This one has dropped in price again, now $5 under our previous best-ever mention. The next best deal we could find on a refurb today is $415 on Amazon. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
- Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 8-core CPU
- 6.8" 3088x1440 AMOLED touchscreen display
- 8GB RAM & 256GB storage
- 108MP back camera; 40MP front
- Model: SM-S908UZKEXAA
That's $302 under Best Buy's price for a new one, $67 under our June mention of this refurb, and the lowest price we've seen. A 1-year Allstate warranty applies. Buy Now at eBay
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor
- 6.8” Dynamic AMOLED 2X HD+ display
- Galaxy AI
- 12GB RAM
- Up to 200MP camera zoom
- Model: SM-S928UZKFXAA
That's a $200 savings and the best price Amazon has offered to date. Buy Now at Amazon
- 6.2" 1080 x 2400 display
- 8GB RAM, 128GB storage
- Android 13.0
- Model: G9BQD
Thanks to the gift card, that's a $100 savings on this brand new launch. Buy Now at Amazon
- 6.3" 1080x2424 OLED display
- 10.5MP front facing camera; 50MP & 48MP UltraWide rear cameras
- Gemini on Pixel AI assist
- 12GB RAM; 128GB storage
- "Add Me" and "Magic Editor" photo assist features
- Model: GA05226-US
Use coupon code "BRANDNEW20" to bag the savings here. That's the best price we've ever seen on this model, including refurbs. Buy Now at eBay
- SM8150 2.8GHz + 2.4GHz + 1.7GHz 8-core processor
- 6.8" 1440x3040 Super AMOLED touchscreen
- 12GB RAM & 256GB SSD
- 10MP front & 12MP rear cameras
- Android OS
- Model: SM-N975U
That's $645 off list when new and the lowest price we've ever seen for this phone in any condition. (It's $42 under Amazon's current price for a refurb. But this one has an Allstate warranty that has you covered for an entire year.) Buy Now at eBay
Order a phone from the newly-launched Pixel 9 range, and you'll get an Amazon gift card worth at least $100 thrown in. Currently, your options are:
- Google Pixel 9 128GB for $799 w/ $100 Amazon gift card
- Google Pixel 9 256GB for $899 w/ $100 Amazon gift card
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 128GB for $1,099 w/ $200 Amazon gift card
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 256GB for $1,199 w/ $200 Amazon gift card
- Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 512GB for $1,319 w/ $200 Amazon gift card
You can preorder the Pixel 9 Pro too, which also comes with a $200 Amazon gift card — the 128GB model costs $999, and the 256GB model $1,099. This phone launches on September 4.
With a Pixel 9 Pro or Pro XL, you'll also get a 1-year Google One AI Premium subscription, which unlocks more advanced AI features. That's an extra savings of $239. Shop Now at Amazon
You'd pay at least $200 for a new one. Buy Now at Amazon
- 2.8GHz Snapdragon 865 Octa-Core CPU
- 6.5" 2400x1080 AMOLED display
- 12MP / 32MP triple camera system
- Android 10.0
- Model: SM-G781V
Unlocked refurbs are $150 or more elsewhere today. Buy Now at Walmart
- Exynos 1280 processor
- 6.5" 2400x1080 Super AMOLED touchscreen
- 6GB RAM & 128GB storage
- 32MP front camera & 64MP rear camera
- works w/ Bixby & Google Assistant
- Android 12 OS
- Model: SMA536U1ZKDX
Get your new phone for an initial payment of $1. The remaining lease payments will be determined when you pick your phone. You can cancel or early purchase at any time. (Note that ownership by Progressive Leasing will cost more than the cash price.) Buy Now at AT&T Mobility
That's $4 off and Amazon's lowest price of the year. Buy Now at Amazon
- 68W total output
- 2 USB-C ports
- PD 3.0 technology
- Foldable plug for travel
- Over-voltage, overheating protection
Choose an AT&T Installment Plan with AT&T Next Up Anytime when you're purchasing a phone, and you'll be eligible for early upgrades. It adds an extra $10 to your monthly payments, and after one installment payment, you'll be able to upgrade. Every year, after one-third of your device is paid off, you'll be eligible for AT&T's smartphone deals. (You can upgrade up to three times every 12 months. Once you get your new device, you'll be required to return your old one.) Shop Now at AT&T Mobility
We've pictured the Refurbished OnePlus 9 LE2117 T-Mobile Unlocked 128GB Smartphone for $155 (price low for this refurb by $25). Shop Now at eBay
We've pictured this Refurb Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB 5G Android Phone for $375.32 (at least $400 elsewhere today.) Shop Now at eBay
That's a savings of $97. Buy Now at eBay
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor
- 6.8" AMOLED display
- 12GB RAM, 256B SSD
- Android OS
- Model: NX769J
It's $90 off and the best price we could find. Buy Now at StackSocial
- 3" IPS screen
- 5MP rear camera, 2MP front camera
- USB Type-C charging
- Android 10
You'd pay $1,000 at Samsung direct. We've pictured the Onyx Black but it's available in several colors. Buy Now at Amazon
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor
- 6.7" AMOLED 2X Quad HD+ display
- 12GB RAM
- 50MP camera
- Android 14
- Model: SM-S926UZKAXAA
That's the best price we've seen and the best we could find for a refurb now by $51. Buy Now at eBay
With an eligible unlimited wireless plan, save $22 per month with this offer — a total savings of $784. The savings will be applied as bill credits over 36 months. A $35 activation fee applies. Buy Now at AT&T Mobility
- flip design with 4" 1080x1272 cover display and 6.9" 1080x2640 main display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 8-Core CPU
- 50MP main and tele rear-facing cameras, 32MP front-facing camera
- Android 14
StackSocial offers the NanoPhone 4G Dual-SIM Android Smartphone for $109.99, reduced from $199.99, with free shipping. Buy Now at StackSocial
- 3" IPS screen
- 5MP rear camera, 2MP front camera
- USB Type-C charging
- Android 10
Android Phones: The Basics
Android refers to the operating system (OS) that many smartphones use. With so many Android smartphones to choose from, you might have trouble picking one--you can find cheap android deals or go all the way up to the latest and greatest smartphones. Let us help you find the best Android deals for you!
Android Phone Brands
Android’s main rival, Apple iOS, only runs on one brand of phone. Many brands use Android OS , making your options plentiful. Here are some popular Android smartphone brands:
- Samsung: The most popular Android OS phone producer, Samsung offers a variety of handsets to choose from — including the popular Galaxy S series. Samsung is frequently releasing new technology, so keep an eye out for deals for old and new devices alike. You can shop specific deals for Samsung devices here .
- Google: Google joined the smartphone game in 2013, and has been making waves ever since. Earlier versions of their Pixel phone utilizes Android OS. However, newer versions operate on Google’s Chrome OS. Shop Google deals here .
- Motorola: Motorola has been a household name in cell phones for decades. These days, Motorola offers unique features known as “ moto mods .” Smartphones are typically sold at a premium, but Motorola offers most of their phones at a very reasonable price. Be sure to browse our Motorola page for brand-specific deals.
- LG: LG’s low prices makes it another budget-friendly smartphone producer to consider. Frequently receiving 4+ star reviews from CNET , LG proves that consumers can have the features they love at a price they can afford. Peruse our LG sales and coupons here .
6 Smartphone Shopping Tips
Beyond simply finding deals on Android phones, shoppers may want to consider different factors to help narrow their choices. We’ve detailed a few of those considerations below:
1. Buy a Phone That’s Compatible With Your Carrier
Before purchasing a phone, it’s important to be sure the phone you’ve selected is compatible with your carrier. If you’re buying your phone directly from your carrier, this is a non-issue. However, if you’re shopping the unlocked phone deals featured on our site, you’ll want to check with your carrier to see if the phone is compatible.
2. Understand Smartphone Camera Specs
Smartphones are designed to do it all. One feature that many shoppers care about is the camera(s). When reviewing camera capabilities, there are a few things you should consider:
- Megapixels (MP): Megapixels are the millions of dots that, after being pieced together, create the image you see after taking a photograph. More pixels generally means greater clarity. Depending on how you wish to use your smartphone camera, you may only need the standard 12MP — even budget Android phones tend to sport at least a 12MP camera these days. For more information, you can check out this article .
- Pixel Size (µm): Possibly more important than megapixels is pixel size. If megapixels describe the entire photo, the individual pixels determine how vivid the photo will be .
- Aperture (f): In photography, aperture is the opening in a lens where light passes into the camera . The lower the aperture number (e.g. f/1.4), the greater the exposure. If you wish to take pictures at night, look for a low number.
- Lens: Most phones now have at least two lenses; typically, you’ll have a front-facing camera and a rear-facing camera. However, modern smartphones have up to five cameras on a single device, each contributing to different types of photography or video.
3. Pick the Right Smartphone Display
Your smartphone display is more than just the size of your screen (measured diagonally). If you plan to use your phone for gaming or streaming videos, it’s important to consider other key display specs:
- Refresh rate (Hz): the number of times your screen updates with new images per second (e.g., 120Hz means the screen updates 120 times per second). The higher the refresh rate, the smoother your picture will be.
- Pixels Per Inch (PPI): describes exactly that, the number of pixels per inch of the screen. This is important in determining the clarity of your picture - it’s important to review this number over screen size because a bigger screen doesn’t always translate to a larger PPI.
4. Be Sure Your Phone Has Enough Memory
Its easy to find a cheap android smartphone and not much attention to memory. But this may not be the place to skimp for everyone. Memory is described in two ways, RAM and storage.
- RAM: Random-access memory is like the short-term memory of your smartphone computer. You utilize RAM when you switch between active apps, for example. The more RAM you have, the faster your device — this is especially important if you typically have multiple apps running in the background.
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Storage: Android phone storage can be broken down into three categories: internal, external, and cloud storage.
- Internal Storage - This is the amount of storage your phone has onboard. Many devices are priced according to this onboard storage.
- External storage - Also known as expandable storage, many phones offer the option to increase the storage of a handset through devices like Micro-SD cards.
- Cloud storage - This is storage you can access via the internet and apps. Many times, carriers and/or phone brands will offer a limited amount of cloud storage to their consumers.
5. Explore Extra Smartphone Features
There are plenty of other features you can look at when purchasing your Android phone. Some include security (fingerprint sensors, facial recognition), virtual assistants (Amazon Alexa, Samsung’s Bixby, Google Assistant), and accessibility features (like flash notifications, transcription services, or hearing aid support).
6. Set Up a DealNews Alert
You can set up an email alert or notifications for Android phone deals on your profile page , or by clicking the “Create an Alert” button (located at the bottom of any category or search result page on DealNews).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which brand has the best Android phone deals?
The landscape for Android phones is frequently changing; pricing and deals are always competitive. Be sure to keep an eye on our Android cell phone deals, as well as the Android manufacturer brand pages, such as Samsung , LG , and Motorola .
How do I know which phone to purchase?
Your selection of Android phones is quite large, so choosing a device can be hard. Decide on how you wish to use your phone, and determine which features are most important to you. Then you can review and compare devices on websites such as CNET or PCMag . Once you’ve settled on an Android smartphone, don’t forget to check out DealNews for all the best Android sales.
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