Hop into 2026 with a shiny new phone.
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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.
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Best Black Friday unlocked phone deals at a glance
If you've been limping along with a sad phone that will no longer hold a charge, it's time to make the upgrade. Even if you try to limit the amount of time spent looking at your phone, it's a necessary piece of tech these days. An unlocked phone allow you the ability switch plans, carriers, or swap to a new phone if you'd like. Plus, they're excellent for installing an e-sim for international travel.
While Black Friday isn't officially here yet, the major retailers aren't waiting and they're packed with great deals on unlocked phones. Options include basic budget models that are perfect for kids or anyone who doesn't need fancy features. Or you can go with some of the latest and best designs. Keep in mind iPhones tend to be the exception here, and it's not common to find a great deal on an unlocked iPhone. Carriers tend to offer the best value for those.
Before we fill up on pie later this week, shop these unlocked phone deals before they disappear.
Recommended deals for you
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Noise Cancelling Heart Rate Wireless Earbuds — $219.99 (List Price $249.00)
Apple iPad 11" 128GB Wi-Fi Retina Tablet (Blue, 2025 Release) — $279.00 (List Price $349.00)
Amazon Fire HD 10 32GB Tablet (2023 Release, Black) — $69.99 (List Price $139.99)
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones — $248.00 (List Price $399.99)
Blink Outdoor 4 1080p Security Camera (5-Pack) — $159.99 (List Price $399.99)
Fire TV Stick 4K Streaming Device With Remote (2023 Model) — $24.99 (List Price $49.99)
Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones — $298.00 (List Price $429.00)
Shark AV2511AE AI Robot Vacuum With XL Self-Empty Base — $249.99 (List Price $599.00)
Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 42mm, S/M Black Sport Band) — $349.00 (List Price $399.00)
WD Elements 14TB Desktop External USB 3.0 Hard Drive — $169.99 (List Price $279.99)
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Best Black Friday unlocked phone deal
$699
at Amazon
$899
Save $200
Why we like it
Google's lineup of Pixel phones rarely disappoints. Instead, they offer a great value for those aren't tied to iOS. The Pixel 10 comes with all the essentials we've come to love about Pixel phones like solid battery life, a bright display, and a telephoto camera lens. In Mashable's review of the Pixel 10, Tech Reporter Alex Perry noted it's a great upgrade if you current phone needs an update and he was able to get about 26 hours of life before it asked for a recharge, not including time spent sleeping. The $699 sale price applies to the 256GB version, which is $200 off and matches the record-low. But you can also go with less storage and spend $599 on the 128GB Pixel 10 which is also $200 off the normal.
More unlocked phones on sale for Black Friday
Motorola Moto G (128GB) — $149.99
$199.99(save $50)TCL 60 XE NXTPAPER (128GB) — $169.99
$249.99(save $80)Motorola Razr 2024 (256GB) — $399.99
$699.99(save $300)Samsung Galaxy S25 (128GB) — $674.99
$799.99(save $125)Google Pixel 9 (128GB) — $499
$799(save $300)Nothing Phone (3) (256GB) — $639
$799(save $200)OnePlus 13 (512GB) — $799.99
$999.99(save $160)Motorola Razr Ultra (512GB) — $884.99
$1,299.99(save $415)Samsung Galaxy S25+ (512GB) — $940.79
$1,119.99(save $179.20)Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256GB) — $949.99
$1,299.99(save $350)Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 (512GB) — $1,019.99
$1,219.99(save $200)Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (512GB) — $1,057.91
$1,419.99(save $362.08)
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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.