Best early Black Friday phone deals: free iPhone 17, 54% off Galaxy Z Flip 6, $300 offand more

Verizon: free iPhone 17 with 36-month Welcome Unlimited plan
Verizon has the best early Black Friday deal on the
iPhone 17 because when you commit to a 36-month agreement with its $65/month Welcome Unlimited plan for a single line, the carrier discounts the phone to free. Usually you'd be charged $23.05/month for 36 months to pay off the cost of the iPhone 17, but this deal makes it so that you're not paying that rate. The only thing you're paying monthly is for the service.

Moto G Stylus (2025): free @ Straight Talk
The Moto G Stylus (2025) might now be as imposing as other phones that come with a stylus, but it's just as good for those looking for a basic phone. It has everything most people would need, like a large 6.7-inch pOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, triple cameras, and a 5,000 mAh battery. You'll get it for free courtesy of Straight Talk when it's activated on its Silver Unlimited Plan or higher.

If you don't need anything fancy, but still want a decent phone that has long battery life, then check out the Moto G Power 5G (2024). Amazon has an unlocked model available for dirt cheap at $129, which is a 57% off from its normal price. Not only does the Moto G Power have a long battery life, it's one of the few phones I've tested in the last couple of years to come with a 3.5 mm headset jack.

I can go on and on about why this deal on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 is so good. Not only are you saving 55% off the flip phone's price, but this is an unlocked model that comes with a generous 512GB of storage. This best foldable phone contender has everything I want in a phone, including how I can use its rear dual cameras with its large 3.4-inch FlexWindow display that makes it way more suitable for vlogging and self recordings.

This is my favorite early Black Friday phone deal because for $479 at checkout, you're getting the mighty Pixel 10 Pro, one year's worth of unlimited service, and even accidental damage protection from Allstate. What's crazy about this deal is that the phone itself retails for $999, so for less than half the cost you're getting all the extras is impressive.

You can get Samsung's ultra-thin phone for $310 off its regular price — a much better value than the usual $1,099 price. That not only nets you a device that's much thinner and lighter than your typical Samsung flagship but one that offers the same set of Galaxy AI features as the S25 Ultra.

Even though it's set to be replaced by a newer model soon, the OnePlus 13 is still a perfect flagship phone that offers a solid bang-for-the-buck value. Out of all the places to buy the OnePlus 13, I recommend getting it from OnePlus directly. In addition to a $100 instant discount, which brings it down to $899, you're also getting free items to choose from with the purchase.

When it comes to notebook style foldable phones, nothing sets the standard other than the Galaxy Z Fold 7. Samsung knocked it out of the park with its impressive thin construction, while still somehow managing to cram a triple camera system, powerful Snapdragon 8 Elite chip, and bigger displays than before. It's also a productivity powerhouse with its ability to dynamically lay out apps, and paired with its Samsung DeX mode, makes it as close to a laptop replacement you can find.

Visible: up to $12 off/month for 26 months@ Visible
One of my favorite cheap cell phone plan providers is having one of its best offers this year. Visible is taking up to $12 off its plans via coupon code "SWITCH26". The discount is applicable for your first 26 months of service on any of Visible's plans. After discount, prices are $19/month for Visible, $26/month for Visible Plus, or $33/month for Visible Plus Pro. I thought the $35/month rate I'm being charge for Visible was cheap, but this is even better. If you go with Visible Plus Pro, it also comes with an extra data plan for an Apple Watch, which is something that few MVNOs provide.

Mint Mobile: $15/month 5GB plan for 3 months
Another one of my favorite MVNOs is Mint Mobile, which uses T-Mobile's cell phone towers. If you're looking to pay as little as possible for your cell phone service, then you might want to look at the carrier's 5GB month because you can get three months of service for $15/month. That comes to $45 for a one-time cost, which isn't too shabby in my book. You can keep that $15 monthly rate after your three-month trial ends, but only if you pay for a full year of service.

U.S. Mobile: $16.60/month Unlimited Starter plan for 12 months
U.S. Mobile also has an excellent early Black Friday deal that discounts the carrier's Unlimited Starter plan to $16.60 per month for 12 months. Normally, you'd be paying a rate of $22.50 per month for that option, but you get a discounted rate when you pay for the full year using code SUPER199 at checkout. In addition to unlimited call, text, and data, you also get 20GB of hotspot data, a smartwatch plan, 1GB international data, and more

Ultra Mobile: save 50% off select cell phone plans
Ultra Mobile uses T-Mobile's cell phone towers and the MVNO is currently offering 50% off select cell phone plans with its early Black Friday deal. For example, you can snag an 8GB data plan that comes out to $8.50/month when you pay for the full year's worth of service upfront. Alternatively, its unlimited data plan is discounted down to $17/month.

For $16, I can't tell you how much frustration I've been spared using the Lisen 4-in-1 Retractable Car Charger whenever I'm driving. That's because it comes with all the cables I need to charge all of my devices, like integrated Lightning and USB-cables that retract from the car charger. Best of all, it has up to 69W charging speeds.

I've used the Lisen Qi2 MagSafe Portable Charger Power Bank a number of times because it's so versatile. In addition to the 10,000 mAh battery capacity that's able to charge my iPhone 17 Pro nearly two times, the MagSafe connection lets me use StandBy Mode while it's charging. This is thanks to the kickstand on the back of the power bank that allows me to prop my iPhone up.

There's no need to carry a pesky cable for your Apple Watch because this one fits on a keychain and packs 1,200 mAh battery to supply power to your Apple Watch while on the go. It's the kind of thing that can come in hand when you're in a pinch.

If you're looking to charge your gadgets with a reliable power bank and don't want to spend a fortune, then check out the Inui P41L Power Bank. This 10,000 mAh battery pack can charge just about any device thanks to its speedy 45W maximum charging speed. It even comes included with an integrated USB-C cable as well.

This is one of my favorite MagSafe wallet cases for a number of reasons. In addition to easily holding up to five cards, the Supcase MagFlip Stand can fold in such a way to double as a helpful stand for your iPhone. This MagSafe wallet also comes with an RFID card to block out any unauthorized scans. I've tested this one out and it has the utility that I don't find with other wallets.

When you have limited space on your desk or night stand, I think the compact size of Anker's MagGo Wireless Charging Station is perfect because it confines everything into a small space to charge your phone, wireless earbuds, and Apple Watch. What's even better is that it comes included with a power adapter and charging cable to make it worth right out of the box.