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Amazon's Big Spring Sale ends tomorrow. The event introduces major discounts on a wide range of products, from smartphones to laptops and everything in between. But Amazon isn't the only place offering great deals this season. Other retailers and wireless carriers have rolled out aggressive promotions on flagship phones. Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are all providing solid trade-in offers, bill credits, and limited-time incentives.
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Choosing a new phone can be difficult, since there are many top-notch devices available. Here at ZDNET, we review every major phone release and track deals year-round. If you've been looking for an opportunity to upgrade, this is one of the best times to do so. I looked across multiple carriers to find the best mobile device deals to help make your decision easier. These are my favorite flagship phone deals right now.
Best phone carrier deals right now
iPhone 17 Pro Max for $300 (save $1,100) Jason Hiner/ZDNET Current price: $300
Original price: $1,400 Powered by the A19 Pro chip, the iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers top-notch performance that few other phones can deliver. It shares most of its features with the previous entry, but boasts a larger 6.9-inch display and a bigger battery, allowing the phone to last up to 39 hours. Review: iPhone 17 Pro Max While the iPhone 17 Pro Max isn't available for free, there are plenty of deep discounts available. One of the best avenues right now is through Best Buy's trade-in program. You'll be able to get up to $1,100 off the phone when you trade in an eligible device. To get the deal, you will have to activate the iPhone on either AT&T or Verizon's services. Best Buy is also including several free trials with purchase, including three months of Apple Music. Show more View now at Best Buy
iPhone Air For free (save $1,000) Kerry Wan/ZDNET Current price: Free
Original price: $1,000 The iPhone Air is Apple's thinnest and lightest smartphone to date. It is nearly a third thinner than the iPhone 16 Pro, yet it is anything but fragile. Apple designed its device to be durable. It boasts a frame made of grade 5 titanium, a metal known for its toughness and high corrosion resistance. The back of the phone is protected by Ceramic Shield glass to withstand drops and bumps. There is more to the device than just its design. It runs on the A19 Pro, the same chipset found in the iPhone 17 Pro, and features a 48MP Fusion camera for high-quality photography. Show more View now at Verizon
iPhone 16e For free ($600 off) Sabrina Ortiz/ZDNET Current price: For free
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