Early Black Friday phone deals in Australia 2024: prices slashed on Samsung, Google and Apple smartphones

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Google's cheap entry-point Pixel smartphone of 2024, the Pixel 8a, has received a discount in the lead-up to Black Friday, making it a particularly attractive smartphone to pick up if you don't want to go over the AU$1,000 price point. The Obsidian, Porcelain, and Bay coloured devices are all discounted from JB Hi-Fi, each offering Google's brilliant array of cameras, the Tensor G3 chip, and 128GB storage capacity. We loved the phone in our review and it earned a Techradar Recommends seal of approval, though the battery life isn't great and it is underpowered compared to Snapdragon-powered alternatives.

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A budget to mid-range smartphone that gives the Google Pixel 8a a run for its money, the Oppo Reno 12 is well worth considering if you want a cheap handset with tonnes of power but don't want to spend too much. It comes with a Dimensity 7300 CPU and is underpinned by 12GB RAM, with the model on sale boasting 256GB storage capacity. We liked the phone in our review of it, though the design could be seen as a little cheap, its AI features are slow, and there's quite a bit of bloatware.

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Samsung's flagship smartphone has received an attractive price drop in the lead-up to Black Friday. For a limited time, you can score a huge 24% off the 256GB model Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Titanium Grey. We may yet see the price drop even more in November and there's no guarantee that this deal will stick around for long. All colourways of the 256GB model are discounted, but not the 512GB and 1TB models.

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Only having been revealed back in August, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is already discounted, making it exceptionally attractive, particularly if you want the best non-foldable Pixel. The 9 Pro XL comes with the Tensor G4 chip and Google's latest suite of AI features for a phone, along with a gorgeous screen and a brilliant array of cameras. In our Google Pixel 9 Pro XL review, the phone received a Techradar Recommends seal of approval, though we weren't too thrilled about the high price. With a discount however, it's hard to turn away from. Only the Pixel 9 Pro XL is available from JB Hi-FI with the 128GB option and as such is the only one with this low price, however 256GB, 512GB and 1TB options across all colourways are also discounted.

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The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was released October 2024 as a cheap entry-point to the Galaxy S24 range of devices, featuring the brand's Galaxy AI suite of features and a gorgeous sharp display. In Techradar's review of the device, we loved its long battery life, strong performance and gorgeous display, though we thought that the iPhone-like design probably won't be a winner for everyone and that some of the phone's best features are hidden away.

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Despite only being revealed in July 2024, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 has been no stranger to discounts, and the pink 256GB model is currently discounted by 15%. It’s an attractive deal if you want a large phone that was launched relatively recently, and it features a powerful array of cameras and brilliant processing power. There’s no guarantee that the deal will last long and there may be larger discounts as we approach Black Friday.

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In a strange turn of events, the iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB model (in Blue Titanium) is actually cheaper than the identical 256GB model. This is Apple's best phone of 2023, and although it's a year old now, it's still absolutely worth picking up if you don't care about having the latest and greatest device. We loved the phone in our review, awarding it a Best In Class seal of approval.

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The iPhone 15 Pro was TechRadar's recommended best phone for most people in 2023, only to be replaced by the iPhone 16 Pro just two months ago, but despite now being a year old, it's still a great phone. It's fitted with a gorgeous display and some of the best cameras you can get on a smartphone, and in a strange turn of events, the 512GB model is currently cheaper than the 256GB model on Amazon. The phone received a TechRadar Recommends seal of approval in our review.

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Samsung's budget handsets are excellent, and the Galaxy A55 is such a nice smartphone that it sits well beside the Galaxy S24 range – and with more than AU$100 slashed from the price of the Awesome Navy model, it might be time to pick this phone up if you're after an affordable phone. It's not the lowest price we've ever seen for the handset (we've previously seen it as low as AU$543) but it's still a nice price to pay for one of 2024's best phones. Just keep in mind we may yet see it cheaper.

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A competitively-priced Android smartphone with a distinctive and attractive style, the Nothing Phone (2a) offers up fairly great performance if you're shopping below the mid-range point. The phone received our TechRadar Recommends seal of approval in our Nothing Phone 2a review.

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Though the iPhone 14 Plus is now two generations old, don't be too worried about ongoing software support. The iPhone 14 Plus is expected to be supported until 2029, making it a fairly decent purchase if you want a large phone with a nice screen without spending too much. The 512GB model is currently discounted across all colourways, but not other storage options

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The iPhone 13 is expected to be supported until 2028, and although it's now three generations old, it's a welcome option as an entry-point and affordable way to get into the Apple ecosystem. The cameras and display may seem a little dated compared to newer iPhones, and perhaps you'll have Dynamic Island envy, but it's a nice price that's only just above the cost of a new iPhone SE at AU$719.