7 early Black Friday Phone deals that could save you up to $1,000

You can now buy the 6.1-inch iPhone 16 at Amazon for just a penny with activation with Boost Mobile Unlimited plan required.

The new iPhone 16 features an A18 chip A18 chip with a 5-core GPU, 48MP Fusion camera, Apple Intelligence, and AAA gaming support. The iPhone 16 is available in black, white, and three new colors including Ultramarine, teal, and, pink. 

Save $100 on the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with activation on AT&T or Verizon via Best Buy. We didn't get a chance to test it, but our sister site Tom's Guide gave it a 4 out of 5 stars. They praised the phone's bright display, nifty AI features, and long battery life. I've owned the Pixel 9 Pro XL for about a month now and I concur. Just about the only complaint they had was the 128GB base storage. If that's not enough, Best Buy offers the 256GB Pixel 9 Pro XL for $1,099 ($100 off) with activation. Do know that the Pixel 9 Pro XL comes with 2TB Google One AI Premium, free for 12 months (valued at $240).

Features: 6.8-inch (2,992 x 1,344) 120Hz LTPO OLED up to 1,800-nit display (3,000-nits peak), Google Tensor G4 processor, Titan M2 co-processor, 16GB RAM, 256GB of storage, Pro triple camera array (50MP primary, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP telephoto camera), 42MP front camera w/AF 5,060 mAh battery, fast wireless charging, battery share, IP68 dust-and-water resistance, Android 14, upgradeable to Android 15

Price check: Amazon $1,099 | Google Store $1,099 (save up to $760 via trade-in) | Google Fi $799 w Unlimited Plus plan

Save $200 on an unlocked Galaxy S24 Ultra at Samsung when you scroll down the page and select no trade-in. Or, save up to $750 off the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra when you trade in an eligible device. For example, trading in your old Galaxy S23 Ultra will net you the full $750 in savings, whereas trading on your old Galaxy S22 will save you $300. If your old phone has a high trade-in value, this is a great deal!

Features: 6.8-inch (3088 x 1440), Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2600-nit 120Hz display, embedded S Pen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 8-core CPU, 12GB RAM, Adreno 750 graphics, 256GB of storage, 5,000mAh battery with nearly 17-hour battery life, Google Android 14 OS, Samsung One UI 6.1

Save an outstanding $214 off an unlocked Samsung Galaxy S24 phone at Walmart. The iconic Galaxy S series upgrades include Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 octa-core processor, Adreno 750 graphics, nifty AI features, and longer battery life. 

Features: 6.2-inch (2340 x 1080), Dynamic AMOLED 2X 2600-nit 120Hz display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 8-core CPU, 8GB RAM, Adreno 750 graphics, and 256GB of storage, 4,000mAh battery, Google Android 14 OS, Samsung One UI 6.1

Save $100 (or more) on the unlocked Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 when you activate it on AT&T or Verizon's network via Best Buy. Level up your screen and your gaming experience and immerse yourself in the Galaxy Z Fold 6. The massive folding screen and lightning-fast processor are game-changers for mobile productivity and entertainment.

Features: 7.6-inch (2160 x 1856) AMOLED display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 12GB RAM, 256GB of storage, 50MP rear camera, 12MP front camera, IP48 water resistant, 4,400mAh battery, works with Alexa, Arlo, Bixby, Cortana, Google Assistant, Hue, Nest, Ring, SmartThings, Wink

Price check: Samsung $1,899 (save up to $1,200 via trade-in)

Pick up an unlocked OnePlus 12 with 256GB of storage and get a free OnePlus Watch 2R smartwatch, a $229 retail value. In our hands-on OnePlus 12 review, we liked its capable camera array, elegant design, and solid performance. At $799, the baseline OnePlus 12 phone remains a good deal if you're looking for a high-performance model that emphasizes the basics.

Features: 6.8-inch QHD+ (3168 x 1440) 120Hz 4500-nit ProXDR display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 8-core CPU, Adreno 750 GPU, 512GB of storage, 5400mAh battery, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, +HLG, HDRViVid, Dolby Atmos sound with noise cancellation support, Dual nano-SIM slot, OxygenOS 14.0 based on Android 14

Price check: Best Buy $799

Lowest price! Save $50 on an unlocked Motorola Moto G Power smartphone. It features a stunning 120Hz display, stereo speakers, and fast charging support. Its massive 5000mAh battery keeps you powered throughout the day.

Features: 6.7-inch FHD (2400 x 1080) 120Hz display, MediaTek Dimensity 7020 processor, 8GB RAM, 128GB of microSD-expandable storage, headphone jack,16MP front-facing camera, 50MP rear-facing camera, 5000mAh battery, Android 15

Price check: Best Buy $99 w/ activation