Black Friday phone deals 2024: the best deals and early discounts on iPhone, Galaxy, Pixel, and more

Everything about this mobile phone is big. The screen, the specs, the performance, and especially the cameras. All of these make it our pick for one of the best phones you can buy. You pay for that performance, but the cost is dramatically reduced thanks to this Black Friday deal. Doubling the storage to 512GB, you can also get up to $800 off (if you trade a Galaxy S23 Ultra) and snag the Samsung flagship for an incredibly low price.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is a great choice if you've got a serious interest in upgrading to a shiny foldable. Today's early Black Friday deal at Samsung offers a trade-in credit of up to $1,200, plus $300 off online-exclusive colors. That means, if you've got a Galaxy S24 Ultra to swap, you can now pick up the Galaxy Z Fold 6 for just $399. No device to hand over? You can still take $800 off the price of a foldable that we thought "edged closer to perfection" in our Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 review (see below for the details).

Samsung has boosted its regular $300 saving on the Galaxy Z Fold 6 by an additional $500 for Black Friday, meaning you can save a massive $800 without having to trade in your existing device. The new saving applies to all storage variants (256GB, 512GB, 1TB) and the black or white color variants, which are exclusive to Samsung's online store. You can, however, still save $500 on the phone's regular color variants, if you'd prefer something more vibrant.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 might just be the most powerful foldable smartphone yet. This deal offers an enhanced trade-in rebate of up to $750 (if you trade a Galaxy S24 Ultra) on both the 256GB and 512GB models. This flip phone flaunts an improved battery, a durable IP48 dust and water-resistant build, and AI features that improve photo quality, all packed into its portable, lightweight design.

Apple iPhone 16: free with an unlimited plan, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
If you're looking for the standard iPhone 16, the good news is that you don't even need to trade in another device to get one for free right now at Verizon. Eligible with a new line on an Ultimate Unlimited plan, you'll be saving a massive $829 ($23.05/mo for 36 months) on device costs here. In addition, Verizon is also throwing in an iPad 10.9 (yes, a whole iPad) and an Apple Watch Series 10. Note, however, that you will need to add an additional cellular line ($10/mo) if you want to claim the free iPad or Apple Watch, as well as a one-time activation fee of $35. A similar deal is also available on the iPhone 16 Plus right now.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: save $200 with an AT&T plan at Walmart
Walmart has slashed the device-only price of the excellent iPhone 15 Pro from $1,049 to $849 ahead of Black Friday ($23.59/mo over 36 months). You'll need to purchase a suitable AT&T plan to qualify for the saving, but if you're not yet convinced by the iPhone 16 and still fancy taking Apple Intelligence for a spin, this is a great-value handset that'll remain supported with updates until at least 2028.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: save $200 with a Verizon plan at Walmart
As with the iPhone 15 Pro, Walmart is also offering the larger iPhone 15 Pro Max for a cut price ahead of Black Friday. For this deal, you'll need to purchase a suitable Verizon plan to qualify for the saving, but a $29/mo device-only price is quite remarkable considering that the iPhone 15 Pro Max cost almost double that figure only a year or so ago (even before adding a data plan on top).

Best Buy is offering a SIM-free iPhone 14 Plus for just $679.99 ahead of Black Friday, or an even better $579.99 if you buy the phone alongside selected Verizon or AT&T plans. We're less critical of the iPhone 14 Plus versus the standard iPhone 14 given its mightily impressive battery life and gorgeous, Max-sized screen. You'll get the Dynamic Island and a 48MP camera from the more expensive iPhone 15 Plus, but if you can forgo those features, the iPhone 14 Plus for $679.99 (or even $579.99!) is a strong pre-Black Friday deal.

Best Buy has knocked a whopping $150 off the price of the iPhone 15 ahead of Black Friday, though you'll have to purchase a new Verizon or AT&T plan to qualify for the discount. The cheapest right now is $65/mo (or $75/mo until you enroll in paperless billing) plus a $35 activation fee. Sure, that's not exactly cheap, but Best Buy's $150 discount on the device itself makes this iPhone 15 deal one of the best around ahead of Black Friday itself. You can trade in your existing device for an even bigger saving, too, and a similar deal is available on the larger iPhone 15 Plus.

Google Pixel 9: was $799 now $399, plus one year of unlimited data for $180 at Mint Mobile
This isn't a new promotion but Mint Mobile's current deal on the Google Pixel 9 is easily my favorite prepaid option in the build-up to Black Friday. Right now the carrier is giving new customers a massive $400 price cut on this awesome flagship device as well as one full year of unlimited data for just $15/mo. That's the cheapest possible price you can get for the unlimited plan at Mint Mobile so I highly recommend checking this one out if you're looking for a cost-effective plan + phone combo.

This deal brings a welcome $200 discount to the Google Pixel 8, a powerful phone that still keeps up with today's flagship handsets. The Pixel 8 is a compact powerhouse driven by the latest version of Android 15, with a 6.2-inch display, 50MP main camera, and Google's own Tensor G3 chipset. Our Pixel 8 review found the phone to be full of surprises, from its strong customization to its all-day battery life.