Best Unlocked Phones Under $500 (September 2026)
Cheapest right now: Apple iPhone 17 Pro at $19, from Apple (US).
Which of these is cheapest right now, and where can you buy it?
13 phones currently have live prices in this range, starting at $19.
The cheapest right now is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro at $19 from Apple (US).
Prices across this lineup span $19 to $1,999, tracked across 30 live offers.
Prices verified as of .
Prices read from 5 shops' own listings and last checked 29 Sept 2026. We track prices only — we do not test devices or take payment for placement.
Some store links are affiliate links. They never change the order — the cheapest in-stock price is always first.
| Model | Lowest price | Cheapest at | Live offers | Stores | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | $249.99 | Samsung (US) | 1 | 1 | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | $19 | Apple (US) | 15 | 1 | 11 Sept 2026 |
| Google Pixel 9A | $499 | Google Store | 1 | 1 | 29 Sept 2026 |
| moto-g-2025 | $169.99 | Motorola (US) | 1 | 1 | 29 Sept 2026 |
| TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G 128GB | $179.99 | TCL (US) | 2 | 1 | 29 Sept 2026 |
| moto g play - 2026 | $199.99 | Motorola (US) | 1 | 1 | 29 Sept 2026 |
| moto g power - 2025 | $199.99 | Motorola (US) | 1 | 1 | 29 Sept 2026 |
| moto g - 2026 | $249.99 | Motorola (US) | 1 | 1 | 29 Sept 2026 |
| TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro | $279.98 | TCL (US) | 3 | 1 | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | $349.99 | Samsung (US) | 1 | 1 | 29 Sept 2026 |
| motorola edge - 2025 | $349.99 | Motorola (US) | 1 | 1 | 29 Sept 2026 |
| Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | $449.99 | Samsung (US) | 1 | 1 | 29 Sept 2026 |
| moto g stylus - 2026 | $499.99 | Motorola (US) | 1 | 1 | 29 Sept 2026 |
Unlocked prices collected directly from US retailers and official stores. Every price shows when it was last checked.