Black Friday is just over a week away, and we're starting to see some serious Black Friday phone deals from phone makers and retailers alike. We're seeing especially bold moves from Samsung as part of the Samsung Black Friday sale, which TechRadar readers can access right now. The Google Black Friday sale has also kicked off in earnest, with deals across the Pixel 9 lineup.
Mobile carriers like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, Boost Mobile, and Mint Mobile are also offering some great Black Friday deals, so signing on for a new contract around now could be worthwhile long-term, especially with major discounts available on the phones themselves.
We'll be updating this page with the best phone deals up until the big day itself, so feel free to save the page for later. We'd recommend checking in regularly in the run up to Black Friday, which lands on November 29 this year.
Today's best phone deals ahead of Black Friday
- iPhone 16 series: free with a new line, plus free iPad at Verizon
- Galaxy S24 series: $250 off, or up to $800 off with a trade-in at Samsung
- iPhone 16 series: up to $1,000 off with a trade-in at AT&T
- iPhone 16 Pro: device, plus unlimited plan for $65/mo at Boost Mobile
- Google Pixel 9: $620 off with a new line, or up to $800 off with a trade-in at Verizon
- Google Pixel 9: was $799 now $399 at Mint Mobile
- Apple trade-in: save up to $600 on a new iPhone with a trade
Black Friday phone deals 2024: FAQs
When will the Black Friday phone deals start?
Black Friday 2024 falls on November 29th but we're seeing early deals from the mobile carriers, as well as phone makers like Samsung, which is offering deals directly to TechRadar readers through its own online store and app.
We're going to keep digging and updating this page as we approach the big sales weekend. Generally speaking, the deals tend to get better as we get closer to Black Friday, and we see new deals through the weekend until the so-called Cyber Monday sales day.
What Black Friday phone deals should I expect?
Both carriers and retailers will be offering Black Friday phone deals so you should have plenty of options for both unlocked devices and devices tied to the usual unlimited plans.
We're seeing big discount on Samsung's latest Galaxy S24 family of phones and Galaxy Z foldable phones, especially if you have a relatively new phone to trade for Samsung's latest.
The biggest overall discounts this Black Friday will be from major carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T. These carriers perennially offer trade-in rebates of up to $1,000 off or more. You can often get a free iPad and Apple Watches if you add those to your monthly network plan. Overall, these are steep discounts, but they require a payment plan agreement and you have to sign up for one of the more expensive monthly plans to qualify.
What retailers will have the best Black Friday phone deals
I've outlined what to expect in more detail above but here's a quick list of the retailers I'm expecting to have the best Black Friday phone deals this year:
Amazon: record low prices on Google, Samsung, and Motorola
Verizon: up to $1,000 off the latest models with trade-ins
Samsung: up to $1,200 off the Fold 6, Flip 6, and Galaxy S24 series
Apple: up to $650 off iPhone 16, iPhone 14 from $599
AT&T: up to $1,000 off iPhones, Galaxy S24, and more
Best Buy: big savings on all iPhones
Walmart: cheap cell phone deals starting at $40
Why trust TechRadar this Black Friday
TechRadar has not only been covering Black Friday phone deals for over ten years now but we actually cover cell phone deals throughout the year day-in-day-out. That means we know exactly how to sort out the ordinary from the gold over Black Friday for our readers.
We've also personally tested and reviewed hundreds of phones over the years, which means our team of experts has true hands-on experience with all the latest devices from Apple, Google, Samsung, and other leading brands. We know the strengths and weaknesses of each one - and which one will be the best value this Black Friday.
