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
Get the excellent Pixel 8 Pro for less than half price
The Pixel 9 series is here, but last year’s Pixel 8 Pro is still a superb phone. And at under half its launch price, this 128GB model is incredible value for money.
The Pixel 7a is great value at just £349 with free charger
The Pixel 8a is now available, but its predecessor is a better choice for most people – especially at this price, and with a free 30W charger.
Best Black Friday Phone Deals in the US
Get the Pixel 8 Pro at the lowest price it's ever been
The Pixel 8 Pro is down to the lowest price it’s ever been at Amazon. If you’re looking for a new phone and don’t want to pay full price for a newer Pixel 9, this is the device to get.
The best flip phone of 2023 is now 35% off
The 2023 Motorola Razr+ (also known as the Razr 40 Ultra) is a superb flip phone. And at under $650, it’s excellent value for money at Amazon, though you might prefer the newer Razr+ (2024).
Get $400 off the Galaxy Z Fold 5
The Galaxy Z Fold 5 is a very capable folding phone, but it’s also very expensive. This 22% discount makes the 256GB model much more affordable.
The Pixel 7a is now less than $300
The Pixel 7a is still the best mid-range phone you can buy, despite the Pixel 8a now being official. And it’s now under $300.
Galaxy Z Flip 5 slashed to lowest ever price for Prime Day
Following the launch of the Z Flip 6, last year’s Samsung flip phone is down to an incredible price for Prime Day. However, this price will likely only be available until the end of today.
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.
Author: Anyron Copeman, Mobile Editor, Tech Advisor
Anyron is Mobile Editor at Tech Advisor, where he’s been a mainstay of the editorial team since 2019. In his current role, Anyron is responsible for all smartphone, tablet and mobile network coverage on the site. A BA Journalism graduate, he has experience with a wide range of consumer tech products and services, including smartphones, tablets, foldables, wearables and more.