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I don’t understand people who buy their phones at full price. Nowadays, even the best phones are often discounted shortly after their release. And even though Black Friday is still a few weeks off, there are early phone deals that I think are well worth taking advantage of.
I’ve been reviewing phones for 16 years now, down from the days when flagships were only $200 with a 2-year contract, to how they’re financed through carriers today. However, you should never buy a phone at full price because they’re all guaranteed to go down in price at some point. The best Black Friday phone deals don’t just give you instant discounts on the hardware, they can also give you a full year’s worth of wireless service and can even include other phone accessories as part of the package.
Every morning I go through all the retailers and wireless carriers to uncover deals you might now know about on phones like the iPhone 16 Pro Max, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Pixel 9 Pro XL. I’m equally particular about the best foldable phones out there because they’re obscenely more expensive, which is why I also look at deals on them so that it ends up like you’re paying for a budget phone instead.
Whatever phone you’re looking for, make sure to keep your web browser pointed here because my colleagues and I will share all the best Black Friday phone deals we uncover.
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- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: $0.01 w/ Boost unlimited plan @ Amazon
- Apple iPhone SE (2022): was $429 now $179 @ Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: was $649 now $299 @ Cricket Wireless
- Motorola Razr 2023: was $699 now $349 @ Amazon
- Galaxy A54: was $449 now $349 @ Best Buy
- Motorola Razr Plus 2023: was $999 now $399 @ Best Buy
- Motorola Edge 2024: was $549 now $499 @ Amazon
- Google Pixel 8: was $699 now $599 @ Best Buy
- Galaxy sale: up to $1,500 off @ Samsung
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: $250 gift card @ Visible
Best Black Friday iPhone deals
Best Black Friday Android deals
Best Black Friday foldable phone deals
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra is a king-sized phone with a king-sized price tag. But early Black Friday deals are certainly doing something about the latter.
Right now, you can get Samsung's premium phone for $1,092. That's $207 off the regular Galaxy S24 Ultra starting price of $1,299.
That gets you the base model of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which features a generous 256GB of storage. The phone is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which not only delivers the best performance of any Android phone but also helps the S24 Ultra last a long time on a charge — nearly 17 hours in our testing. All of that and the S24 Ultra's superior zoom features might be enough to convince you that the phone is worthy its usually hefty asking price, but our Galaxy S24 Ultra review notes that the Galaxy AI features debuting on this phone are both impressive and practical. We'd also anticipate more AI capabilities to come via software updates, as Samsung isn't shy about rolling out newer features to its premium phones.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: was $1,299 now $1,092 @ Amazon
Didn't I say that foldable phones shouldn't cost you an arm and leg anymore? Well, the Motorola Razr 2023 is proof that owning a foldable phone is obtainable on any budget thanks to Amazon's insane 50% off deal.
The Razr 2023 was already discounted over other flip style foldable phones, but this added discount makes it much better. Not only does it have that cool factor of folding, but there's actually a lot of utility here with its external display. That's despite being a tiny strip versus the larger outer screens in other flip style phones, but it's still usable because it can be used to take better selfies with its rear cameras.
Motorola Razr 2023: was $699 now $349 @ Amazon
Straight Talk is offering a pretty incredible deal on the iPhone 13. Sure, it's three generations old at this point, but you can't pass up on a new iPhone that will cost you only $244. What makes this deal better is that you can technically get it unlocked after 60-days of service, which means you'll be able to take it elsewhere.
Other reasons why this is an excellent Black Friday phone deal is because you're getting a compact sized iPhone that can take exquisite photos from its dual cameras. And considering that it can run the latest software, iOS 18, it benefits from nearly all the same features you'll find with the newer iPhone 16.
iPhone 13: was $399 now $244 @ Verizon
If buying a well-priced Android phone is your goal this Black Friday, then you have to know about this Samsung Galaxy FE deal, which puts it below half price when you buy it through Cricket.
The entry-level S24 model does many of the same things as its more expensive siblings, like offer a stunning display, seven full years of updates and Samsung's Galaxy AI features. It's the first Galaxy S FE model we've rated just as highly as the standard models, so don't be scared if you're used to buying premium phones - you won't miss out on anything much with this one.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: was $649 now $299 @ Cricket Wireless
The latest iPhone 16 models are likely at the top of many shoppers' lists when it comes to deal hunting. And this offer from Boost Mobile and Amazon lets you pay just a single cent up front in return for the range-topping iPhone 16 Pro Max and an unlimited data plan.
Apple's iPhone 16 Pro Max perhaps needs no introduction, but nonetheless, we can vouch for how good this phone is. The largest display of any iPhone ever, more capable cameras, the new Camera Control for easier photography, excellent battery life and the growing collection of Apple Intelligence features mean you'll want for basically nothing. Unless you're an Android fan, of course.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: $0.01 with Boost Mobile unlimited plan @ Amazon
If you fancy buying a foldable phone this Black Friday, this half-price deal on a Motorola Razr Plus (2023) at Best Buy is particularly appealing.
The revived Motorola Razr underwent a huge glow-up last year, becoming one of the best foldable phones around. The Razr Plus 2023 is the pinnacle of this, offering a huge outer display, strong photography and video abilities and fast charging, all wrapped up in a handsome design.
Motorola Razr Plus (2023, unlocked): was $999 now $499 @ Best Buy
