Black Friday is one of the best times of year to shop for new tech, including phones, tablets and smartwatches. And while you’ll find a handful of unlocked models on sale at retailers like Amazon and Walmart, you’ll want to shop at a major carrier like T-Mobile for the season’s absolute best offers. These deals will require you to trade in an old device or activate a new line of service, but the savings are a lot more substantial than the straightforward product discounts you’ll find elsewhere.
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To help you take full advantage 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 be sure to check back often. Verizon is also offering its own selection of Black Friday deals, and you’ll find even more worthwhile bargains on Apple, Samsung and Google devices in our full roundup of all the best Black Friday phone deals available now.
Best early Black Friday T-Mobile deals
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iPhone 16 four-line bundle: From $25/month
Free phones with trade-ins and new lines
If you’re picking up new phones for the whole family this Black Friday season, T-Mobile has an offer you definitely won’t want to miss. Adding four new lines on a qualifying service plan and trading in four eligible devices will score you four iPhone 16s for free. This offer also drops the monthly cost down to just $25 per line.
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Google Pixel 9 series: From $0
Save up to $1,000 with trade-in or new line
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 offering some serious savings on all four models at the moment. Those who have, or switch to, a Go5G Plus or Next plan will save up to $1,000 when either adding a new line of service or trading in an eligible device. With these offers, you’ll get the basic Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro or Pixel 9 Pro XL for free. You’ll get the full discount when you trade in a more recent phone, and even older models will still net 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 with an eligible trade-in. It’s also worth noting that T-Mobile has knocked $200 off the starting price of the 9 Pro XL.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 series: From $0
Save up to $1,100 with trade-in or new line
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 phones are among our absolute favorites for Android users, and you can snag them for a lot less right now at T-Mobile. There’s a whopping $1,100 discount available to those on a Go5G Next plan who are adding a new line or trading in an old phone, which scores you the basic Galaxy S24 and the S24 Plus for free. If you’re on a Go5G Plus plan, you can still save up to $800 with a new line or trade-in, which still covers the full cost of the basic Galaxy S24.
Those on a Go5G, Magenta or One plan will get $600 off for a new line, and up to $300 off for eligible trade-ins. Those on other service plans can still save up to $200 via trade-in. T-Mobile also has a buy-one-get-one-free offer on the Galaxy S24 when you activate both devices on a qualifying service plan.
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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra: From $4/month
Save $551 with new line
With a durable titanium case, 32GB of storage and cutting-edge AI features, Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra is one of the most advanced Android smartwatches on the market. And with this T-Mobile offer, you can pick it up for just $99. To get this deal, you just need to purchase the watch on an installment plan and activate a new line of service on a Data with Digits Plus plan.
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Apple Watch SE (2nd gen): From $0
Free with new line
The second-gen Apple Watch SE is one of the best smartwatches of 2024, and right now you can snag it for free when you activate it on a new Digits Apple Watch Plus line at T-Mobile. You’ll have to purchase the smartwatch on an installment plan and then the discount is applied as bill credits over a 24-month period. You can also buy one and get a second for just $50 ($250 off) when you add at least two new lines of service.
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Apple iPhone 16: $0. Free with trade-in and a new line on a qualifying plan.
Motorola Razr Plus: $0. Free with new line or trade-in on Go5G Plus or Next plan.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: $0. Free with trade-in or new line on a Go5G Next plan.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: $33 per month. Save $1,100 with a new line or trade-in on a Go5G Next plan.
Apple iPad (10th gen): $4 per month. Save $401 when adding a new line on an Unlimited Tablet plan.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus: $0. Free with new line on a 5GB or higher tablet plan.
Google Pixel Watch 3: $5 per month. Save $380 with the activation of a new line on a qualifying Plus wearable plan.
Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: $0. Free with activation of a new line on a qualifying Premium plan.
JBL Clip 5: $0. Free with the purchase of an Onyx Studio 9 speaker.
25% off accessories: Save on chargers and cases with the purchase of three or more.
Is Black Friday the best time to buy a new phone?
While phone deals are pretty common throughout the year, the offers typically get an upgrade around the Black Friday shopping season. Carriers may offer bigger discounts that you can take advantage of without having to switch to a pricier service plan. So Black Friday isn’t your only chance to score some savings on a new phone, but waiting until after the holidays could mean paying a little more.
Do T-Mobile’s Black Friday deals require a contract?
Yes, just about any discounts or deals being offered at T-Mobile (or any other major carrier) will require you to activate your device on a plan with a long-term contract. The savings are usually then distributed as monthly bill credits over a two-year period.
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