If you don’t want the headache of navigating carriers, plans and installment payments, you’ll want an unlocked phone that you can purchase outright. There’s a significant discount on the 256GB S22, with up to a $250 discount, bringing it down to under $600. If you want a more advanced model, you can find some small discounts on the S22 Plus or the S22 Ultra, but note that discounts jump around quite a bit between different colors and configurations, and some offers are from third-party sellers which you may want to avoid.

Samsung’s website is the obvious place to buy the company’s Galaxy phones. The site does not currently offer the S22 Ultra, but you can score the S22 and S22 Plus in all the device configurations and the site has multiple payment options available, plus it offers carrier and unlocked models, so you can choose between buying the phone outright or through carrier payments, or by financing it through Samsung, depending on your preference.

As of right now, Samsung is not offering a direct discount on these devices, but you can save up to $600 when trading in your old devices, with the latest iPhones netting you the biggest discount. Samsung even accepts old and damaged devices, though they won’t get you nearly as much in trade-in credit. 

Pick a 128GB Galaxy S22, and you’ll pay nothing on a new contract. Device bundles are also available, including $550 off a Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE 5G and $170 off an eligible Samsung Galaxy Watch when buying an S22 series device, though note you’ll also need a new line for either of these bundles.

While there are no direct discounts on S22 phones, Best Buy has its own trade-in program, where you can save up to $650 in exchange for your old phones and devices. You can also get some great deals as part of a carrier plan. Some examples on Verizon include $100 off a contract for the Galaxy S22, while the Galaxy S22 Plus gets you $300 savings. That doubles to $600 off on a similar contract with the Galaxy S22 Ultra. AT&T is offering similar deals there, depending on the model and configuration you’re looking for.

The Galaxy S22 is available for as little as $10 a month at AT&T without the need to trade in your old phone. Over 36 months, that’s almost as good as a 50% discount on the phone’s regular cost. An eligible unlimited plan is required to get the savings and, unfortunately, the deal doesn’t extend to the more premium S22 Plus or S22 Ultra handsets. 

If you’re willing to grab a new line, T-Mobile is offering the S22 for $0 a month on qualifying plans over 24 months.

With a new line from Xfinity, you can get up to $500 in rebates for a trade-in when you buy the S22 Plus and the S22 Ultra. (The S22 is currently out of stock.) Just note that newer phones will grab you higher value in rebate credits — for example, you’ll get just over $200 for trading in an S21 with no damage.