Best early Black Friday T-Mobile deals: free phones, tablet savings and more
Google Pixel 9 Series: Starting at $0
Save up to $1,000 with trade-in or a new line
Samsung Galaxy S24 Series: Starting at $0
Save up to $1,100 with trade-in or new line
Do you want to buy a new phone, tablet or smartwatch this Black Friday? Retailers like Amazon and Walmart aren’t the only places where you can get one on sale. T-Mobile is also offering its own selection of early holiday deals, including some serious discounts on the latest devices from big brands like Samsung and Google. Most of these deals require a trade-in or a new service line, but the savings are far greater than the simple product discounts you’ll find elsewhere.
To help you make the most of these savings, we’ve rounded up some of the best early Black Friday deals T-Mobile has to offer below. And we’ll continue to update this page throughout the holiday shopping season, so check back often. Verizon is also offering its own selection of Black Friday deals, and you’ll find even more valuable bargains on Apple, Samsung and Google devices in our full round-up of the best Black Friday phone deals available now.
Best early Black Friday T-Mobile deals
Nearly all of Google’s new Pixel 9 lineup earned a spot on our list of the best phones of 2024, and T-Mobile is currently offering serious savings on all four models. Those who have or switch to a Go5G Plus or Next plan can save up to $1,000 when they add a new service line or trade in a qualifying device. With these offers you get the base Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL for free. You’ll get the full discount if you trade in a more recent phone, and even older models will still get you $500 off.
If you’re on a Go5G, Magenta or One plan, you can still save $600 when activating a new line, or up to $500 on a qualifying trade-in. It’s also worth noting that T-Mobile has offered $100 off the starting price of the Pixel 9 Pro, and $200 off the 9 Pro XL.
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 phones are among our absolute favorites for Android users, and you can now buy them for much less from T-Mobile. There’s a whopping $1,100 discount available for those on a Go5G Next plan who add a new line or trade in an old phone, getting you the standard Galaxy S24 and the S24 Plus for free. If you have a Go5G Plus plan, you can still save up to $800 with a new line or trade-in, which will still cover the full cost of the standard Galaxy S24.
Those on a Go5G, Magenta or One plan will get $600 off a new line, and up to $300 off eligible trade-ins. Those with other service plans can still save up to $200 through trade-in. T-Mobile also has a buy-one-get-one-free offer on the Galaxy S24 when you activate both devices with a qualifying service plan.
The second-generation Apple Watch SE is one of the best smartwatches of 2024, and right now you can buy it for even less. Activate this Apple smartwatch on a new Digits Apple Watch Plus line at T-Mobile and you will score a €201 discount, which is applied in the form of monthly bill credits. That drops the price to just over $4 per month ($99 total). You can also buy one and get a second one for free when you add at least two new service lines.
Is Black Friday the Best Time to Buy a New Phone?
While phone deals are quite common throughout the year, the offers typically get an upgrade around the Black Friday shopping season. Carriers may offer greater discounts that you can take advantage of without having to upgrade to a more expensive service plan. So Black Friday isn’t your only chance to save on a new phone, but waiting until after the holidays could mean you have to pay a little more.
Do T-Mobile’s Black Friday deals require a contract?
Yes, virtually all discounts or deals offered by T-Mobile (or any other major carrier) require you to activate your device on a long-term contract plan. The savings are then usually distributed as monthly bill credits over a two-year period.
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