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Early Black Friday Verizon deals are here — get a free pair of AirPods and an Apple Watch, plus more with the latest iPhones, Pixel, and Galaxy phones
The carrier has already launched some great early promos
If you've been thinking about upgrading your phone or plan this Black Friday, then you could be in luck. Verizon has already updated its site with a number of excellent early bird deals that can save you some serious cash on the latest iPhones and Android devices. And the carrier is also throwing in some serious freebies.
The headline promotion this week is that Verizon is throwing in a free pair of earbuds and a smartwatch when you pick up one of the latest devices from Apple, Google, or Samsung.
Apple iPhone buyers will get a pair of AirPods 5 alongside the new Apple Watch SE 3. Samsung users can get a pair of Galaxy Buds4 plus the Galaxy Watch 9. Meanwhile, Google users will get a pair of Pixel Buds 2a and the new Pixel Watch 5. That's on top of the usual device discounts that you can get on the phone itself.
The only caveat with this early promo is that the smartwatch requires you to take an accessory service line, which will incur a small additional monthly cost. By comparison, the earbuds are a real freebie, so they're arguably the highlight here — who doesn't love a free pair of buds?
If you're interested, I've rounded up a few of Verizon's strongest phone deals just below, including the new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and Galaxy Z Fold 8. There are some fantastic tie-ins with the carrier's new Simplicity plan, so this is a good time to consider upgrading your device.
Verizon early Black Friday deals are now live
Verizon early Black Friday offer: get a free pair of earbuds and a smartwatch w/ phone purchase
Verizon's early holiday sales are live and it's throwing in some serious freebies with the latest phones. With iPhones, you can include a free pair of AirPods 5 and an Apple Watch Series 3. Samsung phones are available with the Galaxy Watch 9 and a pair of Galaxy Buds4. Finally, Google Pixel devices have the latest Pixel Watch 5 and a pair of Pixel Buds 2a. Not bad, although you will need to take out a smartwatch service line if you claim your free device.
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Today's best phone deals at Verizon
Apple iPhone Duo: phone and unlimited plan for $105.55 $72.22/mo, plus AirPods and Watch at Verizon
Verizon has been pushing its new all-in-one 'Simplicity' plans recently, and the carrier's opening deal on the iPhone Duo is a prime example. With this promotion, you're bundling together a device with a line on an unlimited data plan for just $72/mo in total without the need for trading in. According to the product page, Verizon is throwing in additional device credit here, which equates to an impressive $30/mo saving in total. Crucially, the Simplicity plan allows you to upgrade every year, which is definitely a major selling point. Note: you can also throw in an Apple Watch SE 3 and AirPods 5 as bonus gifts right now, although the watch requires its own service line.
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iPhone 18 Pro: up to $1,200 off with a trade or phone and plan for $50/mo, plus AirPods and Apple Watch
Verizon's opening iPhone 18 Pro deal breaks down into two avenues. The first is the traditional trade-in rebate of up to $1,200, which is eligible with the carrier's myPlan unlimited plans for both new and existing customers. Secondly, there is the option to bundle a device with the carrier's new 'Simplicity Pro' with the plan and device included for $50/mo. This second option will let you upgrade your device free of charge 12 months from now and is a whopping $30 cheaper than the previous iteration of this deal. Finally, both of these deals are eligible with a free pair of AirPods and an Apple Watch SE 3 if you're willing to take an additional accessory line.
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Apple iPhone 17: get a device included with unlimited plan for $65 $35/mo at Verizon
Verizon's Simplicity plans have been around for a few months now, but this is the first really juicy deal I've seen related to this plan and one of the latest iPhones. Right now, you can bundle in the standard iPhone 17 with a Simplicity Plus plan for just $35/mo, which is extremely competitive considering this is an unlimited plan with upgrades included. The plan itself is $30/mo usually, so with this particular promo you're paying just $5/mo for a device that still holds up great for 2026.
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Google Pixel 11 series: up to $1,100 off with a trade-in, or plan and phone for $50/mo at Verizon
Verizon's opening Google Pixel 11 deals lean heavily on the carrier's new 'Simplicity Plus' plan, which lets you bundle a Pixel 11 Pro with an unlimited data plan for just $50/mo without a trade-in. Alternatively, you can trade in for an excellent discount of up to $1,100 with a new line on one of the carrier's older myPlan unlimited plans. On top of that, Verizon is also offering a new Google Pixel Watch 5 and a pair of Pixel Buds 2a as bonus gifts (the watch does require it's own service line, however).
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: device and plan for $55.55/mo (no trade) at Verizon
Verizon's latest phone deals on the Galaxy S26 series offer exceptional discounts this week — enough to get the high-end Ultra on the new Simplicity plan for just $55/mo without the need for a trade-in. Even better still, you can also throw in a free pair of Galaxy Buds4 and a Galaxy Watch 9 if you're happy to take out an additional smartwatch service line.
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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: device and plan for $75/mo (no trade) at Verizon
Verizon's renewed focus on its all-in-one Simplicity plans has meant there are some really good bargains available on the site right now. For example, this deal on the super high-end Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra. Currently, you can take home this device for just $75/mo in total when you pair it up with the Simplicity Pro plan. Usually, this combination would cost well over $100, but the carrier is offering a whopping $33/mo discount with this particular device. Not bad, and it will entitle you to another upgrade down the line if you stick with the plan long-term.
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Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in buying advice and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered major retail events 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.






