Black Friday officially falls on 27 November, and one of the most popular products to pick up in the sales will be a smartphone.
Several major retailers including Mobiles.co.uk, Carphone Warehouse, Vodafone, EE and Fonehouse are already offering major discounts.
Many top brands like Apple, Samsung and Huawei are featured in the deals, making November is a great time to change your contract or buy a completely new phone outright.
Below we have a breakdown of the biggest deals now available online, or check out our round up of the best Apple Black Friday deals. If you're interested in upgrading your contract, we've also tracked down all the very best SIM only deals.
Best Black Friday 2020 phone deals
EE
Google Pixel 4A 10GB Plan = £31 per month (was £39 per month) + £30 upfront
OPPO A72 10GB Plan = £29 per month (was £35 per month) + £30 upfront
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G 10GB Essential plan = £37 per month + £70 upfront cost. Save £462.
Carphone Warehouse
- Apple iPhone 11 128GB with 20GB of data = £34.99 per month and £79.99 upfront cost. Save £300.
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Apple iPhone SE 128GB with 20GB of data =£25.99 per month and £9.99 upfront cost.
Save £210. - Huawei P40 5G 128GB with unlimited data =£28.99 per month and £19.99 upfront cost. Save £178.
Vodafone
- Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G = £55 per month (£19 upfront)
- Google Pixel 4a = £23 per month (£9 upfront)
- Unlimited Max = 24-month contract, £23 per month
Mobiles.co.uk
Apple iPhone 11 60GB, unlimited minutes and texts = £26 per month (£99 upfront). Save £50 off with 48HOUR discount code.
Apple iPhone XR 60GB, unlimited minutes and texts = £26 per month (£50 upfront). Save £50 off with 48HOUR discount code.
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 100GB data, unlimited minutes and texts = £35 per month (£0 upfront). Save £150 off with BLACKFRI150 discount code.
Google Pixel 4a 60GB, unlimited minutes and texts = £18 per month (£0 upfront). Save £192 cashback.
Sky Mobile
- iPhone 12 10GB data, unlimited calls & texts = £40 per month (£0 upfront)
- iPhone 12 Pro 8GB data, unlimited calls & texts = £43 per month (£0 upfront)
Tesco Mobile
iPhone SE 500MB data, 5000 minutes & 5000 texts = £16.99 a month (was £20.99 a month) - save £144
iPhone 11 500MB data, 5000 minutes & 5000 texts = £29.99 a month, reduced from (was £33.99 a month) - save £144
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 500MB data, 5000 minutes & 5000 texts = £22.99 a month, (was £25.99 a month) - save£108
Samsung Galaxy A51 500MB data, 5000 minutes & 5000 texts = £16.99 a month (was £17.99 a month)
Where to look for Black Friday 2020 phone deals?
Whether you are looking for a contract or have enough cash to splash out on a handset all in one go, below are top retailers to start your search:
Last year a number of retailers launched deals early, giving consumers even more time to shop for the best bargains. Top phone deals included the Apple iPhone XR slashed to £549 from GiffGaff and free Nintendo Switch consoles with Samsung A20e contracts from Carphone Warehouse.
But finding the right deals can be a tricky task, especially if you're not sure where to start looking or what you should be looking for. Luckily, for shoppers contemplating buying a new phone during Black Friday, Mobiles.co.uk has put together a survival guide to getting the best possible deals.
Black Friday 2020 shopping tips
Be prepared
Whether you’re planning on shopping online or in-store this Black Friday, it’s a good idea to be both prepared and savvy.
If you’re going to brave the shops, then make a list prior to your trip so you know exactly where to start. If you’re going to shop online, save any items you intend on buying to your wish list or basket.
Alternatively, you could make a list of everything you’re hoping to pick up on a platform such as Pinterest.
Quality not quantity
Research revealed that more than one in five (22%) shoppers have returned a Black Friday purchase in the past, as well as 20% admitting to getting carried away on the day.
Researching items beforehand can help you make more informed purchases and stop you from coming away with items you don’t really need.
Follow retailers on social media
Following your favourite retailers on social media will allow you to stay up-to-date with their Black Friday activity including which products will be going on sale, how much discount they are offering, and what time their sale is set to start.
Don’t have social media? Don’t worry! Should your preferred retailers have a newsletter, then sign up to receive the relevant information via email instead.
Set a budget
Overspending was the reason that over a quarter (28%) of Black Friday purchases were returned² in 2018. Setting a budget and making a list of the items you want to buy (within your budget) is a good way to avoid overspend.
Another top tip is to buy your essential items first, then re-evaluate your spending as you might have enough left over for an extra little treat!
Put your feet up
Although people within the UK are known for their polite queues, over a quarter (28%)³ say they dislike Black Friday because of the long checkout times. If you don’t fancy leaving the house, you can also put your feet up, and surf for top deals online.
Pressed for time? Don’t worry!
Don’t suffer from FOMO (fear of missing out) if you’re unable to take part in this year’s Black Friday event.
After all, Cyber Monday lands just three days after, so take advantage of the online sales then instead. Plus, the online deals last all day, so you’ll have even more time to grab a bargain.
What is Black Friday?
Black Friday originated in the US and a sale shopping event that coincides with the Thanksgiving holiday.
Originally a US tradition, the huge sales event has since spread across the pond to the UK, with retailers simultaneously discounting thousands of products across all categories.
The huge shopping event is most famous for its impressive tech bargains, meaning that if you want a new phone for a decent price, one of your best chances of getting it is on Black Friday.
What date does Black Friday 2020 fall on?
Black Friday will fall on Friday 27 November for 2020, followed by Cyber Monday on 30 November.
