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Cyber Monday has wrapped up, but we're still seeing some strong discounts, and it's an absolutely great time to be in the market for a new smartphone. In fact, we're seeing some of the most impressive deals ever for the best smartphones on the market. From Samsung to Google, from brick phones to flip phones, we've found some stellar deals for all makes and models.
And don't forget to check out the Best Cyber Monday Deals Still Available Now.
It may not be the latest model, but the iPhone 14 Plus is available with a great discount at Best Buy after Cyber Monday. The retailer shaves $50 off the total of this phone if you want the completely unlocked version or $150 if you want to connect your phone to a carrier during the checkout phase of purchasing it. In our review, we gave the phone an "Excellent" rating for its outstanding hardware, large high-res screen, and great battery life.
This Google Pixel 8 Pro is not as good as the one we saw on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but it's still decent, saving you over $280. In our review, our expert gave it an "Excellent" rating, praising the AI-assisted photo and video editing capabilities and the excellently bright display. "The Google Pixel 8 Pro puts the power of machine learning and Google Assistant to effective use," Iyaz Akhtar added.
Another phone that is still discounted after Cyber Monday is the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6. This one isn't just a device to help millennials travel down memory lane, it's a smartphone with bright screens, quality cameras and a damn good build. In our review, our expert, Iyaz Akhtar, gave it an "Excellent" rating and noted that "the Z Flip 5 is still the best small foldable overall."
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra phone is one of the best models you can get right now, and even though we're a couple of months away from a new model, we're still excited about everything it has to offer. Iyaz Akhtar, our expert, reviewed the S24 Ultra and gave it an "Outstanding" rating and our Editor's Choice award, appreciating its speedy performance, gorgeous screen, and terrific cameras. "The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the best Android phone you can buy right now," Akhtar notes. That's high praise, now with a much lower price!
With 44% off after Cyber Monday, the Motorola Edge+ is a solid pick if you don't want to spend a fortune on a new phone. In our review of the Edge+, we gave this phone an "Excellent" rating and our Editors' Choice award, praising the phone's battery life and performance, as well as the beautifully curved screen. We concluded this phone is "your best bet for high-end Android performance under $1,000."
For those looking for a lot more screen, the Pixel Fold is a solid option, especially when it's 25% off. In our review of the Pixel Fold, our expert Iyaz Akhtar noted the phone has an excellent build, good cameras, and vibrant screens, offering a solid performance. Price was one of our main gripes, but now that it's dropped to such a low point, it's definitely a good time to get it.
If you want a foldable phone but would rather go for a foldable model, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is down to ia great price even after Cyber Monday. This is a phone we reviewed and gave an "Outstanding" rating to, as well as our Editors' Choice Award. Our expert, Iyaz Akhtar, made it clear when he said, "The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the best foldable phone money can buy, thanks to its refined design, powerful internals, top-notch cameras, and superb screens."
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Now available for its best price yet, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is always a solid pick. In our review, we gave this phone an "Excellent" rating since users get the flagship experience for a much lower price, strong performance, great battery life, and access to Samsung's Galaxy AI. "The S24 FE is easy to recommend if you're seeking a less costly Samsung phone with Galaxy AI," noted our expert Iyaz Akhtar.
With a $80 discount, this is the best deal we've seen for this phone that's only a few months old. In our review, we gave this phone an "Excellent" rating and found it's a great value for its excellent performance. Not only was this phone built for gaming with great cooling capabilities, but it can also be charged with up to 80W.
With a $200 discount, the Motorola Razr+ is a good pick for those who want to travel down memory lane with a flip phone. In our review, we gave this phone an "Excellent" rating for its top-notch display and the actually helpful outer screen. We also liked that it's not only stylish but also waterproof.
This 38% discount for the Moto G Stylus is the best we've seen for this model. When we reviewed it, we appreciated the big and bright display, excellent battery life, and fast charging feature. Plus, it has a stylus to make it easier to handle the 6.7" screen.
Smartphone FAQs
I’m Eric Zeman, PCMag’s Managing Editor for consumer electronics content, overseeing an experienced team of reviewers and product testers. I’ve been covering tech for more than 22 years. I’ve written thousands of product reviews of cell phones, and I'm here to answer the most pressing smartphone questions you might be facing this Cyber Monday.
Is Black Friday/Cyber Monday a Good Time to Buy a Phone? Should I Wait Until Then?
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are great times to buy a new phone. Carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon offer special deals and discounts on all the hottest phones. You’ll get the most bang for your buck if you have an old phone to trade in since carriers are paying top dollar to get them. Sometimes, a trade-in will get you a free Apple iPhone, Google Pixel, or Samsung Galaxy, but don’t count out cheaper devices from Motorola or OnePlus. Also, some carrier deals may include discounts on accessories like Bluetooth headphones, cases, and rechargeable batteries.
Will iPhones Go Down in Price on Black Friday?
Not exactly. Apple does not discount the price of iPhones; it always charges full price. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t get a deal. Apple allows you to trade in old iPhones for a new one, meaning you’ll get a discount on the new device. Apple’s carrier partners, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, will be far more aggressive about trade-in values and phone deals across their portfolio.
Which Smartphones Have the Best Cameras?
Phones from the biggest three phone manufacturers tend to have the best cameras. In the US, that means phones from Apple, Google, and Samsung. Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max have the most feature-rich cameras across the iPhone line and are far and away the best at recording video. Google’s Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL have superb cameras aided by advanced AI-editing capabilities. Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra is a powerhouse with a sharp camera that can record 8K video.
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