Today, life without smartphones is impossible to imagine. Smartphones’ functions extend considerably beyond calls and messages, facilitating various daily activities, from shopping and paying bills to locating new places and managing finances. Black Friday 2023 is around the corner and will have massive discounts on a wide range of smartphones, allowing one to buy high-end smartphones at affordable rates. Here are some Black Friday deals from last year. One can expect similar deals this year as well.

Android smartphones
Here are a few Android smartphones that went on sale the year before:

1. This reputed brand offered the latest versions of its premium Galaxy S smartphones for great discounts last year. Some of the Galaxy S smartphones on sale last year were the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S22+. Thus, one will likely find Samsung Galaxy S smartphones on sale this Black Friday.

2. OnePlus has attained widespread popularity for its smartphones equipped with cutting-edge technology features, such as long battery life, excellent camera quality, affordability, and fast charging. Its bestselling models like the OnePlus Nord, OnePlus 8T, and OnePlus Pro were available at discounted prices ranging from $50 to $500 last year on Black Friday—a good reason for shoppers to expect such lucrative discounts on the brand’s smartphones even this year.

3. Google Pixel’s smartphones utilize machine learning technology to enable cutting-edge features such as smart replies in messages, excellent camera quality, battery life, and live captioning. Last year, Google Pixel’s top smartphones were available at discounted rates. For example, users bought the Google Pixel 7 Pro for $150 off. Thus, one can gear up to buy Google Pixel smartphones at discounted prices even this time.

4. Samsung Galaxy Z’s Flip phone boasts cutting-edge features, including a splendid display, excellent camera quality, and considerable storage space. For example, its latest Flip 4 version entails a 6.7-inch AMOLED + FHD screen, the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chip, and quick charging. This smartphone was offered at a $230 discount on its original price of $999 last year.

5. Samsung Galaxy’s Fold phones integrate the touchscreen and flip features perfectly. With a 7.6-inch screen, 12 GB of RAM, and a powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, these phones are immensely popular for their designs and features. Last year, customers got a discount of at least $430 on the product.

6. Based on last year’s sales, one can expect to find Motorola’s premium smartphones for sale on e-commerce sites such as Amazon and Best Buy. For example, consumers bagged the Motorola Moto G Stylus, which features a triple camera and 4 GB RAM, for $120 off on Black Friday last year.

iOS smartphones
Owning an Apple iPhone is a matter of prestige and a dream for many. Today, Apple iPhones claim a 23.4% global market share, which is the highest among handset manufacturers. Last Black Friday, we witnessed a massive sale on Apple’s iPhones on e-commerce sites. Here are some Apple iPhones likely to be available for sale this year:

7. Characterized by a long battery life, an A15 bionic chipset, and a triple camera, among other features, the iPhone 13 Pro was bagged by consumers at $849, a discount of $150 on its original price, last Black Friday. It may be up for sale this time as well.

8. Consumers could save up to $800 with a trade-in on these products at Best Buy on Black Friday. Moreover, Walmart offered even further discounts of up to $900 with a trade-in. Thus, even this year, one can expect a sale on the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus.

9. Apple iPhones 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max were offered at huge discounts of up to a whopping $1,000 last year. Both models have features like excellent battery life, elegant displays, and exceptional camera quality and are highly popular among iPhone users.

10. This iPhone has an Apple A14 bionic processor, a 6.1-inch display, and a quad camera, among other features. The iPhone 12 Pro is ideal for those looking for an affordable iPhone with comparable features. Based on last year’s deals, this iPhone model can be offered at discounted prices even this year.

Both Android and Apple smartphones may be available at highly discounted prices this Black Friday, considering last year’s lucrative offers. The best bet while buying smartphones on Black Friday is to check their prices on different e-commerce websites, including Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, compare the deals offered, and bag them at the lowest prices. At the same time, it is important to evaluate the credibility of these websites to ensure online safety.

Certain strategies, like shopping early in the morning on Black Friday and not being too brand loyal, can also help one secure the best deals on Android and iOS smartphones. Finally, even though products are offered on sale during these shopping seasons, buyers should plan their finances and purchases and avoid overspending.