Black Friday, this year’s largest shopping event, is coming soon. If you’re planning to upgrade your phone, the shopping season will be the best time to do it. Each year, Amazon, Samsung, Walmart, and other retailers compete for your attention with epic deals on some of the best phones, with many models dropping to unheard-of lows.
But did you know you won’t have to wait a few weeks to grab the best deals? It’s true! Amazon is already gaining momentum with some smashing discounts on highly sought-after models. For instance, the Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold got a huge $300 discount weeks before the event, and the Pixel 9a is a very tempting choice at $100 off. The Moto G Stylus (2025) is another mid-range pick you don’t want to ignore at $100 off. For Samsung fans, the epic Galaxy S25 Ultra is $570 cheaper at the official store.
I’ve curated 25+ of the most exciting early Black Friday phone deals, so you can start saving big right away!
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When do Black Friday phone sales start?
In the US, Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving. This year, that date is November 28. However, in recent years retailers like Amazon and Walmart have launched their shopping season savings on sought-after Android phones one, even two weeks before Black Friday, giving you more time to save.
If you want a new handset with a plan by your favorite carrier, I’d recommend checking out the best Verizon Black Friday deals, and keep in mind there’ll always be promos from big-time online sellers for unlocked phones.
Which retailers offer the best Black Friday phone promos?
The usual suspects—Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart. Of course, there are always promos from merchants like Target and carriers like Verizon and AT&T. However, it’s usually Amazon that gives shoppers the best discounts.
Is it better to buy an unlocked phone or to go through a carrier on Black Friday?
Getting an unlocked phone is surely the better choice. First, you can snatch an unlocked phone at a fraction of its usual price on Black Friday. Second, since your handset won’t be locked to any carriers, you can use it with any mobile operator. And third, you won’t bind yourself to a 24-month contract by going for an unlocked device.
If you buy your phone from a carrier, it will most likely be locked to that specific mobile operator, and you will definitely have to opt in to a contract.
Is it better to buy on Cyber Monday or Black Friday?
Black Friday is typically the better time to shop. Over the years, I’ve covered many shopping events, and Cyber Monday deals are rarely better than Black Friday sales. Some Black Friday deals expire very quickly, though, so you should act very fast if you want to get the best phone discounts.

