Best unlocked Samsung phones
Researched by Deal.ai's shopping agent across stores on November 2, 2026. Prices below are today's.
Top pick: Galaxy S26 Ultra — the one to buy if you want the best Samsung Android, full stop. Big QHD+ screen, the most camera and battery headroom in the line, and it's sold unlocked so you can take it to any carrier.
Who the others suit:
- Galaxy S26 — the sensible flagship: same generation, smaller and easier in one hand, without the Ultra's bulk.
- Galaxy S25 Edge — for people who care most about a thin, light phone and a great screen.
- Galaxy S24 Ultra / S24 — still excellent, and the smart buy if you'd rather not pay flagship money for last year's model.
- Galaxy A16 5G — a cheap second phone, travel phone or first smartphone.
Check the carrier line on each card: a few listings are carrier-specific rather than unlocked.
The picks
- #2
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Operating System: Android
- Carrier: T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon, Unlocked, Google Fi
- Display Resolution: 2340 x 1080
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