Best Black Friday iPhone deals 2025: how to get a free iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPad, or a cheap phone today

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Fri, 28 Nov 2025 18:35:52 +0000

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From super pricey unlimited plans to cheap unlocked phones: these are the
best Black Friday iPhone deals you can get today.

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Today's best Black Friday iPhone deals cover everything from the latest
iPhone 17 series to much cheaper, older, but still great devices. In short, there's plenty to consider today if you're looking to score that perfect upgrade.

I've rounded up all of today's best Black Friday iPhone deals into one neat little package right below, including major carriers, prepaid, and unlocked options. That's including major promotions from the likes of T-Mobile , Verizon , and the official Apple Store , to name just a few.

Highlights today include a free iPhone 17 Pro Max without a trade-in at Verizon , free iPads and Apple Watches at T-Mobile , and discounts of up to $1,100 at AT&T . Apple's big seasonal 'gifting' event is also live now, with $75 gift cards being included with all iPhone 16 purchases. Annoyingly, Apple's Black Friday deal does not extend to the latest iPhone 17 series - typical Apple!

With that said, as someone who tracks the best iPhone deals all year round, I can confidently tell you that today's promotions are easily the best of 2025. As always, however, to get the biggest discounts, you will need either a trade-in or an unlimited plan at one of the major carriers. I've made sure to break down the various eligibility criteria and provide buying tips and
advice where I can, too. Today's best Black Friday deals - quick links Apple: $75 gift card, plus up to $670 w/ trade on iPhone 16 AT&T : $1,100 off w/ trade-in, plus $200 off plan Best Buy : up to $1,000 off iPhone 17, Galaxy, Pixel Mint Mobile : $800 off Pixel 10 and cheap plans T-Mobile : free iPhone 17 Pro, iPad, and Watch w/ plan Verizon : free iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPad, and Watch w/ plan Visible Wireless : unlimited data from $19/mo Best Black Friday iPhone deals: carriers

New customers: $200 eGift card with switch at Verizon
If you've been thinking about making the switch, then now's a great time to consider jumping over to Verizon. The carrier is currently offering a handy $200 gift card for new customers with an eligible smartphone purchase and an unlimited plan. Not only is this a great little gift that can be used to offset any plan bills, but it's a promotion that technically stacks with all the other excellent Verizon Black Friday deals currently available below.
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: free with a new unlimited line, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
Verizon has just upped the ante with its Black Friday deals today, with this incredible promotion on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. For the first time ever, you don't need to trade-in to get this device for free alongside a new unlimited line. On top of that, you can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch. Previously, that's a promotion that's only been available on the cheaper 17-series devices. Even better still, this deal is eligible on the higher-end Ultimate and mid-tier Plus plan, so you're not technically tied into the priciest option here if you don't want it. Deal! View Deal

Apple iPhone 17: free with a new unlimited line, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
And, that same Verizon deal is also available on the standard iPhone 17. On paper, this one might not seem quite as good value as the 17 Pro Max deal above, but it's worth noting that the free iPhone 17 is available on the entry-level Welcome Unlimited plan, which makes it a better option for the budget-conscious. You can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch here, although note you will have to pay extra for accessory cellular lines, and these lines don't get any bundle discounts on the Welcome plan. If you're looking to bundle, I would go the whole way and grab the iPhone 17 Pro Max on the higher-end plan. View Deal

Apple iPhone 17: four devices for free on an unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
T-Mobile's Black Friday special on the iPhone 17 is exactly what I expected. Right now, you can get four iPhone 17 for free on an unlimited data plan without the usual trade-in criteria. By itself, that doesn't sound ground-breaking, but the real magic here is in the details. Plan eligibility for this deal includes the carrier's entry-level 'Essentials' plan, which comes out at just $100 per month for four lines. Yep, that means you can get four free iPhone 17 on four lines that average out at just $25/mo each. View Deal

Apple iPhone 17 Pro: free with a trade-in, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at T-Mobile
Quite possibly the best T-Mobile deal of the entire year for single-line users. You can currently get the excellent iPhone 17 Pro for free with a trade-in and new unlimited line at the carrier, alongside the option to
bundle in a free iPad and Apple Watch. You rarely see freebies like these at T-Mobile (unlike other carriers), but note that you do need to take out cellular lines on those accessories. So, even if they're free upfront, you're still paying extra per month on your plan. View Deal

Apple iPhone 17 series: up to $1,100 off with trade, plus cheap iPad and Apple Watch at AT&T
AT&T's headline Black Friday deal on the iPhone 17 series is similar to Verizon's in that it gets you a super cheap iPad and Apple Watch alongside your phone. Again, you do need to take out pricey accessory cellular lines to claim the other devices here - and they're also $0.99 per month each, which feels a little stingy when you're paying $20+ for the cellular lines. What is good, however, is AT&T's trade-in rebate of up to $1,100 on the phone itself, which is enough to cover the entire cost of the iPhone 17 Pro. View Deal

Apple iPhone Air: was $ 27.78 now $2.43/mo with a new unlimited plan at AT&T
AT&T was already offering the excellent iPhone Air for cheap without a trade-in, but this Black Friday special breaks the previous record-low record easily. No trade-ins are currently needed to get this iPhone (which is one of the latest models, by the way) for just under $2.50/mo alongside an unlimited data plan currently. Considering you usually need to trade to get a discount at AT&T, this is an exceptional deal overall. View Deal Best cheap Black Friday iPhone deals

Apple iPhone 16 series: get a $75 gift card, plus up to $670 off with a trade-in at Apple
Apple is just about to launch its big 'gifting' event, so it's worth waiting if you're looking for an unlocked iPhone 16. The official retailer will be throwing in a $75 gift card alongside devices, which is a nice little bonus - if somewhat underwhelming! This is in line with what Apple usually offers
over Black Friday, and it's pretty useful for bagging discounts on things
like AirPods or chargers. As always, the main selling point here is the trade-in rebate of up to $670, which remains your sole option if you're looking for a discount on an unlocked device. View Deal

Apple iPhone 17 series: get up to $670 off with a trade-in at Apple
Annoyingly, Apple's Black Friday gifting promotion doesn't extend to the latest iPhone 17 series. If you're looking at one of these devices, then you can get the standard trade-in rebate of up to $670 right now. In isolation, not a great deal, but you can pair this one up with the various Black Friday deals that are being offered by prepaid carriers like Mint Mobile or Visible Wireless just below. View Deal

Apple iPhone 17 series: $150 rebate with a plan at Red Pocket
Here's a nice little Black Friday option for prospective switchers looking for a cheap plan. Right now, the prepaid carrier Red Pocket is offering a
$150 rebate with any of the latest iPhone 17 phones if you port your number
in from another carrier. That's a saving that doesn't seem huge next to some, but Red Pocket's prepaid plans are extremely affordable and excellent if you're looking for long-term savings, for sure. View Deal

Apple iPhone 14: free with a new Visible Plus Pro plan
Use the code BLUEDEAL at checkout to get yourself a free iPhone 14 alongside a new line on Visible's Plus Pro plan today. No trade-ins are needed at all
to get this still-great device free-of-charge on one of the best prepaid unlimited plans on the market right now. Note, however, that all colors aside from Blue are sold out already, so it's worth picking this one up sooner rather than later. View Deal

Apple iPhone 16e: was $599 , now $99 with a plan at Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile's iPhone deals have really come into force in recent years and this Black Friday special on the iPhone 16e is a fantastic option. While the device itself isn't free, you can get it for just $99 alongside a line on the carrier's $60/mo premium unlimited plan - which is easily the best plan at
the carrier. It's a plan that includes 50GB of premium 5G data per month, so it's a particularly good option if you're a data-heavy user. View Deal

Apple iPhone 16e: get a free phone with a 3-month unlimited plan at Total Wireless
This Black Friday special from Total Wireless is only available in-store but it's absolutely worth considering if that's not too much of a hassle. Right now, you can get this new device, which is still valued at $599, for free alongside a number port-in at the carrier. Note, if you can't visit in-store, then you can still get an impressive $300 off this device - although I don't believe that's a Black Friday special. View Deal

Refurbished iPhones: save an extra 10% at BackMarket
Ever considered going for a refurbished iPhone? BackMarket is a great choice today since the popular retailer is offering an additional 10% off its already-cheap selection of iPhones. For a cheap phone, definitely consider this option as BackMarket professionally refurbs all its stock and offers a pretty good warranty, too. View Deal Black Friday iPhone deals: buying advice (Image credit: Jacob Krol/Future) What model does TechRadar recommend?

Apple iPhone 17
For the first time in a few generations, we recommend the standard iPhone as 'the best iPhone for most people'. It's a little boring, a little safe, but
we can't deny just how good value this particular iteration is. For once, the standard iPhone isn't really the poor relation with its crisp 6.3-inch display, excellent chipset, and healthy 256GB capacity. The only downside? It lacks a few of the higher-end camera features of the Pro devices.

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
If you're going big, then go all the way, we say. The latest iPhone 17 Pro
Max is just an incredible device with a (somewhat) justified price tag. The device features the best iPhone cameras we've ever seen, a fresh design, a huge battery, and the astoundingly quick A19 chipset. It's the ultimate
iPhone for sure, although you'll have to decide whether all these 'nice-to-haves' are worth the premium versus the standard model.

Read our review View Deal Are expensive unlimited plans worth it?

Even with a free iPhone, some plans can cost over $2,000 in total

This is a massive subject unto itself, and annoyingly, the answer depends on what you're looking for. If you're well covered, looking for the quickest download speeds possible, and can make use of the various extras and perks, then the pricier plans are arguably worth it - especially if you're getting a free iPhone upgrade.

I'd say the big carrier plans at Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T are particularly good if you're looking for multiple lines, as they all offer significant discounts for multi-line plans. If you're just looking for a single line on a budget, however, then going for a prepaid carrier might be a stronger option.

For example, you could trade in an old device f or a discount of up to $670
on an unlocked iPhone 17 at Apple , then port that over to a cheaper carrier. There are a few excellent options on the market right now, thanks to today's Black Friday deals, which I've included just below. Recommended cheap plan deals today

Mint Mobile: get 50% off an unlimited plan
Mint Mobile's biggest and best plan deal for Black Friday gets you a massive 50% discount on the brand's already-cheap unlimited data plan. That's a potential saving of up to $180 on a full year of data and you can also apply this discount to the cheaper 3-month and 6-months if you don't feel like making a big commitment. Overall, this is a fantastic deal and easily one of the best I've ever seen from the popular carrier. View Deal

Mint Mobile: get 30% off any eligible 12-month plan
New customers at Mint can use the code YEAROFMINT at checkout to get a massive 30% discount on the carrier's 5GB, 15GB, or 20GB plan this week.
While the unlimited data plan is excluded from the list of the eligible plans here, this deal is enough to get the entry-level 5GB plan for just $10.50/mo on average - an astoundingly low price for such a well-featured prepaid plan. View Deal

Visible Wireless: unlimited plans from $25 $19/mo
New customers can use the code SWITCH26 to get one of the best discounts
I've ever seen on Visible's unlimited plans this Black Friday month. This
deal applies to all three of the carrier's unlimited options, so it's great for everything from super-cheap basic plans to high-end plans with plenty of priority data. The cheapest plan? That's the standard Visible plan, which is $19 per month for an entire year with this deal. View Deal

While you're here, check out our main Black Friday page for more recommendations from our team of experts. Also check out our Black Friday deals hub for a roundup of today's best sales from Amazon, Best Buy, and
other key retailers.



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