When is Black Friday?
Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving. While it’s typically associated with general retail sales, we’re seeing a lot more online deals, as well. Cyber Monday, the traditional online shopping sale day, is Monday, Dec. 1. Both of these days will have some great deals, and there will be some overlap.
Are phones really cheaper during Black Friday?
Yes, phones, including recent iPhone models, are often cheaper on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, matching (if not beating) the level of discount you’d find during any other major shopping event. This is partly because Cyber Week occurs months after most manufacturers, such as Samsung, OnePlus, Google, and Apple, have launched new devices. With the passage of time, you’ll often see the more recent phones discounted by a significant amount at this time.
iPhones are cheaper during this time because carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T offer competitive trade-in and sign-on promotions. As long as you read the fine print about the qualifications, most of these deals will cover the retail cost of the new iPhone. You’ll just have to agree to a long-term installment plan that ranges between 24 months to 36 months.
How did we choose these Black Friday deals?
ZDNET chooses Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals based on the percentage of discount compared to the original price ($5 off a $20 item is just as good as $250 off a $1,000 item), how significant the discount is compared to pricing history, and whether our experts have tested and recommended the product.
We also examine deals from a broader perspective, considering alternative options, unique use cases, stock availability, and existing customer reviews on websites such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Reddit. The best deals will save you a meaningful amount of money while providing a truly worthwhile product.
What are the best Black Friday deals?
ZDNET’s experts have been searching through Black Friday sales to find the best discounts. These are the best Black Friday deals so far, by retailer:
- Best Black Friday Amazon deals
- Best Black Friday Best Buy deals
- Best Black Friday Walmart deals
- Best Black Friday Target deals
- Best Black Friday Sam’s Club deals
- Best Black Friday Costco deals
- Best Black Friday Samsung deals
- Best Black Friday Verizon deals
- Best Black Friday Dell deals
And the best Black Friday deals by product category or price point:
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- Best Black Friday Kindle deals
- Best Black Friday Chromebook deals
- Best Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals
- Best Black Friday PlayStation deals
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