• Current price: $1,500
• Original price: $1,800

Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5 is not the latest foldable phone on the market, but it is one of the best. The device comes with a 6.2-inch external display that’s ideal for quick tasks and messaging and a larger 7.6-inch inner display that’s great for multimedia consumption. In a way, you’re paying for a smartphone and a tablet.

Compared to the competition, the Galaxy Z Fold 5 brings a level of maturity and refinement that’s a step above, with premium materials, improved durability, and software that’s well-optimized for multitasking. Right now, you can pick up Samsung’s phone-to-tablet foldable at a $300 discount.

• Current price: Free
• Original price: $1,000

Carrier deals are often too good to be true, and that’s sort of the case with this iPhone one at AT&T. Right now, when you trade in a qualifying device (anything that’s valued over $230), enroll in an installment agreement and are part of an eligible Unlimited voice and data plan, AT&T will refund you $1,000 over the course of ownership — basically covering the cost of the iPhone.

Obviously, there are several prerequisites here, and not everyone will qualify for them all, but if you do and are open to a 2-3 year commitment, then it’s a viable (and cost-effective) option.
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• Current price: $374
• Original price: $499

The Pixel 7a is one of Google’s most budget-friendly phone releases this year, but don’t let the lower price fool you; it’s a very competent handset that, in ways, outdoes its more expensive competitors. For example, the Pixel 7a fields a similar 48MP main camera as last year’s Pixel 7 Pro, which, when paired with Google’s computational photography chops, captures and processes some of great-looking photos and videos.

Right now, Best Buy has the Pixel 7a discounted down to $374, its lowest price of the season, making the Pixel a fantastic pick-up for anyone who wants a smartphone that just works and can live without the fancier bells and whistles.

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• Current price: $1,700
• Original price: $1,900

The OnePlus Open is, in many ways, the best foldable phone on the market right now, besting Samsung and Google with a lighter and easier-to-hold design, a lower price for entry, and 67W fast charging that can bring your battery up from 0% to 70% within half an hour. The Open is also generously specced, with the one and only configuration having 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.

Also: OnePlus’ first-ever foldable makes Samsung and Google’s look outdated – and it’s near perfect

Right now, when you buy the OnePlus Open on Amazon, the e-commerce platform will bundle a free Amazon gift card (valued at $200). That’s perfect if you plan to buy extra phone cases and accessories. 

• Current price: $208
• Original price: $300

The OnePlus Nord N20 5G is one of the rare budget phones that features an AMOLED display, which makes all types of visuals pop on screen. Other key features include a 4,500mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging, a sleek-feeling, matte-textured back cover, and 6GB of RAM to help manage more strenuous tasks.

During Black Friday, you can buy a device for just $208, making it a killer deal for budget shoppers. It’s also unlocked for most major U.S. carriers, including T-Mobile and AT&T.

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