Finance: Apple doesn't have Black Friday deals on the iPhone X and iPhone 8 — but here are the stores that do

Apple isn't known for offering iPhone discounts, but you can still find Black Friday deals.

• You aren't likely to find Black Friday iPhone deals at the Apple store.
• Most deals will be in the form of store gift cards, rather than direct savings.
• Finding a deal on the iPhone 8 or 8 Plus will be easier than finding one for the iPhone X.

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There are many reasons to buy your next iPhone directly from Apple, but getting a good deal isn't one of them.

It's no secret that the iPhone X and iPhone 8 come with a heaping dose of sticker shock. But, deal-tracking website BestBlackFriday.com predicts that Black Friday deals will be particularly sweet this year as wireless carriers and retailers try to entice budget-savvy shoppers to upgrade their smartphone.

If you want the best iPhone deals this year, you'll have to head to stores like Walmart, Best Buy, and Target on Black Friday. Amazon and eBay should have sales as well.

Here are the discounts BestBlackFriday.com has compiled so far:

iPhone X

• Walmart — $0 down & $300 Walmart Gift Card for any iPhone purchased on qualifying AT&T Next or Verizon Device Payment plan. (This deal is limited to stores.)

iPhone 8

• Walmart — $0 down & $300 Walmart Gift Card for any iPhone purchased on qualifying AT&T Next or Verizon Device Payment plan
• Best Buy — Up to $200 off with qualified activation
• Target — $0 down and $250 Target Gift Card with qualified activation
• Sam's Club — $100 Sam's Club Gift Card with activation

iPhone 8 Plus

• Walmart — $0 down & $300 Walmart Gift Card for any iPhone purchased on qualifying AT&T Next or Verizon Device Payment plan
• Best Buy — Up to $200 off with qualified activation
• Target — $0 down and $250 Target Gift Card with qualified activation
• Sam's Club — $100 Sam's Club Gift Card with activation

Keep in mind, you can get Apple Care plus, the easiest and best coverage for your iPhone, within 60 days of purchase, regardless of where you buy the device.

We will update this list if/when we stumble upon more deals. Keep checking back!

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