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

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

Smartphones are likely to be one of the most popular categories this holiday shopping season, with nearly all Android makers losing money on their cheaper devices. But Apple, Google, and Samsung products are what buyers really want – and it’s Samsung that has outperformed the competition with its steep price cuts.

Samsung isn’t exactly shy with its promotions, the Korean company is notoriously aggressive when it comes to undermining the competition. 2020 doesn’t 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 28/11: Samsung’s Black Friday deals are still available throughout the weekend and Cyber ​​Monday. Tablet buyers can also take advantage of discounts on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S7 line (both 11 inch and 12.4 inch), who have $ 100 off. The trade-in prices detailed below differ slightly, but are just as good.

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

The Korean company is also offering $ 30 extra credit for wearable devices like the Galaxy Buds Live / Plus and Galaxy Watch 3. This is in addition to direct discounts of up to $ 100 on all of its wearable devices (most are reduced by $ 60). If you have a device to trade in, there are more savings to be made.

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

The gift card offer is also extended to the iPad, which includes $ 100 credit and 1 year free of Apple TV +, as well as free burning. 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 notoriously stingy with its shopping season discounts. You’ll have to go to other retailers like Best Buy, Target, and Walmart to find direct deals. Check out my colleague David Phelan’s roundup for more details.

But the problem with shopping at third-party retailers is that not all of them offer cash for your old phone, which is why it’s good to check out the deals the manufacturers have first. It is in trade-in prices that Samsung comfortably beats Apple and Google.

Apple versus. Samsung trade-in price

• 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 loophole in the trade-in agreements can be seen across the range of devices the two companies will accept.

Samsung is also running a “cracked screen” promotion. For example, it offers $ 350 for an iPhone XS with a cracked screen, Apple is offering $ 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 as part of this special promotion if it meets the requirements below.

Google against. Samsung trade-in price

• 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 this should be your first stop if you’re looking for Galaxy products and have old tech to sell. But if you’re looking to buy an iPhone or Pixel, take a look at the deals other retailers have here.

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