Black Friday is right around the corner, and retailers are starting to release information about all the massive savings we can expect to see throughout November. 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.
Best of all, our deal experts have found an incredible way to save on the new iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Max.
We’re expecting to see more promotions go live in the coming weeks, but here are the best Black Friday discounts currently available for Samsung, Google, and Apple smartphones — along with a few big sales that are planned for later this month.
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. There’s also a fantastic buy-one-get-one-free deal at Verizon. A few retailers still haven’t announced their Black Friday lineup, so check back in the coming weeks as more deals go live.
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
A few weeks ago Best Buy was running an excellent trade-in promotion. Now, however, you’ll have to settle for a $50 discount on an unlocked S20.
- Samsung Galaxy S20 – Sale Price: $949.99 | Regular Price: $999.99
Verizon
Eligible trade-ins can reduce your price by up to $400 when choosing the monthly payment plan. However, there’s also a great buy-one-get-one free promotion when adding a new line with monthly payments.
- Samsung Galaxy S20 – Sale Price: $599.99 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 $560 off MSRP. Even without a trade, you can still find the S20 FE discounted by $100.
- Samsung Galaxy S20 FE – Sale Price: $139.99 | 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
It’s big promotion is gone for the time being, but you can still save $50 on an unlocked Galaxy Note20.
- Samsung Galaxy Note20 – Sale Price: $949.99 | 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 $100 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 buy-one-get-one-free deal with select trade-in devices.
iPhone 12
AT&T
There are a few stipulations, but signing up for the AT&T Installment Plan with an eligible trade will land you the new iPhone 12 for $299.99. Otherwise you’re looking at paying full price for Apple’s latest smartphone.
- iPhone 12 (128GB) – Sale Price: $299.99 | Regular Price: $799.99
Best Buy
Activating on AT&T will save you $100, regardless of payment option.
- iPhone 12 (64GB) – Sale Price: $729.99 | 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 up to $850 off 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, and you can already save $100 when starting a new line on AT&T.
- iPhone 12 mini (64GB) – Sale Price: $629.99 | 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 two ways to save at Verizon – with a buy-one-get-one-free deal or by trading in an old phone to save up to $412.
- 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
- iPhone 12 Pro – Sale Price: $899.99 | 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
It’s not yet active, but later in November Best Buy will be discounting the Pixel 5 by $200 when activating on Google or Verizon and with a qualified trade. Other than that upcoming sale, there’s not much else currently available for Google’s lineup of smartphones.
Best Buy
Until the Black Friday offer goes live, you can still save $50 by activating your phone at the time of purchase. However, we’d strongly recommend waiting a few weeks to save an extra $150.
- Google Pixel 5 – Sale Price: $649.99 | 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: $299.99 | Regular Price: $399.99
- Samsung Galaxy S10e – Sale Price: $399.99 | Regular Price: $599.99
- iPhone SE – Sale Price: $199.99 | Regular Price: $349.99
- Samsung Galaxy A51 – Sale Price: $199.99 | Regular Price: $399.99
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