The 45 best holiday phone deals: iPhone 15 Pro, Google Pixel 8, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5

• Current price: $799
• Original price: $999

One of the best flagship phones today, the Google Pixel 8 Pro shines this year with an improved camera system that's capable of capturing low-light HDR videos, an abundance of generative AI features thanks to its Tensor G3 chip, and battery life that lasts. A recent Google Gemini update brings improved on-device AI features to the Pixel, too.

Right now, you can snag one at major retailers like Best Buy for $200 off, bringing the Google flagship down to $799.

Review: Google Pixel 8 Pro: This phone sold me on an AI-powered future

• Current price: $1,499
• Original price: $1,699

Foldable phones have taken off in 2023, and one of the fresher options, the OnePlus Open, is on sale for at least $1,499 when you trade in any phone in any condition. That's a $200 discount, at the minimum, on what is one of the top phone-to-tablet devices on the market and puts it in arms reach of premium flagship handsets.

Two color options are on sale -- Voyager Black and Emerald Dusk -- and you'll get 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage no matter which one you choose.

Review: OnePlus Open

• Current price: $499
• Original price: $599

I found it difficult to recommend the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE at its original price of $599, but during the holiday season, its discounted sticker tag of $499 makes it much more reasonable. For the price, you're getting a host of flagship-level features, including a fantastic-looking AMOLED display, a larger battery capacity, a triple camera setup, and all the OneUI software fix-ins.

The phone also supports wireless charging and Samsung's Fast Charge via USB-C, so you've got everything you need to keep the phone up and running.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S23 FE

• Current price: Free
• Original price: $1,000

Carrier deals are often too good to be true, and that's sort of the case with this iPhone one at AT&T. Right now, when you trade in a qualifying device (anything that's valued over $230), enroll in an installment agreement and are part of an eligible Unlimited voice and data plan, AT&T will refund you $1,000 over the course of ownership -- basically covering the cost of the iPhone.

Obviously, there are several prerequisites here, and not everyone will qualify for them all, but if you do and are open to a 2-3 year commitment, then it's a viable (and cost-effective) option.
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• Current price: $699
• Original price: $999

We've tested a lot of foldable phones at ZDNET, and amongst the clamshell-style crowd, the Motorola Razr Plus is arguably the best option. This year's model features a fully functional 3.6-inch external display for quick access to apps and shortcuts, a reliable dual camera system, and an official IP52 rating for dust resistance.

The model, first discounted during Black Friday, remains on sale for $300 off during the holiday season. If you've been eyeing a foldable phone, this may be one of the best devices to start with in 2023.

Review: Motorola Razr Plus