Get the Best Deal on a New Phone This Black Friday

With the release of the iPhone 15 and new Android models like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Google Pixel 9 Pro, there are sure to be lots of phone deals come Black Friday 2024. 

There are essentially two ways to buy a cell phone: through a carrier or buying an unlocked device. Traditionally carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T have had the best prices on phones. But buying through a carrier usually means you'll be locked into a two-year deal on service, which can sometimes cancel out the savings on the phone. Buying an unlocked phone from Apple, Best Buy, Walmart, or Target is generally more expensive upfront, but buying this way gives you a lot more control over the type of monthly plan and expenses you incur, which can save money in the long run. Here's a look at the best deals of 2024:

iPhone Deals on Black Friday

• Verizon: $1,000 off iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max with select trade-in and new line
• Verizon: iPhone 14 Pro Max starting at $2.77 per month with new Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plan
• AT&T: Free iPhone 15 Pro with select trade-in and new line
• AT&T: iPhone 14 for $5 per month with new qualifying line
• Best Buy: Up to $1,000 off iPhone 15 Pro & Pro Max + EXTRA 5% off with qualified activation & eligible trade-in

Samsung Phone Deals on Black Friday

• Verizon: $1,000 off Samsung Galaxy Galaxy S23+, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 with trade-in and new line
• AT&T: $1,000 off Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with eligible trade-in and new qualified line 
• AT&T: Free Galaxy Z Flip5 with trade-in and new line

Google Phone Deals on Black Friday

• Verizon: $1,000 off Google Pixel 8 Pro with trade-in and new line.

AT&T Wireless Deal: Get the best holiday deals on every device and unlimited plan from AT&T Wireless.

Major Carrier Phone Deals

Remember, the absolute best way to get a deal on a new cell phone is to switch carriers or upgrade to an unlimited plan. But make sure you read the fine print on your old contract and your new one, there are some pricey stipulations you need to know about before signing on the dotted line. Another savings tip: check out the trade-in value for your current cell phone. You can potentially save even more or get a free gift card on top of your discount.

Deals on Unlocked Devices

If you don't want to be locked into a phone contract, you can always buy a phone outright from a store like Best Buy, Target, or Walmart. The best time to buy from one of these stores is Black Friday, but you'll most likely pay more for the phone upfront.