Hurry! 3 of the best cheap phones are now cheaper than ever for Black Friday
Get the Samsung Galaxy A54, iPhone 13 or Google Pixel 7a for less
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As expected, this year’sBlack Friday dealsevent is proving a great opportunity to pick up an otherwise expensive smartphone for a much more reasonable price (25% off the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, anyone?), but it’s important to remember that there are big savings to be had on lower-profile models, too.
Indeed, three of the verybest cheap phonesin 2023 – theSamsung Galaxy A54,iPhone 13andGoogle Pixel 7a– are now cheaper than they’ve ever been (on both sides of the pond).
The Galaxy A54, for instance, is nowjust $324.99 (down from $449.99) at Amazonin the US, or£275.50 (down from £399) at the same retailerin the UK. The iPhone 13 has been reduced to$599 (down from $699) at Applein the US, or£549 (down from £599) at Amazonin the UK. And lastly, the Google Pixel 7a is nowonly $374 (down from $499) at Amazonin the US, or£379 (downfrom £449) at the same retailerin the UK. All six prices (all six!) represent lowest-ever figures.
Naturally, none of these phones can rival their newer (and more expensive) siblings for power, but all three remain more-than-capable handsets thanks to their still-powerful chipsets, impressive displays and decent cameras. They’ll be supported with software and security updates forat leastthe next three years, too (if you go for the Samsung, you’ll get four years of support, and if you go for the iPhone, you’ll get five).
Today’s best cheap phone deals
Samsung Galaxy A54 5GUS:was $449.99 now$324.99 at AmazonUK:was £399 now£275.50 at AmazonThe cornerstone of Samsung’s 2023 Galaxy A-series phones boasts a crisp 6.4-inch AMOLED display, three capable cameras – a 50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide and 10MP front-facing – and enviable longevity. It’s a truly solid phone that’s never been cheaper than it is right now, so we suggest you act on these deals quickly, before they expire (or stock runs out).
iPhone 13US:was $699 now$599 at AppleUK:was £599 now£549 at AmazonThe iPhone 13 was already reduced by $100 / £100 following the release of the iPhone 14 last year, but now that the iPhone 15 is out, it’s even better value. If you’re simply looking for a capable iPhone at a cut price, then this is the model to go for – it’s pretty much the same phone as the iPhone 14, but cheaper. Their designs are identical, their cameras are (almost) identical and their chipsets are separated by just one generation – which, in Apple terms, means next to nothing.
Google Pixel 7aUS:was $499 now$374 at AmazonUK:was £449 now£379 at AmazonYou can currently pick up the Pixel 7a for a record-low $374 / £379 ahead of Black Friday proper. With Google’s Tensor G2 chip, a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display, dual rear cameras featuring a 64MP wide lens, and great AI features such as Photo Unblur, the Pixel 7a provides an exceptional mobile experience without straining your wallet.
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Axel is TechRadar’s UK-based Phones Editor, reporting on everything from the latest Apple developments to newest AI breakthroughs as part of the site’s Mobile Computing vertical. Having previously written for publications including Esquire and FourFourTwo, Axel is well-versed in the applications of technology beyond the desktop, and his coverage extends from general reporting and analysis to in-depth interviews and opinion.
Axel studied for a degree in English Literature at the University of Warwick before joining TechRadar in 2020, where he then earned an NCTJ qualification as part of the company’s inaugural digital training scheme.
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