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The best Cyber Monday phone deals I’d actually recommend to real people

The best Cyber Monday phone deals I’d actually recommend to real people

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Splurge on something that folds in half or save some extra money on an already well-priced budget device.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra showing a blue and yellow homescreen, on a blue and yellow background with green translucent rectangles.

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Cyber Monday, you may have noticed, is no longer a specific date on the calendar. This year especially, with a late Thanksgiving in the US, Black Friday and Cyber Monday are more like a vibe. The deals started arriving well before Thanksgiving and they’ve lasted well into the weekend, just like turkey leftovers. If the new vibes-based Cyber Monday means shopping for discounted phones and accessories online any day you please, well, that’s a vibe I can relate to.

Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro photographed on a reflective black surface.

Apple’s second-generation AirPods Pro photographed on a reflective black surface.

The second-gen AirPods Pro improve upon Apple’s original pair with much better noise cancellation, sound quality, and onboard volume controls. The latest refresh also ships with a USB-C charging case, as opposed to Lightning. Read our review.

A black plastic car charging mount with the ESR logo at the center of the circular charging puck is mounted to a car’s vent.

A black plastic car charging mount with the ESR logo at the center of the circular charging puck is mounted to a car’s vent.

A compact, flexible Qi2 charger for vent and dash mounting. Read our review.

The latest version of Belkin’s 3-in-1 BoostCharge Pro stand uses Qi2 for 15W wireless charging and a refined design allowing the attached phone to tilt. It also comes with a compact 36W USB-C power adapter.

The latest version of Anker’s magnetic MagGo charging pads supports 15W Qi2 and has a five-foot USB-C cable.

  • Verizon is offering up to $1,000 off an iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max and up to $830 off an iPhone 16 when you trade in any phone in any condition, provided you’re signed on to a “select Unlimited plan.” AT&T is also offering $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max or $830 off an iPhone 16 with trade-in. You can get the same Verizon and AT&T deals through Best Buy, in which case you’ll get a $100 Best Buy gift card with your purchase.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra showing a blue and yellow homescreen, on a blue and yellow background with green translucent rectangles.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra showing a blue and yellow homescreen, on a blue and yellow background with green translucent rectangles.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is just loaded with goodies including a big, beautiful display, an integrated stylus, and two telephoto cameras. Read our review.

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

The S24 “Fan Edition” is the least expensive of Samsung’s S-series and has two major selling points: a dedicated 3x telephoto camera and a big 6.7-inch display. Read our review.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 on a purple and green background.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 on a purple and green background.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 offers slight design and performance upgrades compared to the previous generation. The AI-ready Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 now comes with 12GB of RAM and a vapor chamber for cooling. It also has a new 50-megapixel camera sensor that enables 2X optical zoom. Read our review.

  • The Galaxy Z Fold 6 is on a steep discount too, down to $1,312.33 from $1,899 at Amazon, which is the lowest price we’ve seen. The long, narrow outer screen isn’t my favorite format for a folding phone, but it has plenty of fans and its multitasking UI is excellent.
  • The Galaxy A35 5Gcomes with a robust IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, meaning it should survive a brief swim in a puddle or… you know. Coupled with a strong software support policy with five years of promised security updates, it’s a great deal in the under-$500 class. It’s $299.99 ($100 off) at Amazon, Best Buy, and Samsung’s online store.

Google Pixel 9 on a pink and green background.

Google Pixel 9 on a pink and green background.

Google’s new Pixel 9 has a slightly larger 6.3-inch OLED display than its predecessor, along with a new Tensor G4 processor, a bigger battery, 12GB of RAM, and a dual rear camera setup with a new 48-megapixel sensor for its ultrawide. Read our review.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold in porcelain.

Pixel 9 Pro Fold in porcelain.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a 6.3-inch outer screen and an eight-inch inner screen once it’s unfolded — both of which are larger than the original Pixel Fold. The new foldable also lays flat when opened, sports IPX8 weather resistance, and offers a thinner design than the last-gen model. Read our review.

  • Google’s Pixel 8A is a heck of a deal at $399 ($100), its current price at Amazon and the Google Store. It’s part of the previous generation of Pixel phones, but it’s only six months old since it came out halfway through the 8 series’ product cycle.

2024 Motorola Razr Plus in hot pink

2024 Motorola Razr Plus in hot pink

The 2024 Razr Plus is Motorola’s best foldable yet, with an improved cover screen UI and one of the biggest front displays on any modern flip phone. Read our review.

Motorola Razr Plus on a stack of books with cover screen on showing illustrated home screen background.

Motorola Razr Plus on a stack of books with cover screen on showing illustrated home screen background.

The 2023 Razr Plus improved upon previous models with a better processor, better cameras, and a more useful cover screen. It’s scheduled to receive security updates through 2027. Read our review.

OnePlus 12 on a green background showing back panel of green color option.

OnePlus 12 on a green background showing back panel of green color option.

The OnePlus 12 retails for $100 more than its predecessor, but it comes with upgraded Hasselblad cameras, improved water resistance, and wireless charging. Coupled with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and up to 16GB of RAM, it holds its own against the top smartphones of 2024. Read our review.

OnePlus 12R on a green background with blue translucent squares.

OnePlus 12R on a green background with blue translucent squares.

The OnePlus 12R comes with an excellent screen and a top-notch processor, making it feel much more expensive than its $500 price tag. Read our review.

  • Amazon doesn’t have the 128GB version of the OnePlus 12R in stock, but it is offering the 256GB variant for $499.99 ($100 off). You can also find that deal at OnePlus and Best Buy.
  • The OnePlus Open is going for $1,199.99, down from $1,699.99, which is an excellent price for a great folding phone. It’s a year old at this point, but it should still receive another four years of security updates. You can get an extra $100 off with a trade-in if you go through OnePlus directly, but the discounted price is also available from Amazon and Best Buy.

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