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The 7 best phone deals at Verizon: Save $1,000 on a Galaxy Z Fold 4
Maybe you've decided to switch to Verizon to take advantage of its new, rapidly growing mid-band 5G network, or maybe you're a Verizon Wireless veteran that's just looking to refresh that aging handset. Either way, Big Red has a deal for a new device that will either bring you into the fold or keep you there.
Of course, being a carrier, Verizon's deals tend to be less clear-cut than a simple percentage off of your purchase price. That said, don't let a little complexity turn you off of the possibility of scoring some incredible free upgrades, valuable bill credits, or steeply discounted handsets.
We've collected some of the best promotions for the widest range of customers. You're almost guaranteed to spot one that's right for you in our lineup of excellent deals.
Verizon is offering up to $800 off the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 smartphone with eligible trade-ins. The trade-in applies to 5G and 5G+ unlimited plans, and once the eligible trade-in is received, the $1,00 in credit will be applied to your monthly bill over 36 months. The phone retailer will also provide a smartwatch -- as low as free -- with a new line and 5G Android smartphone purchase.
If you're looking for the newest smartphone on the market, take a look a the Google Pixel 7 Pro. Verizon will offer up to $700 off the new device plus an extra $200 credit when you switch carriers. With the deal, you can bundle a Google Pixel smartwatch for as little as $5/month with your purchase, too.
Searching for that iPhone 14 Pro Max? Verizon has you covered with up to $1,000 off the device when you trade in your old with select Unlimited plans. You can even trade in damaged devices, too! If you purchase an Apple 5G phone, you can get an Apple smartwatch for as little as $5/month, or opt for an iPad for as little as $8 per month.
As a heads up, this phone is so popular it's on backorder until the first week of November, so you'll want to jump on this deal to get it before you take those Thanksgiving family photos.
Like the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4, you can also get the iPhone 13 Pro for as little as $0. And, like it's iPhone 14 sibling on this list, you can also get the smartwatch for only $5/month or the iPad for as little as $8/month. Keep in mind that you have until Monday, October 24 to snag that smartwatch bundle deal, so you'll want to act fairly quickly.
Right now, Verizon is offering up to $1,000 off the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 smartphone with select trade-in models. The trade-in applies to 5G unlimited plans, and the $1,000 in credit will be applied to your monthly bill. The phone retailer will also bundle a free smartwatch of your choice with the purchase.
When you add a new line to your family's 5G plan, you can get the Google Pixel 6a for free. The promo credit will be applied over the course of 36 months. Google's latest phone is valued at $499, so it's no small sum when it comes to your savings.
The difference about this deal is that you can score a Google Pixel watch bundled with the phone for free, too.
Verizon is offering a variant of the same deal it has on the iPhone 13 on this list. Right now, you can get what amounts to a free Galaxy S22 if you buy one device,, and you can pick up a free smartwatch as a part of your bundle deal.
Like the previously mentioned deals, this one will be provided via 36 months of bill credits.
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