How to Get a Deal on Samsung’s Galaxy S22

Samsung’s Galaxy S22 lineup is here. After you decide which one to buy, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the best deal. As this is a brand-new smartphone, discounts will be scant, but you can find some savings if you pre-order or trade in an older model. 

For example, US mobile carriers are offering a free storage upgrade for those who pre-order the phone now. Buy the 256GB Galaxy S22, S22+ or S22 Ultra 256GB variant for the price of the 128GB or get the S22 Ultra 512GB for the price of the 256GB. Pre-orders are open until Feb. 24; the phones hit stores on Feb. 25.

With no deals or trade-in discounts, the S22 starts at $799.99, the S22+ will run you at least $999.99, and the S22 Ultra is $1,199.99. The S22 Ultra offers 512GB and 1TB versions. Here’s the spec breakdown on each phone. Read on to see what US carriers are offering on the Galaxy S22.

AT&T

AT&T is offering $800 off any S22 phone for new and existing customers who trade in a Note, S or Z series phone (no matter how old or how beat up it is, AT&T says) and sign up for an installment plan. AT&T enterprise business customers can get the 128GB S22 Ultra starting at $199.99 on a two-year plan.

The carrier is also offering 50% off select Samsung accessories when they buy any Samsung smartphone, not just the S22.

Spectrum Mobile

Spectrum Mobile is offering the storage-based pre-order discount, plus $100 off a phone trade-in. Starting Feb. 24, those who buy an S22 can get $200 off, plus the $100 trade-in credit.

T-Mobile

If you have a Magenta Max or eligible Sprint plan and trade in an eligible device, T-Mobile says you can get the Galaxy S22 or S22+ for free via monthly bill credits over 24 months. Those on other plans can get up to $500 off either phone.

Another option for those on any plan is to buy one Galaxy S22 and get the second for free via a 24-month bill credit. Or buy one and get up to $800 off the S22+ or S22 Ultra. Business customers can get the same deal when adding a line on Business Unlimited Advanced accounts.

US Cellular

For a limited time, US Cellular is offering the S22, S22+, or S22 Ultra for free to those who switch to the carrier and sign up for a select Unlimited Plan on a 30-month payment plan. Galaxy S22 devices require the Unlimited Basic Plan, devices up to $1,100 require Unlimited Everyday Plan, devices up to $1,250 require Unlimited Even Better Plan, and devices up to $1,900 require Unlimited Even Better Plan and device trade-in of at least $150, the carrier says.  You can also get the storage discount on US Cellular, too.

Verizon

Existing Verizon customers can upgrade and get up to $1,000 off a new Galaxy S22 with a qualifying trade-in on select Unlimited plans. The deal also applies to those who are adding a new 5G Unlimited line or switching to Verizon. The carrier is also promising another $1,000 to help switchers pay off their current phone.

If you don’t have a phone to trade in, Verizon has a BOGO deal: Buy a Galaxy S22+ and get one free when you switch or add a line on select 5G Unlimited plans, plus that extra $1,000 to help pay off your phone.

Those buying an S22 on Verizon’s 36-month payment plan can expect payments to start at $22.22 for the S22, $27.77 for the S22+, and $33.33 for the S22 Ultra.

Verizon is also selling Samsung’s Tab S8+ for $30.55 over 36 months. If you buy a new Galaxy phone, Verizon will also give you $130 off the 5G version of Samsung’s new tablet, or $180 off if you trade in an eligible tablet. Those who buy the Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G also get a free year of AMC+ streaming.