As the holiday season fast approaches, anticipation builds for one of the most anticipated shopping events of the year, the Black Friday 2023 sale. Tech enthusiasts look forward to this sale significantly because of the numerous smartphone deals presented during the sale. Whether one prefers an iPhone or an Android phone, the sale has deals for everyone. Based on last Black Friday’s popular smartphone deals, here are some top deals shoppers can look out for this year.

Free iPhone deals
Who wouldn’t love a free iPhone? No shopper would want to miss out on the prospect of securing a free iPhone. Last Black Friday, shoppers were offered similar deals from some leading phone service providers. They offered consumers a chance to get a free iPhone for absolutely nothing, provided they traded in an older, eligible phone and purchased an eligible phone plan from the provider.

1. To grab a similar offer this Black Friday, shoppers must look out for deals and promotions from some of the top service providers, such as AT&T, Verizon, etc., and they might just get lucky.

iPhone deals with more than 50% discount
If one does not manage to secure a free iPhone deal, one might still have a chance to grab an iPhone for a discount of more than 50%. This is based on some popular deals from last Black Friday, where shoppers were offered massive discounts on some popular iPhone models, including the latest ones from last year. Here are a few such deals from last Black Friday:

2. Verizon offered shoppers a great deal on iPhones, where they could save up to $1,000 to purchase the latest iPhones from their online store.

3. During the sale, shoppers were also offered up to 55% discounts on unlocked and carrier-specific iPhones at Walmart’s online store.

4. Similarly, BackMarket’s online store also presented shoppers with noteworthy deals where they could save up to 69% on unlocked iPhones. These included popular models such as the iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone SE, and more.

Android phone deals with more than 50% discount
Black Friday also typically brings massive discounts for individuals who prefer Android phones. Last year, on Black Friday, shoppers were also offered a chance to grab some of the most popular Android phones at a discount of more than 50%. Here are some of those deals:

5. Last year, Walmart featured an exceptional offer that allowed customers to save up to 61% on various unlocked Samsung Galaxy phones, including popular models such as the Galaxy S22, Galaxy S21, Galaxy S10, Galaxy Z Fold, and more.

6. Similarly, at BackMarket’s online store, tech enthusiasts enjoyed up to 78% savings on unlocked Google Pixel smartphones, featuring models such as the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 4a (5G), among others.

7. The BackMarket online store also offered a remarkable deal on various unlocked Samsung Galaxy smartphones, with up to 71% savings.

8. Shoppers looking for unlocked OnePlus phones also found a fantastic opportunity at the BackMarket online store, with discounts of up to 60%. The deal included models such as the OnePlus 9 and the OnePlus 9 Pro.

9. At the Motorola store, the Motorola Edge Plus was available for a discount of 50% as part of a limited-time deal.

Deals on pre-owned phones
Last Black Friday, shoppers looking for affordable options got even luckier with deals on pre-owned phones. Deals on used smartphones, from iPhones to Samsung Galaxy, were a big hit, offering shoppers a chance to own the best models without paying a hefty price. So, anyone keen on getting a great smartphone without spending too much can watch for this year’s Black Friday deals on used phones. Here are some top deals on pre-owned phones from last year to give prospective customers an idea of the kind of deals to look forward to.

10. Last year, Gazelle’s online store offered savings of up to $134 on certified pre-owned, unlocked iPhones.

11. Similarly, Gazelle also provided an excellent deal for Android enthusiasts, with savings of up to $147 on certified pre-owned, unlocked Samsung Galaxy smartphones at their online store.

12. The BackMarket online store also offered enticing deals on pre-owned phones, allowing users to save up to 67% on a selection of used and refurbished Android phones, including devices from the Pixel and Galaxy series.

Apple gift card
Another interesting smartphone deal that shoppers can grab this Black Friday comes from Apple. They are giving away gift cards with certain purchases, making it a bit more special when one grabs their new device.

13. Starting November 24th, Apple is offering its customers a gift card of up to $200 on the purchase of an eligible product from their Apple store. Customers can then use this card for their future purchases from Apple. The eligible devices include the iPhone 14, iPhone 13, and iPhone SE. So, customers can enjoy a great deal with a gift card when purchasing their new iPhone.