If you’re looking for a new Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, or another popular Android phone, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting a good deal. But that can be hard to figure out amid all the iPhone On Us and free phone when you switch slogans out there.
To make things easier, we’re highlighting the best deals we’ve found this week from top carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Spectrum Mobile, and Xfinity Mobile.
Our picks don’t just feature the best advertised price, we tell you the price of any required plan fees so you know the true total cost of each phone deal, plans included. The goal is simple: to help you understand what you’ll actually pay for the phone and plan combined and determine whether the deal saves you or costs you in the long run.
Note: All costs before taxes and fees. Trade-ins must be in good condition to qualify unless noted otherwise.
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Xfinity Mobile: Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Phone: Apple iPhone 17 Pro (256GB)
Plan Requirement: Xfinity Mobile Mobile Plus
Phone Price: $7.50/month for 36 months (with iPhone 15 Pro trade-in)
Plan Price: $15/month for the first 12 months (includes $30/month promotional credit), then $45/month
Why This Deal?
Xfinity Mobile recently rebranded its unlimited phone plans, and with them, come new phone deals.
Xfinity is currently offering an iPhone 17 Pro for just $7.50 a month when you trade in an iPhone 15 Pro — and it comes with the new Mobile Plus plan (details below).
If you have an iPhone 15 Pro to trade in and already have or are thinking of getting Xfinity Home Internet, the first-year cost is hard to beat.
Who Qualifies
Customers bringing over a number from another carrier to Xfinity Mobile and activating on the Mobile Plus plan with an iPhone 15 Pro trade-in in good condition. Note: Xfinity Mobile deals and promotions require an active Xfinity Home Internet account to qualify.
What You'll Pay
Estimated total over 36 months: $1,530 (before taxes and fees)
How the Credits Work
Xfinity applies $830 in promotional bill credits over 36 months to reduce the iPhone 17 Pro's cost.
A separate $30/month plan credit runs for the first 12 months, dropping the Mobile Plus plan from $45/month to $15/month. Once that plan credit expires at month 12, the plan price increases to $45/month for the remainder of the contract.
About the Plan
Xfinity Mobile Mobile Plus includes fully unlimited high-speed data that is never slowed, 50GB of high-speed hotspot data (then unlimited at reduced speeds), and 4K UHD video streaming. It also includes unlimited talk, text, and data in 215+ countries, and a Lifetime Device Warranty — which covers repairs and replacements and is typically a $10–$25/month add-on elsewhere.
Xfinity Mobile service also runs on Verizon's nationwide network, though Verizon customers may receive priority during congestion.
About the Phone
The iPhone 17 Pro features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display, a triple rear camera system (48MP Fusion Main, 48MP Fusion Ultrawide, 48MP Fusion Telephoto) plus an 18MP front camera, Apple's A19 Pro chip, and up to 39 hours of battery life.
Keep in mind, Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 18 Pro and its first foldable iPhone in September — roughly five months away. If you're considering a 36-month financing term on a Pro model, it may be worth waiting to see what Apple unveils before locking that in.
Who Should Get This Deal
✅ Get If:
- You have an iPhone 15 Pro to trade in
- You're switching to Xfinity Mobile and have (or will have) an active Xfinity Home Internet account
- You want a feature-packed plan with a Lifetime Device Warranty included
❌ Skip If:
- You don't have an Xfinity Home Internet account (required to qualify for Xfinity Mobile deals)
- You don't have an iPhone 15 Pro to trade in
- You're not comfortable with a 36-month financing commitment — especially with iPhone 18 Pro expected in September
AT&T: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Phone: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Plan Requirement: AT&T Value 2.0
Phone Price: $19.44/month for 36 months (with iPhone 14 Pro Max trade-in)
Plan Price: $50/month
Why This Deal?
Many iPhone Pro Max deals require a premium plan tier — but not this one. With an iPhone 14 Pro Max trade-in, the combined phone and plan cost comes to $69.44/month, making this one of the easiest ways to get Apple's premium smartphone.
Who Qualifies
Customers switching to AT&T (porting in a number from another carrier) and activating on the Value 2.0 plan with an iPhone 14 Pro Max trade-in in good condition.
What You'll Pay
Estimated total over 36 months: $2,500 (before taxes and fees)
How the Credits Work
AT&T applies $500 in promotional bill credits over 36 months to reduce the iPhone 17 Pro Max's installment cost. Credits typically begin within two billing cycles after AT&T processes the trade-in.
About the Plan
AT&T Value 2.0 includes unlimited talk, text, and data (speeds may slow during network congestion), 3GB of high-speed hotspot data (then unlimited at reduced speeds), and SD (480p) video streaming. It also includes unlimited talk, text, and data in Mexico and Canada.
About the Phone
The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, 48MP main and 48MP ultrawide cameras plus an 18MP front camera, Apple's A19 Pro chip, and up to 35 hours of battery life.
Who Should Get This Deal
✅ Get If:
- You own an iPhone 14 Pro Max to trade in
- You're switching to AT&T from another carrier
- You want Apple's largest flagship without being required to sign up for a premium plan
❌ Skip If:
- You don't own an iPhone 14 Pro Max to trade in
- You need more than 3GB of high-speed hotspot data
- You want HD or 4K video streaming (this plan caps at SD 480p)
T-Mobile: Apple iPhone 17e
Phone: Apple iPhone 17e (256GB)
Plan Requirement: T-Mobile Essentials
Phone Price: $0/month for 24 months (no trade-in required)
Plan Price: $60/month
Why This Deal?
The iPhone 17e is free this week at T-Mobile — no trade-in, no premium plan required. At $60/month all-in for 24 months, it's one of the best deals you'll find from the major carriers this week.
Who Qualifies
Customers switching to T-Mobile (moving over a number from another carrier) and activating on the Essentials plan. No trade-in is required.
What You'll Pay
Estimated total over 24 months: $1,440 (before taxes and fees)
How the Credits Work
T-Mobile applies $600 in promotional bill credits over 24 months to fully cover the iPhone 17e's installment cost. No trade-in is required to qualify. Credits typically begin within two billing cycles after T-Mobile processes your activation.
About the Plan
T-Mobile Essentials includes unlimited talk, text, and data (speeds may slow after 50GB), hotspot at reduced speeds only, and SD (480p) video streaming. It also includes unlimited talk, text, and data at 2G speeds in Mexico and Canada, and T-Mobile Tuesdays perks.
About the Phone
The iPhone 17e features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, a 48MP Fusion main camera plus a 12MP TrueDepth front camera, Apple's A19 chip, and up to 26 hours of battery life. Note that the iPhone 17e has a single rear camera — no ultrawide or telephoto lens.
Who Should Get This Deal
✅ Get If:
- You're switching to T-Mobile from another carrier
- You don't have a trade-in device (or don't want to use one)
- You want a new iPhone at one of the lowest total costs available this week
❌ Skip If:
- You need an ultrawide or telephoto camera
- You regularly use more than 50GB of high-speed data per month
- You need high-speed hotspot data
Verizon: Apple iPhone 17
Phone: Apple iPhone 17 (256GB)
Plan Requirement: Verizon Unlimited Welcome
Phone Price: $0/month for 36 months (with iPhone 13 trade-in)
Plan Price: $55/month for 36 months (includes $10/month promotional credit), then $65/month
Why This Deal?
If you're still on an iPhone 13, this is your week. Verizon is offering the iPhone 17 free when you trade it in — and the $10/month plan credit running the full 36 months keeps your bill below the standard price the entire time.
Who Qualifies
Customers switching to Verizon (bringing over a number from another carrier) and activating on the Unlimited Welcome plan with an iPhone 13 trade-in in good condition.
Estimated total over 36 months: $1,980 (before taxes and fees)
How the Credits Work
Verizon applies $830 in promotional bill credits over 36 months to fully cover the iPhone 17's installment cost. A separate $10/month plan credit also runs for the full 36 months, reducing the Unlimited Welcome plan from $65/month to $55/month. Once both credits expire, the monthly bill increases to $65/month.
About the Plan
Verizon Unlimited Welcome includes unlimited talk, text, and data (speeds may slow during congestion), and SD (480p) video streaming. It also includes unlimited texting from the US to 200+ countries, and talk, text, and unlimited data in Mexico and Canada (data speeds reduced to 3G after 2GB/day). Note that this plan does not include mobile hotspot data.
About the Phone
The iPhone 17 features a 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display, 48MP main and 48MP ultrawide rear cameras plus an 18MP front camera, Apple's A19 chip, and up to 30 hours of battery life.
Note: Apple is expected to announce the full iPhone 18 lineup in September 2026 — roughly four months away. On a 36-month term, it's worth keeping that timeline in mind before locking it in.
Who Should Get This Deal
✅ Get If:
- You own an iPhone 13 to trade in
- You're switching to Verizon from another carrier
- You want a free iPhone 17 on Verizon's most affordable unlimited plan
❌ Skip If:
- You need mobile hotspot data (not included on this plan)
- You want HD or 4K video streaming (this plan caps at SD 480p)
- You may want to upgrade before the 36-month term ends
Final Thoughts
Sometimes the best move isn’t just chasing the biggest advertised discount — it’s understanding which deals you actually qualify for and what they really cost over time.
Each week, the Save On Wireless team reviews phone promotions across major carriers. Instead of focusing only on the best advertised phone price, we calculate the total cost over the full financing term, factoring in trade-in requirements, required plan fees, promotional credits, and post-promo pricing.
Promotions can change quickly. But you'll always find the latest phone deals and plan offers across top carriers at Save On Wireless.
- Deal of the Week: T-Mobile — iPhone 17e free with no trade-in required on the Essentials plan, $60/month for 24 months ($1,440 total)
- Best Deal for Older iPhone Owners: Verizon — iPhone 17 free with an iPhone 13 trade-in on Unlimited Welcome, $55/month for 36 months ($1,980 total)
- Get an iPhone Pro Max: AT&T — iPhone 17 Pro Max at $69.44/month with an iPhone 14 Pro Max trade-in on their most affordable plan ($2,500 total)
| Market Based Trade-In | Carrier Trade-in Promo | |
|---|---|---|
| PAYOUT TYPE | Cash, PayPal or Store Credit | Monthly bill credits or account credit |
| CONDITIONS | Based on phone’s fair market value | Must buy a new phone or switch plans |
| TYPICAL VALUE | Lower (e.g. $100-300 for older models) | Higher (e.g. up to $1000, with strings) |
| FLEXIBILITY | No obligation to switch or upgrade | Must commit to contract or installment |
| TRANSPARENCY | Straightforward cash deal | Promotional value applied over 24-36 mos. |
When a carrier advertises a "free phone," it typically means the phone's cost is covered through bill credits applied over 24 or 36 months. You'll still need to stay on a required plan for the full term to receive all the credits.
Many of the best carrier promotions do require a trade-in, but not all of them. When a trade-in is required, the eligible device and its condition matter — carriers typically require the phone to be in good working condition to qualify for the full credit.
Buying outright means you own the phone immediately and aren't tied to any carrier or plan. Financing through a carrier spreads the cost over 24 or 36 months, often with promotional credits that reduce or cover the entire phone cost.
