We might be well and truly over Black Friday, but Cyber Monday is now on its way, and while some phone deals have expired, like the iPhone 14 ones, there are still a lot of options. For example, the Samsung S23 Ultra still has deals on it, as fo various Motorola phones which range from entry to midlevel, so there’s a lot of variety.
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With so many deals going on and discounts changing from day to day, it can be hard to keep track, which is why our team of more than a dozen shopping experts is spending many hours each week to stay on top of the best possible deals out there. To help you narrow it down, we’ve got the best Black Friday phone deals listed below, and we’ll be updating this article regularly to make sure you’ve got the most current deals at your fingertips.
Black Friday phone deals
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 dropped earlier this summer but the price held steady, until recently. Right now, the usual price tag of $1,000 is reduced by $200 on Amazon. With a bigger screen and more storage than previous models, it’s worth the hype if you like the idea of a folding phone.
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Even though CNET found some issues with the Pixel 8 Pro’s camera during our testing, Google’s latest premium phone is still a solid all-around choice — especially at a $200 discount. Its new processor enables fresh AI-powered features like the ability to move and resize objects in photos and have Google Assistant summarize web pages for you. Best of all, Google will offer Android version updates for seven years, meaning this phone shouldn’t feel outdated anytime soon.
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This is a great budget-friendly phone, with a big 6.5-inch, full HD screen and a whopping 256GB of storage. It has 6GB of RAM too, making for a pretty smooth Android experience. Even better, it’s unlocked and is going for only $200.
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Sure, Samsung was the first to introduce phones with foldable screens, but the Razr is an iconic brand and probably one of the best cheap foldables on the market right now. It has a 6.9-inch screen, a Snapdragon 7 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. All of which is excellent value for a $500 unlocked foldable phone.
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While the Google Pixel 8 lineup just came out recently, the older generation is still pretty great, and if you want one of Google’s budget offerings, the Pixel 7a is a solid option.
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Is Black Friday a good time to buy a phone?
The best times of year for purchasing electronics like phones are Prime Day and Black Friday. So now’s the perfect time to pick up a new phone if you’ve been wanting to upgrade. It’s also a great time to look for laptops and headphones.
What’s the best place to buy a phone on Black Friday?
Most of the major retailers are having big sales on phones, so it’s worth checking out Best Buy’s Black Friday sale and Walmart’s Black Friday offers. Amazon’s Black Friday deals are particularly worth keeping an eye on. That said, some phone manufacturers might also be having sales on their sites that will give you extra bonuses; in particular, you’ll want to check out Samsung and Apple, which doesn’t cut prices but does offer gift cards. It’s always a good idea to check the sites of other manufacturers and smaller retailers as well, but you likely won’t find as good a deal or as wide a selection there.
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