Black Friday phone sales 2024: best early deals available in Australia
The Black Friday phone sales are a great time to upgrade your handset
Black Friday phone sales are rapidly approaching, with the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend just around the corner. We're already seeing some very tempting phone discounts now. Of course, we expect the best deals to be reserved for the period between Friday, November 29 and Monday, December 2, but you can't go wrong with these early discounts if you can't wait until the event officially begins.
It goes without saying that many of the best phones of 2024 are quite expensive, but that doesn't mean you have to pay full retail price. In fact, it's not uncommon for the year's top models to have hundreds of dollars slashed from their RRP.
In Australia, we're expecting to see great smartphone deals from both retailers and telcos this year, with prices slashed on top models from Apple, Samsung, Google and more. Below you'll find the best early Black Friday phone deals, but be warned — prices may come down even further during the Cyber Weekend sales period.
Black Friday phone sales: retailer quick links
- Amazon: big savings on thousands of items across a variety of categories
- Google Store: discounts on all Pixel and Nest products
- Kogan: huge savings across a wide variety of items
- Samsung: discounts on phones, tablets, monitors, appliances and more
- Sony: price matching on cameras, TVs, headphones, speakers and more
- The Good Guys: save big on electronics, appliances and more
Black Friday phone sales: best early deals
Save AU$519.01
Currently the best smartphone that Samsung has to offer, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has had its price slashed on Amazon, with a significant 24% discount on the 256GB model in Titanium Black. Of course, this price could come down even further once Black Friday kicks off officially.
Save AU$114.01
Not the biggest discount ever, but when you consider that Samsung's excellent A-series handsets are already pretty cheap to begin with, this is a great deal. The Galaxy A55 offers a stylish design and nice build quality for the price, and even provides some AI features, including the popular Circle to Search function.
Save AU$230
If the book-style foldable is too big for you, perhaps a clamshell-style handset is what you're after? The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 folds down to half its size, making it extra compact and easier to store. Right now, the Silver Shadow is the cheapest with a 13% discount, while the Blue, Mint and Yellow models are all discounted by slightly less.
Save up to AU$252
One way to score a cheap(er) iPhone is to grab an older model, which often receive the best discounts. The iPhone 14 came out in 2022, and Apple generally supports its handsets for a minimum of 5 years, so the 14 should be good through 2027. While it won't get Apple's upcoming AI, this is otherwise still a very capable handset, with a 6.1-inch display, A15 processor and lots of storage.
Save AU$60
Offering a unique transparent design, a great camera, impressive battery life and decent specs, the Nothing Phone (2a) is an affordable mid-ranger which seems more premium than its price would suggest. We gave it four stars in our review, putting it up there with the best cheap phones on the market.
Save AU$370
Samsung's foldables are incredible, but they're also very expensive. Thankfully, you can currently save 15% off the Galaxy Z Fold 6's RRP right now for the 256GB model, which is terrific. This book-style handset unfolds into a gorgeous mini tablet, which is excellent for multi-tasking — especially if you have a compatible S Pen.
Save AU$100
Looking for a entry-level handset that punches above its weight? Motorola's Edge 50 Fusion offers just that, boasting a 6.7-inch display, IP68 resistance to water and dust, 256GB storage capacity and a Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 CPU. A great-looking smartphone that delivers style on a budget. This discounted price is slightly more expensive than it was last week, so you may want to consider waiting for Black Friday proper.
Black Friday phone sales — FAQ
Every Black Friday / Cyber Monday, phones of all brands will usually receive significant discounts, with the biggest savings often going to the previous year's models. That said, It's still common to see hundreds of dollars slashed from the latest models.
Additionally, it's important to take note of what kind of stock is being offered. Sometimes the discounted phones are unlocked, while other times they have some carrier deal attached to them.
You may also see international stock with big discounts applied, though you should always make sure the phone in question is compatible with Australia's networks and is backed by warranty.
Should I buy a phone on Black Friday / Cyber Monday?
Typically, the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend is one of the best times to buy a phone, either unlocked or tied to a telco. It's quite common to see hundreds of dollars slashed from the biggest brands, including Apple and Samsung.
If you're in the market for a new phone in 2024, the Black Friday / Cyber Monday weekend is a great time to upgrade.
How do I get the best Black Friday phone deals?
The best course of action is to search around for the best Black Friday phone deals. That may mean sifting through dodgy or deceptive sales, but it's good to get an idea of what prices your desired phone is going for at multiple retailers.
That said, you shouldn't wait too long, because a truly great deal will only last as long as the amount of stock that's available from any given retailer. Our advice is to make sure to keep an eye out on stock levels wherever that information is offered.
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Stephen Lambrechts is the Managing Editor of Tom's Guide AU and has written professionally across the categories of tech, film, television and gaming for the last 15 years. Before Tom's Guide, he spent several years as a Senior Journalist at TechRadar, had a brief stint as Editor in Chief at Official Xbox Magazine Australia, and has written for such publications as APC, TechLife Australia, T3, FilmInk, AskMen, Daily Telegraph and IGN. He's an expert when it comes to smartphones, TVs, gaming and streaming. In his spare time, he enjoys watching obscure horror movies on physical media, keeping an eye on the latest retro sneaker releases and listening to vinyl. Occasionally, he also indulges in other non-hipster stuff, like hiking.