Black Friday iPhone deals 2024: what to expect and the best early sales

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This year's Black Friday deals event is now just a few weeks away, so we're keeping our eyes peeled for any early deals on Apple's best iPhones, which are typically expensive products if you're shopping for them outside of sales season.

Black Friday proper takes place on November 29 in 2024, but individual retailer sales will kick off much earlier than that. Best Buy, for instance, will starts its annual sale event as early as November 8, while in the UK, shoppers can already expect to find discounts at Very, John Lewis, and Currys.

In this guide, we'll be rounding up the best Black Friday iPhone deals, and providing guidance on how to navigate this year's sales. If you're in the market for an iPhone 16, specifically, check out our Black Friday iPhone 16 deals page.

Today's best iPhone deals in the US

Today's best iPhone deals in the UK

Axel Metz
Axel Metz

As TechRadar's Phones Editor, I've been reviewing and writing about the best mobile devices (iPhones included) for several years; you'll find my byline on over 1,500 TechRadar articles. As such, I'm well-placed to tell you which iPhone deals are worth your time, and which so-called 'discounts' are better left to the clearance aisle.

Black Friday iPhone deals: FAQs

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When will the Black Friday iPhone deals start in 2024?

November 29 is the official Black Friday day, but you can expect iPhone deals to begin appearing well before that, and continue appearing well after that, too. Cyber Monday takes place on December 2, but iPhone deals will likely remain active throughout the pre-Christmas period.

That said, the very best iPhone deals are sure to pop up closer to Black Friday itself – just don't expect them to stick around for long.

Is Black Friday the best time to buy an iPhone?

Apple's best iPhones are rarely cheap, but Black Friday does see some bargains surface from both carriers and retailers selling unlocked iPhones. However, if you're expecting to find a hugely discounted iPhone 16 Pro Max, you may be left disappointed, as we don't expect to see the latest phones get big deals.

Rather, Black Friday can be a great time to buy an older iPhone for well below its launch price.

What Black Friday iPhone deals should I expect?

Some telecoms carriers may offer compelling discounts on both the new iPhone 16 range and last-generation models, or at least offer attractive bundles. For unlocked phones, you're most likely to get the best deals on older models, likely a previous generation or two in age, at the likes of Amazon, Best Buy, Currys, and Argos.

We'd expect to see discounts on the current-generation iPhone SE, iPhone 15, iPhone 14, and even some cut-price iPhone 13 and iPhone 12 models; these could make handy secondary iOS phones.

Why trust TechRadar this Black Friday

We've covered Black Friday for more than 10 years at TechRadar, so we have a good idea of when the best sales typically start and how to spot the biggest bargains. We also keep our eyes on sales throughout the year and track the lowest prices of the most popular products, so we know a good deal when we see it.

When it comes to iPhones, we review and thoroughly test all the iPhone models, and continue using them after we've completed our reviews. That way, we can track the evolution of Apple's phones and assess how they perform over time, meaning we can keep our best iPhones and best phones lists thoroughly up-to-date.

Last year's best Black Friday iPhone deals in the US

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iPhone 15: get a free iPad and Apple Watch with an unlimited plan at Verizon
Verizon's headline Black Friday iPhone 15 deal is here and it's offering a free 10th-gen iPad 10.9 and a free 2nd-gen Apple Watch SE. These freebies alone are worth $780, so this is a significant addition to the host of already-awesome trade-in rebates on the iPhone 15 series. The caveat here, however, is that you'll still need to sign up for an unlimited data plan to be eligible for the saving.

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iPhone 15 Pro Max: device and unlimited data for $65.55/mo at Boost Infinite
Amazon's new and exclusive mobile partner, Boost Infinite, is currently offering the newly released iPhone 15 Pro Max for just $65.55 per month with no upfront fee. For that price, you'll get an unlimited data plan and the option to upgrade one year down the line – which is pretty fantastic considering the price of this all-inclusive plan is competitive with a standalone unlimited data plan at one of the major carriers by itself.

iPhone 14 Plus:$829.99$779.99 at Best Buy

iPhone 14 Plus: was $829.99 now $779.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy also has the larger iPhone 14 Plus available at a cut price right now. We're less critical of this phone given its mightily impressive battery credentials and gorgeous, Pro Max-sized screen, and there's also no iPhone 13 Plus to directly compare it to. You'll get the Dynamic Island and a 48MP camera from the more expensive iPhone 15 Plus, but if you can forgo those features, then the iPhone 14 Plus for $779.99 is a strong Black Friday deal.

iPhone SE (2022): $379.99$149 at Walmart

iPhone SE (2022): was $379.99 now $149 at Walmart
If you're simply looking for a capable iPhone to tide you over for the next few years, then Walmart's excellent iPhone SE (2022) deal could be for you. With the iPhone 13 mini now dead and buried, the iPhone SE (2022) is essentially the best small phone that's still available from Apple. Its design may be outdated, but the internal specs remain strong. You can pick up the phone for just $149 right now through Walmart's Straight Talk partnership. Alternatively, Straight Talk itself has cut the upfront cost of the iPhone SE (2022) down to just $99, if you opt for the brand's $45/mo Silver Unlimited Plan.

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iPhone 13: was $699 now $599 at Apple
If you'd rather pick up a box-fresh iPhone 13 for slightly more money, then Apple itself has cut the upfront cost of its 2021 flagship phone by a further $100. The iPhone 13 was already reduced by $100 following the release of the iPhone 14 last year, but now that the iPhone 15 is out, it's even better value than before. Apple also operates its own trade-in program that can be used to knock a few further bucks off the upfront cost of a new device (useful if you've got an existing iPhone model to dispose of).

Last year's best Black Friday iPhone deals in the UK

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iPhone 15: 500GB data, unlimited calls and texts, £43/mo, £9 upfront at O2
Get your hands on the latest iPhone with more than 3x the normal data plan this Black Friday with O2 (via Mobile Phones Direct). Get 500GB data (usually 150GB), unlimited calls and texts, and exclusive O2 benefits such as O2 Priority, which gives you access to exclusive discounts, experiences, and offers, for only £43 per month on a 24-month contract. O2 WiFi, which enables you to access any one of O2's 15,000 Wi-Fi hotspots across the UK, is a great perk, too.

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iPhone 15 Pro: 250GB data, unlimited calls and texts, £39.99/mo, £149 upfront at ID Mobile
You can currently pick up the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro on a 24-month contract for £39.99/mo at ID Mobile. You'll have to pay £149 upfront, but you'll get a whopping 250GB data for that price, which is double the brand's usual, non-Black Friday offering. All things considered, we think the iPhone 15 Pro is the best all-round iPhone on the market right now thanks to its compact size, A17 Pro chipset, excellent cameras and beautiful titanium design.

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iPhone 15 Plus: unlimited calls, texts, and 25GB data, £39.99/mo, £99 upfront at ID Mobile
You can get your hands on the battery life king of the iPhone 15 range for a cut price right now thanks to ID Mobile. Powered by the UK's fastest 5G network from Three, this deal gives you the iPhone 15 Plus with unlimited calls, texts, and 25GB data, plus benefits such as roaming in 50 countries and 5G at no extra cost.

iPhone 12:£549£449 at Very

iPhone 12: was £549 now £449 at Very
The iPhone 12 is no longer the flashiest iPhone on the block, but for under £450 at Very right now, it remains an excellent value choice. For that price, you'll get a capable A14 Bionic chipset, a colorful OLED display, a decent 12MP main camera and 5G connectivity (with a compatible SIM). You won't find the iPhone 12 cheaper anywhere else, which perhaps explains why, at the time of writing, Very only has the black model left in stock. John Lewis was offering the same deal, but it looks as though stock has run out.

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iPhone 12: was £549 now £499 at Argos
If iPhone 12 stock runs out at Very, too (see above), Argos is also offering a Black Friday deal on Apple's 2020 standard model. You'll have to pay £50 more, but Argos has a wider array of colours left in stock.

Axel Metz
Axel Metz
Phones Editor

Axel is TechRadar's UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site's Mobile Computing vertical. Having previously written for publications including Esquire and FourFourTwo, Axel is well-versed in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and his coverage extends from general reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion.  Axel studied for a degree in English Literature at the University of Warwick before joining TechRadar in 2020, where he then earned an NCTJ qualification as part of the company’s inaugural digital training scheme.

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