Best early Black Friday phone deals: free iPhone 17, $300 off Pixel 10 Pro Fold, 54% off Galaxy Z Flip 6, and 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.

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.

The Pixel 10 sets the bar for what I want in a $799 flagship model, including a versatile triple camera system complete with a 5x telephoto zoom camera and the best AI features in any phone around. But that's all made better when it's discounted heavily with this early Black Friday deal. And to top it off, it's unlocked from the jump to work on your carrier of choice.

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. That's because using coupon code EARLYBF shaves off an additional $150 its normal price, which brings it down to $749. If that's not enough, you're also given two free items that you can choose.

You can get Samsung's ultra-thin phone for $290 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.

Google's given the Pixel 10 Pro Fold some much improved upgrades, like a super vibrant 8-inch main display and 6.4-inch cover display. Foldables tend to be fragile, but the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is an exception because of its IP68 rating. And when you consider its phenomenal triple camera system and superb AI features, it's no wonder the Pixel 10 Pro Fold is such a strong contender for best foldable phone. Both Amazon and Google shave $300 off its price, but we'd recommend going with the former since Prime shipping will get it to you faster.

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.

Google Fi: save 50% off select plans for 15 months
Every now and then, I switch back to Google Fi because of how it's easy to activate a phone on eSIM. Right now, you can save 50% off some of Google's cell phone plans when you commit to 15 months of service and bring your own phone. For example, Google Fi Unlimited Essentials plan comes out to $35 normally, but this limited time offer brings that down to $17.50.

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

I bought this handy gadget a week ago and it's now at a lower cost. The Anker MagGo USB-C Adapter is one of the handiest tools for photographers and video shooters because it easily lets me copy files over from my phone to my computer. It snaps onto the back of my phone with its magnetic connection, while its removeable USB-C cable connects to my phone's USB-C port. And yes, it also can be used to charge my phones while on the go.

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.

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.

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.

You deserve a better, much smarter wallet. That's why I recommend the ESR Geo Wallet because it saves me space in my pocket. It attaches via a MagSafe connection to my phone, but it also features Apple's Find My feature to let me keep track of its location in the event I lose or misplace it.

I've tested more than a dozen different 3-in-1 MagSafe chargers, but the one that's remained on my desk at work is the Mophie 3-in-1 Extendable MagSafe Stand. For a long while, it never got any discount, but this early Black Friday deal brings Mophie's stand down to its all-time lowest cost. I thought $99 was really good, but $89 is even better for this MagSafe charger that features an adjustable telescoping stand.
Price check: $150 @ Mophie