Last year my wife needed a new phone after dropping hers. This happened in early November, so we waited until the Black Friday events were on.

Apple was offering a gift card. But the carriers also seemed to be offering deals, but each one was different and there seemed to be no obvious way to compare them. It was all confusing and we gave up due to the crowds.

Did anyone here buy a phone during this period in Canada and might offer some clarity?

p.s. I'm getting a warning about this post because of the word "buy", but I don't think this applies in this case?

As the title suggests, the deals are out and I'm out here phone hunting. Just want to see what the best options are, since I feel like they didn't feel as good as last year's deals. Has anyone found better deals where ideally I get to keep my phone at the end of the term?

• iPhone 16: $16/m phone + $45/m plan + $445 buyout, 'free' Apple Watch Series 10 (cellular) for a $10/m watch plan. Save 300 (phone) + 680 (watch or 440 after the plan) (+ 200 GC from Walmart?). Bestbuy seems to offer $100 on the iPhone 16.

• Pixel 9: $0/m, $45 phone plan, $360 buyout at end of 24 months https://shop.freedommobile.ca/en-CA/devices/Google/Pixel-9 (1099 - 4x24 - 264 = $739 saved + $150 GC at BestBuy https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/freedom-mobile-google-pixel-9-128gb-porcelain-monthly-tab-plan/18165705)

• iPhone 15 Pro (better deal should be coming this is not tagged as a Black Friday deal yet): $20/m, $45 phone plan, $489 buyout at end of 24 months https://shop.freedommobile.ca/en-CA/devices/Apple/iPhone-15-Pro ($480 saved + $250 GC at BestBuy https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/freedom-mobile-apple-iphone-15-pro-128gb-blue-titanium-monthly-tab-payment/17231751)

• Cellular only: Public/Freedom $35/50GB CAN/US/MEX plan

Note:

• Try getting your plans at Walmart, BestBuy or Costco for the giftcard, extra tip to save a bit more at BestBuy you can get the protection plan to get the free screen protector and discount on the case and then cancel the plan online. Bestbuy were offering $300 gift cards on a lot of phones and now they lowered a bunch of them so would suggest checking out Walmart or Costco for giftcards

• In my experience rogers offers a cancellation within 30 days, other providers probably do the same.

• Updated as of Nov 29, a lot of the deals have indeed lowered in prices, will update till cyber Monday is over

I’m thinking about upgrading my IPhone 12 which I’ve had for a few years now. The holiday season is the best time of year. Anyone know the best Black Friday deals or should I wait until Boxing Day?

Hey guys, Does anyone know if there is any black Friday deals for iPhone 16 pro in Canada? I found a couple but they were either for the US or for iPhone 16 (not the pro). For instance, Costco’s deal is on iPhone 16. But it doesn't make sense to me to change my phone if it’s not a pro. Any recommendations would be appreciated :)