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If you’ve been putting off replacing an old phone until the end of the year, then well done — Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals are here to take the sting out of a new phone purchase. This year’s batch of deals features some healthy discounts on the latest flagships, including the iPhone 14 Pro and Google’s excellent Pixel 7, as well as some steep price cuts on already well-priced midrange models. If you’re shopping for a new phone, take a look at our picks for the best deals of the bunch.
The best Black Friday iPhone deals
Apple isn’t one for Black Friday, but you can still find a few ways to save on a new iPhone. Verizon is offering a free iPhone 14 Pro when you trade in an old phone on a select 5G unlimited plan, while AT&T is offering an iPhone 14 with similar terms and T-Mobile is offering the 14 Pro with trade-in on its Magenta Max plan. And Best Buy will knock $50 off the price of an iPhone 14 Pro if you activate it with your carrier at the time of purchase. Read our iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 reviews.
Target is selling a pre-owned, 64GB iPhone XS for $319.99 and a pre-owned, 64GB iPhone XR for $299.99. They’re older models, but should still get new iOS versions for a year or two. Read our iPhone XS and iPhone XR reviews.
The best Black Friday Samsung phone deals
Take your pick of retailers: Samsung’s excellent Galaxy A53 5G midrange phone is marked down from $450 to $349.99 at Amazon, Best Buy, and Target. Read our full review.
The Galaxy S22 is $598.49 (usually $799) in phantom black and the Galaxy S22 Plus is $599.22 (normally $999) on Amazon. They’ll presumably be replaced soon by the S23 series later this winter, but they’re fantastic devices that should keep on going for the next several years. Read our review.
Samsung’s everything-but-the-kitchen-sink Galaxy S22 Ultra is down to $869.99 on Amazon (normally $1,199). Read our review.
The Galaxy Z Fold 4 is down to $1,34.99 from $1,799 directly from Samsung — no trade-in required. It’s an impressive melding of a tablet and phone experience into a single device. Read our full review.
The Galaxy Z Flip 4 is the more affordable foldable and it’s down to $769.99 at Amazon in the unlocked, 128GB configuration and $799.99 direct from Samsung (usually $999). Read our review.
The best Black Friday Google Pixel phone deals
It’s very hard to beat the Google Pixel 6A for just $299, which is the phone’s current price in the 128GB configuration. This deal is available all over — including Target, Amazon, and Best Buy — and drops the phone from an already reasonable $449. Just promise us you’ll opt for the sage color option. Read our review.
The Google Pixel 7 is getting a healthy price cut, too. It’s available at Amazon for $499 (down from $599). That’s a heck of a deal for a basically brand-new flagship phone. Or, go for the Pixel 7 Pro for $730.58 (usually $899). Read our review.
The best Black Friday Motorola phone deals
If you can forgo 5G connectivity (and lots of us probably can), the LTE-only Motorola G Stylus (2022) is a heck of a deal at $179.99 ($120 off). It’s currently available at both Target and Amazon for the discounted deal price. Read our review.
You’ll rarely find a new, unlocked phone for this little: the Motorola Moto G Pure (2021) is on sale for just $109 at Target. It’s a good, basic phone for someone with light mobile computing needs. Read our review.
The best Black Friday OnePlus phone deals
The OnePlus 10 Pro is currently dipping into midrange territory with a discount to $549.99 (down from $799) at Amazon and direct from OnePlus. It’s a solid alternative to the Samsung/Apple duopoly. Read our review.
The OnePlus Nord N20 5G was already a great option at $299, and its current price cut to $229.99 at Amazon and direct from OnePlus makes it an even better value. You’ll be hard-pressed to find another phone with an OLED screen at this price. Read our review.