The best Black Friday phone plan and smartphone deals

Note: The Black Friday sales period is finished for 2024. Some of the deals listed below may have now expired.

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 jump 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.

Related: The best Black Friday NBN, 5G and internet deals

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

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

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Moose Mobile Black Friday phone deals

Moose Mobile is offering discounts on its range of postpaid SIM-only plans this Black Friday. You can save $12 off your plan fees per month for the first six months (save $72 in total) on all plans except the $19.80 plan. This offer is available until November 30, 2024, terms apply. Here’s what you’ll save with Moose Mobile:

• 35GB SIM-only plan: $14.80 per month for the first six months, $26.80 per month ongoing
• 40GB SIM-only plan: $21.80 per month for the first six months, $33.80 per month ongoing
• 100GB SIM-only plan: $29.80 per month for the first six months, $41.80 per month ongoing
• 200GB SIM-only plan: $43.80 per month for the first six months, $55.80 per month ongoing

The following table shows a selection of Moose Mobile 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.

Aussie Broadband Black Friday deals

If you’re looking to switch to a new postpaid plan, Aussie Broadband’s Black Friday offers could help you save on your phone plan costs, with savings of up to $210 on offer. Aussie Broadband is offering 50% off your plan fees per month for the first six months when you apply the code BFSIM50 at the checkout. However the discount isn’t available on Aussie Broadband’s cheapest plan. This offer ends December 9, 2024, terms apply. Here is what you’ll save on Aussie Broadband’s SIM-only plans:

• Value Mobile plan: $17.50 per month for the first six months, $35 per month ongoing
• Essential Mobile plan: $25 per month for the first six months, $50 per month ongoing
• Premium Mobile plan: $30 per month for the first six months, $60 per month ongoing
• Elite Mobile plan: $35 per month for the first six months, $70 per month ongoing

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.

Swoop Black Friday phone deals

Swoop is offering a pretty generous discount on its no lock-in $25 postpaid plan this Black Friday. New customers (whether you transfer your number or get a new number) will only pay $1 for the first month, then $25 per month ongoing. This plan includes unlimited standard national calls and SMS along with 25GB of data, up to 200GB of data banking and 5G network access with the Optus 5G network (100Mbps speed caps apply). This offer expires November 30, 2024, terms apply.

If you want a plan with more data, Swoop has 20% off its $35, $40, $55 and $60 plans for the first six months, with up to $72 in savings on offer after those first six months.

The following table shows a selection of Swoop 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.

Tangerine Black Friday phone deals

Tangerine is offering double data on its range of 5G compatible SIM-only postpaid phone plans for the first three months you’re connected. This offer expires January 31, 2025, terms apply. Here’s how much data you’ll get with Tangerine’s SIM-only 5G plans:

• 32GB SIM-only plan: 64GB per month for the first three months, 32GB ongoing
• 50GB SIM-only plan: 100GB per month for the first three months, 50GB ongoing
• 80GB SIM-only plan: 160GB per month for the first three months, 80GB ongoing
• 150GB SIM-only plan: 300GB per month for the first three months, 150GB ongoing

The following table shows a range of Tangerine phone 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.

Felix mobile plan deals

Felix often has a range of discounts running on its selection of prepaid phone plans. Rather than Black Friday, Felix is taking part in the sustainability-focused Green Friday event. You can pick up the $25 plan for only $10 per month for your first three months when you use the code GREEN10 at the checkout. This offer is available until December 13, 2024, terms apply.

• $25 plan: $10 per month for the first three months, $25 per month ongoing (use code GREEN10 at checkout)

In addition to its Green Friday offer, you can pick up 50% off its other two phone plans for the first three months, with up to $60 in savings on offer. To get this offer, you’ll need to use the code FELIX50 at the checkout. This deal is currently available until withdrawn, terms apply.

• $30 plan: $15 per month for the first three months, $30 per month ongoing (use code FELIX50 at checkout)
• $40 plan: $20 per month for the first three months, $40 per month ongoing (use code FELIX50 at checkout)

The following table shows all published Felix 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. These are products which may contain links to referral partners.

Coles Mobile Black Friday phone deals

Coles Mobile is offering discounts on a couple of its prepaid SIM-only phone plans, with these offers expiring December 3, 2024, terms apply.

• $30 prepaid 28-day plan: Pay $11 for your first recharge, $30 per 28-day expiry ongoing
• $240 prepaid 365-day plan: Pay $159 for your first recharge, $240 per 365-day recharge ongoing

The following table shows a selection of published Coles 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. These are products which may contain links to referral partners.

Belong Black Friday phone deals

Belong have launched deals for the Black Friday/Christmas period. When you activate a new service with a $35, $45 or $55 plan (or upgrade to one of these plans if you’re an existing customer), you’ll score bonus data for the first 12 months when you stay connected to this plan. You’ll need to activate your service by January 12, 2025, terms apply.

• $35 SIM-only plan: Get 20GB of bonus data (60GB in total) per month over the first 12 months, 40GB ongoing
• $45 SIM-only plan: Get 100GB of bonus data (200GB in total) per month for the first 12 months, 100GB ongoing
• $55 SIM-only plan: Get 80GB of bonus data (240GB in total) per month for the first 12 months, 160GB ongoing

The following table shows a selection of published 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.

Amaysim Black Friday deals

If you’re looking to pick up a discounted prepaid phone plan this Black Friday, Amaysim has you covered. Amaysim is offering discounts on a wide range of prepaid phone plans — both over 28-day expiry periods and 12-month expiry periods. The 12-month plan with ‘better than 25% off’ and the 28-day plans with a ‘better than 50% off’ discount, are available until December 2, 2024, terms apply. Bonus data on the 28-day plans is available until January 29, 2025, terms apply. Here’s what you’ll save with Amaysim:

• $22 28-day plan: $10 for first 28-day recharge, $22 from second recharge ongoing + 10GB bonus data for first three renewals (20GB in total, 10GB from fourth recharge)
• $40 28-day plan: $18 for first 28-day recharge, $40 from second recharge ongoing + 80GB bonus data for first three renewals (160GB in total, 80GB from fourth recharge)
• $240 12-month plan: $175 for first 12-month renewal, $240 per 12-month renewal ongoing

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.

Optus Black Friday phone deals

Optus is offering discounts on a range of smartphones this Black Friday. With up to $800 off on offer, most of these deals expire December 4, 2024, terms apply. Here’s what you’ll save on a new phone from Optus:

• Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: Save $500 off the RRP when you pay off your device on a 24 or 36-month payment plan
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Save $500 off the RRP when you pay off your device on a 24 or 36-month payment plan
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Save $500 off the RRP when you pay off your device on a 24 or 36-month payment plan
• Google Pixel 9 Pro: Save $800 off the RRP when you pay off your device on a 24 or 36-month payment plan
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Save $800 off the RRP when you pay off your device on a 24 or 36-month payment plan
• Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: Save $800 off the RRP when you pay off your device on a 24 or 36-month payment plan
• Motorola Razr 50: Save $650 off the RRP when you pay off your device on a 24 or 36-month payment plan
• Samsung Galaxy A16 5G: $1 per month device payment ($1.50 per month over 24 months or $1 per month over 36 months, offer ends December 2, 2024)

The following table shows the Optus 128GB Google Pixel 9 Pro 24-month 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.

Vodafone Black Friday phone deals

This Black Friday, Vodafone is offering some pretty big discounts and a range of offers across its phone plans. Whether you’re after a new device on a plan or a SIM-only postpaid or prepaid plan, there’s something for everyone.

If you’re looking to save on a new SIM-only plan, Vodafone is running discounts on its range of postpaid SIM-only plans, along with a big discount on one of its long-expire prepaid starter packs. These offers are available until December 2, 2024, terms apply.

• Small SIM-only postpaid plan: Pay $39 per month (was $49) while you stay connected to this plan
• Medium SIM-only postpaid plan: Pay $49 per month (was $59) while you stay connected to this plan
• Large SIM-only postpaid plan: Pay $59 per month (was $69) while you stay connected to this plan
• $160 Prepaid Plus starter pack (185-day plan): Pay $99 for the starter pack (usually $160), online only

In addition to discounts on SIM-only plans, Vodafone is also offering discounts on a wide range of new phones bundled on a plan. These offers end December 2, 2024, terms apply.

• iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max: Save $1,299 off your device when you sign up for 36 months and bundle with the $79 Extra Large Promo plan
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S24 FE and Galaxy Z Fold 6: Save $1,099 off your device when you sign up for 36 months and bundle with the $69 Large Promo plan
• iPhone 15: Save $1,099 off your device when you sign up for 36 months and bundle with the $69 Large Promo plan
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Save $1,099 off your device when you sign up for 36 months and bundle with the $69 Large Promo plan
• Samsung Galaxy S24: Save $400 off your device when you sign up for 24 or 36 months and bundle with an eligible plan
• Google Pixel 9: Save $300 off your device when you sign up for 24 or 36 months and bundle with an eligible plan
• Samsung Galaxy S23 FE: Save $300 off your device when you sign up for 24 or 36 months and bundle with an eligible plan
• Motorola Moto Edge 50 Fusion: Save $300 off your device when you sign up for 24 or 36 months and bundle with an eligible plan
• Samsung Galaxy A55: Pay $8 per month over 24 or 36 months when bundled with an eligible plan (save $516 off your device costs over 24 months, save $412 off your device costs over 36 months)

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.

Telstra Black Friday phone deals

Telstra is offering a range of deals on phone plans this Black Friday. Whether you’re after a SIM-only plan or a new smartphone on a plan, there are plenty of offers available. If you’re looking for SIM-only phone plans, you can save on both prepaid and postpaid plans.

Telstra’s Upfront postpaid plans (which you do pay for ‘upfront’ each month) have $10 off your plan fees each month for the first six months. However, you’ll need to apply the code FRIDAY10 at the checkout to get this offer. This offer expires December 2, 2024, terms apply.

• Basic Upfront plan: $55 per month for the first six months, $65 per month ongoing
• Essential Upfront plan: $65 per month for the first six months, $75 per month ongoing
• Premium Upfront plan: $89 per month for the first six months, $99 per month ongoing

For prepaid plans, Telstra’s $49 prepaid plan is available for $17 for your first 28-day expiry period, then $49 ongoing. This offer expires December 16, 2024, terms apply. As for long-expiry plans, the $180 six-month plan is available for $153 for your first six months, then $180 ongoing, while the 12-month $350 plan is available for $299 for your first 12 months, then $350 ongoing. These offers expire December 2, 2024, terms apply.

If you’re after a new smartphone, Telstra is offering several devices, including popular phones from Samsung and Google, with discounts. Once you’ve selected your preferred device and payment period, you’ll then need to bundle your phone with one of Telstra’s Upfront mobile plans. These are the same as the SIM-only Upfront plans, which means you can stack your phone discount with the $10 plan discount. Keep in mind that some of these device discounts may not be available for devices purchased outright and you may be required to choose between a 12, 24 or 36-month payment period.

Here’s what you can save on some popular devices from Telstra.

• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Save up to $600 off when you buy on a payment plan (offer ends December 2, 2024)
• Samsung Galaxy S24: Save up to $400 off when you buy on a payment plan (offer ends December 30, 2024)
• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: Save up to $500 off when you buy on a payment plan (offer ends December 2, 2024)
• Google Pixel 9: Save up to $500 off when you buy on a payment plan (offer ends December 2, 2024)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: Save up to $500 off when you buy on a payment plan (offer ends December 2, 2024)
• Google Pixel 8 Pro: Save up to $800 off when you buy on a payment plan (offer ends December 16, 2024)
• Google Pixel 8: Save up to $600 off when you buy on a payment plan (offer ends December 2, 2024)
• Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: Save up to $200 off when you buy on a payment plan (offer ends December 2, 2024)
• OPPO A69: Save up to $43 off when you buy on a payment plan (offer ends December 2, 2024)

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.

Samsung Black Friday phone deals

If you’re looking for a new smartphone and prefer to buy your device outright, Samsung is offering discounts on a range of Galaxy phones. Both the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip 6 have discounts off the device costs. These offers expire December 2, 2024.

• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 256GB storage size now $1,799 (was $2,199), 512GB storage size now $1,999 (was $2,399), 1TB storage size now $2,399 (was $2,799)
• Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6: 256GB storage size now $1,499 (was $1,799), 512GB storage size now $1,699 (was $1,999)

You can also save on the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and the older Galaxy S23 Ultra.

• Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: 128GB storage size now $999 (was $1,099), 256GB storage size now  $1,199
• Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: 256GB storage size now $1,499 (was $1,949)

Google Black Friday phone deals

Google is offering discounts on a range of Pixel phones this Black Friday, with deals running until December 3, 2024.

• Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: 128GB storage size now $1,449 (was $1,849), 256GB storage size now $1,599 (was $1,999), 512GB storage size now $1,799 (was $2,199), 1TB storage size now $2,149 (was $2,549)
• Google Pixel 9: 128GB storage size now $1,049 (was $1,349), 256GB storage size now $1,199 (was $1,499)
• Google Pixel 8a: 128GB storage size now $649 (was $849), 256GB storage size now $749 (was $949)

Motorola Black Friday phone deals

Motorola is offering up to $300 off a range of popular devices this Black Friday, no matter if you’re after a more premium device or you’re on a budget. These phones are available from a range of retailers and discounts run until December 2, 2024 for the Edge 50 devices and December 4, 2024 for the Moto G85.

• Motorola Moto G85 5G: Was $399, now $329 (save $70), available from The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, Big W, Mobileciti, Lenovo, Harvey Norman, Bing Lee, Retravision and Amazon
• Motorola Edge 50 Neo: Was $699, now $399 (save $300), available from The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi, Officeworks, Big W, Mobileciti, Lenovo, Harvey Norman, Bing Lee, Amazon
• Motorola Edge 50: Was $799, now $599 (save $200), available from JB Hi-Fi

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HMD Black Friday phone deals

HMD — known as the maker of Nokia-branded phones — launched its first HMD-branded phones this year, and this Black Friday, you can save on a couple of its devices which suit a range of different price points. These sales are on until December 4, 2024. Here’s what you’ll save:

• HMD Pulse Pro: Was $299, now $199 (save $100), available from JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman, Officeworks, Big W, Amazon
• HMD Skyline: Was $899, now $699 (save $200), available from Harvey Norman, Officeworks (online only), Big W (online only), and Amazon

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Other offers

While many telcos will offer specific deals around Black Friday, that doesn’t mean these are the only deals currently on offer. You can check out a range of other phone plan deals currently on offer below.

Everyday Mobile plan deals

If you’re after more data for your money, Everyday Mobile (formerly Woolworths Mobile) is offering double data on a range of its SIM-only prepaid and postpaid plans across your first three months or recharges. The double data offer is available until January 31, 2025, terms apply. Here’s how much data you’ll get:

• $40 SIM-only plan: 110GB data per month for the first three months, 55GB ongoing
• $50 SIM-only plan: 190GB data per month for the first three months, 95GB ongoing
• $60 SIM-only plan: 300GB data per month for the first three months, 150GB ongoing
• $35 30-day prepaid plan: 80GB data per 30-day expiry on activation and next two recharges, 40GB ongoing

In addition to the above offers, you can also save up to $40 off long-expiry prepaid plans, however you’ll need to be an Everyday Rewards customer and link your rewards card at checkout. This offer expires February 11, 2025.

The following table shows all a selection of Everyday Mobile 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.

Southern Phone plan deals

Southern Phone is offering a discount on its Medium SIM-only plan for the first six months, bringing the price down to cheaper than its cheapest Small plan. This offer expires February 10, 2025, terms apply.

• Medium SIM-only plan: $20 per month for the first six months, $29 per month ongoing

The following table shows all a selection of Southern Phone 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.

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.