Apple just unveiled its official Black Friday deal for the iPhone 17 - it's typically Apple
Apple's big seasonal gifting event will be back for 2025, and if you're specifically looking at picking up an iPhone 17, the good news is all these new flagships will be included.
Starting November 28th, you'll be able to get a gift card of up to $75 in value alongside a new phone. That's a deal that stacks with the usual trade-in rebates of up to $670 in value, which remains the best (and arguably only) deal for unlocked iPhones.
Is it a good deal? Well, if you were going to trade in for a new iPhone 17 this November, then it's a nice little bonus for sure. It's a gift card that you can use to get a cheap pair of AirPods, some AirTags, or other accessories.
It's not exactly a ground-breaking deal, however. While other retailers scramble to offer excellent price cuts on Android flagships, upfront discounts are still nowhere to be seen at the official Apple Store.
Apple's Black Friday iPhone 17 deal
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Apple iPhone 17 series: get a $75 gift card, plus up to $670 off with a trade-in at Apple
Apple is just about to launch its big 'gifting' event, so it's worth waiting if you're looking for an unlocked iPhone 17. The official retailer will be throwing in a $75 gift card alongside devices, which is a nice little bonus - if somewhat underwhelming! This is in line with what Apple usually offers over Black Friday, and it's pretty useful for bagging discounts on things like AirPods or chargers. As always, the main selling point here is the trade-in rebate of up to $670, which remains your sole option if you're looking for a discount on an unlocked device.
If you're looking for big discounts on the latest iPhones, then your best choice right now is generally at the main carriers. T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon all have Black Friday iPhone deals right now with discounts that are actually big enough, in some cases, to cover the entire cost of a phone.
I've included a few further options just down below if you want to check those out. Note that the big carrier deals this week require a pricey unlimited plan, so trading-in for an unlocked device at Apple is still the way to go if you want a cheaper prepaid plan. I've also included some great prepaid plan deals just below, just in case you'd prefer to go that route.
While you're here, check out our main Black Friday page for more recommendations from our team of experts. Also check out our Black Friday deals hub for a roundup of today's best sales from Amazon, Best Buy, and other key retailers.
More of this week's best iPhone 17 deals
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Apple iPhone 17: free with a new unlimited line, plus free Apple Watch and iPad at Verizon
Here's Verizon's headline Black Friday deal on the excellent iPhone 17. Not only can you get the device for free with a new line on one of the carrier's unlimited plans, but you can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch. A few caveats apply here - like you'll need to take out cellular lines on those accessories to claim them. With that said, however, you don't need to trade-in for the free phone here and it's also eligible on the cheaper myPlan options at Verizon. Previously, you needed the really high-end plans to get a free iPhone 17, so this is a fantastic deal.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro: free with a new unlimited line at Verizon
Moving on to the iPhone 17 Pro, Verizon's current Black Friday deal lets you take this device home for free without the usual trade-in criteria. You will still need a new line on the carrier's higher-end Ultimate unlimited plan, but this is a huge $30 per month saving on this stunning flagship. Unfortunately, you can't bundle in a free iPad and Apple Watch here (like with the standard iPhone 17), but this is still one of the best Verizon deals yet on a device that we rate massively.
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Apple iPhone 17: four devices for free on an unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
T-Mobile's Black Friday special on the iPhone 17 is exactly what I expected. Right now, you can get four iPhone 17 for free on an unlimited data plan without the usual trade-in criteria. By itself, that doesn't sound ground-breaking, but the real magic here is in the details. Plan eligibility for this deal includes the carrier's entry-level 'Essentials' plan, which comes out at just $100 per month for four lines. Yep, that means you can get four free iPhone 17 on four lines that average out at just $25/mo each.
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Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $1,100 off with a switch at T-Mobile
Looking for a higher-end device at T-Mobile? Here's another incredible promotion that you can get over Black Friday at the carrier. Right now, new customers don't even need a trade-in to get a massive discount of up to $1,100 off any of these devices. That's enough to cover the entire cost of the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air right now. Note that existing customers can still trade-in for a similar discount right now if they also want to get in on the action.
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Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $1,100 off with trade, plus cheap iPad and Apple Watch at AT&T
AT&T's headline Black Friday deal on the iPhone 17 series is similar to Verizon's in that it gets you a super cheap iPad and Apple Watch alongside your phone. Again, you do need to take out pricey accessory cellular lines to claim the other devices here - and they're also $0.99 per month each, which feels a little stingy when you're paying $20+ for the cellular lines. What is good, however, is AT&T's trade-in rebate of up to $1,100 on the phone itself, which is enough to cover the entire cost of the iPhone 17 Pro.
Good cheap plan deals this week
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Visible Wireless: unlimited plans from $25 $19/mo
New customers can use the code SWITCH26 to get one of the best discounts I've ever seen on Visible's unlimited plans this Black Friday month. This deal applies to all three of the carrier's unlimited options, so it's great for everything from super-cheap basic plans to high-end plans with plenty of priority data. The cheapest plan? That's the standard Visible plan, which is $19 per month for an entire year with this deal.
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Mint Mobile: get 50% off an unlimited plan
Mint Mobile's biggest and best plan deal for Black Friday gets you a massive 50% discount on the brand's already-cheap unlimited data plan. That's a potential saving of up to $180 on a full year of data and you can also apply this discount to the cheaper 3-month and 6-months if you don't feel like making a big commitment. Overall, this is a fantastic deal and easily one of the best I've ever seen from the popular carrier.
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Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.
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