The Best Deals on Unlocked Phones in 2025
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Buying an unlocked phone gives you the freedom to choose the carrier that offers the best plan and the ability to switch at your convenience. I’ve been doing this for years and have taken advantage of the great deals and bonuses from carriers that tried to persuade me to switch.
If this sounds interesting to you, you should start by buying an unlocked phone, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend $800, $900, or over $1,000. Here, I’ve compiled the best deals on unlocked phones you can find right now.
Best Unlocked Google Phone Deal: Pixel 9 Pro
Following the release of the Google Pixel 10 earlier this year, the Pixel 9 Pro saw its price drop dramatically, and you can still find it at its lowest prices ever achieved during the October Amazon Prime Day sale. The Pixel 9 Pro is the most premium model in the Pixel 9 lineup , and right now, the unlocked 128GB Google Pixel 9 Pro is discounted to $699 (originally $999). This is the second-lowest price ever achieved on Amazon, according to price tracking tools . The 1TB version is also selling for a record-low $982.40 (originally $1,499), making it the best deal if you need more storage.
Best Deal on an Unlocked Samsung Phone: Galaxy S25 Edge
The Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung’s thinnest phone yet, available for $729.99 (previously $1,219.99). If you’re looking for a thin and light Galaxy phone with the latest Samsung technology, this is a great buy. Released last summer, it runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset for Galaxy, has 12GB of RAM, and an expanded 256GB of storage. It features a dual camera setup with a 200MP wide-angle lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a front-facing 12MP lens. At just 5.84mm thick, it’s a great value for money.
Samsung’s Best Budget Deal: The Galaxy S25+
It’s rare to find such a great deal on a refurbished flagship, but that’s exactly the case with the Galaxy S25+ . It’s currently $598 (original price: $899) on Amazon. It’s a “superior” refurbished phone from Samsung’s S25 lineup. Here you can see the differences between the S25 Edge and the S25+ , but overall, they’re quite similar: the Edge supports a stylus and has a thinner body. You can’t go wrong with either phone.
Best Unlocked Android Deal on a Budget: Pixel 9a
If you’re looking for a Pixel that offers the best value for money (and perhaps the best all-around Google phone to date, according to Lifehacker Deputy Tech Editor Michelle Erhardt’s review ) , you’ll want to check out the Pixel 9a with 128GB of storage unlocked for $399 (original price: $499). This is the lowest price ever, and frankly, it’s a great value for any Android user, with performance and design that outshine its mediocre specs. If you don’t mind spending a little more for a better camera, consider the Pixel 9 for $544.98 (original price: $799), also with a great discount.