Whether you’re getting a start on Christmas shopping, or just want to treat yourself to some new tech, the Black Friday sales weekend is a great time to save on a wide array of gadgets and games. This year, buyers can find deals on a range of items: from smartwatches and smart home accessories, to gaming and audio.
With so many specials and discounts on offer, we’ve sorted through the sales and rounded up some of the best deals available from telcos and tech manufacturers. Hit the links below to see what each brand is slinging this Black Friday, or scroll down to view everything we’ve compiled so far.
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Telstra Black Friday deals
Naturally, Telstra is dropping prices on a selection of phones this Black Friday, but customers can also save big bucks on tablets, tech accessories and smart home extras. Here’s some of the hottest Telstra Black Friday offers, which are live through to November 28, 2022.
Tablets
The telco is offering discounts on Samsung’s popular Galaxy Tab S8 series, with $400 off the S8 Ultra, $300 off the S8+, and $200 off the standard S8. All three tablets can be bought on a Telstra device payment plan over 12, 24, or 36 months (with the discount spread across each monthly payment), or at the discounted price upfront. Sales prices include:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G (128GB): was $1,999, now $1,599
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G (256GB): was $2,199, now $1,799
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G (128GB): was $1,699, now $1,399
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G (256GB): was $1,849, now $1,549
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G (128GB): was $1,299, now $1,099
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G (256GB): was $1,449, now $1,249
All tablets can be added to a Telstra data-only/mobile broadband plan, which begin at $15 per month for 5GB of data and include options up to 400GB each month.
Telstra Mobile Broadband Plans
The following table shows a selection of published Telstra mobile broadband plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Small
min. cost $25 over one month |
30GB | $25 | |
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Medium
min. cost $58 over one month |
75GB | $58 | |
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Large
min. cost $90 over one month |
400GB | $90 | |
 View all NBN plans listed on Canstar Blue |
**^^View important information | |||
Smart hubs and smart home tech
- Google Nest Hub Max: was $349, now $249
- Google Nest Doorbell: was $329, now $249
- Google Nest Cam Battery: was $329, now $249
- Google Nest Hub Gen 2: was $149, now $74.50
- Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd gen): was $199, now $99
- Amazon Echo Show 15: was $399, now $324
- Amazon Echo Show 5 (2nd gen): was $119, now $79
Smartwatches/wearables
- Samsung Galaxy Watch4 — 40mm: was $449, now $299
- Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic — 46mm: was $699, now $449
- Google Pixel Watch LTE — 40mm: was $649, now $499
- Garmin Lily Sport Smartwatch: was $299, now $199
- Garmin Vivomove 3 Smartwatch: was $299, now $249
- Fitbit Charge 5: was $269, now $169
- Fitbit Inspire 2: was $149, now $75
Headphones, earbuds and audio
- Blueant X5 Speaker: was $384, now $240
- Blueant Pump Air X Earbuds: was $179, now $99
- Sony WF-1000XM4 Wireless Earbuds: was $389, now $299
- JBL Cinema SB120 2.0 Channel Soundbar: was $229, now $149
- Google Pixel Buds Pro: was $299, now $279
- Wonderboom 3 Bluetooth Speaker: was $149, now $129
- Jabra Elite 3 Earbuds: was $119, now $79
- JBL Tune 710 BT Over Ear Headphones: was $129, now $99
Optus Black Friday deals
Alongside phone and internet discounts, Optus is also slashing prices on smartwatches, tech accessories, tablets and home gadgets. The telco’s Black Friday offers are available through to November 28, 2022, and include up to 55% off smart products, plus up to $100 off Fitbit sports watches and $100 off popular headphones.
Smartwatches/wearables
- Fitbit Charge 5: was $270, now $170
- Fitbit Inspire 2: was $150, now $75
Headphones, earbuds and audio
- Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Earbuds: was $350, now $300
- Urbanista Los Angeles Solar Headphones: was $400, now $300
- Urbanista Stockholm Wireless Headphones: was $100, now $80
- JBL Live 460 Noise Cancelling Headphones: was $200, now $150
- JBL Live 660 Noise Cancelling Headphones: was $150, now $120
- JBL Live Pro+ True Wireless Headphones: was $330, now $280
- JBL Live Pro 2 True Wireless Headphones: was $200, now $150
- Blueant X4 50W Party Speaker: was $300, now $200
- Blueant Pump Air Pro Earbuds: was $200, now $100
- Quantum 300 Gaming Over Ear Wired Headset: was $130, now $80
- Quantum 610 Gaming Over Ear Wireless Headset: was $230, now $200
Smart hubs and smart home tech
- Google Nest Doorbell: was $329, now $229
- Google Nest Cam Floodlight: was $549, now $409
- Google Nest Hub Gen 2: was $149, now $75
- Google Nest WiFi Router: was $269, now $189
- Amazon Echo Show 8 (2nd gen): was $199, now $88
- Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen): was $79, now $37
- Ring Video Doorbell 4: was $329, now $215
- Ring Video Doorbell Pro 2: was $399, now $269
- Ring Floodlight Cam Wired Pro: was $379, now $259
- Ring Stick Up Cam Battery 2 pack: was $329, now $209
Vodafone Black Friday deals
Vodafone is coming in hot with its own tablet and accessories offers for Black Friday, including generous discounts on Samsung devices. The telco is also throwing in bonus earbuds with Samsung Galaxy smart watches, with all deals available until November 29, 2022.
Tablets
Vodafone customers can save $100 on selected iPads, as well as hundreds on Samsung’s S series and A series tablets. You can save $550 on the premium Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G, $400 on the Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G, and $300 off the price of the standard Galaxy S8 5G when you stay connected to Vodafone for 24 or 36 months. Tablet deals include:
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra 5G (256GB): was $2,199, now $1,641
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8+ 5G (128GB): was $1,699, now $1,299
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 5G (128GB): was $1,299, now $999
- Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 5G (64GB): was $529, now $129
- Apple iPad 9th gen (64GB): was $779, now $679
- Apple iPad 9th gen (256GB): was $1,079, now $979
Smartwatches/wearables
- Samsung Galaxy Watch5 Pro 4G — 45mm: bonus Galaxy Buds2 (RRP $219) when bought on a Vodafone payment plan
- Samsung Galaxy Watch5 4G — 40mm: bonus Galaxy Buds2 (RRP $219) when bought on a Vodafone payment plan
- Samsung Galaxy Watch5 4G — 44mm: bonus Galaxy Buds2 (RRP $219) when bought on a Vodafone payment plan
Compare data-only SIM and mobile broadband plans for tablets
Mobile Broadband Plans Compared: 100GB+
The following table shows a selection of published 100GB and over mobile broadband plans on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
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min. cost $35 over one month billing period |
80GB | $35 | Go to Site |
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100GB Mobile Broadband Plan
min. cost $720 over 12 months |
100GB | $60 | Link to provider unavailable |
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min. cost $780 over 12 month plan period |
100GB | $65 | Go to Site |
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min. cost $70 over one month billing period |
500GB | $70 | Go to Site |
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min. cost $85 over one month |
400GB | $85 | Go to Site |
| View all NBN plans listed on Canstar Blue |
**^^View important information | |||
Mobile Broadband Plans Compared: Over 50GB
The following table shows a selection of published mobile broadband plans with 50GB – 100GB of data on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SIM Only 50GB
min. cost $40 over 28 day billing period |
50GB | $40 | |
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min. cost $480 over 12 month plan period |
50GB | $40 | Go To Site |
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60GB Mobile Broadband Plan
min. cost $540 over 12 months |
60GB | $45 | |
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min. cost $55 over one month |
75GB | $55 | Go To Site |
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SIM Only 90GB
min. cost $60 over 28 day billing period |
90GB | $60 | |
| View all NBN plans listed on Canstar Blue |
**^^View important information | |||
Mobile Broadband Plans Compared: Under 50GB
The following table shows a selection of published mobile broadband plans with less than 50GB of data on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. This is a selection of products with links to referral partners.
| Brand | Features | Max Data**/billing period | Advertised Cost^^/billing period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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min. cost $15 over one month billing period |
20GB | $15 | Go to Site |
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SIM Only 7GB
min. cost $15 over 28 day billing period |
7GB | $15 | |
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min. cost $180 over 12 month plan period |
7GB | $15 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $15 over one month |
5GB | $15 | Go To Site |
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5GB Mobile Broadband Plan
min. cost $180 over 12 months |
5GB | $15 | |
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min. cost $300 over 12 month plan period |
15GB | $25 | Go To Site |
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min. cost $25 over one month |
30GB | $25 | Go To Site |
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25GB Mobile Broadband Plan
min. cost $360 over 12 months |
25GB | $30 | |
| View all NBN plans listed on Canstar Blue |
**^^View important information | |||
Apple Black Friday deals
Rather than cutting prices across its extensive range of tech, Apple is instead throwing in its own gift cards with selected iPhones, iPads, Watches and more. Pick up an Apple product directly from the Apple Store between November 25 and November 28, 2022, and you’ll receive an Apple Gift Card for the following value:
- Apple MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, Mac Mini or iMac: $400 Apple Gift Card
- Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen), AirPods (2nd gen), AirPods (3rd gen) with Lightning Charging Case, AirPods Max: up to $120 Apple Gift Card
- Apple Watch SE: $80 Apple Gift Card
- Apple iPad Air, iPad (9th gen), iPad Mini: up to $80 Apple Gift Card
- Apple iPhone 13 series, iPhone 12 series, iPhone SE: $80 Apple Gift Card
- Selected Beats Audio products: up to $80 Apple Gift Card
If you’re interested in comparing iPhones on a telco plan, see plans for the iPhone 14 series below.
The following table compares a selection of 24-month 128GB iPhone 14 plans as published on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our phone plan comparison tool to compare plans from a range of providers.
The following table compares a selection of 24-month 128GB iPhone 14 Plus plans as published on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our phone plan comparison tool to compare plans from a range of providers.
The following table compares a selection of 24-month 128GB iPhone 14 Pro plans as published on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our phone plan comparison tool to compare plans from a range of providers.
The following table compares a selection of 24-month 128GB iPhone 14 Pro Max plans as published on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of their standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our phone plan comparison tool to compare plans from a range of providers.
Samsung Black Friday deals
Samsung is celebrating Black Friday by dropping prices on home appliances and smartphones, as well as popular tablets, smartwatches and its Galaxy Buds Live earbuds. All of Samsung’s offers are available online now while stocks last and end November 28, 2022. Tech and audio deals include:
Tablets
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (128GB): was $1,099, now $899
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 WiFi (256GB): was $1,249, now $1,049
Smartwatches/wearables
- Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Classic Bluetooth — 46mm: was $599, now $349
- Samsung Galaxy Watch4 Bluetooth — 40mm: was $399, now $199
Headphones, earbuds and audio
- Samsung Galaxy Buds Live: was $249, now $124.50
Looking for more Samsung deals? You can compare Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+ and S22 Ultra phone plans below.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Plans
The following table shows selected published 24-month plans for the 256GB Samsung Galaxy S22 on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our tool for mobile phone plan comparison to see a wider range of plans from other providers. This is a selection of products with links to a referral partner.
Samsung Galaxy S22+ Plans
The following table shows selected published 24-month plans for the 256GB Samsung Galaxy S22+ on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our tool for mobile phone plan comparison to see a wider range of plans from other providers. This is a selection of products with links to a referral partner.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Plans
The following table shows selected published 24-month plans for the 128GB Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra on Canstar Blue’s database, listed in order of standard monthly cost, from the lowest to highest and then by data allowance, largest to smallest. Use our tool for mobile phone plan comparison to see a wider range of plans from other providers. This is a selection of products with links to a referral partner.
Google Black Friday deals
If you’re buying directly from the Google store, you’ll find discounts on products including smart home hubs and bundles, as well as Pixel Buds and Chromecast. Google’s Black Friday offers end November 28, 2022, and include:
Smart hubs and smart home tech
- Google Nest Hub Max: was $349, now $299
- Google Nest Hub 2nd Gen: was $149, now $79
- Chromecast with Google TV 4K: was $99, now $79
- Chromecast with Google TV: was $59, now $49
- Google Nest WiFi Router with 2 points: was $549, now $399
- Home of Entertainment Package (2x Nest Audio speakers, Nest Hub Max, Chromecast with Google TV): was $743, now $663
- Around House Package (Chromecast with Google TV, Nest Hub Max): was $448, now $379
Headphones, earbuds and audio
- Google Nest Mini: was $79, now $39
- Pixel Buds A-Series: was $159, now $129
Huawei Black Friday deals
Huawei is offering a range of deals across wearables, tablets and audio, with savings of well over $200 up for grabs. Customers can save up to 57% on earbuds and 48% on smartwatches, with all discounts available until November 28, 2022 from Huawei, Mobileciti, and Amazon. Black Friday deals include:
Smartwatches/wearables
- Huawei Watch GT 3 Gold — 42mm: was $499, now $264.10
- Huawei Watch GT 3 Brown — 46mm: was $499, now $269
- Huawei Watch Fit 2 Active: was $299, now $189.90
Tablets
- Huawei MatePad 11: was $949, now $669
- Huawei MatePad T10: was $199, now $178
Headphones, earbuds and audio
- Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2: was $349, now $249
- Huawei FreeBuds Lipstick: was $399, now $229.90
Foxtel Black Friday deals
If you’re looking to add Foxtel to your home entertainment lineup, and you’re not afraid to commit for a full year, the pay TV provider is offering discounts across all of its 12-month plans. Customers buying before November 30, 2022 can save a bundle on TV, movies, and sports packages, with discounts available on the following plans for 12 months:
- Foxtel Platinum Plus: was $140 per month, now $94 per month
- Foxtel Premium: was $99 per month, now $74 per month
- Foxtel Sports HD: was $74 per month, now $54 per month
- Foxtel Movies HD: was $69 per month, now $49 per month
- Foxtel Plus + Favourites: was $69 per month, now $54 per month
All plans include Foxtel Go and on-demand streaming.
Suunto Black Friday deals
Finnish sports watch brand Suunto is slashing up to 57% off selected wearables in a must-see sale for fitness enthusiasts. You can pick up these offers online, or in retail stores including Harvey Norman, The Good Guys, MYER, Officeworks, Costco, Wild Earth and Find Your Feet. These offers are available until December 4, 2022 and include:
- Suunto 9 Peak: was $1,199, now $699
- Suunto 5 Peak: was $499.99, now $249
- Suunto 7 Titanium: was $699, now $299
- Suunto 9 Baro Titanium: was $799, now $499
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Xbox Black Friday deals
If you’re looking to upgrade your console, Xbox is offering a $100 discount on the XBox Series S, bringing the price down to $399. The gaming giant is also lowering prices on a range of popular titles, with all offers available from now through to November 28, 2022 or while stocks last. Discounted games include:
- Gotham Knights: was $109.95, now $65.97
- NBA 2K23 for XBox Series X/S: was $119.95, now $59.97
- EA Sports FIFA 23: was $99.95, now $59.97
- Forza Horizon 4 and Forza Horizon 5 Premium Editions Bundle: was $299.90, now $119.96
- Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Deluxe Edition: was $129.95, now $42.88
- Madden NFL 23 Xbox One: was $99.95, now $49.97
- Far Cry 6 GOTY Edition: was $179.95, now $89.97
PlayStation
PlayStation is discounting its 12-month PlayStation Plus subscription plans by 25% for Black Friday, in addition to offering digital game price cuts of up to 50% on selected titles. If you’d like to sign on for a year of all-access PS5 and PS4 games via the Plus plan, you can save the following when you join by November 28, 2022:
PlayStation Plus
- PlayStation Plus Essential: was $79.95 for 12 months, now $59.96
- PlayStation Plus Extra: was $134.95 for 12 months, now $101.21
- PlayStation Plus Deluxe: was $154.95 for 12 months, now $116.21
Digital games
- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales: was $94.95, now $47.47
- Gran Turismo 7: was $124.95, now $77.46
- Gotham Knights: was $109.95, now $65.97
- NBA 2K23: was $119.95, now $59.97
- EA Sports FIFA 23: was $109.95, now $65.97
- The Last of Us Part I: was $124.95, now $93.71
- Horizon Forbidden West: was $124.95, now $77.46
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