These are the best AT&T phone deals for September 2020

Whether you’re a current AT&T customer or you’re looking to switch carriers and you’re also shopping for smartphone deals, you’ve come to the right place. As one of the “big four” U.S. cellular service providers (which could be more accurately called the “big three” after T-Mobile acquired Sprint), AT&T always has a bundle of enticing offers and sign-up promotions that can save you hundreds. We’ve hand-picked the best of the bunch and rounded them up below, where you’ll find the latest and greatest AT&T phone deals available this month with discounts on everything from super-cheap and even free smartphones to the latest 5G-capable flagship devices.

Today’s Best AT&T Phone Deals

• Samsung Galaxy A11 — Free with unlimited plan, was $180
• Apple iPhone XS 64GB — $30 ($1/month) with unlimited plan, was $900
• Motorola Moto G7 Play 32GB (Prepaid) — $79, was $200
• Apple iPhone SE 64GB (2020) — $150 ($5/month) with unlimited plan, was $400
• LG Velvet 128GB — $300 ($10/month) with unlimited plan, was $600
• Apple iPhone 11 64GB — $350 ($12/month) with unlimited plan, was $700
• Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — Up to $1,000 back in bill credits with trade-in
• Apple iPhone 11 Pro — Up to $1,000 back in bill credits with port-in and trade-in

WITH ELIGIBLE TRADE-IN

Galaxy Note 20 5G 128GB

Up to 1,000 back in bill credits

Expires soon

The stunning new Galaxy Note 20 is up for pre-order, and AT&T is already offering it with a very tidy bill credit rebate -- up to $1,000 back -- for customers with an eligible trade-in.

Buy at AT&T

WITH UNLIMITED PLAN

Samsung Galaxy A51 5G 128GB

$150 $500

Expires soon

Although overshadowed by the Galaxy S and Note devices, the A-series phones like the Galaxy A51 offer a ton of bang for the buck along with Samsung's solid build quality and great design.

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Apple iPhone 7 32GB (Prepaid)

$199 $449

Expires soon

If you like the smaller iPhones of yesteryear but the new 2020 iPhone SE is still beyond your budget, this prepaid iPhone 7 might be the cheapest Apple smartphone you can buy outright in 2020.

Buy at Walmart

WITH ELIGIBLE TRADE-IN

Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB

Up to $400 off

Expires soon

If you want Apple's latest flagship and have a device you want to trade in, AT&T is offering up to $400 back on the awesome iPhone 11 Pro.

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Apple iPhone SE 64GB (2020, Prepaid)

$350 $400

Expires soon

If you want to get your mitts on the cheapest new iPhone you can buy, the 4.7-inch 2020 iPhone SE, but want to go the prepaid route, you can grab this AT&T-locked model at a modest discount.

Buy at Walmart

Samsung Galaxy A11 32GB

Free with unlimited plan

Expires soon

The Galaxy A11 is a very budget-friendly offering from Samsung made even cheaper (that is, totally free) when you sign up for a qualifying AT&T unlimited plan.

Buy at AT&T

Apple iPhone 11 Pro 64GB

Up to $1,000 off

Expires soon

Switch, port-in your current number, and trade in your current device to get up to $1,000 off the iPhone 11 Pro -- potentially letting you score it totally free (or at least for a very nice discount).

Buy at AT&T

WITH UNLIMITED PLAN

Apple iPhone XS 64GB (AT&T)

$30 ($1/month) after bill credits

Expires soon

The Apple iPhone XS is a perfectly sized smartphone that delivers stellar performance. Get it for next to nothing (after bill credits) when you buy it with an AT&T unlimited plan.

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Apple iPhone XR 64GB

$450 $600

Expires soon

The iPhone XR is a fantastic budget alternative to pricier flagships, offering a nearly bezel-less 6.1-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen along with everything else we love about Apple phones.

Buy at AT&T

WITH UNLIMITED PLAN

LG Velvet 5G 128GB

$300 $600

Expires soon

Grab LG's sleek new 5G-capable flagship, the aptly named Velvet, for half price when you sign up for an unlimited plan.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9, 128GB (Amazon Renewed)

$385 $500

Expires soon

If you like bigger devices and are OK with saving tons of money by buying last-gen, the 2018 Galaxy Note 9 is a fine pick. This one is Amazon Renewed, backed by a warranty, and unlocked for AT&T.

Buy at Amazon

WITH UNLIMITED PLAN

iPhone 11 128GB

$350 $700

Expires soon

Get the iPhone 11 for up to 50% off when you sign up for an eligible unlimited service with AT&T.

Buy at AT&T

How to choose a new phone

Shopping for a new smartphone can be exciting (especially if it’s been awhile since you’ve enjoyed the feeling of a new phone in your hands), but given the number of devices and brands on the market in 2020, it can quickly turn into a headache. If you’re trying to choose a new mobile handset but find yourself suffering from decision paralysis, it’s necessary to narrow things down a bit. The first step is deciding how much you are willing to spend.

Smartphones run the gamut in terms of pricing, from super-cheap no-frills devices to cutting-edge handsets with super-high-resolution displays, advanced camera modules, and 5G network connectivity. If you’re on a really tight budget, these AT&T phone deals can even get you a free device with certain unlimited plans if you’re willing to opt for something older like the 2016 iPhone SE. On the other hand, the latest flagships will set you back closer to $1,000 — if you can’t score a discount, that is.

Next, determine which software ecosystem you want. If you’ve already got your heart set on iOS, that narrows things down as of course there is only one company making iPhones — Apple. If you prefer Android, however, you’ve got quite a few more options: LG, Google, and Samsung are the biggest makers that spring to mind (although we’d be remiss if we failed to mention the numerous “flagship alternative” brands like Motorola, OnePlus, and TCL, to name just a few). Android and iOS are so similar in 2020 that this choice will likely come down to which one most people in your social circle use, as well as what other devices, such as iPads, that you own.

Using the same OS as your friends and family means that you can enjoy app commonality (for instance, iPhone users get to take advantage of all the features of iMessage and FaceTime). If your social network is evenly split between iOS and Android users, then just pick whichever you personally prefer; if you truly have no preference here, just spring for the best phone you can get that meets your budget. Chances are that it will be an Android device as these are generally a better value overall. That said, AT&T phone deals and newer devices like the 2020 iPhone SE also offer a lot of value for iOS fans who are on a budget.

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