Cyber Monday is officially underway, which means it’s your last chance to shop the best sales of the year. Many of our favorite retailers are offering notable deals on cellphones during the event, making this a great opportunity to upgrade your current smartphone. You’ll also find sales on smartwatches, beauty and other tech devices, many of which also end tonight.
I cover the biggest sales of the year as a writer for NBC Select, so I know how to find deals that are actually worth buying. I spent weeks combing through thousands of discounts to find the best Cyber Monday phone deals — each one I recommend below is highly rated and 20% off or more. When possible, I ran deals through price trackers to make sure they’re at their lowest price in at least three months or lowest price ever. I’ll frequently update this list throughout Cyber Monday.
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4.4-star average rating from 127 reviews on Amazon
This slick-looking camera comes with four cameras, including a main camera, an ultra-wide camera, a front camera and a periscope. The “Glyph” button relays notifications and settings, and you can even use it to play games.
4.6-star average rating from 33 reviews at Best Buy
The latest version of the Pixel, Google’s smartphone has a new telephoto lens, wireless charging and the Gemini AI assistant, which can work across apps, improve your photos and chat with you aloud in real time.
4.5-star average rating from 35 reviews at Best Buy
Samsung’s thinnest and most lightweight smartphone still packs a ton of features like a 200MP camera, voice assistance and strong battery life. It also has built-in Galaxy AI to adjust the camera for nighttime shots and weird lighting, so it’s great for people who are into photos and videos.
4.6-star average rating from 277 reviews on Amazon
The latest model from OnePlus, the OnePlus 13 phone has a faster processor to give you better performance and battery life, according to the brand. It also has four cameras, a crisp display and a new slim battery that makes it even slimmer than the OnePlus 12.
4.3-star average rating from 455 reviews on Amazon
A more affordable introduction to Samsung’s Galaxy phones, this model has a vibrant screen, slim profile and photography perks, like Nightography (which makes for better pics in low light) and robust photo-editing options. It also has a special processor so you can game, stream or browse without interruption, according to Samsung.
Apple’s latest iPhone model looks a little different from previous models, with larger cameras on the back and an improved battery life. And you can get it for free with this deal from Xfinity: Add a Premium Unlimited line to your plan and trade in a qualifying phone. It comes out to $40 a month for 1 year, with unlimited data included.
4.1-star average rating from 1,161 reviews on Amazon
When the iPhone 15 Pro Max first debuted in 2023, it stood out for its titanium design (instead of the typical steel), which made it more lightweight but also more durable, according to the brand. And the Pro Max in particular has a 5x optical zoom lens for better photo quality, even from afar, according to Apple.
4.6-star average rating from 549 reviews at Best Buy
For tablet-like capabilities in a phone, the Motorola Moto G Stylus comes with a built-in stylus, which you can use to make notes, draw or edit photos, plus it has Dolby Atmos technology for a surround-sound feel — great for streaming or listening. It also has up to 30 hours of battery life, according to the brand.
4.2-star average rating from 3,720 reviews on Amazon
This smartphone has 128GB of storage as well as a 50MP camera system, an ultra-wide angle lens and automatic photo enhancements. But it’s also great for streaming or gaming, with a fast 120Hz display and Dolby Atmos sound.
4.8-star average rating from 150 reviews at Best Buy
This foldable smartphone is Samsung’s latest, and the first of its foldable phones to have a 200 MP camera. It has Galaxy AI technology, which can edit your photos, summarize notes and lists and even translate conversations in real time, and effectively works as a tablet — you can even stand it up to watch shows.
4.1-star average rating from 410 reviews on Amazon
The original flip phone has gotten a modern upgrade with an external display — so you can play music and read texts without opening it — and a 50MP camera system. It unfolds to a 6.9-inch display ideal for watching videos.
4.6-star average rating from 1,397 reviews at Best Buy
Although it’s a few years old (it came out in 2022), this smartphone is still fast and efficient thanks to the Google Tensor G. It also has triple camera system (including a telephoto lens), 120Hz display and up to 72 hours of battery life (on the Extreme Battery Saver mode).
4.7-star average rating from 160 reviews on Amazon
You can save 25% on this AI-powered smartphone, which has 256GB of storage, extended battery life (with up to 28 hours of video playback) and a powerful processor that’s great for gaming, according to the brand. Plus, its four cameras have better color, sharpness and contrast than previous models.
This foldable smartphone has an external window that allows you to send texts, check the weather or update your playlist, as well as a 50MP camera. Speaking of: The phone actually stands on its own to make it easier to film or take photos hands-free.
4.4-star average rating from 1,474 reviews on Amazon
OnePlus’s more affordable offering has 128GB of onboard storage, as well as a 108MP camera, 6.7-inch display and dual stereo speakers. It also charges quickly, with 30 minutes delivering enough battery life for a full day, according to the brand.
4.5-star average rating from 137 reviews at Walmart
This foldable smartphone has an external window that allows you to send texts, check the weather or update your playlist, as well as a 50MP camera. Speaking of: The phone actually stands on its own to make it easier to film or take photos hands-free.
The best Phone accessory deals
4.4-star average rating from 27 reviews on Amazon
A fun gift for teens and friends alike, this bundle pairs a smartphone-compatible mini printer and a pack of 2-inch by 3-inch film. It connects to phones via Bluetooth, and allows you to print both photos and video snippets.
4.5-star average rating from 86 reviews at Best Buy
Designed to fit the iPhone 16 Pro Max, this silicone case is lined with microfiber, works with Camera Control and has built-in magnets to align with the phone so you can charge it more quickly, according to the brand.
4.5-star average rating from 8,114 reviews on Amazon
You can use this slim, lightweight charger (which clocks in at just 8.6 ounces) to charge any device, be it a smartphone or tablet. With 10,000mAh, it has enough battery power for two charges of the iPhone 15, or more than one charge for Samsung S23 phones.
Best Black Friday phone sales
Here are the best Black Friday phone sales to know about. Keep in mind, not every item from a brand is discounted as described below.
- Walmart: Up to 29% off Samsung Galaxy phones
- Best Buy: 20% off the Google Pixel 9a 128GB
- Amazon: 38% off the Google Pixel 9 128GB
- Target: Up to 50% off phone cases
- Target: Up to 44% off screen protectors
- Google: 25% off the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Amazon: 23% off the Apple iPhone Air Bumper
- Amazon: 30% off the Belkin Magnetic Wireless Charging Pad
- Amazon: 20% off Casetify Compact iPhone 16 Pro Cases
- Amazon: 32% off the TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER 5G Cell Phone
- Best Buy: 18% off the Samsung Z Galaxy Flip7
- Motorola: 30% off the Motorola Razr Ultra (2025)
- Motorola: 55% off the Motorola Edge
- Best Buy: 25% off the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 512GB
- Best Buy: 50% off the Insignia™ 6’ USB-A to Lightning Charge-and-Sync Cable
- Best Buy: 68% off the Energizer 3-in-1 15W Magnetic Fast 15W Charger
- Best Buy: 35% off the Anker 32W Wall Charger
How I found the best Black Friday phone deals
All of my recommendations above are based on NBC Select’s previous coverage and reporting, including products the NBC Select staff tested firsthand. I vetted each deal to make sure it’s 20% off or more and highly rated with at least a 4.0-star average rating from hundreds of reviews. When possible, I ran deals through price trackers like CamelCamelCamel to prioritize highlighting products that are at their lowest price in at least three months or lowest price ever.
I also wrote about every deal in this article and worked with NBC Select editors to finalize the live list, which I’m frequently updating throughout Cyber Monday to reflect the most up-to-date prices. For more information on our editorial team and how we choose products, check out this page.
Why trust NBC Select?
I’m a contributing writer and editor for NBC Select who has covered deals and sales for four years. I also cover topics like gaming, beauty products and pregnancy essentials. Prior to Cyber Monday, I sorted through phone sales across retailers to find worthwhile discounts you should know about.
Disclosure: Xfinity is owned by Comcast, which also owns NBCUniversal, the parent company of NBC News.
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