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

Is it time to upgrade? I’ve got you covered with my round-up of the best Black Friday phone deals right here. Regardless of whether you’re eying up the latest iPhone 17 series or devices from the likes of Google and Samsung, I’ve got the biggest discounts lined up and compared.

T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T have all launched new promotions this week, and there are also incredible promotions from smaller carriers like Mint Mobile and Visible, as well as unlocked retailers Samsung and Apple. In short, as someone who covers the best cell phone deals all year round for TechRadar, I can confidently say that these promotions are all exceptional.

Highlights include a free iPhone 17 Pro Max with iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon, a free iPhone 17 Pro with a plan at T-Mobile, and an incredible $800 discount on the Pixel 10 Pro at Mint Mobile. Another massive deal is the $450 upfront discount on the Galaxy S25 Ultra at the official Samsung Store – a particularly good choice for an unlocked device.

You can check out these deals in more detail just down below, with sections for carrier and unlocked deals, as well as some really cheap plans to consider. While you’re there, 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.

Black Friday phone deals: quick links

• AT&T: $1,100 off w/ trade-in, plus $200 off plan
• Best Buy: up to $1,000 off iPhone 17, Galaxy, Pixel
• Mint Mobile: $800 off Pixel 10 and cheap plans
• Samsung: up to $1,000 off unlocked Galaxy phones
• T-Mobile: free iPhone 17 Pro, iPad, and Watch w/ plan
• Verizon: free iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPad, and Watch w/ plan
• Visible Wireless: unlimited data from $19/mo

Editor’s top picks today

Today’s best Black Friday phone deals: carriers

Today’s best Black Friday phone deals: unlocked

More of today’s best Black Friday sales

• Amazon: 60% off TVs, AirPods & vacuums
• Adidas: shoes, clothing & gift ideas from $18
• Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $85
• Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99 at Amazon
• Christmas: wreaths, trees & decor from $5
• Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
• Home Depot: 40% off appliances, grills & tools
• Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
• Lowe’s: up to 30% off appliances & holiday decor
• Nike: 25% off clothes & shoes at Amazon
• Samsung: up to $2,000 off TVs & phones
• Target: Christmas decor & clothing from $10
• T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17
• Walmart: TVs, vacs & holiday decor from $4
• Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor