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Dec 20, 2021 6:05 PM

New/Existing Customers: 128GB Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Unlocked Phone

$800

$1,200

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+ Free S/H (Activation Needed)at Best Buy
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Best Buy has for New or Existing Members: 128GB Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Unlocked Smartphone when you select "Activate Today" on sale for $799.99 (purchase of this device will require activation). Shipping is free, otherwise, select free curbside pickup as an alternative option.

Additionally, Best Buy Stores (In-Store Only, link for reference) offers Bonus Trade-in Value Up to $600 for Select Smartphones when you apply trade-in value towards cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Smartphone.
  • Offer Notes:
    • Offer valid on In-Store Trade ins only for phones in good working order
    • Click this link for Eligible Phones and Trade-In Values
    • Existing T-Mobile Customers, if you add New Line or for New T-Mobile Customers w/ New Account, price will be $699.99 + free shipping w/ Activation
Thanks to Community member omegaultra for finding this deal.

Specs (source):
  • 6.8" 3200x1440 120Hz Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Samsung Exynos 2100 Octa Core Processor
  • 12GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Fingerprint Sensor (Under-Screen)
  • Android 11
  • Rear Camera:
    • Wide: 108 MP 1/1.33" Sensor (0.8 µm Pixels) with a 26mm f/1.8 Lens
    • Ultra Wide: 12 MP 1/2.6" Sensor (1.4 µm Pixels) with a 13mm f/2.2 Lens
    • Telephoto: 10 MP 1/3.2" Sensor (1.22 µm Pixels) with a 240mm f/4.9 Lens
    • Telephoto: 10 MP 1/3.2" Sensor (1.22 µm Pixels) with a 70mm f/2.4 Lens
  • Front Camera:
    • Wide: 40 MP 1/2.8" Sensor (0.7 µm Pixels) with a 26mm f/2.2 Lens
  • Ports
    • 1x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    • 1x Nano SIM

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $400 lower (33.33% savings) than the list price of $1199.99
  • About this Product:
    • Limited 1-year manufacturer's warranty.
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Best Buy has for New or Existing Members: 128GB Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G Unlocked Smartphone when you select "Activate Today" on sale for $799.99 (purchase of this device will require activation). Shipping is free, otherwise, select free curbside pickup as an alternative option.

Additionally, Best Buy Stores (In-Store Only, link for reference) offers Bonus Trade-in Value Up to $600 for Select Smartphones when you apply trade-in value towards cost of Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra Smartphone.
  • Offer Notes:
    • Offer valid on In-Store Trade ins only for phones in good working order
    • Click this link for Eligible Phones and Trade-In Values
    • Existing T-Mobile Customers, if you add New Line or for New T-Mobile Customers w/ New Account, price will be $699.99 + free shipping w/ Activation
Thanks to Community member omegaultra for finding this deal.

Specs (source):
  • 6.8" 3200x1440 120Hz Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Gorilla Glass Victus
  • Samsung Exynos 2100 Octa Core Processor
  • 12GB RAM
  • 128GB Storage
  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.2
  • Fingerprint Sensor (Under-Screen)
  • Android 11
  • Rear Camera:
    • Wide: 108 MP 1/1.33" Sensor (0.8 µm Pixels) with a 26mm f/1.8 Lens
    • Ultra Wide: 12 MP 1/2.6" Sensor (1.4 µm Pixels) with a 13mm f/2.2 Lens
    • Telephoto: 10 MP 1/3.2" Sensor (1.22 µm Pixels) with a 240mm f/4.9 Lens
    • Telephoto: 10 MP 1/3.2" Sensor (1.22 µm Pixels) with a 70mm f/2.4 Lens
  • Front Camera:
    • Wide: 40 MP 1/2.8" Sensor (0.7 µm Pixels) with a 26mm f/2.2 Lens
  • Ports
    • 1x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 1)
    • 1x Nano SIM

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $400 lower (33.33% savings) than the list price of $1199.99
  • About this Product:
    • Limited 1-year manufacturer's warranty.
  • About this store::

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Dec 20, 2021 6:11 PM
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LeviathanUltimaDec 20, 2021 6:11 PM
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Damn need at least the 512GB version. The 256GB version is $849 and is a no-brainer $50 price increase for much more usable space for non-upgradeable storage phone for those looking to get the S21 Ultra.
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Dec 20, 2021 6:24 PM
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Jesmer84Dec 20, 2021 6:24 PM
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This seems like a great deal!
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Dec 20, 2021 6:25 PM
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wpcDec 20, 2021 6:25 PM
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anyone know if you can activate then cancel right away and since you own the phone no locking happens?
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Dec 20, 2021 6:52 PM
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Dec 20, 2021 6:52 PM
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Quote from wpc View quoted comment :
anyone know if you can activate then cancel right away and since you own the phone no locking happens?
I don't know about the carrier portion, but regardless when activating an unlocked phone it doesn't get locked. You can always take out the sim and swap with another sim anytime.
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Dec 20, 2021 6:53 PM
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Dec 20, 2021 6:53 PM
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Quote from LeviathanUltima View quoted comment :
Damn need at least the 512GB version. The 256GB version is $849 and is a no-brainer $50 price increase for much more usable space for non-upgradeable storage phone for those looking to get the S21 Ultra.
I agree with you but the 256 GB and 512 GB versions are sold out at Best Buy. Otherwise, I would have posted that instead.
Last edited by omegaultra December 20, 2021 at 10:56 AM.
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Dec 20, 2021 7:07 PM
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Shuttle46Dec 20, 2021 7:07 PM
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Some higher trade-in values with TMO promo (discussed in thisthread, e.g. iPhone XR = $420 vs $300, though not sure it's still active) but others look higher, e.g. Pixel 3XL = $200. Haven't seen that high anywhere else for my old Pixel.
Thanks for posting!
Dec 20, 2021 7:07 PM
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uthorns1976Dec 20, 2021 7:07 PM
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Can I trade in my S20+ 5G unlocked for $600, cancel new account/line and keep the S21 Ultra and pay $199 plus tax?? Paid less than $600 for the S20+ 5G. Had the S20+ for less than 30 days.

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Dec 20, 2021 7:12 PM
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patrickcyDec 20, 2021 7:12 PM
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Quote from uthorns1976 View quoted comment :
Can I trade in my S20+ 5G unlocked for $600, cancel new account/line and keep the S21 Ultra and pay $199 plus tax?? Paid less than $600 for the S20+ 5G. Had the S20+ for less than 30 days.
do that for z fold, not S21
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Dec 20, 2021 7:13 PM
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GreenMountain684Dec 20, 2021 7:13 PM
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I'm a little confused by these deals. Do you have to sign up for an unlimited plan? And can you just quit after a month? Do they do a hard credit pull?
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Dec 20, 2021 7:14 PM
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GreenMountain684Dec 20, 2021 7:14 PM
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Quote from uthorns1976 View quoted comment :
Can I trade in my S20+ 5G unlocked for $600, cancel new account/line and keep the S21 Ultra and pay $199 plus tax?? Paid less than $600 for the S20+ 5G. Had the S20+ for less than 30 days.
I actually prefer the s20 Plus because it has a quad HD screen and more RAM and Samsung pay. And it comes with the charger
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Quote from GreenMountain684 View quoted comment :
I'm a little confused by these deals. Do you have to sign up for an unlimited plan? And can you just quit after a month? Do they do a hard credit pull?
Me too
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Dec 20, 2021 7:19 PM
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Quote from GreenMountain684 View quoted comment :
I'm a little confused by these deals. Do you have to sign up for an unlimited plan? And can you just quit after a month? Do they do a hard credit pull?
These deals are for unlocked phones. This can be taken advantage of in 2 ways. For someone who is new (like a kid or a immigrant) who has no phone and no service. They can sign up for a service, and get this phone for this price with any carrier. For those of us with a cell phone service already, if you want to keep your current phone, you can buy this phone at the unlocked price and this would be your new phone. You can also trade-in your current phone (value depends on what you are trading in).

There is a third thing you can do. If you want to buy this as a gift. You can buy it. Activate it on your account. Take the sim card out, put it back in your old phone. Then give this phone to someone else. It's always unlocked so it will work on their service. However, the box is of course open but as long as they don't care about that. It's still a new phone.

There is no requirement to sign up for a new cell phone service with these unlocked deals (this is why people like unlocked deals. There are no monthly subsidies that lock you in with the cell phone carrier). However, you have you at least have an existing service. The only caveat with trade-in offers is that the phone you trade-in has to be fully paid off and owned by you.
Last edited by omegaultra December 20, 2021 at 11:22 AM.
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uthorns1976Dec 20, 2021 7:21 PM
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Quote from GreenMountain684 View quoted comment :
I actually prefer the s20 Plus because it has a quad HD screen and more RAM and Samsung pay. And it comes with the charger
Does not come with any charger, only USB-C to USB-C cable. No charger of any kind.

Still learning how to use S20+ phone. Still within return period.
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Dec 20, 2021 7:27 PM
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Dec 20, 2021 7:27 PM
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Quote from uthorns1976 View quoted comment :
Can I trade in my S20+ 5G unlocked for $600, cancel new account/line and keep the S21 Ultra and pay $199 plus tax?? Paid less than $600 for the S20+ 5G. Had the S20+ for less than 30 days.
If you bought your s20+ 5g unlocked, you can just buy the s21 Ultra unlocked without a new service. Just buy it on your current service and trade in your phone. Much less to think about. Unlocked phones don't lock you into their plans at all. That's why we all love unlocked phone deals!

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