Black Friday has turned up lots of excellent phone deals, giving you the chance to grab some of the year's hottest hardware for a lot less than you might expect.
Should you see a discount on your favorite handset, we recommend you act quickly — the closer we get to the year's biggest shopping days, like Cyber Monday, some of these Black Friday deals could vanish, particularly the ones offering big savings on top flagship phones. In fact, we've already started collecting the best Cyber Monday phone deals for you.
Right now, our top pick would be Amazon's offer for a free 512GB iPhone 15 Pro Max with new service with Boost Infinite. After that, there's AT&T's offer of devices like the iPhone 15 Pro for free when you trade in a device and sign up for an eligible 5G data plan. Don't want to go through a carrier? You can snag the just-released OnePlus Open for $1,499 through OnePlus directly — that's $200 off the best foldable phone of the year. Plus, you can get a free Motorola Razr+ from T-Mobile with a trade-in when you sign up for specific unlimited data plans.
Whether you plan to shop at Amazon, Best Buy, Verizon or other sites, make sure you check our hubs for the latest deals. And check out our other pages on iPhone Black Friday deals and Samsung Galaxy phone Black Friday deals for more discounts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Black Friday phone deals — Quick Links
- 512GB iPhone 15 Pro Max: free with new service @ Amazon
- iPhone 15 Pro: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ AT&T
- Google Pixel 6a: was $449 now $49 @ Best Buy
- Samsung Galaxy A53: $1/month for 36 months @ Walmart
- Moto Razr+: free with new service @ T-Mobile
- OnePlus Open: was $1,699 now $1,499 @ OnePlus
- Google Pixel 7 Pro: was $899 now $299 @ Mint Mobile
- Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: was $1,199 now $349 @ Best Buy
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Black Friday phone deals — how to find the best sales
Every year, phones high and low go on sale for Black Friday. Sometimes they're unlocked, other times they have some carrier deal attached to them. Either way, this is one of the best times of the year to buy a new phone.
Samsung: We usually see big sales from Samsung, as you may have noticed already. From last year's flagships to this year's affordable options, Samsung typically offers nice discounts on Black Friday. However, keep in mind that some of Samsung's Black Friday phone deals will require you to trade-in an older handset.
Motorola: Motorola is another player in Black Friday phone deals arena. While the company doesn't play in the big leagues like Samsung, it does offer slight discounts on its more popular, affordable devices. Many of these deals can be found at Amazon.
iPhone: Apple is usually pretty stingy with iPhone deals unless it's on older models. Don't expect to see wild sales on the new iPhone 15 series, but the iPhone 14 and iPhone SE 2022 have all seen discounts in one place or another. The real place to get a good deal on an iPhone is through a carrier, often with BOGO or trade-in deals.
Should I buy a phone on Black Friday?
For the most part, this is one of the better times to buy a phone, unlocked or tied to a carrier. Samsung has stellar deals with trade-ins, some carriers have great offers, and you can find some decent sales on Amazon or Best Buy. If you've been holding off on a new phone for 2022, now's a good time to upgrade.
How do I get the best Black Friday phone deals?
It can take a bit of searching, especially sifting through substandard or deceptive sales, but it's easiest if you know what phone you're looking for. Take the Galaxy S22 for example. You could search Amazon or Best Buy to see if there's a deal or sale, or you can check with your carrier (or one you want to switch to). Sometimes, the phone makers also have special deals, like Samsung or Apple (usually requiring a trade-in).
Do I have to trade-in my old phone?
No, nothing says you have to, but you'll often lose out on the savings. You could try to sell it secondhand to recoup some of the costs of purchasing the new phone (especially if you buy unlocked), and you can sometimes get more cash than the trade-in deals the carriers or stores offer. That, however, requires more footwork and effort on your part and only takes away the sting of the new phone's cost in the long run. So it all depends on what you're looking for. If you're ready to say goodbye to your old phone, it's by far easier to trade it in or hand it down to a friend or family member.