This year’s Black Friday may be the most competitive shopping event yet in 2024, with the biggest retailers and carriers battling it out to serve you the best phone deals. If you’re doing some early holiday shopping (or just missed out on Prime Day sales last month), we’re already seeing aggressive offers from Samsung, Google, Motorola, and, yes, even Apple.
Also: The best Black Friday deals available now
The phone deals below will save you a significant amount of money on some of the best handsets we’ve tested and recommend at ZDNET. You’ll also find links to the retailer with the best offer, whether that’s Best Buy, Amazon<!–>, Verizon–>, or AT&T<!–>. Stay tuned as the list will be constantly updated as new deals appear going into Black Friday.
Our favorite phone deals for Black Friday 2024
- OnePlus Open–>: $1,300 (save $400 At Amazon): One of the best foldable phones we’ve tested is selling at a $400 discount ahead of Black Friday.
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra<!–>: $1,101 (save $319 at Amazon): The best phone we’ve tested so far, the Galaxy S24 Ultra packs the best specs across key categories, including display, performance, battery life, and camera. It also has a built-in S-Pen for precision inputs.
- Apple iPhone 16–>: $0.00/month (save $830 at Verizon): The carrier will credit you the cost of Apple’s base-model iPhone when you open a new line and are under an Unlimited Ultimate plan.
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max<!–>: $70.55/month (save $1,200 at Boost): Boost Mobile will cover the cost of the latest iPhone 16 model when you sign up for an eligible wireless plan and 36-month financing.
- Motorola Razr+ 2024–>: $800 (save $200 at Motorola): The best flip phone you can buy right now is $240 off (blue colorway only) and comes with 256GB of storage.
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6<!–>: $850 (save $250 at Amazon): A refined foldable with 256GB of storage ideal for small-phone enthusiasts, content creators, and Samsung fans.
- OnePlus 12–>: $650 (save $150 at Best Buy): The OnePlus flagship is the fastest-charging phone you can buy in the U.S., with a beefy 5,400mAh battery that should last you well into a second day.
- Google Pixel 8<!–>: $513 (save $207 at Amazon): Coming with 128GB of storage, the year-old Pixel 8 is still a fantastic mid-range option if you value camera quality above all else.
- Google Pixel Fold–>: $1,350 (save $450 at Amazon): The brand’s first foldable phone has a compact 5.8-inch display on the outside and an expansive 7.6-inch screen on the inside.
- Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G 2024<!–>: $250 (save $150 at Motorola): For a budget phone with stylus support, consider Motorola’s G Stylus model, which comes with 256GB of storage.
- Current price: $1,101
- Original price: $1,420
While the Galaxy S24 Ultra was released in January, Samsung packed so many features and flagship specs in the device to keep it ever-relevant seasons later. In fact, it’s still regarded as the best phone we’ve tested so far this year, besting the newest Google, OnePlus, and Apple phones. This offer is for the 512GB model, with a 200MP main camera, and built-in S Pen.
Review: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
–> <!–>
- Current price: $650
- Original price: $800
While the OnePlus 12 launched before most flagship phones this year, it’s stood the test of time with its performant Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, peak brightness of up to 4,500 nits, 65W fast charging, and slim design. Its curved edges may not be for everyone (and every screen protector), but the flagship Android phone has almost no other hardware flaw.
Review: OnePlus 12
–> <!–>
- Current price: $1,300
- Original price: $1,700
Last year’s OnePlus Open was so ahead of the competition that it’s still one of the best foldable phones you can buy in 2024. Its current discount of $400 nets you a dual-screen foldable with 16GB of RAM, 512GB of storage (basically double that of most flagship phones), and 67W wired charging. The phone is also surprisingly comfortable to hold, with a smaller outer display and lighter build than most foldables.
Review: OnePlus Open
–> <!–>
- Current price: $65 a month
- Original price: $999
Carrier deals are almost always too good to be true, but if you meet all the right requirements and are willing to exchange loyalty for a discounted iPhone, things may just work out. Case in point, this Boost Mobile deal will cover the cost of the latest iPhone 16 Pro, with the requirement being to enroll in the brand’s wireless plan ($65 a month over 36 months). If you were already considering switching carrier plans or starting a new one, this deal is worth considering.
Review: Apple iPhone 16 Pro
–> <!–>
- Current price: $350
- Original price: $700
The Motorola Razr (2023) is one of the more accessible foldable phones on the market, and this early Black Friday deal makes it even more so. While the outer display is not as large as the flagship flip phones, its inner display is the same size as Razr’s more expensive sibling, Razr Plus. Right now, you can buy the Razr at a $350 mark-down.
Review: Motorola Razr (2023)
–> <!–>