The Best Deals on Unlocked Phones in 2025

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Buying an unlocked mobile phone means you have the freedom to choose whichever carrier offers you the best plan and switch when it suits you. I've been doing this for years and have been able to take advantage of some great deals and incentives from carriers trying to convince me to switch.

If this sounds like fun to you, then you should start by buying an unlocked phone, but that doesn't mean you need to spend $800, $900, or over $1,000. Here I have collected the best deals on unlocked mobile phones that you can get right now.

Best deal on an unlocked Google phone: Pixel 9 Pro

After Google Pixel 10 was released earlier this year, the Pixel 9 Pro has seen its price drop dramatically, and you can still find it at the lows it hit during Amazon's Prime Day October sale. Pixel 9 Pro is the most premium model in the world. Pixel 9 lineupand right now unlocked Google Pixel 9 Pro, 128 GB with a discount US$699 (originally $999). According to Amazon, this is the second lowest price ever achieved on Amazon. price tracking tools. version 1 TB also at a record low price $982.40 (originally $1,499), making it the best deal if you need upgraded storage.

Best deal on an unlocked Samsung phone: Galaxy S25 Edge

Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung's thinnest phone yet, and you can get it for $729.99 (previously $1,219.99). If you're interested in a thin and light Galaxy phone with the latest Samsung hardware, this is a great buy. It just came out last summer and is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite processor for the Galaxy, with 12GB of RAM and upgraded 256GB storage. It features a dual camera setup with a 200MP wide-angle lens and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle and front-facing lens, and is about 5.84mm thin, proving that you don't have to spend a lot of money to get a great device.

Samsung's Best Unlocked Budget Deal: Galaxy S25+

It's not often you find such a good deal on a refurbished flagship model, but that's what we have with Galaxy S25+. This is currently US$598 (originally $899) from Amazon. This is a “great” refurbished phone from the Samsung S25 line. You can see difference between S25 Edge and S25+ here, but in short, they are very similar: the Edge supports a stylus and has a thinner design. You can't go wrong with any phone.

Best Unlocked Budget Android Deal: Pixel 9a

If you're looking for the best value Pixel (and possibly Google's best all-around phone, according to Lifehacker's associate tech editor) Review by Michelle Erhardt)you should consider 128GB unlocked Pixel 9a For US$399 (originally $499). This is the lowest price ever and honestly, it's a great price for any Android user as the performance and design beat out its mediocre specs. If you don't mind spending a little more for a better camera, choose Pixel 9 For $544.98 (originally $799), also heavily discounted.