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Best early Black Friday iPhone deals at a glance
Best free iPhone deal
iPhone 18 Pro (256 GB)$0(save $1,199.99)
Best unlocked iPhone deal
iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)$799.99(save $30)
Best refurbished iPhone deal
iPhone 15 Plus (128GB)$549.99(save $349.01)
Black Friday is still weeks away, but the deals aren’t waiting until after pumpkin pie. If you’ve been squeaking by with a phone that won’t hold a charge, has a cracked screen, or has slowed down considerably, it’s worth an upgrade.
Ready to capture your new favorite holiday memoires, iPhones have become the gold standard for anyone who’s in the Apple sphere. Mashable considers the iPhone 17 to be the best iPhone for most people. But if you’re not looking to pay the full sticker price, we have some solutions. As an early Black Friday treat, we’ve rounded up the best iPhone deals to snag today. Recommended deals for you
Best free iPhone deal
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iPhone 18 Pro (256 GB)
$0at T-Mobile
$1,199.99Save $1,199.99
Why we like it
Noted as the best iPhone for photography by Mashable, the iPhone 18 Pro is a great phone to snag ahead of the holidays. When signing on for a T-Mobile Experience Beyond plan, you can get the phone for free with 36 months of bill credits. It’s also worth checking out T-Mobile’s trade-in offer to see if you’ll qualify for the free phone. This deal also applies to larger storage options if you tend to need more space.
Best unlocked iPhone deal
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iPhone 16 Plus (128GB)
$799.99at Best Buy
$829.99Save $30
Why we like it
If you don’t need the newest iPhone model, consider buying the iPhone 16 Plus while it’s $30 off at Best Buy. The 6.7-inch display is great for watching videos and reading e-mails. In Mashable’s testing, the phone got about 19 hours of battery life per charge and the Ceramic Shield material is a plus for anyone who tends to drop their phone. Plus, the colorway options on the iPhone 16 Plus are pretty awesome.
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Best refurbished iPhone deal
Why we like it
Certified by Best Buy to be in excellent condition, you can grab a refurbished iPhone 15 Plus just under $550. Best Buy has tested the phone to have minimal visible wear with no scratched on the screen and hold at least 80% of the original battery capacity. Apple launched the iPhone 15 series in 2023, but it’ll still be a great option if you’re looking for an affordable model.
Lauren Allain is a freelance journalist covering deals at Mashable. She graduated from Western Washington University with a B.A. in journalism and holds an M.B.A from Webster Leiden. You can find more of her work online from publications including Reader’s Digest, U.S. News & World Report, Seattle Refined, and more. When she’s not writing, Lauren prefers to be outside hiking, bouldering, swimming, or searching for the perfect location for all three.
