There are tons of smartphones in the market, but one has to go through a whole host of criteria before deciding what works for them. This tedious selection process exists because some people prefer a good camera above all, while others emphasize performance. After this, all one needs to find is the best deal on the device. That said, here are ten deals on various smartphones that one can expect during Black Friday this year.

1. Near-stock Androids
While people may enjoy smartphones with a modified OS, other enthusiasts love a near-stock Android experience. Such individuals would be glad to know they could consider picking up devices from Google during the upcoming Black Friday sale. Last year, one of the latest Google Pixel series received a $100 discount, which brought its price down to $600. One can hope to find similar deals this time around.

2. Phones with powerful cameras
Every phone enthusiast knows that some of the best cameras are on the Apple iPhone series. So, if an individual makes taking photos and videos their priority, they ought to keep an eye out for Black Friday deals on the latest iPhone series. Based on earlier sales, people received a $50 gift card when they purchased a select iOS device. Even carrier networks may offer deals on the iPhones. For example, last year, some carriers offered a $250 gift card with the purchase of any iPhone and a pair of Beats Studio Buds with an iPhone 14 purchase.

3. Budget-friendly phones
Some people simply require smartphones to carry out daily tasks and stream content occasionally. Such individuals could check out options from Samsung. Last year, one saw the Samsung A53 5G go on sale and get a $100 price drop from its initial price. So, one could expect a similar price drop this time around on this device or ones just like it. One could also keep tabs on the Google Pixel 6a series, as this device also saw a price reduction during last year’s sales.

4. Flip phones
Individuals have gradually started to hop onto the latest trends in the smartphone industry and started picking up flip phones. Being able to use a tiny screen on the move too quickly, only to convert it into a full-size device when required, could save a lot of real estate in the pocket. And one of the best in the business right now is none other than Samsung. Those who wish to pick up such a device should note that the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 received a whopping $200 price cut at earlier Black Friday sales. While there’s no way to be certain about the deal this year, it wouldn’t hurt to track the device’s price across retail stores for a potential price drop.

5. Phablets
With remote work becoming popular today, professionals, including creators, look for devices they can easily use as a smartphone or tablet on the go. One of the top options in this bracket comes from none other than Samsung, with their Galaxy Z Fold 4. The device received a massive discount of about $300 without trade-ins earlier. Moreover, some carriers offered the device for an even bigger discount, inclusive of trade-ins. Therefore, one ought to follow the price of the foldable options from Samsung to check for deals during the sale of the year.

6. Gaming phones
Mobile gaming has become a popular trend in the recent past, especially with devices becoming more powerful each year. An exceptional gaming phone usually has a lot of RAM, storage, a superior screen with a high refresh rate, and a powerful processor. One device that seems to tick most of these boxes and went on sale last Black Friday is the ROG series ASUS. To give shoppers an idea, the ROG 6 saw a $100 discount at the shopping sale. One can look forward to the possibility of a similar deal this year around.

7. All-rounder smartphones
People who want an all-rounder device that can carry out basic tasks and take on heavy applications when needed without stuttering also have lots of options. Samsung is one of the top options in this category and may offer over $200 off on models from their flagship lineup. Of course, this prediction comes after checking last year’s deals on the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, which sold for as low as $975 during the busy sale event. The device features a 6.8-inch screen, a 1440p AMOLED screen, and a 120Hz refresh rate.

8. Senior-friendly devices
Seniors may require devices that are simple to operate and free of unnecessary bloatware. They may also require health and safety services, such as 24/7 emergency monitoring. Lively has manufactured some impressive devices in this regard with their Jitterbug series. The Jitterbug Smart3 also had other benefits, including text-based navigation and audio and voice features to assist with making and receiving calls and messages. Last year witnessed the Lively Jitterbug Smart3 drop by about 50% during the Black Friday shopping event. So, one could track the phone and check for similar deals once more.

Other brands
Apart from these categories above, there are two other smartphone bands that one could also track for offers during Black Friday.

9. Motorola
The brand makes some of the most versatile smartphones in the industry across various price ranges. One may also find multiple deals going live during the busiest sale of the year. For instance, the Motorola Moto G Stylus, which was already an affordable device, saw a price cut of about $120 on Black Friday previously, which brought its price down to about $180. One ought to follow the brand for a similar deal or offers on other devices.

10. OnePlus
The brand OnePlus is a manufacturer that offers flagship specifications for an attractive price tag. If one keeps last year’s sales in mind, some of their devices might get a similarly impressive price cut during the upcoming sale. During the previous Black Friday event, the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G received a massive discount of about $250 from a list price of $800. It isn’t certain if that deal might come back, but one can always keep an eye out for offers.