I'm a phone expert - here are my 25 top Black Friday deals for iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra, and more

Black Friday is here, meaning it's possibly the best day of the year to buy a new smartphone – and if you're looking for an upgrade during the sales season, I've got your back with my roundup of the best phone deals around. That includes the new iPhone 17 series, to powerful Android picks from Google and Samsung.

In terms of deals from carriers, we've seen T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon up the ante on their previous deals for the big day itself, and smaller carriers like Mint Mobile and Visible are also offering some great deals on devices and new lines. For unlocked phones, Samsung leads the way with discounts that are so huge they're legitimately hard to explain, while Apple offers trade-in and gift card deals.

The best phone deal I've seen this Black Friday comes from Samsung, which has knocked $720 off the price of the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which is our pick for the best folding phone. Other standouts include Verizon's free iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPad, and Apple Watch bundle with select Unlimited plans, $800 off the Google Pixel 10 Pro at Mint Mobile, and another heavy hitter from Samsung in the form of a $440 discount on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

Below, I've listed these deals (and many more) with full details and links that take you straight to the retailer. As a bonus, you'll also find some cheap mobile plans that could make a neat companion to your new device, or tempt a switch from your current provider. For more of the best tech deals around, be sure to check out our main Black Friday deals hub, and for the latest updates keep an eye on our Black Friday coverage.

Black Friday phone deals: quick links

• AT&T: $1,100 off w/ trade-in, plus $200 off plan
• Best Buy: up to $1,000 off iPhone 17, Galaxy, Pixel
• Mint Mobile: $800 off Pixel 10 and cheap plans
• Samsung: up to $1,000 off unlocked Galaxy phones
• T-Mobile: free iPhone 17 Pro, iPad, and Watch w/ plan
• Verizon: free iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPad, and Watch w/ plan
• Visible Wireless: unlimited data from $19/mo

Editor's top picks today

Today's best Black Friday phone deals: carriers

Today's best Black Friday phone deals: unlocked

Today's best Black Friday phone deals: plans

More of today's best Black Friday sales

• Amazon: 60% off TVs, AirPods & vacuums
• Adidas: shoes, clothing & gift ideas from $18
• Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $85
• Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99 at Amazon
• Christmas: wreaths, trees & decor from $5
• Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
• Home Depot: 40% off appliances, grills & tools
• Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
• Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances & holiday decor
• Nike: 25% off clothes & shoes at Amazon
• Samsung: up to $2,000 off TVs & phones
• Target: Christmas decor & clothing from $10
• T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17
• Walmart: TVs, vacs & holiday decor from $4
• Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor