Best Cyber Monday Phone Deals (2024), Including Cases Too

Every year I test more than 30 smartphones to see which ones are worth your hard earned dollars. Guess what? Next Cyber ​​Monday phone deals include many of my top rated recommendations — now at a more reasonable price. If your current device is on its last legs, this is the best time of year to upgrade. Whether you need a new one Samsung phone, Google Pixelor even an iPhonethis list has all the best discounts, even deals on boxes and accessories. All of these smartphone deals are for unlocked devices (except iPhone).

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The whole Pixel 9 series is seeing its first big discount, and these Pixel deals are pretty fantastic, especially for the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL (9/10, VIRED recommends). The difference between the two is purely size and battery – the Pixel 9 Pro XL’s screen is 6.8 inches compared to the Pixel 9 Pro’s 6.3 inches, and its battery can comfortably last a little more than a full day. Everything else is the same. However, there is a bigger gap between the Pixel 9 and the Pro phone. The cheapest in the line, the Pixel 9 lacks a 5X zoom camera and a vapor chamber cooling system, which means it will heat up faster. I say go pro, but if your budget isn’t that high, consider the Pixel 8A (see below). Read ours Guide to the best Pixel 9 cases be safe!

Samsung Galaxy S24 series is its flagship range of phones from 2024consisting of Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra (8/10, VIRED recommends). Keep in mind that Samsung is expected to unveil a successor in just a month and a half — the Galaxy S25 series. If you don’t need the latest and greatest, then these are solid Galaxy deals. I’m partial to the Galaxy S24 Ultra because it has a 5x optical zoom camera and an S Pen that sits inside (which you can use as a remote camera shutter. It also looks a bit more interesting.

OnePlus, like Samsung, is rumored to release a successor to its flagship OnePlus 12 in January 2025. But that phone will likely cost closer to $1,000, and it’ll be many months before it’s priced like the OnePlus 12. This Android flagship 2024 is a real phone (8/10, VIRED recommends). It’s super smooth, supports wireless charging, and I even managed to get two days of battery life on a single charge. Oh, and the OnePlus 12 can even be fully charged in just 30 minutes. How crazy is that?

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This is mine the best choice of smartphone for most people. It’s well-rounded—you could call it a renaissance phone because everything works well. Pixel 8A (8/10, VIRED recommends) has a sharp, colorful and bright AMOLED screen, water resistance, wireless charging, seven years of software support and excellent performance. It was already a fantastic value at its MSRP, but this deal makes it a steal. I haven’t even touched on the many great software features that will keep you coming back to Pixel phones. For more, read mine Google Pixel Buying Guide.

Brand new Galaxy S24 FE—which stands for “Fan Edition”—is a bit of a tough sell at MSRP because it’s not far off in price from the flagship Galaxy S24, but it’s an absolute beast of a phone at this sale price. Seriously, a triple camera system with 3x optical zoom for under $500? That’s rare. It’s kind of like the Galaxy S24+, but with smaller specs, although you won’t feel the difference. The screen is still a 120Hz AMOLED panel, and the Ekinos processor is pretty rough.

If you are a heavy gamer then I think yes OnePlus 12R better suited to anyone on a budget. It packs last year’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which can handle the most demanding games without too much trouble. The AMOLED screen is large at 6.78 inches (and sporty screen refresh rate of 120 Hz), and the 5,500 mAh battery lasted me about two days. The camera is decent, but the charging speed is more impressive – like the OnePlus 12, it goes from zero to 100 in around 30 minutes. Just be aware that its water resistance is weak (IP64), there’s no wireless charging, and software support isn’t as long as the Pixel 8A.

Moto G Power 5G (8/10, VIRED recommends) is currently the best value in a smartphone. Not only this the best Moto G smartphone Motorola has ever made, but at this discounted price you’re getting a fantastic device all around. Performance with the MediaTek Dimensity 7020 is good enough that I’ve never been frustrated or annoyed, the 6.7-inch 120Hz LCD gets bright enough in sunlight, and there’s even wireless charging (NFC too, finally). The biggest downside is when Motorola updates it to Android 15, that’s all the software updates you’ll get, aside from two more years of security updates. But hey, it’s $200.

Motorola Edge is a lot a more reasonable purchase at $350, though I’d refer you to the Pixel or OnePlus above first. It’ll only get two Android OS upgrades and three years of security updates, but at least you’ll get all the perks you want from a phone, from wireless charging, IP68 water resistance, NFC for contactless payments, and an AMOLED 6.6-inch display with a 144Hz refresh rate. . Performance is pretty great thanks to the Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 chip. My main gripes are that the cameras aren’t great, and I’m not a fan of the waterfall display that bends the glass at the edges. But that’s literally the point of this phone. Edge. Did you get it?

The Moto G Stylus 5G it has the same major flaw as the Moto G Power 5G above — it will only get one Android software update to Android 15 (albeit 3 ​​years of security updates). If that suits you, performance is slightly better and mostly lag-free, and there’s a nice faux-leather back that’s fun. The display gets an upgrade to OLED (120Hz), but one trick that makes this one unique is in the name. Yes, like the Galaxy S24 Ultra, there is a stylus built into the bottom of this phone for superior drawing. Did I mention there is a headphone jack? Do you remember them?

What is it Samsung Galaxy A35 5G (7/10, VIRED recommends) has over Motorola phones above is longer software support. Samsung promises four Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates, not to mention there’s an IP67 water resistance rating, a microSD card slot for storage expansion, and a 120Hz display. It’s a shame that the performance can be a little strained.

A $100 smartphone that won’t make you tear your hair out? Yes, there is. The Moto G Play it only supports 4G LTE, which there are still plenty of, so it shouldn’t give you any connectivity issues. Performance, all things considered, is surprisingly solid. Apps launch slowly and it can be a pain to switch from one app to another, but it’s not frustrating. Just don’t bother with the camera.

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Flip phones! Just like the good old days! Except that this is a smartphone. Res+ (7/10, VIRED recommends) is Motorola’s latest flip phone and, yes, it’s coming hot pink. The external screen is nice and big, enough to use even some applications in a short time. Open it up and the 6.9-inch OLED screen looks like a regular phone. Performance is great and the cameras are better than before, although battery life is still a little off. Still, it’s too stylish and fun to use for that to be a deal breaker. You can save even more if you use the standard Razr, on sale for $425 ($275 off)but performance isn’t as smooth, and the external screen is smaller and less useful.

I really want the Pixel 9 Pro Fold (6/10, VIRED recommends) had the same camera system as the stock Pixel 9 Pro (it’s very similar, but the results aren’t as sharp), but otherwise mine favorite flip phone which is in the form of a book. The front display is almost identical to the Pixel 9 Pro’s 6.3-inch screen, which means it feels like a normal device and it helps that the whole thing is so thin. Open it up and you’re presented with a huge 8-inch OLED panel for streaming shows, multitasking and gaming. I would never buy a phone that costs almost $2,000, but at this price? Maaaaybe.

I think Samsung may have made a mistake. Right now, you can get the company’s latest, most expensive foldable smartphone — the Galaxy Z Fold6 (7/10, VIRED recommends)—direct from Samsung.com for just over $1,000. what? Seriously, this is a huge drop from the book-like flip phone, which has an improved and larger front display and thinner design. I like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold better, but this price is too tempting. Samsung has also been making foldable phones for a lot longer than most brands, so it’s easier to fix if something goes wrong.

I prefer Motorola’s Razr+, but Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip6 (7/10, VIRED recommends) is the best in several ways: longer software support, better build quality, better cameras, and faster performance. But I still think the Razr+ has more charm and has a more useful and larger outer cover. Still, this is a great price for a relatively new flagship folding phone.

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Cyber ​​Monday iPhone deals

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I always recommend buying an unlocked smartphone. However, Apple never cancels iPhone and Americans they buy smartphones to a large extent from carriers directly. So today I will break my one rule. Below are some of the best deals the major US carriers have on the iPhone. Be sure to look at the fine print; there are hoops you can jump through to save.

T-Mobile: If you switch to T-Mobile, you can get four iPhone 16 models free when you activate four lines for $25 per line. Warning? Savings come as account credits over 24 months, and if you cancel your account before it ends, the credits stop flowing and you’ll have to pay the balance. You also need to trade in four eligible devices to get the deal.

Verizon: Bui an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max with a new line on the Unlimited Ultimate plan (you can also upgrade your phone plan) and you can get a free 10th generation iPad and Apple Watch Series 10. First you need a phone to trade, and you’ll also need a plan for iPad and Apple Watch and for cellular connectivity (that’s how they get you). These “savings” come as bill credits over 36 months, so you’re locked into that contract. Be careful with activation fees. Honestly, reading the fine print gave me a headache.

AT&T: You can get iPhone 16 free if you trade in an eligible device and upgrade or choose a select unlimited plan. Savings are in the form of credits for accounts that are applied for 36 months. (This also applies to iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max.)