During the Black Friday sales season, it is customary for Samsung and Google phones to offer promotions, while Apple iPhones usually maintain their regular prices. However, this year, even though the discounts may not be as significant as those offered by Android competitors, there are rare deals available for iPhones.
According to a report by Forbes, Best Buy is offering discounts on several iPhone models for Black Friday 2024. The iPhone 16, as expected, remains at full price. Here are the discounted prices for select models:
– iPhone 15, $50 off, final price: $679.99.
– iPhone 15 Plus, $50 off, final price: $779.99.
– iPhone 14 Plus, $50 off, final price: $629.99.
– iPhone 13, $50 off, final price: $499.99.
Best Buy did not discount the iPhone 15 Pro series or the iPhone 16 likely because the Pro models support Apple Intelligence, while the basic iPhone 15 and 15 Plus do not.
The Pro versions of the iPhone offer more value, which could explain why the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 Pro series are still at full price in certain stores. Among these models, the iPhone 15 Pro seems to provide a better deal.
However, during 2023, there were discounts on the iPhone 15 Pro series, with Amazon appearing to offer the best deals so far.
– Apple iPhone 15 Pro, $58 off, final price: $709.95.
– Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, $50.74 off, final price: $869.95.
Amazon’s price for the iPhone 15 Pro is cheaper than Best Buy’s iPhone 15 Plus.
It is crucial to closely monitor retailers’ pricing during Black Friday as discounts can fluctuate greatly, appearing and disappearing within a matter of days or hours.
Telecom carriers like Verizon also typically offer promotions on the iPhone 16 series but require purchasing a phone plan. Similarly, in Canada, consumers can find Black Friday deals on the iPhone 16 series at carriers like Rogers, Bell, or Telus. It is essential to read the fine print to fully understand the terms and conditions.
For Apple, the strategy is not to offer discounts but to provide gift cards that can be used in-store or online anywhere. If you plan to purchase other Apple products, the effect of a gift card is as good as a discount.
As usual, Apple will be providing gift cards at Apple Store locations (online and physical) on Black Friday and the following Saturday, Sunday, and Cyber Monday.
Purchasing an iPhone 15, iPhone 14, or iPhone SE will come with a gift card. In Australia, Apple has stated that buying an iPhone 15 will come with a $120 AUD gift card, while an iPhone 14 includes an $80 AUD gift card. The more affordable iPhone, the latest iPhone SE, will include a $40 AUD gift card.
All of this indicates that when the promotions are announced in the US, the discounted price for the iPhone 15 could be $75, for the iPhone 14 $50, and for the iPhone SE $25. In the UK, the discounted prices could be £60 for the iPhone 15, £40 for the iPhone 14, and £20 for the iPhone SE.
Please note that the information provided in this article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute any recommendation. For specific shopping matters, please refer to real-time information from the merchants. The Epoch Times does not take any responsibility for shopping decisions.