Samsung’s serious Cyber ​​Monday deals will cause problems for Apple and Google

The barrage of Black Friday and Cyber ​​Monday discounts is finally, officially, here after days of early discounts.

Smartphones are likely to be one of the hottest categories this holiday shopping season, with nearly every Android maker downgrading their cheapest devices. But products from Apple, Google and Samsung are what buyers really want, and it is Samsung that has beaten the competition with its steep price cuts.

Samsung isn’t exactly shy about its promotions, the Korean company is notoriously aggressive when it comes to undermining the competition. 2020 does not seem to be any different.

Samsung is offering $ 200 off the Galaxy S20 + 5G, Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G, Galaxy Note 20 5G, and Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G. Elsewhere, you can get $ 100 off the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and $ 150 off the Galaxy S20 5G.

Update 11/28: Samsung’s Black Friday deals are still available through the weekend and Cyber ​​Monday. Tablet buyers can also get discounts on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 range (both 11-inch and 12.4-inch), that are $ 100 off. The exchange prices listed below differ slightly, but are just as good.

Samsung will take your iPad 9.7 2018 for $ 200, or your iPhone XS for $ 400 – $ 30 less than it will cost your iPhone XS if you’re buying a Samsung phone. Samsung also accepts tablets from Microsoft, LG, Lenovo, ASUS, Google, LG, and Sony. Although prices vary wildly and unsurprisingly, you will get the most out of a Microsoft, Apple, or Samsung tablet.

The Korean company is also giving away $ 30 of additional credit for wearable devices such as the Galaxy Buds Live / Plus and Galaxy Watch 3. This is in addition to direct discounts of up to $ 100 on all of its devices (most are discounted by $ 60). If you have a device to trade in, you can save more.

Google doesn’t have a Pixel Watch (yet), but its Pixel Buds headphones aren’t discounted for Black Friday. Meanwhile, Apple is offering a £ 25 gift card with AirPods and AirPods Pro (along with free engraving), and Apple Watch Series 3, which comes with three free months of Fitness +.

The gift card offer also extends to the iPad, which comes with a $ 100 credit and 1 free year of Apple TV +, along with free engraving. For its smartphones, Apple offers a $ 50 gift card to spend in store on the iPhone 11, iPhone XR, and iPhone SE, which doesn’t match Samsung’s offerings.

Apple is famous for its discounts in the shopping season. You will have to go to other retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart to find direct discount offers. See my colleague David Phelan’s summary for more details.

But the problem with buying from third-party retailers is that not everyone offers money for your old phone, so it is good to check first what offers the manufacturers offer. It is at trade-in prices that Samsung comfortably beats Apple and Google.

Apple vs. Samsung trade-in pricing

• Apple is offering up to $ 300 for the iPhone XS, while Samsung is offering $ 430.
• Apple is offering $ 370 for the iPhone XS Max, while Samsung is offering $ 520.
• Apple is offering $ 250 for the iPhone X, while Samsung is offering $ 260.
• Apple is offering $ 100 for the iPhone 7, while Samsung is offering $ 210.
• Apple is offering $ 280 for the Galaxy Note 10, while Samsung is offering $ 460.
• Apple is offering $ 160 for the Galaxy S10, while Samsung is offering $ 370.

This gap in exchange agreements can be seen across the range of devices that both companies will accept.

Samsung also has a “broken screen” promotion. For example, it offers $ 350 for an iPhone XS with a broken screen, Apple offers $ 300 for a phone with normal wear and tear. The specific difference here is that Apple will not accept your phone if it has a major crack, while Samsung will accept phones with cracked screens under this special promotion if you meet the requirements below.

Google vs. Samsung trade-in pricing

• Google is offering $ 211 for the Galaxy S10, while Samsung is offering $ 370.
• Google is offering $ 270 for the Galaxy Note 10, while Samsung is offering $ 460.
• Google is offering $ 275 for the iPhone XS, while Samsung is offering $ 430.
• Google is offering $ 335 for the iPhone XS Max, while Samsung is offering $ 520.
• Google is offering $ 208 for the iPhone X, while Samsung is offering $ 260.
• Google is offering $ 93 for the iPhone 7, while Samsung is offering $ 210.

Samsung’s trade-in pricing means it should be your first stop if you’re looking for Galaxy products and have old tech to sell. But if you want to buy an iPhone or a Pixel, take a look at the deals that other retailers offer here.

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