Black Friday is still a few weeks away, but the early bird gets the worm. If you’re in the market for a new unlocked phone, a few models we’ve tested and recommend are on sale now. From budget phones like the Motorola Moto G Power and top-rated flagship foldables like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, you might be able to find what you’re looking for before it’s time to sit down and eat turkey.
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Also: The best early Black Friday deals: Costco and BJ’s memberships, Apple, and more Here are our picks for the best phone deals ahead of Black Friday. Be sure to check back, as we’ll update this list as the sale approaches. The best early Black Friday phone deals Samsung/ZDNET for $1,349.99 (save $250) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Get it now Current price: $1,349.99 Original price: $1,599.99 Samsung’s premium flagship Galaxy phone is one of the best Android phones, and one of the best Samsung phones you can buy, according to our experts.
With an S Pen stylus, a 200MP camera system, and a built-in privacy display, the S26 Ultra is a solid choice for Galaxy fans wanting the best of the best. Just for its top-of-the-line performance and design, we’ve awarded it an Editors’ Choice award. Review: Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Google/ZDNET for $699 (save $200) Google Pixel 11 Get it now Current price: $699 Original price: $899 Base model phones still need love, and the Pixel 11 is evidence that it’s not hard to love a standard Pixel phone.
With a 6.3-inch AMOLED display, Google Gemini integration, 3,000 peak nits brightness, 30W fast charging, and a sufficient triple-camera system, the Pixel 11 is an easygoing phone for easygoing Android users. Review: Google Pixel 11 Samsung/ZDNET for $1,599.99 (save $300) Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Get it now Current price: $1,599.99 Original price: $1,899.99 The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 is our top choice out of all Samsung phones. Though it lacks the camera system and privacy display of the S26 Ultra, the Z Fold 8 has perfected the foldable phone dilemma, offering high-quality specs and a seamless display without compromising what enthusiasts desire.
Not only did we award the Z Fold 8 with an Editors’ Choice award, but we also selected it as a Gift of the Year — we’re confident any smartphone fan will be happy to see this under the tree. Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Motorola/ZDNET for $199.99 (save $100) Motorola Moto G Power Get it now Current price: $199.99 Original price: 299.99 If you’re not in the market to spend $800+ on a premium flagship phone, we’ve got you covered with the Moto G Power. Despite being a mid-tier phone, it sports a 6.8-inch display with Full HD+ resolution (2,388 x 1,080 pixels).
Additionally, this phone has an IP69 dust- and water-proof rating, plus two rear camera lenses with a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultra-wide-angle option. Review: Motorola Moto G Power Google/ZDNET for $799 (save $300) Google Pixel 11 Pro Get it now FAQs When is Black Friday? This year, Black Friday is on Nov. 27.
When is Cyber Monday? Cyber Monday is the Monday after Black Friday. This year, it falls on Nov. 30.
Should you buy a phone on Black Friday? Holiday sales, especially at the end of the year, are usually a great time to buy all kinds of tech. Smaller holidays in the middle of the year yield shallow discounts, but retailers bank on Black Friday sales, and you can typically find more valuable price slashes.
However, some phones have gone up in price by $100-$200, so keep that in mind when shopping. Where can I find more early Black Friday deals? ZDNET editors have been scouring early Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales to uncover the best deals for you.
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