Best Early Black Friday Phone Deals in Australia in 2024

Black Friday sales are in full swing, with a massive bargain on the newly released “perfect” Samsung Galaxy phone.

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November 25, 2024 - 12:42PM

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It’s no secret that the top phones on the market are getting increasingly expensive, which is why many of us now turn to sales to upgrade our devices.

Black Friday is one of the best times of year for this, with the shopping event bringing some of the best deals on tech we see all year.

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Black Friday is this coming Friday November 29, but some fantastic deals are already dropping, like this Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 AI Smartphone, which is more than $300 off.

Released earlier this year, with 256GB of storage and boosted with impressive AI features like live translation, it could be all yours for $1485 (down from $1799).

“I will give my overall impression and it is ‘wow’. For me and the way I work and live my life this is the perfect phone for me,” said one five-star reviewer.

We’ve also spotted 24 per cent off this Samsung Galaxy A55 5G, now $531 (down from $699).

Another brand new phone released in 2024, the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G has a 50 megapixel camera, 5G capabilities, a long battery life and comes in the colour Awesome Navy.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 AI Smartphone. Picture: Samsung

We’re not leaving Apple fans behind! We found a great deal on the iPhone 14, which is 19 per cent off at $1047 (down from $1299).

With 128GB of storage, Apple’s A15 chip, the latest USB-C port, plus a long battery life, more than 21,000 shoppers have given this iPhone 14 a 5-star rating, with one writing: “Overall it’s an impressive phone with awesome operating system.”

iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. Picture: Apple

Meanwhile, Vodafone has $300 off the Google Pixel 9, and $300 off the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, when you stay connected to a selected plan over 24 or 36 months.

Whether you’re looking to shop on a plan or buy outright, we’re rounding up all the best deals from the event so you can save some cash.

Prices are correct and products are in stock at the time of publishing, but please note that stock moves quickly during sales events.

Google Pixel 9. Picture: Google

BEST 2024 BLACK FRIDAY PHONE DEALS

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WHEN IS BLACK FRIDAY?

This year, Black Friday will be held on Friday, November 29, which is followed directly by Cyber Monday on Monday, December 2 – bringing you a whole weekend of mouth-watering deals and discounts.

We will be bringing you lots of early deals and bargains in the lead up to this sales period too.

WHAT IS BLACK FRIDAY?

Black Friday is a shopping event that started in the US, but has steadily grown the become the biggest sale on the Australian calendar. Nearly every major retailer takes part in the event, making it a great time to grab a bargain on everything from tech gadgets to beauty products.

Many shoppers use it as an opportunity to bag Christmas presents at bargain prices, while others take advantage of the tech and appliance deals to snag high-ticket items like TVs, laptops, washing machines and fridges.

With the cost of living skyrocketing, the sales could also present a great opportunity to stock up on essentials at reduced prices.

You can find out more about the event by heading to our Black Friday explainer.

SHOULD I BUY A PHONE ON BLACK FRIDAY?

Black Friday usually sees top phone models slashed by hundreds of dollars, making it a great time to buy if you’re in the market for an upgrade. We also see big offers from telco providers over the course of the sales, which means those shopping on a plan can also get a great deal.

The one caveat is that recent phone models aren’t always included in the sales, with the biggest discounts usually placed on slightly older models.

WHERE TO SHOP THE BEST BLACK FRIDAY PHONE DEALS

Based on previous sales, Amazon Australia should be a top spot to shop for phone deals this Black Friday. Last year, the online retailer had some huge offers on Samsung Galaxy and foldable phones, along with offers on older phone models we didn’t see on sale elsewhere.

It was also one of the only retailers to slash prices on a range of Apple iPhones.

We should also see Vodafone, which have some great discounts for those who want to buy on a plan. Vodafone had the most extensive deal offerings last year, though we saw some similar discounts across all three stores.

Those after a Samsung phone can also head directly to the Samsung store, where we saw some exclusive offers last November.

Those after an iPhone deal will have a harder time finding a bargain, given Apple’s reputation for not discounting its products. However, we did see Amazon Australia slash the price of certain iPhone models last year, so it could be worth keeping an eye on the sites’ dedicated Apple store.

Other top retailers to check for phone deals this Black Friday include The Good Guys, Bing Lee, Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi.

Apple iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. Picture: Apple.

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Troy NankervisShopping Writer

Troy has worked widely in editorial and commercial roles across digital, social, radio, and TV, both in the UK and Australian newsrooms, including The Sunday Project, The Morning Show, Studio 10, ITV's Good Morning Britain, OK! Online and Metro.co.uk. He also brings more than a decade of retail experience to News.com.au's checkout team, including stints at Bunnings, Jeans West, Big W and Masters Home Improvement.