.

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