The flagships are the latest smartphones of manufacturers. New smartphones cost twice as its predecessors, and the improvements are not so many. Every year, we discuss the most advanced technologies, but sometimes forget about our pocket. Meanwhile, last year’s models (or even earlier) are significantly reduced price. We explain which of flagship smartphones worth to buy now.

Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung Galaxy S6 has a similar design Galaxy S7. Last year Galaxy S6 is a spectacular smartphone with a camera, screen and premium materials. Also Galaxy S6 has been updated to Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Starting price: $769.

Current price: $469 (Amazon 03/07/2016)

LG G4

LG G4 is close to perfection. LG reduced the price of last year’s smartphone that make you want to buy it. Currently you can buy LG G5 from $359.00, while its starting price was $715. Smartphone has quality camera and screen.

Starting price: $715

Current price: $359.00 (Amazon 07/03/2016)

Huawei P8

Huawei is one of the leading manufacturers in the world. Huawei P8 has a stylish and premium design with aluminum body and glass. We are faced with one of the highest quality Chinese smartphone, which also works on Android 6.0.

Starting price: $549

Current price: $356.10 (Amazon 07/03/2016)

Sony Xperia Z3

Sony Xperia Z3 and Xperia Z3+ were the best Sony smartphones, but after the presentation of Xperia Z5 they have become ex-flagships. Eegant glass design, Full HD screen, 20.7 MP camera with very good results, and a battery life out of the ordinary are the main attractions of this smartphone.

Starting price: $769

Current price: $346.00 (Amazon 03/07/2016)

HTC One M8

HTC One M8 has some excellent features: an innovative design, very polished interface and a high quality camera. It is difficult to find smartphone with such beautiful design, excellent front speakers and battery with good working time. In addition HTC One M8 has received Android 6.0 Marshmallow.

Starting price: $802

Current price: $289.98 (Amazon 07/03/2015)

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If you are one of those looking for the best Black Friday deals in stores or online, U.S. Cellular has an offer, because of which you run into their stores.

On Monday U.S. Cellular announced its Black Friday deals. The fifth largest US operator joins Cricket and Verizon, which have also announced special offers in an attempt to attract and retain customers with offers of devices.

During Black Friday (which falls on November 27 this year), U.S. Cellular will sell Samsung Galaxy S6, LG G4 or tablet LG G Pad 8.0 for only US $0.01 if you agree to have a service plan with them for two years. The offer is valid on Friday morning, between 8 am and 12 pm (local time).

Also U.S. Cellular announced deals specifically for new subscribers. Those who change from another operator will receive US $400 in promotional cards and 50 percent more data than Verizon and AT&T.

If a current customer of U.S. Cellular attracts a person and that friend or family member activate a plan, both the current client and the new subscriber will receive $50.

If there are people who cannot wait until Friday to activate a service plan, U.S. Cellular said it will present additional 2GB of data to share and up to 20 percent discounts on accessories.

U.S. Cellular is not the only company that has launched special offers for Black Friday. Last week Cricket Wireless announced that it will offer a credit of $100 in the form of a gift card that can be used for monthly payments, new devices and accessories. In addition, until January 7, it has several phones, including the LG Risio,  ZTE Overture 2, Nokia Lumia 635 and Motorola Moto E for free thanks to a combination of sales.

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