Best Unlocked Phones Under $800 (August 2026)
Cheapest right now: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G at $249.99, from Samsung (US).
Which of these is cheapest right now, and where can you buy it?
8 phones currently have live prices in this range, starting at $249.99.
The cheapest right now is the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G at $249.99 from Samsung (US).
Prices across this lineup span $249.99 to $899, tracked across 11 live offers.
Prices verified as of 19 Aug 2026.
Prices read from 3 shops' own listings and last checked 19 Aug 2026. We track prices only — we do not test devices or take payment for placement.
| Model | Lowest price | Cheapest at | Live offers | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | $249.99 | Samsung (US) | 1 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Google Pixel 10 | $799 | Google Store | 1 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Google Pixel 9A | $499 | Google Store | 1 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Apple iPhone 16 | $729 | Apple (US) | 3 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | $349.99 | Samsung (US) | 1 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Samsung Galaxy A37 5G | $449.99 | Samsung (US) | 1 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Samsung Galaxy A57 5G | $549.99 | Samsung (US) | 1 | 19 Aug 2026 |
| Apple iPhone 17E | $599 | Apple (US) | 2 | 19 Aug 2026 |
Unlocked prices collected directly from US retailers and official stores. Every price shows when it was last checked.