With great Black Friday smartphone deals from Samsung, LG, Motorola, and more, now is the perfect time to upgrade from your existing smartphone. Newer phones are faster, have better cameras and displays, and come with innovative features like touch-ID that were unthinkable just a few years ago. We’ve got reviews on all the deals to help you pick the right phone for you!
The LG G8 ThinQ is the best Black Friday smartphone deal out there right now. LG’s flagship phone is currently 53% ($450) off, making it an absolute steal.
Equipped with an absolutely gorgeous 6.1″ 3120×1440 OLED display and a stylish black backing, the G8 ThinQ is one of the best-looking smartphones in 2019. With 6GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Octa-core processor, it’s also got serious power under the hood. The phone is incredibly fast at opening apps, and the user experience is extraordinarily smooth. Other noteworthy features of this phone include the 128GB of internal memory that can be expanded via microSD and the stellar front and rear cameras.
The only major criticism reviewers have levied at the G8 is that it was slightly too expensive. Well, with this Black Friday deal, that concern is completely out the window. If you’re in the market for a new Android phone, don’t wait! The deal expires at the end of the day, and you should grab one while you still can.
The recently-released Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is hands-down one of the best Android smartphones available today, and it’s currently got the same deal listed above for the Galaxy S10: $200 off with a free pair of Galaxy Buds.
Compared to the S10, the Note 10 sports a sleeker design, a stunning 6.3-inch display (0.2 inches bigger than base S10, 0.1 inches smaller than S10 Plus), comparable battery life, and superior storage and RAM. It also comes with Samsung’s newest S pen stylus, which is a nice option to have even if you aren’t a fan of styluses generally. In short, if you want the best of the best and are a fan of its larger size, the Note 10 should be your first choice!
The Note 10 model linked here comes with 256GB of storage, and there is also a 512GB option that comes with increased RAM. Be aware that the storage number listed here is more significant for the Note than for the Galaxy S10, because the Note 10’s storage cannot be expanded via microSD as it can for the S10.
Before purchasing a Note 10, you’ll likely want to consider the Note 10 Plus listed below, which is slightly larger, more expensive, and comes with some under-the-hood improvements. That said, the base Note 10 is likely to be the best choice for most people.
The Moto G7 is an ultra-affordable smartphone that many have called the best budget smartphone in 2019, and it’s currently even more affordable with this awesome 40% off Black Friday deal.
The G7 has a sleek, stylish design with a 6.2-inch 1080p screen that makes it look like a significantly more expensive phone than it is. It also performs extraordinarily well considering its low price, with a faster processor over the earlier Moto G6.
This version of the Moto G7 is equipped with hands-free Amazon Alexa, meaning you can ask Alexa to perform various functions for you using nothing but your voice. Add in the solid 12MP + 5MP dual rear camera and excellent battery life, and the Moto G7 is an incredible option for anyone wanting an affordable smartphone that doesn’t skimp on quality.
While the Moto G7 currently holds the title for the best budget smartphone, its predecessor, the Moto G6, is still an incredible phone that is even more affordable now than it was when it was first released. Currently available at 52% off, the Moto G6 is an absolute steal for anyone looking for a cheap smartphone this Black Friday.
This version of the Moto G6 has a 5.7-inch full-HD display, 32GB of storage, and 3GB of RAM. It has excellent battery life and solid rear cameras, though, the G7 is superior in both of those areas. The one major downside of getting the G6 compared to the G7 is that the G6 only runs Android 8, while the G7 runs Android 9. The G6 is still a great choice if you want something ultra-affordable; otherwise, I would go with the G7.
Google’s Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL have incredible cameras, best-in-class face unlocking, and an ultra-smooth 90Hz refresh rate—and they are currently available at $200 off for Black Friday. Both models sport a Snapdragon 855 chipset, which is the same used by the Samsung Galaxy phones listed on this list. The other big plus with the Pixel 4 and 4 XL is that, because they are made by Google, who makes the Android operating system, they will always receive fast updates to the latest Android OS.
Overall, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are very similar phones. Their differences fall into four categories: size, display, battery, and price. The XL has a 6.3-inch display, which is significantly larger than the base model’s 5.7. The larger display is complemented by a significantly greater pixel density (537ppi compared to 444ppi), which makes the 4 XL much more pleasing to the eye.
Finally, the Pixel 4 XL has about 50% greater battery life than the base model Pixel 4. This change alone makes the Pixel 4 XL a worthwhile upgrade over the Pixel 4, especially considering there is only a $100 difference between them.
The Google Pixel 3a XL is a well-priced alternative to the newer Pixel 4 that comes with most of the same core features. It’s also available on a Black Friday sale for 21% ($100) off, making an already affordable phone even more attractive!
At the risk of sounding like I’m exaggerating, everything about this phone is awesome. It’s cameras? 12.2MP and wonderful. It’s screen? 6 inches and gorgeous. It’s battery? Up to 17 hours on a single charge. Best of all, it’s made by Google, so you get a clean version of Android 9 and guaranteed fast updates for the life of the phone.
In short, if you want an affordable Android phone that’s a step up from the Moto G7 without crossing into the Galaxy S10 and Pixel 4 price range, this is a great choice.
Easily one of the most exciting Black Friday smartphone deals this year, you can currently save $200 on a Samsung Galaxy S10 and get a free pair of Samsung’s highly-reviewed Galaxy Buds as well—a total savings of more than $300.
The S10 is one of the best and most popular smartphones available today. It’s made from premium parts from top to bottom, has a gorgeous 6.1-inch AMOLED display with curved edges for extra immersion, triple rear cameras, and a battery life of up to 18 hours. It also has an in-display fingerprint reader which is incredibly cool to use.
The model linked here comes with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of built-in storage, with the option to expand via microSD. There is also a 512GB model, which is a great choice for game-, photo-, and video-lovers.
This deal is an attractive choice compared to the S10e listed above because it also includes the true wireless Galaxy Buds—Samsung’s response to the AirPods. The buds look, sound, and feel incredible to use. And you can get them, along with the superior S10 for just $50 more than you would pay with the S10e deal listed above.
The Samsung Galaxy A50 is one of the best budget smartphones available right now, and it’s even more affordable this Black Friday. The A50 has a built-in fingerprint reader, a long-lasting battery, and a solid camera for the price. It also has a sleek overall design and a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED edge-to-edge screen—making it look a lot more expensive than it is!
The best thing about the A50, aside from its unbeatable price, is its 35-hour battery life. This thing has more than enough battery capacity to last the average person through two days of regular use. This feature alone makes the A50 an attractive upgrade to anyone who is using an older phone, since it likely doesn’t have anywhere near the capacity it once did.
I also love that the A50 comes with 64GB of built-in memory, with the option to expand it even further via microSD. If you’re looking for an affordable smartphone to replace your old workhorse, this is likely the best deal for you!
The Samsung Galaxy S10e gives you all the essential features found in the larger S10 and S10+ in a smaller form factor and at a reduced price. It comes with the same great cameras, the same zippy Snapdragon 855 chipset, and a similarly gorgeous screen—and it’s on sale right now for $200 off.
The main concessions you make with the Galaxy S10e compared to the S10 and the S10+ are that the screen is slightly smaller (5.8-inch AMOLED), the resolution is lower—albeit still incredible—and it comes with one fewer camera. Everything else is more or less the same, which is why the S10e is such an attractive middle-of-the-road option between the budget A50 above and Samsung’s more expensive offerings below.
The model linked here comes with 128GB of built-in storage and 6GB of RAM, both of which are likely to be sufficient for most people’s needs. If you like having extra storage and are willing to spend a little more, the 256GB model also comes with an additional 2GB for even faster performance.
If you’re looking for a great deal on arguably the best Android smartphone available right now, look no further. Samsung is currently offering $200 off the Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus and throwing in a free pair of Galaxy Earbuds.
The S10 Plus comes with all of the same excellent features in the base model S10 with additional improvements—an even larger display, longer battery life, and an extra front-facing camera—for only $100 more. If you love a smartphone with a big display, then the S10 Plus is a no-brainer to pick over the standard S10 or the more affordable S10e. That said, you may also want to consider the Note 10 listed below, which has an even larger display and better performance.
The S10+ model linked here comes with 128GB of storage, which is likely to be enough for most people. Alternatively, you can take a look at the 512GB model or the 1TB model.
Finally, Samsung is offering the same $200 off and free Galaxy buds deal on their flagship Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus. The Note 10 Plus is the highest-performing Galaxy phone out there right now, making it the clear choice if you want the best of the best.
There are a handful of differences between the Note 10 Plus and its smaller sibling, the Note 10. The most obvious change is the display; the Note 10 Plus has a massive 6.7-inch AMOLED screen with an incredibly crisp 3,040×1,440 resolution. The Note 10 Plus also comes with greater RAM, a longer battery life, and a microSD slot for expanded storage.
Though the increased performance offered by the Note 10 Plus is more than enough to offset the difference in price, the biggest factor that will determine which version you want to choose will likely be the size. The base model Note 10 is already a large phone, but the 10 Plus is even bigger. Most people will likely find that the base model Note 10 is more comfortable to hold and a good deal more portable. But if bigger is better in your eyes, then you can’t do much better than the Note 10 Plus.
The Galaxy Note 10 linked here comes with 256GB of storage which can be expanded via microSD. There is also a 512GB version available for $100 more.
