The best Black Friday phone deals I’d actually recommend to real people

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Splurge on something that folds in half or save some extra money on an already well-priced budget device.

By Allison Johnson, a reviewer with 10 years of experience writing about consumer tech. She has a special interest in mobile photography and telecom. Previously, she worked at DPReview.

Nov 27, 2024, 9:00 PM UTC

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra showing a blue and yellow homescreen, on a blue and yellow background with green translucent rectangles.

Black Friday, you may have noticed, is no longer a specific date on the calendar. This year especially, with a late Thanksgiving in the US, it’s a vibe. The deals started arriving well before Friday and they’ll last all weekend, just like turkey leftovers. If the new vibes-based Black Friday means shopping for discounted phones and accessories online any day you please rather than standing in line at the mall, well, that’s a vibe I can relate to.

The best Black Friday phone accessory deals

Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro photographed on a reflective black surface.

The second-gen AirPods Pro improve upon Apple’s original pair with much better noise cancellation, sound quality, and onboard volume controls. The latest refresh also ships with a USB-C charging case, as opposed to Lightning. Read our review.

A black plastic car charging mount with the ESR logo at the center of the circular charging puck is mounted to a car’s vent.

A compact, flexible Qi2 charger for vent and dash mounting. Read our review.

Moft is offering between $10 and $60 off your order of phone accessories like its combination phone stand/wallet, which is a favorite of this phone-case-hater.
AirTags, which are always a good stocking stuff, are on sale in a four-pack for $24.99 (down from $29.99) at Amazon, Target, and practically everywhere else you can find them.
Target has Apple’s 20W USB-C charging brick for $14.99, which is $5 off the full price.
Otterbox is offering 30 percent off cases on Amazon, so you can get its Commuter series case for the iPhone 16 starting at $31.46 or the Pixel 9 starting at $25.15.

The latest version of Belkin’s 3-in-1 BoostCharge Pro stand uses Qi2 for 15W wireless charging and a refined design allowing the attached phone to tilt. It also comes with a compact 36W USB-C power adapter.

The latest version of Anker’s magnetic MagGo charging pads supports 15W Qi2 and has a five-foot USB-C cable.

The best Apple iPhone Black Friday deals

Verizon is offering up to $1,000 off an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max and up to $830 off an iPhone 16 when you trade in any phone in any condition, provided you’re signed on to a “select Unlimited plan.” AT&T is also offering $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max or $830 off an iPhone 16 with trade-in. You can get the same Verizon and AT&T deals through Best Buy, in which case you’ll get a $100 Best Buy gift card with your purchase.

The best Samsung Galaxy deals

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra showing a blue and yellow homescreen, on a blue and yellow background with green translucent rectangles.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is just loaded with goodies including a big, beautiful display, an integrated stylus, and two telephoto cameras. Read our review.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

The S24 “Fan Edition” is the least expensive of Samsung’s S-series and has two major selling points: a dedicated 3x telephoto camera and a big 6.7-inch display. Read our review.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 on a purple and green background.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 offers slight design and performance upgrades compared to the previous generation. The AI-ready Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 now comes with 12GB of RAM and a vapor chamber for cooling. It also has a new 50-megapixel camera sensor that enables 2X optical zoom. Read our review.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is on a steep discount too, down to $1,317.32 from $1,899 at Amazon, which is the lowest price we’ve seen. The long, narrow outer screen isn’t my favorite format for a folding phone, but it has plenty of fans and its multitasking UI is excellent.
The Galaxy A35 5G come with a robust IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, meaning it should survive a brief swim in a puddle or... you know. Coupled with a strong software support policy with five years of security updates promised, it’s a great deal in the under-$500 class. It’s $299 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Samsung’s online store.

The best Google Pixel Black Friday deals

Google Pixel 9 on a pink and green background.

Google’s new Pixel 9 has a slightly larger 6.3-inch OLED display than its predecessor, along with a new Tensor G4 processor, a bigger battery, 12GB of RAM, and a dual rear camera setup with a new 48-megapixel sensor for its ultrawide. Read our review.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold in porcelain.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a 6.3-inch outer screen and an eight-inch inner screen once it’s unfolded — both of which are larger than the original Pixel Fold. The new foldable also lays flat when opened, sports IPX8 weather resistance, and offers a thinner design than the last-gen model. Read our review.

Google’s Pixel 8A is a heck of a deal at $399 ($100), its current price at Amazon and the Google Store. It’s part of the previous generation of Pixel phones, but it’s only six months old since it came out halfway through the 8 series’ product cycle.

The best Motorola Black Friday deals

2024 Motorola Razr Plus in hot pink

The 2024 Razr Plus is Motorola’s best foldable yet, with an improved cover screen UI and one of the biggest front displays on any modern flip phone. Read our review.

Motorola Razr Plus on a stack of books with cover screen on showing illustrated home screen background.

The 2023 Razr Plus improved upon previous models with a better processor, better cameras, and a more useful cover screen. It’s scheduled to receive security updates through 2027. Read our review.

Best OnePlus Black Friday deals

OnePlus 12 on a green background showing back panel of green color option.

The OnePlus 12 retails for $100 more than its predecessor, but it comes with upgraded Hasselblad cameras, improved water resistance, and wireless charging. Coupled with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and up to 16GB of RAM, it holds its own against the top smartphones of 2024. Read our review.

OnePlus 12R on a green background with blue translucent squares.

The OnePlus 12R comes with an excellent screen and a top-notch processor, making it feel much more expensive than its $500 price tag. Read our review.

Amazon doesn’t have the 128GB version of the OnePlus 12R in stock, but it is offering the 256GB variant for $499.99 ($100 off). You can also find that deal at OnePlus and Best Buy.
The OnePlus Open is going for $1,199.99, down from $1,699.99, which is an excellent price for a great folding phone. It’s a year old at this point, but it should still receive another four years of security updates. You can get an extra $100 off with a trade-in if you go through OnePlus directly, but the discounted price is also available from Amazon and Best Buy.