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For Black Friday, we’re seeing all sorts of deals on smartphones from top brands, big box stores, and wireless carriers. As a mobile reviewer for PCMag, I thoroughly test phones to ensure they live up to manufacturers’ claims. For most people, the best bet is to stick with a device from Apple, Google, or Samsung. Phones from these companies are typically easy to use, are made from high-quality materials, and deliver top-notch performance. But there are some other gems in our list of the Best Phones We’ve Tested. After poring over all the Black Friday sales I could get my eyes on, these are the very best deals on high-quality phones that I’ve found.
A Good Flipping Deal
The Motorola Razr+ is a great big-and-tiny phone. When closed, this foldable lets you access and interact with pretty much any app on its 3.6-inch external display. When opened, you get a gorgeous 6.9-inch display with a refresh rate of up to 165Hz and a peak brightness of 1,400 nits. That means you can use a big screen with wonderfully smooth animations that are bright enough to overcome harsh outdoor light. Originally priced at $1,000, it’s now available at a 45% discount, bringing it down to just $550. If you are curious about foldable phones, Black Friday is a great way to grab one for less.
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Never Settle for Full Price
OnePlus quietly makes excellent devices like the OnePlus 12. It features a 6.8-inch screen with a resolution of 3,168 by 1,440 pixels, which means it can show crisp details. Its refresh rate ranges from 1Hz to 120Hz, so it can also show silky smooth visuals. The OnePlus 12 is also IP65 rated, so it can handle some dust and splashing. With its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, the OnePlus 12 is ready for almost any challenge. Even better, it comes with a $150 discount for Black Friday.
Like a Computer in Your Pocket
The Editors’-Choice-winning Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 can be a phone or tablet. It does a pretty good impression of a desktop computer thanks to Samsung DeX, which lets you connect the Fold 6 to an external monitor wirelessly while displaying apps in resizable windows. The outer screen is more like a regular phone than older models, while the inner 7.6-inch display is great for media. Galaxy AI is also on board to help you stay organized or edit your photos. A 512GB model retails for $2,020, but for Black Friday, Samsung is dropping it to $1,490. Yes, that’s still a lot of money, but you’re getting more than $500 off.
Looking for more than a new phone? Be sure to scope out our Black Friday hub for up-to-the-minute deals on all the tech you want most.
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