Walmart Cyber Monday deals: recap

This year, the latest flagship tablet series by Samsung didn't receive any substantial discounts from Walmart. However, we saw the slightly older but just as impressive Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra sporting a $120 lighter price tag, whereas the vanilla Galaxy Tab S8 was even cheaper, sold at $180 off.

The Apple iPad 10.2-inch was cheaper as well. This year, you could get this 2021-released slate at a $80 cheaper price. For Windows fans, the ultimate choice was the Microsoft Surface Go 3. At this year's event, Walmart allowed shoppers to save $100 on this fantastic device. 

Cyber Monday saw plenty of jaw-dropping discounts in the world of earbuds and headphones, too. Those who wanted to complete their ecosystem on the cheap could save big on the latest and greatest over-ear headsets, such as the Sony WH-1000XM5. These headphones were available at an 18% cheaper price. The amazing Beats Studio Pro were up for grabs at 25% off, while the Pixel Buds Pro were 37% off. 

In addition, we also saw some JBL earbuds at lower prices. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro were a treat for Samsung fans. These earbuds could be yours at $70 off.

Yes and no - depending on which carrier you're on. Actually, Walmart deals on phones are on pre-paid models or carrier-locked ones. If the carrier that the deal is associated with happens to be your carrier or a carrier you'd like to switch on, than you're in luck and you get to enjoy a generous discount.

Cyber Monday is not what it once was, as consumer electronics are one of the most sought-after gifts on Black Friday and permeate our every existence these days, so there is no need for a special "Cyber" anything to want a deal on them. Still, out of nostalgia or habit, Walmart and other retailers often dedicate the Monday after Black Friday to shopping for electronics, phones included, although its strength lies in prepaid and their handset roster. It's Straight Talk and Cricket Kingdom at Walmart, but flagship phones are at a discount there as we speak, too.

Are iPhones and Galaxy phones unlocked at Walmart?

More than 80% of Americans buy their phones through one of the major carriers in the country but in recent years there's been a change looming. More and more people are exploring different ways to acquire their new phone, including at retailers like Walmart and this simply means that people need unlocked phones that are able to work on all the carriers.

Fortunately, the most popular phone brands in the US - the iPhones, Samsung Galaxies, and Google Pixels - come with unlocked versions that are sold outside of carrier stores and Walmart is no exception, unless you are specifically shopping for a carrier model in its wireless division.

Qualcomm and other cellular modem manufacturers have gotten the hold of packing dozens of LTE and 5G bands into a single chip. Smartphone manufacturers are starting to ride the wave and offer unlocked phones that work with any US cellular network out of the box, including with Verizon's peculiar mmWave coverage.