It feels like the whole month of November is dedicated to Black Friday deals, but you might think it’s too late now.
However, the good news is that many great offers are still available today, Cyber Monday. We don’t expect them to stick around much longer though, so we’d encourage to take advantage while you still can.
That’s especially true for smartphones, where you’ll still find some excellent discounts. Most of these are on Android phones, but you might also see a discounted iPhone from time to time.
In this article, we’ll run through the best phone deals available in the UK and US right now.
But it’s also worth looking at the best budget, mid-range and flagship phones to help you decide what’s best for you, while you may be interested in the best Black Friday tech deals generally.
Best Black Friday Phone Deals in the UK
Best Black Friday Phone Deals in the US
Black Friday smartphone discounts: What to look for
If a phone has £10 or $10 off, then we all know that’s not a great deal.
It gets trickier if the discount is £50/$50 – you should do a bit of research to see if that’s the cheapest the phone is on sale for at that time, and also if that’s the cheapest it has ever been.
Often, a discount on Black Friday is a good one. But sometimes the saving isn’t great, and may even have been cheaper earlier in the year. Some retailers are honest and give the best price cuts ever for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, though others will try and take advantage of the popular sales period to get you to buy things that don’t actually have a great discount.
If a phone costs £999/$999 and it’s on sale for about £600/$600 then this is a good deal! Go for it!
Check the phone is unlocked, or at least is locked to the mobile carrier you want to use it on. Some deals may also have cashback options, but it’s best to buy a phone outright on Black Friday and simply own it – then pop a SIM card in and away you go.
After you buy the phone, pair it with one of the best SIM-only deals.