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 Premium Unlimited
Phone Price: $7.50/month for 36 months (with an iPhone 15 Pro Max trade-in)
Plan Price: $10/month for the first 12 months (includes $40/month promotional credit), then $50/month
Why This Deal?
Xfinity Mobile is offering the iPhone 17 Pro at just $7.50 a month when you trade in an iPhone 15 Pro Max — and the combined phone and plan cost drops to $17.50 a month for the first 12 months thanks to a promotional plan credit.
For new or current Xfinity Internet customers with a 15 Pro Max to trade in, this is a great chance to upgrade to the iPhone 17 Pro.
Who Qualifies
Customers moving over a number from another carrier to Xfinity Mobile and activating on the Premium Unlimited plan with an iPhone 15 Pro Max 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: $1,590 (before taxes and fees)
How the Credits Work
Xfinity Mobile applies $830 in promotional bill credits over 36 months to reduce the iPhone 17 Pro's installment cost. A separate $40 a month plan credit runs for the first 12 months, dropping the Premium Unlimited plan from $50/month to $10/month.
Once that plan credit expires at month 12, the plan price increases to $50 a month for the remainder of the term (which is still lower than comparable premium unlimited plans).
About the Plan
Xfinity Mobile Premium Unlimited includes unlimited high-speed data (speeds may slow after 100GB), 30GB of high-speed hotspot data (then unlimited at reduced speeds), and 4K UHD video streaming. The service runs on Verizon's nationwide network, though Verizon customers may receive priority during congestion.
If you want to know more about Xfinity Mobile plans, check out our video below:
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.
Who Should Get This Deal
✅ Get If:
- You own an iPhone 15 Pro Max to trade in
- You're switching to Xfinity Mobile and have (or will have) an active Xfinity Home Internet account
- You want an iPhone 17 Pro at a low combined monthly cost for the first year
❌ Skip If:
- You don't have an Xfinity Home Internet account (required to get Xfinity Mobile deals and promotions)
- You don't have an iPhone 15 Pro Max to trade in
- You want to avoid a 36-month contract commitment
AT&T: Apple iPhone 17
Phone: Apple iPhone 17 (256GB)
Plan Requirement: AT&T Extra 2.0 (AT&T Premium 2.0 also qualifies)
Phone Price: $0/month for 36 months (with iPhone 14 trade-in)
Plan Price: $70/month
Why This Deal?
AT&T is offering the iPhone 17 for no extra cost with an iPhone 14 trade-in when you sign up for their mid-tier Extra 2.0 plan (so no need to pay for the more expensive premium plan if it doesn't fit your needs).
For anyone switching to AT&T with an iPhone 14 to trade in, this is one of the more affordable paths to a free iPhone 17 this week.
Who Qualifies
Customers switching to AT&T (bringing over a number from another carrier) and activating on the Extra 2.0 plan or higher with an iPhone 14 trade-in in good condition.
What You'll Pay
Estimated total over 36 months: $2,520 (before taxes and fees)
How the Credits Work
AT&T applies $830 in promotional bill credits over 36 months to fully cover the iPhone 17's installment cost. Credits typically begin within two billing cycles after AT&T processes the trade-in.
About the Plan
AT&T Extra 2.0 includes unlimited high-speed data (speeds may slow after 100GB), 50GB of high-speed hotspot data (then unlimited at reduced speeds), SD (480p) video streaming, and unlimited talk and text. It also includes unlimited talk, text, and data in Mexico and Canada.
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.
Who Should Get This Deal
✅ Get If:
- You own an iPhone 14 to trade in
- You're switching to AT&T from another carrier
- You want a free iPhone 17 without committing to a premium plan tier
❌ Skip If:
- You don't own an iPhone 14 to trade in
- You want HD or 4K video streaming (this plan caps at 480p)
- You may want to upgrade before the 36-month term ends
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 with no trade-in required — and it qualifies on the base Essentials plan, so no need to spend extra on a pricier plan. At $60 a month for 24 months, it's one of the best deals available this week.
Who Qualifies
Customers switching to T-Mobile (porting in 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 Pro Max
Phone: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB)
Plan Requirement: Verizon Unlimited Ultimate
Phone Price: $2.78/month for 36 months (with iPhone 15 Pro Max trade-in)
Plan Price: $80/month for 36 months (includes $10/month promotional credit), then $90/month
Why This Deal?
Verizon is bringing the cost of the iPhone 17 Pro Max down to just $2.78 a month with an iPhone 15 Pro Max trade-in. The $10 a month plan credit also runs for the full 36 months, keeping the Unlimited Ultimate plan below its standard price for the entire contract.
Who Qualifies
Customers moving over a number from another carrier to Verizon and activating on the Unlimited Ultimate plan with an iPhone 15 Pro Max trade-in in good condition.
Estimated total over 36 months: $2,980 (before taxes and fees)
How the Credits Work
Verizon applies $1,100 in combined trade-in and promotional bill credits over 36 months to reduce the iPhone 17 Pro Max's installment cost. A separate $10 a month plan credit also runs for the full 36 months, reducing the Unlimited Ultimate plan from $90 a month to $80 a month. Once both credits expire, the monthly bill increases to $90 a month.
About the Plan
Verizon Unlimited Ultimate includes unlimited high-speed data that is never slowed, 200GB of high-speed hotspot data (then unlimited at reduced speeds), HD (720p) video streaming, and unlimited talk and text. It also includes 15GB of high-speed data in 208+ countries worldwide.
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 15 Pro Max to trade in
- You're switching to Verizon from another carrier
- You want a large, premium iPhone at a low added monthly phone cost
❌ Skip If:
- You're already a Verizon customer
- You want 4K video streaming (this plan caps at 720p)
- 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 at no extra cost on the Essentials plan without a trade-in, $60 a month for 24 months
- Lowest First-Year Cost: Xfinity Mobile — iPhone 17 Pro for just $17.50 a month for the first 12 months with an iPhone 15 Pro Max trade-in
- Best Pro Max Deal: Verizon — iPhone 17 Pro Max at $2.78 a month with an iPhone 15 Pro Max trade-in on the Unlimited Ultimate plan
| 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.
