Best Black Friday phone deals 2025: how to get a free iPhone 17 Pro Max, Galaxy S25 Ultra, or a cheap unlocked device

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: free storage upgrade and $450 off at Samsung
Samsung's Black Friday deal on the excellent Galaxy S25 is the best I've seen yet. Not only do you get a free storage upgrade, but the official retailer is also offering the choice between a $450 upfront discount or a trade-in rebate of up to $750 off. While the trade-in rebate is a long way off from the record-high of around $1,000, the upfront discount here is an incredible deal on this device and enough to bring it down to just $850. Combined with the storage upgrade? Yep, this is a fantastic deal.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: free with a new unlimited line, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
Verizon has just upped the ante with its Black Friday deals today, with this incredible promotion on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. For the first time ever, you don't need to trade-in to get this device for free alongside a new unlimited line. On top of that, you can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch. Previously, that's a promotion that's only been available on the cheaper 17-series devices. Even better still, this deal is eligible on the higher-end Ultimate and mid-tier Plus plan, so you're not technically tied into the priciest option here if you don't want it. Deal!

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: free with a new unlimited line, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at T-Mobile
T-Mobile's biggest and best deal on the iPhone 17 Pro gets you the device - plus a free iPad and Apple Watch - on a new Experience Beyond plan this Black Friday week. This kind of deal is pretty rare for T-Mobile, so it's a definitely a Black Friday highlight if you're eying up an upgrade. Overall, a strong deal, although the usual caveats apply here: the Experience Beyond plan is the pricier option at T-Mobile, and you also need to take out cellular lines on those accessories to claim them.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: was $1,199 now $599, plus one year of unlimited data for $15/mo at Mint Mobile
The Pixel 10 Pro XL has been $400 off at Mint Mobile before, but the carrier's current deal has just ratcheted up the discount to a record-breaking $800 off. On top of the phone discount, you can also bundle in one full year of unlimited data for half price - paying just $180 upfront. Note, however, that this deal is for new customers only.

Google Pixel: was $799 now $349
Google Pixel 10 Pro: was $999 now $299

Samsung Galaxy S25: was $800 now $350, plus one year of unlimited data for $15/mo at Mint Mobile
Here's another incredible deal from Mint Mobile. The carrier is also offering a massive $450 price cut on all three of the latest Galaxy S25 series devices alongside a full year of super-cheap unlimited data. While the discounts here aren't quite as good as those on the Pixel 10 series at the carrier this week, these are still easily record-low prices on the devices at Mint. All-in-all, an amazing Black Friday deal!

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus: was $1,300 now $850
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: was $1,000 now $550

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: free with a new unlimited line, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at T-Mobile
T-Mobile's biggest and best deal on the iPhone 17 Pro gets you the device - plus a free iPad and Apple Watch - on a new Experience Beyond plan this Black Friday week. This kind of deal is pretty rare for T-Mobile, so it's a definitely a Black Friday highlight if you're eying up an upgrade. Overall, a strong deal, although the usual caveats apply here: the Experience Beyond plan is the pricier option at T-Mobile, and you also need to take out cellular lines on those accessories to claim them.

Apple iPhone 17: four devices for free on an unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
Here's another incredible Black Friday special from T-Mobile; one that's particularly good for families. 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.

New customers: $200 eGift card with switch at Verizon
If you've been thinking about making the switch, then now's a great time to consider jumping over to Verizon. The carrier is currently offering a handy $200 gift card for new customers with an eligible smartphone purchase and an unlimited plan. Not only is this a great little gift that can be used to offset any plan bills, but it's a promotion that technically stacks with all the other excellent Verizon Black Friday deals currently available below.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: free with a new unlimited line, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
Verizon has just upped the ante with its Black Friday deals today, with this incredible promotion on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. For the first time ever, you don't need to trade-in to get this device for free alongside a new unlimited line. On top of that, you can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch. Previously, that's a promotion that's only been available on the cheaper 17-series devices. Even better still, this deal is eligible on the higher-end Ultimate and mid-tier Plus plan, so you're not technically tied into the priciest option here if you don't want it. Deal!

Apple iPhone 17: free with a new unlimited line, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
And, that same Verizon deal is also available on the standard iPhone 17. On paper, this one might not seem quite as good value as the 17 Pro Max deal above, but it's worth noting that the free iPhone 17 is available on the entry-level Welcome Unlimited plan, which makes it a better option for the budget-conscious. You can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch here, although note you will have to pay extra for accessory cellular lines, and these lines don't get any bundle discounts on the Welcome plan. If you're looking to bundle, I would go the whole way and grab the iPhone 17 Pro Max on the higher-end plan.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: free with a new unlimited line, plus free tablet and smartwatch at Verizon
Here's Verizon's best Black Friday deal on an Android device, in my opinion. The outstanding Galaxy S25 Ultra is available under the same terms as the iPhone 17 Pro Max today, meaning a free device, Samsung tablet, and Galaxy Watch alongside a new unlimited line. These are all things that we've seen offered before at Verizon, but previously, you needed the highest-end Ultimate plan to be eligible. Today, you can get these on the mid-tier Plus plan, which is just outstanding value in my opinion.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: free with a new unlimited line, plus free tablet and smartwatch at Verizon
And last, but certainly not least is Verizon's Black Friday deal on the excellent Pixel 10 Pro XL. Are you sensing a theme here? The deal is a free device, tablet, and Google smartwatch alongside either a Plus or Ultimate unlimited plan. No trade-ins are needed at all here, although you do need to take out lines on those accessories, even if they are technically 'free' upfront.

Samsung Galaxy S25: up to four devices for free on an unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
And, if you prefer Android, then the good news is that you can get that exact same Black Friday deal on the excellent Samsung Galaxy S25. That means up to four devices for free when you sign-up for a new unlimited data plan. Again, on the entry-level Essentials plan you're paying just $25/mo per month per line for four lines here.

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $1,1100 off with a trade, plus iPad and Apple Watch for $0.99 at AT&T
This is my favorite deal at AT&T this week, although I don't think it's a Black Friday special technically. You can trade-in a wide range of devices today to get a massive trade-in rebate of up to $1,100 off one of the latest iPhone 17 devices. That's enough to get the iPhone 17 Pro for free right now and you can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch for just $0.99 per month each. As always, you will need cellular lines and an unlimited data plan to be eligible for all the freebies though!

Samsung Galaxy S25 series: up to $1,100 off with a trade, plus tablet and smartwatch for $0.99 at AT&T
And, if you're more into your Android devices, then don't skip over AT&T's excellent deal on the S25 series right now. The terms are the same here; you can get a chunky trade-in rebate alongside some cheap accessories to go with your phone. As with the iPhone deal above, I'm not entirely sure this is a Black Friday special, but it is definitely one of the better carrier deals out there right now and worth checking out.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: $450 upfront, or up to $700 off with a trade-in at Samsung
Samsung's Black Friday deal on the excellent Galaxy S25 is the best I've seen yet. Not only do you get a free storage upgrade, but the official retailer is also offering the choice between a $450 upfront discount or a trade-in rebate of up to $750 off. While the trade-in rebate is a long way off from the record-high of around $1,000, the upfront discount here is an incredible deal on this device and enough to bring it down to just $850. Combined with the storage upgrade? Yep, this is the one.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: $600 upfront, or up to $1,000 off with a trade-in at Samsung
And the discounts are even bigger with the official Samsung Store's deals on the Galaxy Z Fold 7. This is one pricey device for sure, but you can either get a record-breaking $600 off upfront or a trade-in rebate of up to $1,000 off. These Samsung devices always have great deals over Black Friday and I'm pleased to note that this year's iteration is no different.

Apple iPhone 16 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 16. 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.

A Google Pixel 9a for $399 is simply a bargain in my opinion. Google's A-series phones have always been compelling devices at full price, but with a cool $100 shaved off the price to bring it back to its lowest price ever, it's hard to beat. Further, you're getting a proper 'AI phone' here with a host of smart features to go alongside its neat design and great cameras.

Google Pixel 10: was $799 now $599, plus up to $500 off with a trade-in at Best Buy
The combination of an excellent upfront discount and trade-in rebate at Best Buy's Black Friday sale means you can potentially get the Pixel 10 for just $50 here. Even if you're not looking to trade, this is a fantastic deal for a flagship device that features a high-end design and excellent camera. In terms of sheer bang for the buck, it doesn't get much better than this.

Google Pixel 10 Pro: was $999 now $749, plus up to $550 off with a trade-in at Best Buy
For a more premium option, consider picking up the Pixel 10 Pro at Best Buy today. With the option to bundle a massive upfront discount with a trade-in rebate, you can get the device for just $200 here, which is an incredible price for an unlocked device. Upgrades here include the camera, RAM, and a better display, which could be worth it if you're looking to spend a little extra today.

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL: was $1,199 now $899, plus up to $550 off with a trade-in at Best Buy
But, if you're going for a high-end device, why not go all the way? Here's a Black Friday deal on the stunning Pixel 10 Pro XL that can get you the device for just $349 with the combination of an upfront discount and trade-in rebate. Usually an extremely pricey device, this deal makes the Pixel 10 XL much more manageable indeed.

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.

Mint Mobile: get 30% off any eligible 12-month plan
New customers at Mint can use the code YEAROFMINT at checkout to get a massive 30% discount on the carrier's 5GB, 15GB, or 20GB plan this week. While the unlimited data plan is excluded from the list of the eligible plans here, this deal is enough to get the entry-level 5GB plan for just $10.50/mo on average - an astoundingly low price for such a well-featured prepaid plan.

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.