"Yes, phones, including recent iPhone models, are often cheaper on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, matching (if not beating) the level of discount you'd find during any other major shopping event. This is partly because Cyber Week occurs months after most manufacturers, such as Samsung, OnePlus, Google, and Apple, have launched new devices. With the passage of time, you'll often see the more recent phones discounted by a significant amount at this time."
"iPhones are cheaper during this time because carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T offer competitive trade-in and sign-on promotions. As long as you read the fine print about the qualifications, most of these deals will cover the retail cost of the new iPhone. You'll just have to agree to a long-term installment plan that ranges between 24 months to 36 months."
"ZDNET chooses Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals based on the percentage of discount compared to the original price ($5 off a $20 item is just as good as $250 off a $1,000 item), how significant the discount is compared to pricing history, and whether our experts have tested and recommended the product. We also examine deals from a broader perspective, considering alternative options, unique use cases, stock availability, and existing customer reviews on websites such as Amazon, Best Buy, and Reddit."
Black Friday falls on Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving, and Cyber Monday is Dec. 1. Both days feature strong retail and online deals with some overlap. Phones, including recent iPhone models, are frequently discounted significantly during Cyber Week because manufacturers release new models months earlier. Carriers offer competitive trade-in and sign-on promotions that can cover retail cost when paired with 24–36 month installment plans, subject to qualifications. Deal selection prioritizes percentage discount, pricing history, expert testing, stock availability, alternative options, use cases, and customer reviews to identify worthwhile savings.
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