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Black Friday phone deals

The best Black Friday smartphone and phone plan deals

If you’re hunting for a bargain, Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to shop around for a great deal. Many telcos and phone brands have jumped on the Black Friday bandwagon, offering customers discounts on devices, phone plans and added extras.

With lots of brands running offers on phone plans and new devices — and with varying sales periods — we’ll be regularly updating this page, so check back for more deals to be updated in the coming days. Whether you’re after a new plan or smartphone and you’re hoping to grab a bargain, read on for the best device and plan offers around this Black Friday.

Postpaid offers you might like

The following table shows a selection of sponsored SIM Only plans on Canstar Blue’s database with links to referral partners.

Vodafone Black Friday deals

Vodafone is offering a range of phone-on-a-plane discounts across some of its most in-demand devices, including handsets from Google and Motorola. Customers can also score a price drop across any Vodafone postpaid plan when paired with a new device.

Some of the smartphone savings on offer include:

  • Google Pixel 8 Pro: Save $500 on the device cost when you buy on a 24 or 36-month device payment plan and stay connected for the full payment term.
  • Google Pixel 8: Save $350 on the device cost when you buy on a 24 or 36-month device payment plan and stay connected for the full payment term. 

The above offers end November 28, 2023, terms apply.

  • Motorola Edge 30 Pro: Save $400 on the device cost when you buy on a 24 or 36-month device payment plan and stay connected for the full payment term. 
  • Motorola Edge 30: Save $280 on the device cost when you buy on a 24 or 36-month device payment plan and stay connected for the full payment term. 
  • Motorola Moto G14: Save $132 on the device cost when you buy on a 24 or 36-month device payment plan and stay connected for the full payment term. 

The above offers end December 4, 2023, terms apply.

Vodafone is also offering an ongoing discount on its Small, Medium and Large postpaid plans for customers picking up a new smartphone. Pair any of Vodafone’s three postpaid SIM-only plans with a device, and you’ll save $5 per month on the plan cost for as long as you remain connected. 

This means you can score 40GB for $40 per month, 150GB for $50 per month, and a massive 300GB for just $60 monthly. This offer ends November 28, 2023, terms apply.

The following table shows all published Vodafone postpaid plans from Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard advertised monthly cost, lowest cost first, then by data allowance. Use our comparison tool to see a wider range of plans from other providers. These are products which may contain links to referral partners.

Telstra Black Friday deals

Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro

Telstra is offering discounts on a huge range of phones when you buy on a plan over a 12, 24 or 36 month expiry period, or outright. These discounts are off the phone price, not the plan and offers expire November 27, 2023, terms apply.

  • Google Pixel 8: Save up to $200 off
  • Google Pixel 8 Pro: Save up to $400 off
  • Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: Save up to $300 off
  • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Save up to $450 off
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (256GB): Save up to $250 off
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 (512GB): Save up to $300 off
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5: Save up to $250 off
  • Samsung Galaxy A54: Save up to $200 off

Once you’ve chosen your phone, you’ll bundle it with one of Telstra’s Upfront phone plans. Telstra is also offering a bonus 40,000 Telstra Plus rewards points when you sign up for a new Upfront phone plan. This offer expires November 27, 2023, terms apply.

The following table shows all published Telstra postpaid plans from Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard advertised monthly cost, lowest cost first, then by data allowance. Use our comparison tool to see a wider range of plans from other providers. These are products which may contain links to referral partners.

Optus Black Friday deals

If you’re after a new Samsung phone, Optus has a few offers running this Black Friday. If you pick up the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 or Z Fold 5 on a plan, and trade in an eligible device, you can snag a $1,000 digital gift Mastercard card. This offer ends November 27, 2023, terms apply. Your trade-in device must be returned by December 11, 2023.

Separate from its Black Friday deals, you can save around $500 off the RRP of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE if purchased by January 17, 2023, terms apply.

If you pick up the postpaid Samsung offers, you’ll also need to pair your device with an Optus postpaid plan. The following table shows all published Optus postpaid plans from Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard advertised monthly cost, lowest cost first, then by data allowance. Use our comparison tool to see a wider range of plans from other providers.

Amaysim Black Friday deals

Prepaid provider Amaysim is offering some fairly generous discounts this ‘Orange Friday’, including $200 off its range of new Apple iPhones and up to 50% off Android models.

Customers can score the following savings on devices from Amaysim’s store:

  • Apple iPhone 15: Save $200 on 128GB, 256GB and 512GB sizes
  • Apple iPhone 14: Save $200 on 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB sizes
  • Apple iPhone 13: Save $200 on 128GB size
  • Apple iPhone 11: Save $200 on 64GB size
  • Samsung A13 4G: Save $179 on 128GB size
  • Optus X Sight 2: Save $50 on 32GB size
  • Optus X Lite 4G: Save $30 on 128MB size

All of the above device discounts are available from Amaysim until December 10, 2023.

Amaysim is also offering big discounts and extra data on your first renewal if you’re a new prepaid customer.

28-day plans: 

  • $18 Unlimited 10GB plan: Now $10 for your first renewal with a bonus 5GB
  • $30 Unlimited 32GB plan: Now $12 for your first renewal with a bonus 28GB
  • $40 Unlimited 80GB plan: Now $15 for your first renewal with a bonus 20GB
  • $50 Unlimited 120GB plan: Now $24 for your first renewal

365-day plans:

  • $170 Unlimited 150GB plan: Now $130 for your first renewal
  • $220 Unlimited 200GB plan: Now $170 for your first renewal 

The above plan discounts are available from now through to November 30, 2023.

The following table shows a range of Amaysim prepaid plans from Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard advertised monthly cost, lowest cost first, then by data allowance. Use our comparison tool to see a wider range of plans from other providers. These are products which may contain links to referral partners.

Belong Black Friday deals

Looking for a new postpaid phone plan? Belong — an MVNO owned and operated by Telstra, with Telstra network access — is offering 20GB of bonus data over 12 months on a selection of its 5G-ready phone plans. Not only that, but this offer will run for longer than the Black Friday period, ending January 18, 2024, terms apply. 

  • $35 plan: 60GB per month over 12 months (then 40GB ongoing)
  • $45 plan: 120GB per month over 12 months (then 100GB ongoing)
  • $55 plan: 180GB per month over 12 months (then 160GB ongoing)

Keep in mind that all of these plans include unlimited data banking, so any of your unused data can be banked for use at another time. You can also gift data to friends and family who are also on a Belong mobile plan.

The following table shows a selection of Belong postpaid plans from Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard advertised monthly cost, lowest cost first, then by data allowance. Use our comparison tool to see a wider range of plans from other providers. These are products which may contain links to referral partners.

Boost Mobile Black Friday deals

Red iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13

Boost Mobile is offering discounts on a range of its prepaid SIM starter packs, along with up to 15% off selected refurbished phones and tablets.

Some of the refurbished phone deals available to Boost customers include:

  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro: Save $107.90 on 128GB size
  • Apple iPhone 13: Save $94.90 on 128GB size
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini: Save $86.90 on 128GB size, $96.90 on 256GB size
  • Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max: Save $94.90 on 128GB size, $104.90 on 256GB size
  • Apple iPhone 12 Pro: Save $80.90 on 128GB size, $85.90 on 256GB size
  • Apple iPhone 12: Save $68.90 on 128GB size, $73.90 on 256GB size
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3: Save $77.90 on 256GB size, $79.90 on 512GB size

All of Boost Mobile’s refurbished device offers end November 27, 2023, terms apply.

The telco is also cutting prices on its most popular prepaid SIMs, including:

  • Pick up the $35 SIM with 28-day expiry period for $12 (save $23), with 50GB data on your first three recharges (25GB onwards)
  • Pick up the $45 SIM with 28-day expiry period for $17 (save $28), with 65GB data on your first three recharges (35GB onwards)
  • Pick up the $230 SIM with 12-month expiry period,, with 170GB data on your first recharge (160GB onwards)
  • Pick up the $300 SIM with 12-month expiry period for $250 (save $50), with 260GB data on your first recharge (240GB onwards)

These discounts are available to new customers who activate and recharge by November 27, 2023, terms apply.

The following table shows a selection of Boost Mobile prepaid plans from Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard advertised monthly cost, lowest cost first, then by data allowance. Use our comparison tool to see a wider range of plans from other providers.

Kogan Mobile Black Friday deals

Prepaid telco Kogan Mobile is giving new sign-ups up to 40% off the cost of 365-day plans, as well as up to 66% off their first month on monthly plans. Discounts on offer include:

  • 365-Day Small 120GB plan: Now $100, save $20
  • 365-Day Medium 200GB plan: Now $140, save $40
  • 365-Day Large 300GB plan: Now $160, save $110
  • 365-Day Extra Large 500GB plan: Now $180, save $120

The above offers are available until December 3, 2023. Kogan Mobile is also currently discounting the below monthly plans for your first month:

  • Monthly Small 10GB plan: $5 for your first month, $15 per month ongoing
  • Monthly Medium 40GB plan: $10 for your first month, $25 per month ongoing
  • Monthly Large 80GB plan: $15 for your first month, $40 per month ongoing

The following table shows a selection of Kogan Mobile prepaid plans from Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard advertised monthly cost, lowest cost first, then by data allowance. Use our comparison tool to see a wider range of plans from other providers.

Aussie Broadband Black Friday deals

Popular NBN provider Aussie Broadband also offers a range of 4G and 5G SIM-only plans on Optus’ network, several of which are discounted this Black Friday. New customers can save 50% on selected plans for a full six months – that’s up to $225 off the price of your plan.

Use the code 5GBF at checkout to save on the following plans:

  • Tech First 80GB plan: $32.50 per month for six months, then $65 per month ongoing
  • Future Now 220GB plan: $37.50 per month for six months, then $75 per month ongoing

Customers can also grab the below 4G plan at a discount with the promo code 4GBF.

  • Max Value 40GB plan: $20 per month for six months, then $40 per month ongoing

The above offers are available to new customers through to December 10, 2023, terms apply.

The following table shows a selection of Aussie Broadband postpaid plans from Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard advertised monthly cost, lowest cost first, then by data allowance. Use our comparison tool to see a wider range of plans from other providers.

Motorola Black Friday deals

Customers can save up to 50% on premium Motorola smartphones in the company’s massive Black Friday sale. Device discounts on offer include:

  • Motorola Razr 40 Ultra: Save $300 off the device cost (ends November 28, 2023)
  • Motorola Razr 40: Save $200 off the device cost (ends November 28, 2023)
  • Motorola Moto G53 5G: Save $80 off the device cost (ends November 29, 2023)
  • Motorola Edge 30 Fusion: Save $450 off the device cost (ends November 27, 2023)

The above offers are available from JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, The Good Guys, Big W, Harvey Norman, MobileCiti, Amazon, and Motorola Online.

  • Motorola Moto G14: Save $30 off the device cost (ends November 29, 2023)

The above offers are available from JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, The Good Guys, Big W, Harvey Norman, MobileCiti, Amazon, Australia Post and Motorola Online.

  • Motorola Edge 40: Save $200 off the device cost (ends November 27, 2023)

The above offer is available from Officeworks, The Good Guys, Harvey Norman, Big W, Bing Lee, MobileCiti, Amazon and Motorola Online.

 

Phone Features Storage Size Price

Motorola G14

  • 6.5-inch HD+ display
  • Rear cameras: 50MP main + 2MP macro
  • Front camera: 8MP
  • 5,000mAh battery
  • UNISOC T616 octa-core processor
  • Pale Lilac and Steel Gray colours
128GB
$229
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Purple Motorola Razr 40 phone

Motorola Razr 40 5G

  • 6.9-inch main display, 1.5-inch cover display
  • Rear cameras: 64MP main + 13MP ultra-wide/macro
  • Front camera: 32MP
  • 4,200mAh battery
  • Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 processor
  • Sage Green, Summer Lilac, Vanilla White colours
256GB
$999
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Motorola Razr 40 Ultra 5G

  • 6.9-inch main display, 3.6-inch cover display
  • Rear cameras: 12MP main + 13MP ultra-wide/macro
  • Front camera: 32MP
  • 3,800mAh battery
  • Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor
  • Glacier Blue, Viva Magenta, Infinite Black colours
256GB
$1,499
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Apple Black Friday deals

Apple’s ‘shopping event’ offers begin Friday, November 24, and include a bonus Apple Gift Card with any purchase of selected products from the Apple store. Customers buying devices from the the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 series, or the iPhone SE, will receive an Apple Gift Card to the value of $120 AUD.

This offer is available online and in Apple stores from November 24 until November 27, 2023.

Samsung Black Friday deals

Samsung is cutting prices on a range of premium phones in its online store, as well as several more budget-friendly models. From now through to November 27, 2023, you can claim the following device discounts:

  • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Save $350 off the device cost for 256GB, 512GB and 1TB sizes
  • Samsung Galaxy S22: Save $400 off the device cost for 128GB size
  • Samsung Galaxy A54 5G: Save $200 off the device cost for 128GB and 256GB sizes
  • Samsung Galaxy A04s: Save $100 off the device cost for 128GB size

If you’re in the market for tablets and tech accessories, the below offers are also available:

  • Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra (WiFi): Save $800 off the device cost for 128GB size
  • Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro: Save $100
  • Samsung Galaxy Buds2: Save $124.50
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro Bluetooth (45mm): Save $200
  • Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Bluetooth (40mm): Save $100

All of the above offers are available from Samsung’s online store through to November 27, 2023.

Google Black Friday deals

If you’ve been eyeing off a new Pixel phone, and would prefer to buy outright rather than on a plan from a telco, Google is cutting prices on its 2023 flagship smartphone range.

  • Google Pixel 8: Save $200 off the device cost for 128GB and 256GB sizes
  • Google Pixel 8 Pro: Save $400 off the device cost for 128GB, 256GB and 512GB sizes

If you’re in the market for a smartwatch to pair with your device, Google is also offering a $225 discount on its Pixel Watch series.

These offers are available from the Google online store, and expire November 27, 2023, terms apply.

Compare SIM-only plans

Picking up a new phone outright from a retailer? You might want to pick up a new SIM-only phone plan. There are plenty of prepaid and postpaid plans to choose from — whether you’re after a cheap phone or a plan with lots of data. The below table compares a range of SIM-only plans — simply switch between the tabs to compare prepaid and postpaid plans.

Here is a selection of postpaid plans from Canstar Blue’s database with a minimum of 10GB of data, listed in order of standard cost, lowest to highest, then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Try using our mobile phone plan comparison tool to see a wide range of plans from other providers. This table includes products with links to referral partners.

Here is a selection of prepaid plans from Canstar Blue’s database with a minimum of 10GB of data each month, listed in order of standard cost, lowest to highest, then by data allowance, largest to smallest. If you want to compare a larger range of offers from other providers, use our phone plan comparison tool. This table includes products with links to referral partners.

Emma Bradstock
Telco Specialist
Emma Bradstock has been an authority on consumer phone, internet, technology and streaming markets in Australia for the last 5 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media from Macquarie University and has a decade of professional writing experience in print and digital media.

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