Best unlocked phone deals from as low as $149

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The best unlocked phone deals today offer discounts on devices from Apple, Google, Motorola, RedMagic, and Samsung. (Image credit: Laptop Mag, Apple, Google, Motorola, RedMagic, Samsung)

It's mid-February and the best unlocked phone deals are impressive. Amid headlines about the just-announced iPhone 16e and Pixel 9a leaks, existing phones are seeing outright discounts.

While we're on the topic of Apple phones, finding an unlocked iPhone deal that isn't a refurb or used is rare. However, lo-and-behold Best Buy currently offers an unlocked Apple iPhone 15 for $729 ($100 off) with activation.

Although succeeded by the iPhone 16, the 2023 iPhone 15 is still one of the best phones to buy in 2025. On schedule to receive security updates through September 2030, the iPhone 15 has plenty of life left.

Prefer Android over iOS? There's no shortage of unlocked phone deals for Google ecosystem dwellers.

For a limited time, you can get the 512GB model Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra for $1,299 ($120 off) at Best Buy. The electronics expert is sweetening this deal by throwing in a free $80 Best Buy gift card.

That's a total savings of $200 and one of the best phone deals in town. Similarly, Amazon will give you a free $200 gift card when you buy the 512GB G25 Ultra for its regular price of $1,419.

Those are just two of the best phone deals available today. See more of my recommended discounts below.

5 best unlocked phone deals

Save $100 on an unlocked 256GB Apple iPhone 15 at Best Buy with activation via AT&T or Verizon. Although it's been replaced by the latest iPhone 16, the 2023 iPhone 15 is still one of the best phones to buy in 2025. It's scheduled to receive security updates through September 2030, so it still has plenty of life left.

Key specs: 6.1-inch (2556 x 1179) Super Retina XDR OLED 1000-nit display (up to 2000 nits), A16 Bionic 6-core processor, 16-core neural engine, 8-core GPU, 256GB of storage, 48MP wide/12MP ultrawide rear camera, 12MP front camera, WiFi 6, MagSafe wireless charging, Face ID, Apple Pay, 3349mAh battery, iOS 17

Price check: Apple $799

Get a free storage upgrade (valued at $120) and a free $80 store gift card with your purchase of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at Best Buy. Driven by AI, the new Galaxy S25 Ultra is Samsung's most advanced phone yet. It features useful Android features like Circle to Search, Call Transcript, and Writing Assist. Convenient access to Gemini AI makes it easy to find out movie start times, see the latest sports scores, get step-by-step recipes, or plan a party.

Key specs: 6.8-inch (3120 x 1440) 120Hz Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 8-core processor, 12GB RAM (up to 16GB), 256GB 512GB of storage, a quad rear AF camera (200MP wide, 50MP wide, 10MP 3x telephoto, 50MP tele 12MP ultrawide) 12MP front camera, 5000mAh battery, Samsung One U1 7, Android 15 OS.

Price check: Amazon $1,419 w/ free $200 GC

Save $200 on an unlocked Google Pixel 9 Pro with 256GB of storage. The most powerful Pixel series yet, Google's latest phone is powered by Google's Tensor G4 processor alongside 16GB of RAM and features advanced AI. With a Pixel 9 Pro phone as your new daily driver, you'll effortlessly search, browse, text, call, and schedule your daily routines smarter.

Key specs: 6.3-inch (1280 x 2856) Super Actua 1,800-nit display (3,000-nits peak), Google Tensor G4 processor, Titan M2 co-processor, 16GB RAM, 256GB of storage, 50MPwide/48MP ultrawide/48MP telephoto triple rear camera, 42MP front camera, 4700mAh battery, Android 15

Price check: Best Buy $899

Save $50 on the 2024 Motorola Moto G 5G smartphone. This unlocked phone is compatible with all major carriers in the US. It's BYOD activation-ready for AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and their pay-as-you-go counterparts Cricket Wireless, Metro by T-Mobile, Mint Mobile, Visible, and others.

Key specs: 6.6-inch 1612 x 720-pixel 120Hz dsplay, Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 octa-core processor, 4GB RAM, Snapdragon Adreno graphics, 50MP quad pixel rear camera, 8MP front camera, 128GB of storage, Android 14

Price check: Best Buy $149

The Google Pixel 8a is $100 off at Amazon ahead of the expected Pixel 9a launch. Google makes some of the industry's best budget phones, and the Pixel 8a is no slouch. Packing Google's G3 8-core chip with 8GB of RAM and a 120Hz OLD display, by no means does it sacrifice performance for price.

Key specs: 6.1-inch (1080 x 2400) 120Hz OLED display with scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass 3, Google Tensor G3 9-core processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB of storage, IP67 dust-and-water resistant, rated battery life of up to 24 hours, Android 14

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy 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 over a decade of experience in tech 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 series and combat sports.

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