Early Black Friday phone deals — historic Motorola discounts, free wireless, and more
You don’t need to wait for Black Friday savings.
1. Quick links
2. Editor's picks
3. Samsung deals
4. Google Pixel deals
5. Motorola deals
6. OnePlus deals
7. Black Friday FAQ
The Black Friday sales may still be over two weeks away, but there are plenty of epic phone deals that you can find right now if you know where to look.
From Google Pixel to Samsung and everywhere in between, many of the best Android phones that money can buy are currently seeing some stellar discounts ahead of Black Friday, such as one offer that slashes a historic 30% off the Motorola Razr Plus (2023), and another that hooks you up with a free $100 gift card when you buy the new Galaxy S23 FE.
Regardless of your budget or preferred brand, there's sure to be a sweet Black Friday phone deal just waiting to be found. Keep reading for a selection of our favorites, and check back later if you don't find anything today: we'll keep adding new Black Friday deals until the big day hits.
Quick links
- Android Central's Black Friday deal hubs:
General | Tablets | Wearables | TVs | Smart Home - Motorola Razr Plus 256GB:
$999.99$699.99 at Amazon - Moto G Stylus 5G (2023):
$399.99$249.99 at Amazon - Motorola Edge Plus 512GB (2023):
$799.99$599.99 at Amazon - OnePlus 10T 256GB:
$699$489 at Amazon - Samsung Galaxy A54 5G:
$449.99$324.99 at Best Buy - Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra:
$1,199.99$899.99 at Amazon - Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 256GB:
$999.99$799.99 at Amazon - More phone deals: Best Buy | Walmart | Samsung | Amazon | Verizon | AT&T
Editor's picks
1. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB: $1,199.99 $899.99 at Amazon
The best phone Samsung has ever made is now at the lowest price we've ever seen! Get $300 off without any catches at either Amazon or Best Buy. No matter which retailer you pick, this is sure to be your favorite new phone.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $899.99
2. Motorola Razr Plus (2023) 256GB: $999.99 $699.99 at Amazon
Amazon is currently selling the Motorola Razr Plus for 30% off, which is the biggest price drop that the innovative foldable has ever received by a considerable margin. For $699.99, you're getting a clamshell device with an elegant, versatile construction, Snapdragon chip, and one of the best cover displays on any flip phone yet.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $999.99
3. Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) 256GB: $399.99 $249.99 at Amazon
Looking for a phone with a built-in stylus? The Moto G Stylus 5G is one of the better options if you don't want to break the bank, featuring a 5,000mAh battery, a surprisingly good camera, and a vibrant 120Hz display. Right now, Amazon is slashing a historic 38% off the price of the phone, bringing it down to just $249.99.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $249.99
4. Motorola Edge Plus 512GB (2023): $799.99 $599.99 at Amazon
We called the Edge Plus (2023) the "best flagship smartphone that Motorola has produced in years", and now you can get your own with a sweet $200 discount at Amazon.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $799.99
5. Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 128GB: $449.99 $324.99 at Best Buy
Samsung's Galaxy A line is legendary for its value, and this early Black Friday deal somehow elevates the value of this phone into the stratosphere. It's hard to argue with this price given the phone's performance, camera quality, software features, and long-term update support.
Price comparison: Amazon - $399
6. Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 128GB: $599.99 FREE with new line at Verizon
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE literally just hit store shelves on October 27th, and yet you can already get yourself a free one by adding a line with any Unlimited plan to your Verizon service. Not a Verizon member? Grab the unlocked S23 FE from Best Buy or Amazon and get a free $100 gift card out of the deal.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $599.99 | Amazon - $599.99
7. Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 256GB: $999.99 $799.99 at Amazon
If you've had your eye on the Galaxy Z Flip 5 for a while, check out this Amazon deal that slashes a cool $150 off the popular foldable, no strings attached. If you need extra storage, pick up the more expensive 512GB model instead and save over $200.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $799.99 | Walmart - $994.50
Best Samsung deals
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G: $50 discount, plus up to $300 off with trade-in at Samsung
One of our favorite cheap Android phones that money can buy, the Samsung Galaxy A54 is included in the massive Samsung Week sale with a straight $50 off and up to $300 of trade-in credit available. The tech company is particularly interested in taking your old Galaxy flagships, with the S22 Plus and S21 Ultra earning $300 and $260 in trade-in credit, respectively. Since the A54 starts at $449.99, those are some serious potential savings.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $399.99 | Amazon - $399.99
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 256GB: $999.99 $799.99 at Amazon
The world's most popular flip phone is back with a bigger cover screen, faster processor, improved battery life, and a refined hinge that folds completely flat. It's also really nice that it's $200 off right now!
Price comparison: Best Buy - $799.99 | Walmart - $994.50
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 512GB: $1,919.99 $1,619.99 at Amazon
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 is impressive, with two gorgeous screens, premium construction, and the power of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. Unfortunately, the Fold 5 is also quite expensive, which is why we're stoked to see this 16% discount from Amazon take $300 off the price!
Price comparison: Best Buy - $1,799.99 256GB / $1,919.99 512GB
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 128GB: $599.99 FREE with new line at Verizon
There's nothing better than free and, if you switch to Verizon today, you can get a brand-new Samsung Galaxy S23 FE for absolutely nothing. Zero. Zilch. Nadda. The S23 FE just came out, too, making this an amazing rare deal.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $599.99 w/ free $100 gift card
Samsung Galaxy S22 128GB: $699.99 FREE with new line at Verizon
Similar to the Galaxy S23 FE deal described above, if you add a line to your Verizon service with any 5G Unlimited plan, the wireless carrier will hook you up with enough promo credits to make the Samsung Galaxy S22 100% free.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 256GB: $1,199.99 $899.99 at Best Buy
Best Buy just released a bunch of their Black Friday discounts early, including this offer that slashes a straight $300 off the Galaxy S23 Ultra, one of the most powerful phones that money can buy today. To sweeten the deal, the retailer is also throwing in four months of SiriusXM music streaming for free.
Price comparison: Amazon - $899.99
Best Google Pixel deals
Google Pixel 8 128GB: $799.99 FREE with eligible trade-in and new line at Verizon
You could save some serious cash on the Google Pixel 8 if you trade in an old phone and add a line with any 5G Unlimited plan. They aren't being too picky about the phones they accept, so use the trade-in tool on the Verizon website to see how much you can save. You'll also get a $200 voucher if you're switching from a competing carrier.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $699 | Amazon - $699.99
Google Pixel 8 Pro 128GB: $170 off, plus six months of free wireless at Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile is a prepaid carrier that utilizes T-Mobile's vast network to provide excellent coverage for cheap, and they're currently running an offer that gives you $170 off the Pixel 8 Pro AND six months of free wireless coverage when you bundle the phone with any six month plan. That means you could be getting one of the best Android phones on the market alongside a full year of wireless service for as little as $77 per month.
Price comparison: Amazon - $999 | Best Buy - $999
Google Pixel 8 128GB: $240 off over 24 months with select plans at Visible
If you don't have anything to trade in, grab Google's newest flagship from Visible instead and the Verizon-owned carrier will hook you up with two years of $10/month discounts when you sign up for the Visible Plus plan. The wireless plan in question generally starts at $45 per month and comes with unlimited talk, text, and data from Verizon, plus a mobile hotspot and international perks.
Price comparison: Amazon - $699.99 | Best Buy - $699
Google Pixel 6 128GB: $599 $359.99 at Amazon
It may be a few generations old at this point, but the Google Pixel 6 remains a stellar option for most folks (it's actually what I use most of the time) — especially when it's paired with a 40% discount at Amazon.
Best Motorola deals
Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) 256GB: $399.99 $249.99 at Amazon
Motorola's 2023 mid-range lineup is so much better than the old phones it used to make, and this Moto G Stylus 5G is proof of that. Great design, an included stylus, and a fast processor mean you don't need to spend a fortune to get a cool phone this year.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $249.99
Motorola Edge Plus 512GB (2023): $799.99 $599.99 at Amazon
The Motorola Edge Plus (2023) is one of the best phones Motorola has ever made. With a glazing-fast processor, phenomenal battery life, stunning design, and a gorgeous, eye-friendly 165Hz pOLED display, you'll be impressed with this Motorola flagship phone.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $799.99
Motorola Razr (2023) 128GB: $699.99 $499.99 at Amazon
Head to Amazon and pick up a Motorola Razr (not to be confused with the Razr Plus described above) and you'll instantly save $200 on your purchase. It may not be as feature-packed as its Plus-designated sibling, but the Razr (2023) is still one of the best affordable foldables around, with a 144Hz display, Snapdragon chip, and luxurious vegan leather finish.
Price comparison: Best Buy - $499.99
ThinkPhone by Motorola: $699.99 $449.99 at Lenovo
It might scream "all business" but the ThinkPhone by Motorola is one of the best near-flagship-level phones Motorola has ever made. With an eye-friendly OLED display, fast processor, great looks, and powerful software features, this phone will have you wondering why you didn't consider a Motorola phone sooner. Plus, sign up for Lenovo's email newsletter and get another $10 off at checkout.
Price comparison: $550 — Amazon
Best OnePlus deals
OnePlus 10T 256GB: $699 $489 at Amazon
If you're a power user then you'll want to look no further than the OnePlus 10T. This particular model is currently 30% off and includes a mind-blowing 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage, plus 125W charging, a 120Hz AMOLED display, and a great triple camera system.
Price comparison: Walmart - $599
OnePlus 11: $799.99 $699.99 at Best Buy
With a camera powered by Hasselblad technology and OnePlus' famous silky smooth performance, the OnePlus 11 is a fantastic deal with this $100 off early Black Friday deal at Best Buy. It's got much faster charging speeds than any Samsung or Google phone, and OnePlus' OxygenOS skin is filled to the brim with features you'll love.
Price comparison: Amazon - $744.99
Black Friday FAQ
When do Black Friday sales start?
Although Black Friday doesn't officially start until November 24th (the day after Thanksgiving), sale events have been starting earlier and earlier each year. For better or worse, you can expect some retailers to start launching sales in late October or early November.
That being said, don't be shocked if some stores release one discount on November 1st then release an even deeper one on the official Black Friday. If you miss the official sale on Friday, don't worry too much: most retailers nowadays extend their sales through the holiday weekend (and even into Cyber Monday).
Suffice to say, we'll be monitoring all the best tech deals so you don't miss any major discounts on phones, tablets, smartwatches, and beyond.
Are Black Friday deals actually cheaper?
Definitely. As someone who's been working in the e-commerce space for almost a decade, I can confidently tell you that retailers will be dropping record-breaking discounts on some of the year's most popular tech during Black Friday 2023. It's just what they do.
And now that there are so many retailers to choose from, you'll find that most of the biggest providers of tech — like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart — will be competing for your business by trying to out-match each other's deals. That's why we'll be including Price checks in all of our deal guides so you know you're getting the best price.
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After almost a decade of working in the e-commerce space, Patrick Farmer (he/him) began his career at Android Central as a Deals and Commerce Writer before moving into a new role as AC's eCommerce Editor in 2023. When he's not hunting down the best deals and offering shopping advice for our readers, you'll often find him listening to music, camping out at a brewery, or treating his cat like a human child.
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