The best Black Friday phone deals (2024), including cases

Every year I experiment more 30 smartphones to see what your hard earned dollars are worth.Guess what? The following Cyber ​​Monday and Black Friday The phone deals include many of my top-rated deals now at a lower price. If your current device is on its last legs, this is the best time of year to upgrade. but don’t quote me!) Whether you need a new Samsung phone, Google Pixelor even an iPhone:This list has all the best deals, even deals on cases and accessories. All these smartphone deals are for unlocked devices (except iPhones).

Updated on December 1. we have added some deals and updated prices.

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The whole thing Pixel 9 series is seeing its first major sale, and these Pixel deals are pretty fantastic, especially on the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL (9/10, WIRED recommends) The difference between the two is purely in size and battery. The Pixel 9 Pro XL’s screen is 6.8 inches versus the Pixel 9 Pro’s 6.3 inches, and its battery can comfortably last a little over a day. However, there is a bigger gap between the Pixel 9 and the Pro phones. The cheapest in the line, the Pixel 9 lacks a 5X zoom camera and a vapor chamber cooling system, which means it will heat up faster, I say go for the Pro , but if your budget is tight, consider the Pixel 8A (see below). Read our Best Pixel 9 Cases Guide to keep it safe.

It’s Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series its 2024 flagship phone rangewhich consists of Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra (8/10, WIRED recommends) Keep in mind that Samsung will be announcing its successor in just a month and a half, the Galaxy S25 series. If you don’t need the latest and greatest, these are solid Galaxy deals. I favor the Galaxy S24 Ultra because it has A 5X optical zoom camera and an S Pen stylus baked inside (which you can use as a remote shutter for the camera. It also looks a bit more interesting.

OnePlus, like Samsung, is rumored to launch a successor to its OnePlus 12 flagship in January 2025. But that phone will probably cost around $1,000, and it will be many months before it’s priced like the OnePlus 12 The Android flagship is a great phone (8/10, WIRED recommends) It’s super smooth, supports wireless charging, and I even got two days of battery life on a single charge. Oh, and the OnePlus 12 can even be fully charged in just 30 minutes. How crazy is that?

Phone deals up to $500

This is mine the best smartphone choice For most people, it’s a well-rounded, renaissance phone that does a little bit of everything (the Pixel 8A).8/10, WIRED recommends) has a sharp, colorful and bright AMOLED display, water resistance, seven years of software support, and excellent performance. It was already a fantastic value at its MSRP, but this deal makes it a steal features that will keep you coming back to Pixel phones. Read more in my Google Pixel Buying Guide.

Brand new Galaxy S24 FE— which stands for “Fan Edition” is a bit of a hard sell at its MSRP as it’s not far off the flagship Galaxy S24, but it’s an absolute beast of a phone at this sale price.Seriously, a triple camera system with 3X optical zoom At under $500, it’s a rarity. It’s similar to the Galaxy S24+, though you won’t feel the difference. It’s still 120Hz AMOLED panel, and the Exynos processor is quite a chip.

If you are a heavy gamer then I guess OnePlus 12R more suitable for anyone on a budget. It packs last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which can handle the most demanding games without too much trouble. The AMOLED screen is large at 6.78 inches (and sporty 120 Hz screen refresh rate), and the 5500 mAh battery lasted me about two days. The camera is decent, but the charging speed is more impressive. Like the OnePlus 12, it goes from zero to 100 in about 30 minutes. Just know that its water resistance is weak (IP64), there’s no wireless charging, and software support isn’t as long as the Pixel 8A.

Moto G Power 5G (8/10, WIRED recommends) is now the best value for a smartphone. Not only this the best Moto G smartphone Motorola has ever made one, but for this discounted price you get a fantastic device all around.The performance with the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 is good enough that I’ve never been disappointed or annoyed, the 120Hz 6.7-inch LCD screen is bright enough for the sun. underneath, and there’s even wireless charging (NFC too, finally) The biggest downside is that once Motorola updates it to Android 15, that’s all the software updates you’ll get, except for two more years of security updates. But hey, it’s $200.

The Motorola Edge is many things a more reasonable purchase At $350, though I’d steer you to the Pixel or OnePlus above first, it’ll only get two Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates, but at least you’ll get all the perks you’d want from a phone, from wireless charging to IP68 water resistance. , NFC for contactless payments and an AMOLED 6.6 ich display with a refresh rate of 144 Hz. The performance is pretty good for the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip Thanks. My main gripe is that the cameras aren’t great, and I don’t like waterfall screens at the edges. But that’s literally the point of this phone. Did you get it?

It Moto G Stylus 5G has the same major flaw as the aforementioned Moto G Power 5G; it’ll only get one Android software update until Android 15 (though 3 years of security updates). If you’re okay with that, performance is slightly better and mostly lag-free, and there’s a nice faux leather back that’s fun. : The screen is upgraded to OLED (120Hz), but the only trick that makes this one unique is in the name itself.Yes, like the Galaxy S24 Ultra, this phone has a built-in stylus there is for the final scribble I mentioned there is headphone jack? Do you remember them?

What? Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (7/10, WIRED recommends) has longer software support on phones above Motorola. Samsung promises four Android OS updates and five years of security updates, not to mention an IP67 water resistance rating, a microSD card slot for memory expansion, and a 120Hz display. : Too bad the performance can be a little messy.

A $100 smartphone that won’t make you tear your hair out? Yes, it exists Moto G Play only supports 4G LTE, so it shouldn’t give you any connectivity issues. Performance is surprisingly solid. Apps launch slowly, and switching from one app to another can be difficult. but it’s not disappointing, just don’t bother with the camera.

Flip phone deals

Flip the phones. Just like the good ol’ days. Except this is a smartphone, too.7/10, WIRED recommends) is Motorola’s latest foldable phone, and yes, it’s coming hot pink. The external screen is nice and big enough to even click on some apps. Open it up and the 6.9″ OLED screen looks like a regular phone. Performance is great and the cameras are better than before, although the battery life is still a little off Weak. Still, it’s too stylish and fun to break the deal. You can save more if you go with the standard Razr, which is on sale $425 ($275 discount)but performance isn’t quite as smooth, and the external screen is smaller and less useful.

I really want the Pixel 9 Pro Fold (6/10, WIRED recommends) had the same camera system as the standard Pixel 9 Pro (it’s very similar, but the results aren’t quite as clear), but it’s mine in a different way. favorite flip phone which looks like a book. The front display is almost identical to the Pixel 9 Pro’s 6.3-inch screen, which means it looks like a regular device, and it helps that the whole thing is so thin. Open it up and you’re treated to a massive 8-inch OLED console for streaming shows, multitasking, and gaming. I would never buy a phone that costs nearly $2000, but at this price.

I think Samsung might have been wrong. You can currently get your hands on the company’s newest, most expensive foldable smartphone, the Galaxy Z Fold6 (7/10, WIRED recommends)—directly from Samsung.com for just over $1,000. Seriously, this is a huge drop on a book-like foldable phone that has an improved and larger front display and a thinner design is made much longer than most brands, so it’s easier to repair if something goes wrong.

I prefer Motorola’s Razr+, but Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip6 (7/10, WIRED recommends) it’s better in several ways: longer software, better build quality, better cameras, and faster performance.But I still think the Razr+ has more charm and has a more useful and larger wraparound screen : Still, that’s a great price for a relatively new flagship folding phone.

Discounts on last year’s phones

Black Friday iPhone Deals

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I always recommend buying an unlocked smartphone.However, Apple never discounts iPhones and Americans overwhelmingly buy smartphones directly from the carriers.So today I’m going break my one rule. Below are some of the best deals the major US carriers have on the iPhone.Make sure you look at the fine print; there are hoops to jump through to get the savings.

T-Mobile:: If you switch to T-Mobile, you can get four iPhone 16 models free when you activate four lines at $25 per line. The savings come as account credits within 24 months, and the credits will stop flowing. Deal you must also trade in four eligible devices to obtain.

Verizon:: Don’t buy iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max With a new line of Unlimited Ultimate plan (you can also upgrade your phone plan) and you can get free 10th generation iPad and: Apple Watch Series 10. First you’ll need a phone to trade in, and you’ll need a plan for an iPad and Apple Watch for cellular (that’s how they get you). These “savings” come as bill credits over 36 months. so you’re locked into that contract.Beware of the activation fees.Honestly, reading the fine print gave me a headache.

AT&T:: You can get one iPhone 16: free if you trade in an eligible device and choose an unlimited plan.Savings are in the form of bill credits that apply over 36 months iPhone 16 Pro and: iPhone 16 Pro Max.)