The best Samsung phone has the performance, camera quality, and features you want at a price within your budget.

Samsung Galaxy phones, in particular, are popping off with Black Friday deals a day before the official shopping holiday begins. All of the best Galaxy phones, including the S24 Ultra and Z Fold 6 are seeing record-low prices.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is still one of our favorite phones, and you can still get it at Black Friday and Cyber Monday prices.

Deals on Galaxy phones for Cyber Monday are also available at Amazon and Best Buy. At the former, Galaxy S24 seekers can save $158 on select colors with 256GB of storage, while Best Buy has a tempting deal for those on a budget. Namely, it sells the affordable Galaxy A15 for as low as $69.99 with activation!

AT&T is giving customers the Galaxy S24+ for free with eligible trade-in and your choice of an eligible unlimited plan - plus, you can get the Galaxy Watch FE or Tab A9+ 5G for $0.99 a month

Here are the 5 best Samsung Galaxy phones under $500, offering excellent performance and features without breaking the bank.

I've tested every major phone release this year, and keep a close eye on the top deals and discounts from manufacturers and carriers -- especially during big sales events like Black Friday and Cyber Monday.