NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Black Friday is right around the corner, and most retailers have officially kicked off their massive promotions. Now is a great time to pick up a smartphone at a greatly reduced price, with generous discounts, trade-in offers and buy-one-get-one-free deals for the hottest phones on the market.
Here are the best Black Friday discounts currently available for Samsung, Google, and Apple smartphones.
Samsung Galaxy Smartphone Discounts
Most providers are offering some form of trade-in promotion for the entire Galaxy S20 lineup. One of the best deals comes directly from Samsung, which discounts the S20 to just $389.
Samsung Galaxy S20
Samsung
One of the steepest discounts is offered directly by Samsung, with eligible trade-ins reducing the price to just $389.99.
- Samsung Galaxy S20 – Sale Price: $389.99 | Regular Price: $999.99
Best Buy
You can get an Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S20 for $250 off
- Samsung Galaxy S20 – Sale Price: $749.99 | Regular Price: $999.99
Verizon
Eligible trade-ins can reduce your price by up to $550 when choosing the monthly payment plan.
- Samsung Galaxy S20 – Sale Price: $449.99 with trade-in | Regular Price: $999.99
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Samsung
Once again, Samsung has a killer deal for Galaxy S20 FEs. Order directly from the company’s website and trade in an eligible phone to save $460 off MSRP. Even without a trade, you can still find the S20 FE discounted by $100.
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – Sale Price: $139.99 with trade-in | Regular Price: $699.99
AT&T
Opt for monthly payments, choose an Unlimited plan, and trade in a phone worth more than $95 to grab the new S20 FE for free.
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – Sale Price: $0 with Unlimited plan, trade-in | Regular Price: $699.99
Samsung Galaxy Note20
Samsung
Buy an Unlocked Note20 direct from Samsung and save $750 with an eligible trade.
- Samsung Galaxy Note20 – Sale Price: $249.99 | Regular Price: $999.99
Best Buy
Activate a line on Verizon with monthly payments and you’ll save $450. Without monthly payments you’ll still save $100.
- Samsung Galaxy Note20 – Sale Price: $549.84 | Regular Price: $999.99
Apple Smartphone Discounts
If you’re looking to get your hands on the new iPhone 12, Best Buy is offering a $200 discount for customers who sign up with AT&T. However, a better option might be to go directly through AT&T, as you can save up to $700 on Apple’s latest smartphone. AT&T is also discounting the 12 Pro by up to $700 with certain trade-ins after signing up for an Unlimited plan. T-Mobile’s offer might be the best deal currently available, as it’s giving customers a free iPhone 12 with select trade-in devices.
iPhone 12
AT&T
Trade an eligible device to save up to $700 on Apple’s hot new smartphone.
- iPhone 12 (64GB) – Sale Price: $99.99 | Regular Price: $799.99
Best Buy
Activating on AT&T will save you $200 when paying in full, or as a new line or account with monthly payments.
- iPhone 12 (64GB) – Sale Price: $629.99 | Regular Price: $829.99
T-Mobile
Our deal experts agree – this is one of the best ways to get the new iPhone 12. There are a few stipulations to the offer, but it’s a great way to pick up a new iPhone 12 for free when adding a new line, trading in a qualified device and paying via a 30-month plan.
- iPhone 12 (64GB) – Sale Price: $0 with eligible trade | Regular Price: $799.99
iPhone 12 mini
Best Buy
Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 mini went live November 6th, but you can already save $200 when starting a new line or account on AT&T and paying in full or with monthly payments.
- iPhone 12 mini (64GB) – Sale Price: $529.99 | Regular Price: $729.99
AT&T
Trade an eligible device and you’ll be able to pick up the iPhone mini for free.
- iPhone 12 mini (64GB) – Sale Price: $0 with eligible trade | Regular Price: $699.99
Verizon
There are a few ways to save at Verizon – trade in an old phone to get $700 off with a new line or, as an existing customer, pick an unlimited plan after trading in your old device to get $412 off MSRP.
- iPhone 12 mini (64GB) – Sale Price: $0 with eligible trade | Regular Price: $699.99
iPhone 12 Pro
AT&T
Eligible trade-in devices can net you up to $700 off the powerful new iPhone 12 Pro, but you’ll also need to sign up for an Unlimited plan and the monthly payment option. Otherwise, you’ll be paying full price.
- iPhone 12 Pro – Sale Price: $299.99 with trade-in | Regular Price: $999.99
Best Buy
Save $200 when opting for AT&T as a new customer. Both one-time payments and monthly installments are eligible for the savings.
- iPhone 12 Pro – Sale Price: $799.99 | Regular Price: $999.99
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Pre-orders went live November 6th, and these retailers have already listed their upcoming promotions.
Best Buy
Activating a new line on Sprint will save you $100 when choosing the one-time payment option.
- iPhone 12 Pro Max – Sale Price: $999.99 | Regular Price: $1,099.99
AT&T
If you sign up for an Unlimited plan, add a line and trade-in an eligible phone, you can save up to $700 off the price of the iPhone 12 Pro Max. As is often the case, you’ll need to pay via an installment plan, and your discount is dispersed in monthly bill credits.
- iPhone 12 Pro Max – Sale Price: $399.99 with trade-in and activation | Regular Price: $1,099.99
T-Mobile
Save up to $950 on the iPhone 12 Pro Max when you trade in your old smartphone. Our community of deal experts is incredibly fond of this offer, and it’s easy to see why.
- iPhone 12 Pro Max – Sale Price: $149.99 | Regular Price: $1,099.99
Google Pixel Discounts
Best Buy is now discounting the Pixel 5 by $200 when activating on Google or Verizon and with a qualified trade. Other than that sale, there’s not much else currently available for Google’s lineup of smartphones.
Best Buy
- Google Pixel 5 – Sale Price: $499.99 | Regular Price: $699.99
- Google Pixel 4a with 5G – Sale Price: $449.99 | Regular Price: $499.99
Best Black Friday Deals on Older Smartphones
If you don’t need the latest and greatest, Walmart is discounting dozens of great — but aging — smartphones, including:
- iPhone XR – Sale Price: $349.99 | Regular Price: $399.99
- iPhone SE – Sale Price: $249.00 | Regular Price: $349.99
- Samsung Galaxy A51 – Sale Price: $249.00 | Regular Price: $399.99
Verizon Black Friday Deals
If you’re a Verizon customer – or are interested in becoming one – the company is running several great promotions that make it easy to get your hands on the season’s hottest new products. The savings begin at 3:00am ET on November 26th, at which point you’ll want to head over to Verizon’s official website to get a look at all the savings. We’ve gone ahead and highlighted a few of the best deals in case you’re busy preparing for the holiday.
Verizon Android Smartphone Deal
When switching to Verizon, you can get up to $1,350 with select trade-ins if you opt for an Unlimited plan. As if that weren’t enough already, some Unlimited plans – such as Play More and Get More – even come with a subscription to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
iPhone 12 Products Free With Select Trades
Trade in select smartphones to get the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, or 12 Pro Max for free. You’ll need to choose the Get More Unlimited plan (and not all devices qualify for the trade-in program), but if you’re looking to upgrade to the latest Apple product it’s a great promotion to keep in mind.
GizmoWatch Disney Edition
Pre-order the upcoming device and you’ll get $50 off with the purchase of a smartphone. The new child-friendly wearable features some of the most popular Disney characters, including Elsa from Frozen and the Child from The Mandalorian. As a parent you’ll love all the technology packed inside the tiny watch that will keep you connected to your kids, including a camera that lets them send messages to trusted contacts.
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