Score! You can get the Galaxy S25, iPhone 16 or Pixel 9a for free at T-Mobile right now

Galaxy S25 with iPhone 16
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From the newly-released Pixel 9a to the iPhone 16, T-Mobile is slashing the price of multiple smartphones featured in our best phones guide. While cell phone deals are generally easy to find, T-Mobile's sale is noteworthy because it's one of the most affordable and best phone carriers around.

As part of the sale, you can get the new Google Pixel 9a for free with a new line. Alternatively, you can get up to $500 off the Pixel 9a with trade-in. Phones that qualify for the max $500 trade-in credit include the Galaxy S10, iPhone 11 Pro, Moto Razr+ 2023, and more. Below, I've rounded up the top T-Mobile smartphone deals I'd get right now.

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Pixel 9a: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile

Pixel 9a: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile
The Pixel 9a is quite possibly the best budget phone around. It features a 6.3-inch Actua pOLED (2424 x 1080) 120Hz display, Tensor G4 chipset, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 48MP (f/1.7) main and 13MP (f/2.2) ultrawide, whereas on the front there's a 13MP (f/2.2) lens. In our Pixel 9a review we said it's the most well-rounded phone you can buy at under $500.

iPhone 16: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile

iPhone 16: free w/ new line + unlimited @ T-Mobile
The iPhone 16 packs a 6.1-inch 2556 x 1179 OLED display with 60Hz refresh, A18 CPU, and 128GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 48MP main (f/1.6) and 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2). There's also a 12MP (f/1.9) front camera. In our iPhone 16 review, we said it offers pro features — such as an Action Button, Camera Controls, and Apple Intelligence — at a mainstream price. You can get it for free at T-Mobile with a new line and eligible unlimited data plan.

Galaxy S25: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile

Galaxy S25: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile
The Galaxy S25 features a 6.2-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display w/ 120Hz refresh, Snapdragon 8 Elite CPU, 12GB of RAM, and 128GB of storage. You also get a 50MP wide, 12MP Ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto lens and a 12MP front camera. In our Samsung Galaxy S25 review, we said the performance and battery life boosts alone make this year's upgrade worthwhile.

Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.

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