The beginning of fall is a great time of year to get a new smartphone. With companies like Apple and Samsung rolling out new flagship devices, it’s your chance to take advantage of slashed prices and limited-time offers. If your phone needs an update but you don’t want to wait for Black Friday to score a discount on a new device, here are a handful of the best smartphone deals available right now, including a few sales on unlocked smartphones, as well as some carrier offers that can save you as much as $480.
CARRIERS’ SMARTPHONE DEALS
Cellular service providers regularly offer enticing incentives to get you to switch to their plans, so if you’re looking for a new carrier, you can save a good chunk of change by taking advantage of one of these smartphone deals from Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon:
- Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Sprint is offering a 50 percent discount on the excellent Samsung Galaxy Note 8 for new customers. This lets you score the Galaxy Note 8 for just $480 when you sign up. You also get to choose a free gift (either a 128GB memory card with a wireless charger or a Samsung Gear 360 camera) while supplies last.
- LG G6: T-Mobile is selling the G6, LG’s latest flagship phone, for $500 after a $150 discount. Verizon customers can also score a second G6 virtually free. With the purchase of two phones and the addition of a new line to your existing plan, you’ll receive a $500 prepaid MasterCard that covers the price of the second device.
- Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus: You can take between $100 and $300 off the new Apple iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus when you trade in an eligible device and sign up for Verizon’s Unlimited data plan. Bear in mind that the discount will be credited over the course of your lease, but this still lets you snag Apple’s new flagship for as little as $400.
UNLOCKED SMARTPHONE DEALS
Carrier offers typically require you to sign up for a specific service or to trade in an old device to get your discount. These Android smartphone deals, on the other hand, let you score big savings on carrier-unlocked devices when you buy them outright:
- LG G6: If you still want the LG G6 but didn’t find T-Mobile’s offer temping enough, then you can score one from B&H for $450 and save $250. This unlocked 4G LTE model is compatible with GSM and CDMA networks.
- Huawei Honor 8: The Huawei Honor 8 might not be the “flagship killer” that some hyped it up to be, but it’s still a good, budget-friendly Android phone with solid hardware. The unlocked Honor 8 is compatible with GSM networks and can be yours for $270 from B&H, a $130 savings.
- LeEco Le Pro 3: LeEco has been gaining popularity lately as a maker of affordable yet quality Android devices. The unlocked Le Pro 3 GSM smartphone is currently available for $229 on Amazon after a nice 35 percent discount shaves $121 off the usual price.
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