Black Friday iPhone deals 2024: Key moments of the event
By Rado Minkov
Did you get your fair share of Black Friday iPhone savings? In case you missed it, this year's event launched some unexpectedly good discounts on a variety of Apple smartphones. The most exciting bargains were live at Verizon and AT&T, but you could also save on a new iPhone at Walmart and the Apple Store.
For example, the iPhone 16 Pro was $0.00/mo. at Verizon with new line activations and eligible plans, while Walmart gave eGift Cards of up to $450 besides discounts of up to $150. Want to know just how awesome this year's Black Friday phone sales on iPhone were? Stay with us!
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iPhone 16 Black Friday offers
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
What we like
- Refined titanium finish
- Improved Photographic Styles and video features are welcome
- Slightly larger display is a noticeable upgrade
What we don't like
- Grounded, maybe a bit boring color options
- Camera button is good, but its positioning is a bit iffy
- USB 3 on the phone, no USB 3 cable in the box
8
PhoneArena Rating
7.5
Price Class Average
Battery Life
8.5
7.8
Photo Quality
7.7
7.2
Video Quality
7.1
6.5
Charging
5.1
5.9
Performance Peak
7.1
7.1
Performance Daily
8.3
8
Display Quality
8
7.8
Design
8
7.8
Wireless Charging
7.9
7.3
Biometrics
8
7.6
Audio
8
7.8
Software
10
8.4
Why the score?
This device scores 6.3% better than the average for this price class, which includes devices like the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
5.5
User Score
(2 reviews)
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As mentioned above, the best iPhone 16 bargains this Black Friday were live at Verizon. The carrier had top-notch discounts on the entire series, selling the iPhone 16 Pro for $0.00/mo. instead of $27.77/mo., provided you activate a new line and pick a select Unlimited plan. Verizon had a similar requirement to its 16 Pro Max sale, letting you grab one for $5/mo. and not $28.33/mo.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
What we like
- Solid battery life
- A18 chipset is a beast
- Camera Control for everyone
What we don't like
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- Slow charging speeds
- Camera system virtually the same as previous gen
7.5
PhoneArena Rating
7.1
Price Class Average
Battery Life
7.5
6.9
Photo Quality
7.4
7.1
Video Quality
6.6
6.2
Charging
5.5
6.2
Performance Peak
6.6
6.3
Performance Daily
6.5
7
Display Quality
8
7.9
Design
8
7.5
Wireless Charging
7.9
7.1
Biometrics
8
7.5
Audio
8
7.3
Software
10
8.3
Why the score?
This device scores 5.3% better than the average for this price class, which includes devices like the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra, Motorola razr Plus (2024) and Google Pixel 9 Pro
User Score
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Over at AT&T, users could get some iPhone 16 models for $0.00/mo, but these promos came with more requirements. Aside from new line activation and picking a select unlimited plan, AT&T also demanded trade-ins. Amazon also had some promos, such as selling an iPhone 16 Plus for less than $1 with eligible Boost Mobile plans.
iPhone 15 Black Friday promos
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
What we like
- Cool new titanium frame
- Action Button opens up more possibilities
- Speakers are great as always
What we don't like
- Color options are a bit limited
- Action Button needs fleshing out — it only does one thing
- Doesn't come with USB 3 cable in the box
7.6
PhoneArena Rating
7.5
Price Class Average
Battery Life
7.4
7.8
Photo Quality
7.6
7.2
Video Quality
6.9
6.5
Charging
4.6
5.9
Performance Peak
6.7
7.1
Performance Daily
7.9
8
Display Quality
8
7.8
Design
8
7.8
Wireless Charging
6.7
7.3
Biometrics
8
7.6
Audio
8
7.8
Software
10
8.4
Why the score?
This device scores 1.3% better than the average for this price class, which includes devices like the Asus ROG Phone 9 Pro, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6
5.6
User Score
(7 reviews)
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Users who aren't sold on Apple Intelligence could get plenty of discounts on the iPhone 15 Series, too. For instance, Verizon offered the iPhone 15 for $0.00/mo instead of $20.27, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max with 512GB of storage was only $5.55/mo. instead of $30.56/mo.! Both offers required a new line activation and unlimited plans.
We came across some Boost Mobile sales this Black Friday, too. The iPhone 15 was available for $380 off its usual price with an Ultimate Premium plan. Similarly, Walmart gave users a $150 discount on the same Apple handset with AT&T plans. To sweeten the pot, the merchant threw an eGift Card worth $450.
Apple iPhone 15
What we like
- Dynamic Island replaces notch
- New 48MP main camera delivers greater detail
- Automated Portrait mode
What we don't like
- Poor utilization of USB-C: same charging and transfer speeds
- 60Hz display refresh rate, come on!
- No dedicated telephoto camera
7
PhoneArena Rating
7.1
Price Class Average
Battery Life
5.7
7.3
Photo Quality
7.4
7
Video Quality
6.4
6.2
Charging
4.8
6.1
Performance Peak
5.9
6
Performance Daily
5.9
6.7
Display Quality
8
7.9
Design
7
7.6
Wireless Charging
7.8
7.3
Biometrics
8
7.5
Audio
8
7.2
Software
10
8.3
Why the score?
This device scores 1.4% worse than the average for this price class, which includes devices like the Motorola razr (2024), Google Pixel 9 and OnePlus 12
1.0
User Score
(1 review)
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We came across some Boost Mobile sales this Black Friday, too. The iPhone 15 was available for $380 off its usual price with an Ultimate Premium plan. Similarly, Walmart gave users a $150 discount on the same Apple handset with AT&T plans. To sweeten the pot, the merchant threw an eGift Card worth $450.
Black Friday discounts on iPhone SE and older iPhone models
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
What we like
- Huge display
- Long-lasting battery
- Great performance
What we don't like
- Same old design with a notch, no Dynamic Island here
- 60Hz display refresh rate
- No always-on display
6.8
PhoneArena Rating
Battery Life
6.8
Photo Quality
6
Video Quality
6.4
Charging
4.1
Performance Peak
6
Performance Daily
5.5
Display Quality
8
Design
7
Wireless Charging
6.7
Biometrics
8
Audio
8
Software
9
User Score
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Black Friday shoppers looking for an affordable iOS experience weren't left out of the savings event, either! Verizon and Walmart had some juicy promos, with Verizon offering the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus for $0.00/mo. As usual, these offers only worked with select plans.
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
What we like
- Affordable price
- Light, thin and compact
- iPhone with a button classic vibe
What we don't like
- Feels dated
- LCD screen instead of AMOLED
- Screen feels too small for a modern phone
4.6
PhoneArena Rating
Battery Life
0
Photo Quality
0
Video Quality
0
Charging
0
Performance Peak
0
Performance Daily
0
Display Quality
0
Design
0
Wireless Charging
0
Biometrics
0
Audio
0
Software
0
10.0
User Score
(1 review)
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Sim-free
$170
Over at Walmart, users could save $248 on the iPhone SE 3 with 256GB of storage. The offer was only available with AT&T plans, though. At the same seller, you could save on a renewed premium iPhone 14 Pro Max as well. The 256GB configuration of the device was $116 off throughout the sales event.
Apple Store Black Friday bargains
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
7.3
PhoneArena Rating
7.1
Price Class Average
Battery Life
7.5
6.9
Photo Quality
7.4
7.1
Video Quality
6.4
6.2
Charging
5.6
6.2
Performance Peak
5.9
6.3
Performance Daily
5.9
7
Display Quality
8
7.9
Design
7
7.5
Wireless Charging
6.5
7.1
Biometrics
8
7.5
Audio
8
7.3
Software
10
8.3
Why the score?
This device scores 2.7% better than the average for this price class, which includes devices like the Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra, Motorola razr Plus (2024) and Google Pixel 9 Pro
User Score
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Apple Store Black Friday discounts were also available, but those required a trade-in. Over at the official store, users could buy the iPhone 15 or the iPhone 15 Plus for up to $650 off its usual price with eligible device trade-ins.
On top of that, the Apple Store offered users Apple Gift Cards of up to $75 with their iPhone purchases between November 29 and December 2.
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Where can I find the best iPhone deals on Black Friday 2024?
Right here! As for which retailers offer the best iPhone deals, currently, that would be Walmart and Amazon, followed by carriers like Verizon, Boost Mobile, and AT&T.
How good are Black Friday iPhone promos?
They're pretty awesome! Despite Apple itself rarely dropping the prices of its phones, other retailers, as well as the major US carriers, do in fact tend to offer great Black Friday discounts and offers on iPhones. Realistically older iPhone models in particular, like the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14, as well as already budget, "special" iPhones like the iPhone SE are most likely to get the biggest discounts.
How do I find the best iPhone deals on Black Friday?
Walmart and carriers like Verizon, as well as sometimes Amazon, traditionally have some of the most attractive iPhone promos on Black Friday, whether it's for new iPhones, refurbished, or with a contract and monthly payments.
Can you get an unlocked iPhone on Black Friday?
Yes, you can, as Apple and others will sell you even newer iPhones with no contracts, carrier locks, or anything like that. In fact, Apple offers the widest number of carrier network bands, so you can grab one with the full certainty that you can use it everywhere.
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Rado, a tech enthusiast with a love for mobile devices, brings his passion for Android and iPadOS to PhoneArena. His tech journey began with MP3 players and has evolved to include tinkering with Android tablets and iPads, even running Linux and Windows 95 on them. Beyond tech, Rado is a published author, music producer, and PC game developer. His professional work on iPads, from producing songs to editing videos, showcases his belief in their capabilities. Rado looks forward to the future of mobile tech, particularly in augmented reality and multi-screen smartphones.
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