Best Cyber Monday phone deals LIVE: iPhone 16, Samsung Galaxy S24, Pixel 9 biggest sales now

Cyber Monday is here, and the phone deals are still ready waiting for you to hit the checkout button. Of course it wouldn't be a real Cyber Monday sale without mentioning that Amazon is still selling the iPhone 16 for $0.01, with no trade-ins required.

The catch is that you need to sign up for a 36 month plan with Boost Mobile, which will set you back at least $65 a month. But you do get unlimited data thrown in, and have no obligation to put any money down. Aside from that single penny, that is.

iPhone 16: was $799 now $0.01 w/ Boost unlimited plan @ Amazon

The Google Pixel 8a is one of the best cheap phones around, and now it's $100 off by default at Best Buy, and $200 off if you connect to a carrier during purchase.

The Pixel 8a offers premium features like a 120Hz display and the same Tensor G2 chip as you'd find in last year's flagship Pixel phones. Where it truly stands out is in the software department. It's got some of the smartest AI features of any phone, and because Google's offering seven years of full updates, it'll keep getting smarter over time.

Google Pixel 8a: was $499 now $299 @ Best Buy

Our ultimate foldable right now is the OnePlus Open, even though it's over a year old. That's just how much we like it, and at $500 off at Amazon, we like the Open even more.

As well as the essential big inside screen and small but still usable outer screen, the Open offers really strong photography for a foldable phone. But the piece de resistance is its Open Canvas multitasking system, which makes opening multiple apps at once and navigating between them a breeze.

OnePlus Open: was $1,699 now $1,199 @ Amazon

The ultimate Samsung camera phone, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, is down to $849 at Best Buy at the moment, a deal that any Android fan will want to pay attention to.

The quad rear cameras of the Galaxy S24 Ultra ensure you have all the lenses you could want for different types of photography, while the 200MP resolution of the main camera gives you all the detail you could ever ask for. Smart processing and AI editing tools make perfecting your shots much easier too.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: was $1,299 now $849 @ Best Buy

Flip-style foldables are a great compromise between having a big screen and an easily-pocketable device. And the Moto Razr 2024 is one of our favorites right now, and currently on sale for just $99 at Cricket Wireless.

With the big outer display capable of running any app, you won't need to open up the Razr as much as you think. but when you do you'll find a large pOLED panel that can open fully or at 90 degrees to stand the phone up, or to use it camcorder-style when taking photos and video.

Motorola Razr 2024: was $699 now $99 at Cricket Wireless

If you need a cheap phone from a reliable brand, the Samsung Galaxy A15 can be yours for just $99 from Walmart with a prepaid AT&T plan.

The 6.5-inch, 90Hz display is very generous for what you're paying, and the 5,000 mAh battery means it's not going to struggle even if you're using that display regularly.

Samsung Galaxy A15: was $159 now $99 @ Walmart

A compact Android flagship for 20% off

Grabbing the Pixel 9 Pro for $799 at Amazon could be one of the smartest moves you make this Cyber Monday, as this is one of the best compact flagship phones on the market today.

The Pixel 9 Pro offers stunning photography and some ingenious AI features to help with creativity and productivity. And it does all this in a 6.3-inch frame with one of the best displays we've seen all year.

• Google Pixel 9 Pro: was $999 now $799

If you want a flagship experience without the price tag, then Samsung's Fan Edition range should be right up your street. You do have to make a few sacrifices, but it's worth it for the price cut — especially now the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is down to $374 at Best Buy.

For that price you get a triple-lens camera system, a large 6.8-inch display, a 4,700 mAh battery and access to Galaxy Ai features. Though the performance and camera quality aren't nearly as good as the regular Galaxy S24, they're quite impressive for what you're paying — especially with this all-time low.

Just be aware that you have to connect this phone to a carrier during the checkout process for the full savings. If you skip that you'll have to pay $474, and while still a good deal it isn't nearly as exciting.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: was $649 now $373 @ Best Buy

A Z Fold at a price that won't make you wince

The best deal for an unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 6 we've found so far is one with a pricetag of $1,307 at Amazon. Good news for people waiting for the price of the latest Z Fold to drop to a more reasonable point.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a well-rounded foldable phone, with slick but durable hardware, and Galaxy AI-driven software. It gets seven years of updates too, which will mean you'll be getting more features to play with long into the future.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: was $1,899 now $1,307 @ Amazon

One(Plus) awesome flagship phone offer

OnePlus is offering its own OnePlus 12 for $250 off this Cyber Monday, making one of the best-priced flagship phones around an even tastier deal.

OnePlus' trademark strengths with charging speed, processing power and battery life are all on show here with the 12. But its photography, display and recently updated software features are all worth checking out too if a typical Galaxy or Pixel phone isn't appealing to you this deals season.

• OnePlus 12: was $799 now $549 @ OnePlus

An iPhone and unlimited data for the price of a coffee per month

If you're willing to sacrifice a large syrupy latte a month, you can instead get an iPhone 15 for $5.99 a month with an AT&T unlimited contract.

Last year's iPhone remains a strong player in the phone market, due to its excellent performance and battery life. It takes awesome photos with its 48MP main camera, and is easier than ever to charge thanks to the more commonly-supported USB-C charging connector.

iPhone 15: $5.99/month with unlimited plan @ AT&T

One year down, six more to go

Because the Google Pixel 8 was promised seven years of updates, it's got a long life ahead of it even now it's a year old. And thanks to Best Buy, you can get the Pixel 8 for $250 off, or $350 if you connect to a carrier as you make the purchase.

The Pixel 8 was one of the first phones to go all-in on AI features, and continues to get more with Google's regular Feature Drop updates. But its cameras, display and small size all provide extra reasons why this phone's still so good.

• Google Pixel 8: save up to $350 @ Best Buy

You'll Z Flip when you hear about this discount

A frog-colored foldable can be yours for less this Cyber Monday, as the mint green Galaxy Z Flip 6 is discounted to $791 on Amazon.

The smaller of Samsung's two current foldables, this is a tiny but capable phone that can open up to a full 6.7 inches when needed, or stay folded up and inform you about important notifications via its cover screen widgets. The folding design works especially well with Galaxy AI features, including an Interpreter Mode that lets you and someone else have a live-translated conversation.

• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 (mint): was $1,099 now $791 @ Amazon

There's nothing like a gaming phone, especially with an AI girlfriend included!

The best gaming phones have a reputation for being costly, but right now you can grab the RedMagic 9s Pro for only $636, which means you're looking at a 15% discount.

When it comes to a gaming phone the focus has to be on power, and the RedMagic 9s Pro has that in spades. The phone comes with the leading version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Add to this RedMagic's own GameSpacre UI and you'll be playing like a pro. Also, there's an AI girlfriend built into the phone, if that is something you look out for.

RedMagic 9s Pro: was $749 now $636 @ Amazon

Don't skimp on this deal for one of the best phones of the past

With the push for some of the best phones on the market, it's easy to forget some of the older phones that are still premium devices. For instance, it is currently possible to grab the Google Pixel 8 Pro for $649 from Amazon.

For that price Google's Pixel 8 Pro offers fantastic cameras, a brighter display and the same wealth of Google AI features that have taken the market by storm. While the Pixel 8 Pro's Tensor G3 chip might not be up to the standard of other mainline phones, it does everything a casual user could ask for and more.

If you want a modern smartphone but don't want to fork out a lot of cash, then this might be the deal for you.

Google Pixel 8 Pro: was $999 now $649 @ Amazon

A flip-tastic deal from Motorola

The Motorola Razr Plus 2024 is one of the best foldable phones you can buy, and it's also one of the cheapest. The phone is now on sale at Best Buy for as low as $649, which gets you a stylish looking flip phone with the largest cover display of its kind — even larger than the Galaxy Z Flip 6.

The Razr Plus 2024 also comes with 2 50MP cameras, a main and telephoto lens, a 6.9-inch display with 165Hz refresh rate, 256GB of storage, strong battery life and all the performance power of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Better still this price makes it one of the cheapest new foldables around — beaten only by the standard 2024 Motrola Razr.

Just remember that you'll need to connect to a carrier during checkout to get the full savings.

Motorola Razr Plus: was $999 now $649 @ Best Buy

A bargain just got even more affordable

If you're after a cheap Samsung phone, your best option is the Galaxy A35. While not quite as impressive as the Galaxy A55, it has the advantage of actually being available to purchase in the U.S. — and Cyber Monday has slashed the price down to just $299.

In addition to the low price, the Galaxy A35 comes with a bright and colorful display, some Galaxy AI support (including Circle to Search), a triple-lens rear camera, a solid design and just over 11 hours of battery life in our testing. It may not be the best performing phone out there, but it's offering a heck of a lot for its price.

Samsung Galaxy A35: was $399 now $299 @ Amazon

The best foldable returns to its lowest ever price

Save $500 on the best foldable phone, the OnePlus Open. It may be over a year old, but there's so much that this foldable does right that it still outshines its newer rivals. Particularly where multitasking is concerned, with an infinite canvas that is second to none.

Right now you can head over to Best Buy and pick up the OnePlus Open for the same price as an iPhone 16 Pro Max — $1,199. Frankly if more foldables were priced like this more often, they'd be a lot more popular than they currently are.

OnePlus Open: was $1,699 now $1,199 @ Best Buy

Free gift cards when you buy direct from Apple

If you're after an older iPhone, you may have noticed that a lot of the good deals have started to run out. Fortunately Apple still seems to have plenty of iPhone 15s, iPhone 14s and iPhone SEs in stock — plus free gift cards to anyone who buys.

Apple's Shopping event ends to day, meaning you don't have long to take advantage of this particular deal. It may not be a discount, but money back is still money back. Even if it is only redeemable at the Apple Store.

iPhone 15s each come with a $75 gift card, while buying an iPhone 14 gets you $50. The iPhone SE, being the cheapest iPhone on sale, gets you the smallest amount of gift credit — just $25.

iPhone 15: $75 gift card with purchase @ Apple
iPhone 14: $50 gift card with purchase @ Apple
iPhone SE: $25 gift card with purchase @ Apple

A wireless charger and power bank in one — all for just $35

I can't help a good power bank deal, especially when it offers wireless charging and more. the Infinacore P3 Power Bank is one of the most versatile portable chargers I've come across, which is down to $35 for Cyber Monday courtesy of Amazon.

At first glance, it looks like an ordinary power bank with a 9,000 mAh battery capacity to more than recharge my phones several times over. However, I love the fact that it also features a wireless charging pad — along with folding clips that let me charge it in an outlet. No more worrying about bringing any cables with this one, including to charge the unit itself.

InfinaCore P3 Power Bank: was $47 now $35 @ Amazon

$99 for a phone with PC-like abilities in your pocket

I still can't believe that the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is not even a couple months old and it's already getting one of the biggest discounts for Cyber Monday.

Cricket Wireless drops the price of the Galaxy S24 FE down to $99 for new customers that port in their number. There are a number of reasons why I love this phone. Not only does it have a larger, better looking AMOLE display than the one found on the pricier Galaxy S24, but I love it for the fact that it also supports Samsung DeX. Meaning, you get that desktop PC-like experience by connecting it to a monitor. I can't tell you how many times DeX has saved me when I forgot to bring my laptop with me to work.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: was $649 now $99 @ Cricket

Save $300 off instantly on Samsung's best flip style phone

I know that the Motorola Razr deals are hot, but you can't forget about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. While there's still time during Cyber Monday, you can get $300 off instantly on Samsung's best flip style phone.

What I love about this phone is its charming design, which is available in an assortment of colors. I also find that the Galaxy Z Flip 6 has the better cameras, which I determined in my 200 photo face-off against the Motorola Razr Plus 2024. If that's not an incentive, it also has Galaxy AI features that elevate its value over other foldable phones.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: was $1,099 now $799

Free $250 gift card when you buy an iPhone 16 Pro Max

Who doesn't want to get something for free? Well, Visible sweetening the offer with its iPhone 16 Pro Max for Cyber Monday.

When you buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max, you'll get a free $250 gift card that can be used towards a future purchase. Or if you're like me, you can go around and use the gift card to pay off the phone's service. In fact, you might not to have to worry much about paying for the unlimited data plan you need for the phone because Visible's rate is one of the cheapest around. You'll get even more of a discount if you opt to paying for the entire year of service upfront.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: get a free $250 gift card w/purchase @ Visible

The entry-level iPhone 16 is an excellent phone that borrows many of the features introduced in previous models, such as USB-C charging, the Action Button, Dynamic Island and more. Thanks to this Boost Mobile deal, you can get the iPhone 16 for just a penny as long as you sign up for the carrier's $65 unlimited plan.

Apple iPhone 16: $0.01 with Boost Mobile unlimited plan @ Amazon

Galaxy S24 FE update

If the thought of getting a stripped-down Galaxy S24 model at an even lower price than what Samsung usually charges for the Galaxy S24 FE, it's time to act. We've already highlighted Cricket's deal that gets you the Galaxy S24 FE for $99 when you also agree to pay for two months of Cricket's $60/month unlimited data plan. But a check of the Cricket website suggests the carrier is running out of stock. There's only a few devices listed as available at last check.

You're not totally out of options for a discounted S24 FE should Cricket run out of inventory. At Amazon, an unlocked version of the Galaxy S24 FE costs $449, $200 off the regular price. Yes, that's more than what Cricket is charging, but at least you have the flexibility to choose your own carrier.

The Galaxy S24 FE is certainly worth tracking down. It may not have as powerful a telephoto lens or as long-lasting a battery as the standard S24, but it does support all the Galaxy AI features found in Samsung's more expensive phones.

• Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: was $649 now $449 @ Amazon

Save big on the Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold improved upon Google's first foldable phones in many ways, but price wasn't one of them. Google stuck with the same $1,799 starting price for the new version as it did with the first Pixel 9 Pro Fold. And that's a shame, as that high price overshadowed all the positives we talked out in our Pixel 9 Pro Fold review such as the more durable design, larger main screen and smarter AI features powered by the Tensor G4 silicon.

Fortunately, Cyber Monday is easing our pricing complaints, as Best Buy is cutting the price of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold by $300, bringing the starting cost down to $1,499. Amazon has the same deal. But those prices are for the unlocked version of the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. Best Buy takes things further by taking another $100 off the price when you activate your phone with a carrier through the retailer. Take advantage of that offer, and you can get the Pixel 9 Pro Fold for $1,399.

• Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: was $1,799 now $1,399 @ Best Buy

Long-lasting power at a low price

Outside of gaming phones — which are designed to last a long time on a charge so your gaming sessions aren't cut short — what do you think was the longest-lasting phone we've tested in the past year? Would it surprise you to learn it wasn't an expensive flagship, but rather a pretty impressive midrange phone?

That'd be the OnePlus 12R, a stripped-down version of OnePlus' flagship phone. When we tested the device for our OnePlus 12R review, it held out for more than 18 hours on a charge — only two gaming phones posted better results.

Even with OnePlus likely to launch new phones in early 2025, the OnePlus 12R is still worth getting as it features a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. That means its performance will hold up even if it's not the newest phone on the block.

Even better, you can get the OnePlus 12R for a pretty good discount right now. The 128GB version of the phone sells for $499 normally, but Best Buy has lowered the OnePlus 12R price to $399. That's a terrific way to get a long-lasting powerful device on the cheap.

• OnePlus 12R: was $499 now $399 @ Best Buy

Snag a Pixel 8a for just $299

The end of Cyber Monday is fast approaching, but there's still time to scoop up one of the best cheap phones on the market for a steal before it ends. At Best Buy, The Google Pixel 8a is $100 off by default and $200 off if you activate it with a carrier during purchase. It packs premium features like a 120Hz display and the same Tensor G2 chip you might recognize from last year's flagship Pixel phones. Its standout features, however, are its cutting-edge AI capabilities along with Google's promise of seven years of full updates.

Google Pixel 8a: was $499 now $299 @ Best Buy

iPhone 16 for a penny — what's available

Entering the final half-hour of Cyber Monday — at least for east coast shoppers — here's the state of play for our favorite iPhone 16 deal of the weekend: the one that lets you have Apple's new models for a penny when you commit to Boost Wireless.

Specifically, you've got to sign up for three years of Boost Infinite Access, an unlimited data plan that costs $65/month to get the iPhone for $0.01 through Amazon. It's an offer that's been available all weekend long, though some models have gone in and out of stock.

If you want the iPhone 16, you're in luck — the 128GB base model iPhone 16 is still available in the $0.01 deal at Amazon, meaning you just have to pay the $65 monthly fee for your data plan with Boost. Other capacities of the standard iPhone 16 are no longer available.

You can get an iPhone 16 Plus for a penny, too, but only the 512GB model. That's significant, because Boost only picks up the cost of the base model of your phone, which is $899 in the case of the Plus. You pay for the extra storage, which adds $6.39/month to your $65 monthly wireless bill.

The iPhone 16 Pro is available, but only in its 256GB form. That means you'll pay $0.01 upfront for the iPhone 16 Pro, with monthly charges of $65 for your data plan and $2.76 for your extra storage.

Forget about the iPhone 16 Pro Max. It's out of stock, and it's unlikely to return before the end of any Cyber Monday promotions.

It's not too late to explore the Galaxy

Welcome to what I can only assume is called "Cyber Tuesday." Many of the deals we saw over the weekend have now disappeared, but one that's still here and still good is the Galaxy S24 Ultra down to $949 at Best Buy. You can save another $100 by connecting to a carrier with your purchase.

Samsung's 2024 Ultra phone comes with four rear cameras, a built-in stylus, a huge display and one of the best-performing chips of the year. It's a flagship by any definition, and will suit anyone from keen photographers to creative doodlers to AI feature enthusiasts.

• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: was $1,299 now $949 @ Best Buy

Shaving hundreds off of the price of a Razr

You can still get the Motorola Razr 2024 for $99 at Cricket, an incredible value for a foldable phone.

Motorola lets you make the most of the new Razr's larger outer display, giving users the option to open any app they choose on the square screen. Opening the phone up, the 6.9-inch pOLED is there when you need to use your apps in their full format, while a big battery makes sure that however you use the Razr, it won't die on you when you need it most.

• Motorola Razr 2024: was $699 now $99 at Cricket Wireless

The essence of iPhone, over 50% off!

One of the cheapest Cyber Monday deals around can still be yours if you wish. The iPhone SE 2022 with a Straight Talk contract can be yours for a mere $149 at Walmart, less than half of the listing price for the phone.

The iPhone SE 2022 is likely to be rotated out in favor of a new iPhone SE model this year if the rumors are to be believed. But the current model is still a tiny but capable phone with all the iOS 18 features that newer iPhones have, albeit on a smaller screen and with noticeably fewer cameras.

• Apple iPhone SE (2022): was $429 now $149 @ Walmart

iPhone 13 and a year's worth of unlimited data for $395

I love deals that combine the hardware and service cost into one! For the holiday season, you can snag the iPhone 13 with 1 year of unlimited data service with Visible+ for $395.

That amount alone is less than what you'd pay for a traditional unlimited data plan from any of the three big wireless carriers. Not only do you get a compact phone that's big on features, like its ability to take excellent photos under low light, but this iPhone 13 deal means you won't have to sweat about having to pay for monthly service. Now you can stream all your favorite shows, upload photos to your social media, and even listen to your favorite songs without the worry about using up your data.

Apple iPhone 13: was $1,024 now $395 @ Visible

Unlimited data plan for $20/month courtesy of Visible

Visible has some of the best holiday phone deals around, including the iPhone 13. However, if you're shopping for a new phone plan, Visible has an offer that lowers the cost of its unlimited plan.

For a limited time, you can get Visible's standard unlimited plan at the rate of $20/month when you apply the code SWITCH25 at checkout. This will lower the $25/month plan to $20/month for 25 months. Why overspend on a traditional postpaid plan that charges for overages when you have that all-you-can-eat data with Visible?

Visible unlimited data plan: was $25/month now $20/month @ Visible

Save 50% off this 3-in-1 MagSafe charging cube

I love gadgets that have a lot of utility. One of the staple things on my desk at work is the Lisen 3-in-1 Charging Station Cube because of its unique design, which is 50% off for a limited time during Cyber Week.

It looks like a cube when it's not being used, but it can unfold to reveal a MagSafe charger for my iPhone, charging pad for my AirPods, and even an Apple Watch charger that snaps onto the side. I love how the Apple Watch charger tucks discreetly underneath the unit when it's not being used. For all of these reasons, it's one of my favorite MagSafe chargers around.

Lisen 3-in-1 Charging Station Cube: was $59 now $29 @ Amazon

Unlocked Galaxy Z Fold 6 is $520 off for a limited time

Owning a foldable phone still requires a fair amount of money, but you still shouldn't be paying full price on them either. That's why I'm digging the deal that Amazon's having on the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, which for a limited time is 27% off its normal price.

You're getting a discount of $520, a hefty amount that you can use towards a case and accessories; like the optional S Pen that adds even more utility to this feature-filled foldable phone. I really enjoying playing games with it ginormous inner display, and paired with Samsung DeX, I'm able to get that desktop PC-like experience for increased productivity. It truly is like having a computer in my pocket.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: was $1,899 now $1,379 @ Amazon

Samsung's sale continues

Prices are fluctuating at retail sites, but if you want a predictable deal on a new flagship, head to Samsung where the Cyber Week sales will continue throughout the week.

Samsung ties its deals to trade-ins. Trade in your current phone and you can get up to $400 in credits to be applied to your Galaxy S24 purchase. Newer phones in better shape fetch the biggest return.

Not everyone appreciates trade-ins, but it is a way to get a phone on the cheap. And buying directly from Samsung means you'll get a n unlocked phone you can take to any carrier you want.

• Samsung Galaxy S24: was $799 now up to $400 off with rebates from Samsung