Some of these deals come with $100 Best Buy gift cards. They're clearly marked on the sale landing page. Prices start at $230. We've pictured the Unlocked OnePlus Open 512GB Dual-Sim Folding Android Smartphone for $1,300, which is $400 off, $200 under our March mention, and the lowest price we've seen. Buy Now at Best Buy
That's a price low for this refurb by $20 and the lowest price we've ever seen. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
- Snapdragon 695 5G processor
- 6.72" 1080x2400 touchscreen
- 8GB RAM & 128GB storage
- 108 MP rear camera & 16 MP front camera
- Android 13
- Model: CPH2513
This refurb backed by a 1- year warranty from Allstate is $570 off original list price and the lowest price we've ever seen for it. (It's $10 under Best Buy's offer of a refurb.) Buy Now at eBay
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) Octa-core processor
- 6" 1080 x 2340 OLED touchscreen LCD
- 8GB RAM and 128GB internal storage
- 16MP/12MP front and rear cameras
- Android 11, upgradable to Android 12
- Model: GD1YQ
Save up to $400 off new ones, and up to $599 off original list price on refurbs. We've pictured the brand new Unlocked Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB Android Smartphone for $599 ($400 off). Shop Now at Best Buy
It's a low by $25 and the best price we've ever seen. Buy Now at eBay
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Mobile CPU
- 6.7" 120Hz AMOLED FHD+ Fluid Display
- 8GB RAM 128GB storage
- triple camera (50MP/8MP/2MP)
- Android 12.0 OS
- Model: CPH2419
Get the 512GB option for the 256GB price, or the 1TB option for the 512GB price (which is a savings of up to $240). And, just for pre-ordering, you'll get up to a $150 credit to purchase accessories for your new device. Plus, if you have a phone or tablet to trade, you'll also save up to $900. That's a savings of up to 81% if you get the maximum trade value and other discounts. Even better, get the Galaxy Buds3 Pro for free (A $250 value). This phone releases on February 7. Shop Now at Samsung
Shop deals on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 or Fold 6 at Amazon with prices starting at $800 for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 256GB. The pictured unlocked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 256GB is just $1,290, its lowest price ever at 33% off. Shop Now at Amazon
Save up to an extra $500 off depending on the value of your trade, putting potential starting prices for this phone at $500. Shop Now at Samsung
That's a savings of $350. Buy Now at Amazon
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 3.4GHz CPU
- 6.7" 2640x1080 AMOLED foldable screen
- 12GB RAM & 512GB storage
- 50MP rear-facing camera & 12MP front-facing camera
- Android 14
- Model: SM-F741U1
New users can apply coupon code "TAKE30" to get this price — it's a $172 savings. This is a lifetime subscription to real-time radar images, future forecasts, map layers, and severe weather alerts. Buy Now at StackSocial
Samsung's own Galaxy S25 phone preorder offers are now live, as detailed below. You'll get Samsung credit with select models, immediate discounts on others, and both on some S25 Ultra phones. Plus, you can add Samsung Care+ at 15% off, and you can opt for a trade-in to save up to $900. These phones are due to release on February 7. The deals, with no trade-ins, and Samsung credits noted where applicable:
- S25 128GB for $799.99 w/ $50 credit
- S25 256GB for $809.99 ($50 off)
- S25+ 256GB for $999.99 w/ $100 credit
- S25+ 512GB for $1,019.99 ($100 off)
- S25 Ultra 256GB for $1,299.99 w/ $100 credit
- S25 Ultra 512GB for $1,299.99 w/ $80 credit ($120 off, $200 off w/ credit)
- S25 Ultra 1TB for $1,419.99 w/ $60 credit ($240 off, $300 off w/ credit)
New subscribers to Apple Music can get six months for just $2.99. (That's a one-time payment, not $2.99 a month.) We've seen up to four months free, but this is the best price we've seen for a 6-month subscription — a savings of $63 overall.
To see if you're eligible, follow the "Entertainment" tab in the top menu of their store to the Apple Music section. You should see this limited time offer advertised there. After the six months are up, the subscription will auto-renew at its then-normal monthly price (currently $10.99), but you can cancel before then to avoid paying. Buy Now at Apple
The Samsung Galaxy S25 has been officially announced, and Amazon's preorder offers are live, scoring you an Amazon gift card worth between $100 and $200. The phones are set to release on February 7.
The S25 deals, both with a $100 Amazon gift card:
- 128GB for $800
- 256GB for $860
The S25+ deal, with a $100 Amazon gift card:
- 256GB for $1,000
The S25 Ultra deals, both with a $200 Amazon gift card:
- 256GB for $1,300
- 512GB for $1,420
It's the best price we've ever seen for the 128GB version of the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra in any condition. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
Preorder the Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in its 256GB variant for $1,299.99, and you'll get a $100 Samsung credit. Opt for the 512GB model for $1,299.99, and you'll get an $80 credit (a $200 savings in total). Finally, there's the 1TB phone for $1,419.99, which comes with a $60 credit (a $300 savings in total).
You can also add Samsung Care+ Theft and Loss at a 15% discount, or trade in a qualifying device to save up to an extra $900. The phone is scheduled for release on February 7. Buy Now at Samsung
Save on a wide selection. We've pictured the Motorola Moto G Play 4G 202 64GB Prepaid Smartphone for Straight Talk for $30 ($10 off and a price low). Buy Now at Walmart
Preorder the Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 256GB for $1,300, and get a $200 Amazon credit (a $500 savings in total).
Opt for the Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S25 (not Ultra) 128GB model for $800 and get a $100 credit (a $200 savings in total).
If you trade in your current device, you'll save up to $400, dropping starting prices to as low as $300. Shop Now at Samsung
Get up to a $750 credit to put towards your new phone when you trade in a mobile device or tablet. This applies to both the 256GB or 512GB options, potentially dropping starting prices as low as $550. Shop Now at Samsung
Android Phones: The Basics
Android refers to the operating system (OS) that many smartphones use. With so many Android smartphones to choose from, you might have trouble picking one--you can find cheap android deals or go all the way up to the latest and greatest smartphones. Let us help you find the best Android deals for you!
Android Phone Brands
Android’s main rival, Apple iOS, only runs on one brand of phone. Many brands use Android OS , making your options plentiful. Here are some popular Android smartphone brands:
- Samsung: The most popular Android OS phone producer, Samsung offers a variety of handsets to choose from — including the popular Galaxy S series. Samsung is frequently releasing new technology, so keep an eye out for deals for old and new devices alike. You can shop specific deals for Samsung devices here .
- Google: Google joined the smartphone game in 2013, and has been making waves ever since. Earlier versions of their Pixel phone utilizes Android OS. However, newer versions operate on Google’s Chrome OS. Shop Google deals here .
- Motorola: Motorola has been a household name in cell phones for decades. These days, Motorola offers unique features known as “ moto mods .” Smartphones are typically sold at a premium, but Motorola offers most of their phones at a very reasonable price. Be sure to browse our Motorola page for brand-specific deals.
- LG: LG’s low prices makes it another budget-friendly smartphone producer to consider. Frequently receiving 4+ star reviews from CNET , LG proves that consumers can have the features they love at a price they can afford. Peruse our LG sales and coupons here .
6 Smartphone Shopping Tips
Beyond simply finding deals on Android phones, shoppers may want to consider different factors to help narrow their choices. We’ve detailed a few of those considerations below:
1. Buy a Phone That’s Compatible With Your Carrier
Before purchasing a phone, it’s important to be sure the phone you’ve selected is compatible with your carrier. If you’re buying your phone directly from your carrier, this is a non-issue. However, if you’re shopping the unlocked phone deals featured on our site, you’ll want to check with your carrier to see if the phone is compatible.
2. Understand Smartphone Camera Specs
Smartphones are designed to do it all. One feature that many shoppers care about is the camera(s). When reviewing camera capabilities, there are a few things you should consider:
- Megapixels (MP): Megapixels are the millions of dots that, after being pieced together, create the image you see after taking a photograph. More pixels generally means greater clarity. Depending on how you wish to use your smartphone camera, you may only need the standard 12MP — even budget Android phones tend to sport at least a 12MP camera these days. For more information, you can check out this article .
- Pixel Size (µm): Possibly more important than megapixels is pixel size. If megapixels describe the entire photo, the individual pixels determine how vivid the photo will be .
- Aperture (f): In photography, aperture is the opening in a lens where light passes into the camera . The lower the aperture number (e.g. f/1.4), the greater the exposure. If you wish to take pictures at night, look for a low number.
- Lens: Most phones now have at least two lenses; typically, you’ll have a front-facing camera and a rear-facing camera. However, modern smartphones have up to five cameras on a single device, each contributing to different types of photography or video.
3. Pick the Right Smartphone Display
Your smartphone display is more than just the size of your screen (measured diagonally). If you plan to use your phone for gaming or streaming videos, it’s important to consider other key display specs:
- Refresh rate (Hz): the number of times your screen updates with new images per second (e.g., 120Hz means the screen updates 120 times per second). The higher the refresh rate, the smoother your picture will be.
- Pixels Per Inch (PPI): describes exactly that, the number of pixels per inch of the screen. This is important in determining the clarity of your picture - it’s important to review this number over screen size because a bigger screen doesn’t always translate to a larger PPI.
4. Be Sure Your Phone Has Enough Memory
Its easy to find a cheap android smartphone and not much attention to memory. But this may not be the place to skimp for everyone. Memory is described in two ways, RAM and storage.
- RAM: Random-access memory is like the short-term memory of your smartphone computer. You utilize RAM when you switch between active apps, for example. The more RAM you have, the faster your device — this is especially important if you typically have multiple apps running in the background.
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Storage: Android phone storage can be broken down into three categories: internal, external, and cloud storage.
- Internal Storage - This is the amount of storage your phone has onboard. Many devices are priced according to this onboard storage.
- External storage - Also known as expandable storage, many phones offer the option to increase the storage of a handset through devices like Micro-SD cards.
- Cloud storage - This is storage you can access via the internet and apps. Many times, carriers and/or phone brands will offer a limited amount of cloud storage to their consumers.
5. Explore Extra Smartphone Features
There are plenty of other features you can look at when purchasing your Android phone. Some include security (fingerprint sensors, facial recognition), virtual assistants (Amazon Alexa, Samsung’s Bixby, Google Assistant), and accessibility features (like flash notifications, transcription services, or hearing aid support).
6. Set Up a DealNews Alert
You can set up an email alert or notifications for Android phone deals on your profile page , or by clicking the “Create an Alert” button (located at the bottom of any category or search result page on DealNews).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which brand has the best Android phone deals?
The landscape for Android phones is frequently changing; pricing and deals are always competitive. Be sure to keep an eye on our Android cell phone deals, as well as the Android manufacturer brand pages, such as Samsung , LG , and Motorola .
How do I know which phone to purchase?
Your selection of Android phones is quite large, so choosing a device can be hard. Decide on how you wish to use your phone, and determine which features are most important to you. Then you can review and compare devices on websites such as CNET or PCMag . Once you’ve settled on an Android smartphone, don’t forget to check out DealNews for all the best Android sales.
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