11 Black Friday phone deals that could save you up to $1,200

You can now buy the 6.1-inch iPhone 16 at Amazon for just a penny with activation with Boost Mobile Unlimited plan required.

The new iPhone 16 features an A18 chip A18 chip with a 5-core GPU, 48MP Fusion camera, Apple Intelligence, and AAA gaming support. The iPhone 16 is available in black, white, and three new colors including Ultramarine, teal, and, pink. 

You can save $470 on the Editor's Choice Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra phone. Or, save up to $800 when you choose to trade in an eligible device. Unlocked for activation with wireless carriers in the U.S., it works with AT&T, Boost Mobile, Cricket, H2O Wireless, MetroPCS, Mint Mobile, Simple Mobile, Sprint, T-Mobile, Ultra Mobile, US Cellular, Verizon, and Google Fi.

Features: 6.8-inch (3088 x 1440), Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2600-nit 120Hz display, embedded S Pen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 8-core CPU, 12GB RAM, Adreno 750 graphics, 512GB of storage, 5,000mAh battery with nearly 17-hour battery life, Google Android 14 OS, Samsung One UI 6.1

Save $250 with activation! The Google Pixel 9 is the smallest of Google's flagship phones, but it's also the most affordable and most pocketable. And now Best Buy drops the price by up to $250 with a service activation.

If you prefer buying your phones unlocked, Best Buy has that version on sale, too, for $649.

All four colorways are available at this price.

Features: 6.3-inch (1080 x 2424) OLED display with 120Hz refresh and up to 1800 nits brightness (2700 nits at peak), HDR support, Google Tensor G4 processor, Titan M2 co-processor, 12GB RAM, 128GB of storage (options up to 256GB), dual rear camera: 50MP wide lens with Super Res Zoom up to 8x, 48MP ultrawide lens, 10.5 MP front camera with autofocus, 4,700 mAh battery, fast wireless charging, battery share, IP68 dust and water resistance, Android 14

Price comparison: Amazon $649 (unlocked) | Google $649 (unlocked)

For those who need a more affordable Android phone, the Galaxy A35 is a steal. With a triple camera array, AMOLED display, and expandable storage, there isn't much more you could want from a budget-friendly phone. Our sister site, Tom's Guide, praised the phone's great value, brilliant display, and a bevy of camera features.

Features: 128GB unlocked Android smartphone, AMOLED display, advanced triple camera system, expandable storage, rugged design

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is now $175 off in this Black Friday deal. Have a phone to trade in? Samsung will give you up to $400 off. The Galaxy S24 FE is the device you want for checking your vitals, mobile gaming, and tapping into your creativity. The Galaxy S24 FE is available in four colorways to match your style including blue, graphite, gray, and mint.

Features: 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz touchscreen, Exynos 2400 10-core CPU, 50MP rear camera, 256GB of storage, 4,700mAh battery, Android 14 (upgradeable to Android 15)

One of the best early Samsung Black Friday deals takes $100 off the Samsung Galaxy S24. Additionally, save up to $400 when you trade in your old device. The iconic Galaxy S series upgrades include Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 octa-core processor, Adreno 750 graphics, nifty AI features, and longer battery life.

Features: 6.2-inch (2340 x 1080), Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2600-nit 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Adreno 750 graphics, and 128GB of storage, 4,000mAh battery, Google Android 14 OS, Samsung One UI 6.1

Samsung takes $200 off the Galaxy S24 Plus in this Black Friday deal. Although we didn't test this exact phone, Galaxy S24 Ultra review, we gave it a high rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars for its AI capabilities, solid performance, and impressive battery life of nearly 17 hours. This top-shelf flagship Android phone runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor as does the Galaxy S4 Plus in this deal. 

Features: 6.7-inch (3088 x 1440), Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2600-nit 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 8-core CPU, 12GB RAM Adreno 750 graphics, 256GB of storage, 4,900mAh battery, Google Android 14 OS, Samsung One UI 6.1

Save $350 on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 or save up to $650 via trade-in with this Samsung Black Friday deal. From Samsung: Capture stunning hands-free photos using FlexCam with Galaxy AI to frame up your shot automatically. Capture social content in a fun new way with Camcorder Mode. Complete simple tasks and send texts without opening your phone on FlexWindow with Galaxy AI.

Features: 6.7-inch (2640 x 1080) AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 12GB RAM, 256GB of storage, 50MP rear camera, 12MP front camera, water resistant, 4,000mAh battery, works with Alexa, Arlo, Bixby, Cortana, Google Assistant, Hue, Nest, Ring, SmartThings, Wink

Save $800 on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 with no trade-in. Plus, score extra savings of up to $1,200 when you trade in a qualifying device. From Samsung: Level up your screen and level up your gaming experience and immerse yourself with Galaxy Z Fold 6's huge screen, lightning-fast processor, and incredibly realistic graphics. Make huge discoveries when you use Circle to Search. Plus, say bye to being lost in translation and hi to fluency in up to 16 languages with Interpreter with Galaxy AI.

Features: 7.6-inch (2160 x 1856) AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 12GB RAM, 256GB of storage, 50MP rear camera, 12MP front camera, IP48 water resistant, 4,400mAh battery, works with Alexa, Arlo, Bixby, Cortana, Google Assistant, Hue, Nest, Ring, SmartThings, Wink

Save $250 on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with activation on AT&T or Verizon via Best Buy. We didn't get a chance to test it, but our sister site Tom's Guide gave it a 4 out of 5 stars. They praised the phone's bright display, nifty AI features, and long battery life. I've owned the Pixel 9 Pro XL for about a month now and I concur. Just about the only complaint they had was the 128GB base storage. If that's not enough, the Pixel 9 Pro XL comes with 2TB Google One AI Premium, free for 12 months (valued at $240).

Features: 6.8-inch (2,992 x 1,344) 120Hz LTPO OLED up to 1,800-nit display (3,000-nits peak), Google Tensor G4 processor, Titan M2 co-processor, 16GB RAM, 256GB of storage, Pro triple camera array (50MP primary, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP telephoto camera), 42MP front camera w/AF 5,060 mAh battery, fast wireless charging, battery share, IP68 dust-and-water resistance, Android 14, upgradeable to Android 15

Price check: Amazon $934 | Google Store $949 (save up to $720 via trade-in) | Google Fi $749 (+$500 in plan credits) w Unlimited Plus plan

Lowest price! Save $50 on an unlocked Motorola Moto G Power smartphone. It features a stunning 120Hz display, stereo speakers, and fast charging support. Its massive 5000mAh battery keeps you powered throughout the day.

Features: 6.7-inch FHD (2400 x 1080) 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 7020 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB of microSD-expandable storage, headphone jack,16MP front-facing camera, 50MP rear-facing camera, 5000mAh battery, Android 15

Price check: Best Buy $99 w/ activation