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Do you or a loved one have a smartphone on your back-to-school wish list? With phones on sale from Apple, Samsung, Google, and Motorola, it's a great time to upgrade your smartphone for the new school year.
Top products in this article:
Apple iPhone 13 (128 GB), $679 (down from $799)
Samsung Galaxy S22 (128 GB), $700 (down from $800)
Moto G Stylus (128 GB), $200 (down from $300)
High schools and Smartphones help students stay connected while riding the bus to and from college. The start of the new school year is a great time to upgrade your smartphones to give your students a reliable way to call, text her, and share their location with teachers. New smartphones also help you capture your memories in HD with upgraded cameras, listen to music and play games while you study (after all your homework is done, of course).
To help you find the best smartphone for you or your child, we've rounded up the current back-to-school smartphone deals.
Top Back to School Smartphone Deals
Check out the top rated smartphone deals from Samsung, Google and Motorola. But hurry up. Trading doesn't last forever.
Apple iPhone 13 (128 GB): $679
If you're looking to buy the new 6.1-inch Apple iPhone 13 for the new school year, here's what you should know . If you buy an iPhone at Walmart instead of the Apple Store, it's $1.00. Currently at Walmart, you can buy the Apple iPhone 13 (128 GB model) for $18.87 per month for 36 months. That's a final price of $679, far less than the $799 you pay at the Apple Store.
Apple iPhone 13 (128 GB), $679 (down from $799)
Better than Apple on other models You can buy the iPhone 13 at a price of 5.4 inches iPhone 13 mini ($16.09 per month for 36 months) and 6.7 inches iPhone 13 Pro Max { including 89} ($29 per month for 36 months.14).
Apple iPhone 13 mini (128 GB), $579 (down from $699)
Apple iPhone 13 Pro (128 GB), $949 (down from $999)
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (128 GB), $1,049 (down from $1,099)
Samsung Galaxy S22 (128 GB): $700
The Samsung Galaxy S22 line is one of the best Android smartphone options for 2022. It has a quality camera, durable design and fast charging capabilities. One of the Samsung Galaxy S22's gorgeous features is its aluminum Gorilla Glass construction. The protective design is perfect for students who tend to drop their phones. Save $100 on S22 at Amazon now.
Samsung Galaxy S22 (128 GB), $700 (down from $800)
You can also save S22 at 256 Your current storage capacity is GB.
Samsung Galaxy S22 (256 GB), $750 (down from $850)
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: $1,124
You can score too Discounts on upgraded models. The S22 Ultra features a 6.8-inch screen compared to the standard S22's 6.1-inch screen. It also offers a 40MP front camera compared to the standard 10MP front camera for better selfies. The back camera is also enhanced with a better wide-angle camera and stronger zoom capabilities.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (256 GB), $1,124 (down from $1,300)
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra (512 GB), $1,249 (down from $1,400)
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G: $850
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G advantagesAside from the eye-catching folding design, the phone is only 4 in size. It features an ultra-fast 3-inch (diagonal) processor when folded, 8GB of RAM, IPX8 water resistance, and an aluminum body construction. The foldable design (with Flex mode) is perfect for hands-free selfies. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G also features a 1.9 inch cover screen that displays notifications and time without opening the phone.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (128 GB), $850 (down from $1,000)
Upgradable to 256 GB Storage is available for just $25 extra.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G (256 GB), $875 (down from $1,050)
Google Pixel 6 Pro smartphone (128 GB ), $799
right now on Amazon you can savethe 128 GB versionof the Google Pixel 6 Pro. 5G smartphones with advanced cameras and telephoto lenses are rated 4 stars out of 5 by Amazon users. Choose from 2 colors. Stormy Black or Sota Sunny. Both are on sale, but the Sorta Sunny model is slightly cheaper. This deal is for the unlocked version of the phone. That means you can use it with your mobile operator of choice.
Google Pixel 6 Pro smartphone (128 GB), $799 (down from $899)
Moto G Stylus (128 GB) : $200
The G Stylus is a great affordable smartphone option. The Moto G Stylus offers 2 days of battery life, making it a smart choice for busy students. It also has a built-in stylus and a 50 MP camera. The smartphone currently retails for just $200, so it won't break your back-to-school budget.
Moto G Stylus (128 GB), $200 (down from $300)
Moto G Power (128 GB): $180
The Moto G Power is another solid option for students ready to use their smartphone for the first time. The low cost and durable water repellent design makes it a less risky choice for the inexperienced. It also offers 3 days of battery life, so students can stay connected even if they forget to plug it in overnight.
Moto G Power (128 GB), $180 (down from $250)
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