Black Friday phone deals 2024: the best live deals and which sales are already on

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Black Friday is getting closer, and with sales well underway at leading UK retailers, we're starting to see some properly excellent Black Friday deals deals on some of the best phones.

The end-of-year shopping season might have grown over the years, but even by traditional standards, we're right in the middle of things now. For example, you can still get a massive £550 off the Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 at Laptops Direct, and now you can nab the Google Pixel 8 Pro for half price at Amazon thanks to a £500 discount.

The caliber of deals is continuing to rise as Currys, John Lewis, Argos, and others keep adding new phones to their discount pages, and we expect to see even more deals pop up at the end of this week as true Black Friday sales begin. Feel free to bookmark this page to come back to later so you don't miss any of the best deals.

Today's best phone deals ahead of Black Friday

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: £44.99/mo at Carphone Warehouse

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: £44.99/mo at Carphone Warehouse
Carphone Warehouse is currently offering a Black Friday deal on iD Mobile's 24-month iPhone 16 Pro plan. For just £44.99/mo and £39 upfront, you'll get a whopping 500GB of data, which is quintuple (5x) the usual 100GB offering. iD Mobile itself also has various discounts on monthly plans, albeit with higher upfront fees than this Carphone Warehouse deal.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro: was £999 now £879 at Laptops Direct

Laptops Direct has slashed the device-only price of the excellent iPhone 15 Pro from £999 to £879 ahead of Black Friday. If you're not yet convinced by the iPhone 16 and still fancy taking Apple Intelligence for a spin, this is a great-value handset that'll remain supported with updates until at least 2028. For more storage, similar deals are available on the 256GB (now £999) and 512GB (now £1,119) models.

Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 13: was £499 now £449 at Argos

Despite its discontinuation, Argos is still stocking the 128GB iPhone 13 in black or white. £449 is an exceptional price on an iPhone that is, for all intents and purposes, the same device as the iPhone 14, and it'll continue to be supported by Apple with software updates until at least 2028. The iPhone 13 is also currently still available at Amazon, albeit in more limited color and storage configurations.

Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 14: was £599 now £549 at Amazon

Amazon continues to knock £50 off the price of the iPhone 14 ahead of Black Friday. This device has been as low as £539 once before, and it may drop to that level again on Black Friday proper, but £549 is still a pretty great deal on a device that cost £699 just a year ago. We would always recommend going for the iPhone 13 over the iPhone 14 – their designs are identical, their cameras are (almost) identical and their chipsets are separated by just one generation – but with the iPhone 13 now harder to come by following Apple's discontinuation of the device, the iPhone 14 is a more appealing option (the iPhone 13 is, however, still available at Argos).

Apple iPhone SE
Apple iPhone SE : was £429.99 now £299.99 at Laptops Direct

If you're looking for the cheapest iPhone money can buy, or a slice of blast-from-the-past nostalgia, this iPhone SE deal is sure to garner your interest. Our pick for the best budget iPhone essentially packs the internals of an iPhone 13 into the body of an iPhone 8, complete with large bezels, 4.7-inch display, and Touch ID enabled home button. We're expecting an update to the iPhone SE soon that will ditch the home button for good, so if this classic form factor is something you're after, it could be wise to snap up the iPhone SE now - and this £130 discount makes it all the easier to do so.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: was $1,299.99 now $949.99 at Best Buy

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the most powerful phone the company has ever made, and its a strong contender for the best specs sheet on the market. Its quad-camera setup, with up to 100x digital zoom, is famous for quality and reliability, while its 6.8-inch 1440p display makes photos, videos, and games look exceptional. Internally, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is as fast a chipset as you'll find on an Android phone. A saving of $350 is no joke for a phone that's won places in several TechRadar buying guides. Oh, and it comes with an S Pen stylus, too.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6: was £1,799 now £1,249 at Laptops Direct

This astounding deal from Laptops Direct brings the cutting-edge Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 down to the same price as the Galaxy S24 Ultra – meaning you're effectively getting the folding aspect of this class-leading folding phone for no additional cost. The two phones aren't quite one-for-one specs wise, but seeing a folding phone sold for the same price as its flagship counterpart is extremely exciting – let alone the impressive total discount of £550. And that's not to suggest the Z Fold 6 is any slouch: we're talking the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, advanced triple-camera system, and Galaxy AI out of the box.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus: was £999 now £749 at Samsung UK

Samsung are offering a hearty discount on the flagship Galaxy S24 Plus this Black Friday, matching an equivalent offer from John Lewis. With a classy design, powerful triple-camera system, and roaring internals to power Galaxy AI, the S24 Plus is a solid choice by any measure. Buying direct from Samsung means you can benefit from the company's famously generous trade-in schemes, and save 20% on select Galaxy Buds earbuds at the checkout.

Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung Galaxy S24: was £799 now £599 at Laptops Direct

With £200 off its original price, this deal makes the very appealing and knocks it down to what's considered a mid-range phone price these days. And as you'll see in our Samsung Galaxy S24 review this phones has nearly enough features onboard to be called an Ultra. The FHD+ display makes photos and videos look vibrant and rich in colour, while the triple-camera system with 3x optical zoom gives you near-limitless photography capabilities. Top-of-the-line internals and seven years of promised updates means this is a phone that will last, too.

Motorola Edge 50 Ultra
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra: was £849 now £649 at Lenovo UK

The Motorola Edge 50 Ultra was already a lot of phone for its price tag, offering a high-spec triple camera setup, 144hz display, and massive 1TB of storage for less than the price of an iPhone 16 Plus. At this discounted price from parent company Lenovo (replicated, by the way, on Mobiles.co.uk), the Edge 50 Ultra is an absolute steal, and with a specs sheet like this should be at the forefront of any prospective Android buyer's mind. It even comes with a charger in the box!

Samsung Galaxy A35
Samsung Galaxy A35: was £389 now £289 at Amazon

It's a great time to nab our favourite cheap Samsung phone at Amazon – this deal has the Galaxy A35 with the expanded 256GB storage option for less than the typical base-model price. That means more space for less, meaning you'll have more room for photos and videos taken with the phone's useful triple-camera array. This phone already offers great value for money at its normal price point, which makes this offer even more enticing.

Google Pixel 8
Google Pixel 8: was £699 now £404.99 at Amazon

The Google Pixel 8 remains a capable flagship with an excellent spec sheet, and at just over a year old it can still keep pace with today's competitors. This deal sees the Pixel 8 come down to the price of an average mid-tier handset, an absolute steal for a phone of this caliber. This compact powerhouse sports a 6.2-inch display, 50MP main camera, and Google's own Tensor G3 chipset. The Pixel 8 also runs the latest version of Android 15, bringing essential features and AI tools to the phone.

Google Pixel 8 Pro
Google Pixel 8 Pro: was £999 now £499 at Amazon

The term "half-price" is rare in the tech world, and even more so for premium flagships, which is why this Google Pixel 8 Pro deal is so exciting. Amazon is offering last year's premium Pixel phone for a clean £500 off, bringing the total price to a smooth £499. This is an absolute steal for a phone with this much hardware and software power: you're looking at a 6.7-inch display, triple camera system with 5x optical zoom, and the powerful Google Tensor G3 chipset. Fans of Google, Android, or phones in general shouldn't sleep on this excellent deal.

Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 8a: was £499 now £349 at Carphone Warehouse

The best budget Google Pixel phone is on offer for a steal of a price from mobile network provider Giffgaff. With this offer, you'll save £150 on the up-front cost of the phone, and get a healthy 60GB of 5G data, unlimited calls, and unlimited texts for £10/mo. The two offers can't be taken seperately, and the data plan lasts 18 months, so you'll need to be sure of your decision. That said, this is a great deal for those looking to experience Google's phone and AI platforms on a budget.

Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 7: was £599 now £299 at Laptops Direct

You can save a ludicrous £300 on the former-flagship Google Pixel 7 at Laptops Direct, which technically brings this excellent Android phone £0.50 under half-price. The Pixel 7 impressed us when it launched back in 2022, and its specs are still more than modern enough to handle today's day-to-day, gaming, and AI challenges. Bluntly, this is a spectacular phone for a ridiculously cheap price.

OnePlus 12R
OnePlus 12R: was £649 now £449 at OnePlus US & Canada

The OnePlus 12R is a solid contender in the mid-range phone market and our pick for the best value OnePlus model. OnePlus are offering this plucky sibling to the flagship OnePlus 12 for a tasty £200 discount, and that's before you add on any savings from the company's trade-in scheme. £449 is already a great price for a phone this capable, but trading in an old device could push things into proper budget territory.

Nothing Phone 2
Nothing Phone 2: was £629 now £519 at John Lewis

Here's a wildcard: a funky-looking mid-range flagship that bucks trends in design and pricing, now even easier on your pockets. The Nothing Phone 2 is a solid offering from the maverick tech company headed by a co-founder of OnePlus. The Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 keeps things snappy, while a dual 50MP camera system keeps you snap-happy. The real triumph of the Nothing Phone 2 is its unique design: a transparent rear panel adorned with reactive LEDs. One for those who love something a bit different.

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As TechRadar's mobile computing staff writer, I've got my finger on the pulse of the phones and tablets world. I'm immersed in the latest news when it comes to smart devices and mobile software. Following my coverage of the most recent Prime Day sale, I'm here to save you money this Black Friday by bringing you all the best deals for products that are worth investing in.

Black Friday phone deals FAQs

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When will this year's Black Friday phone deals start?

Black Friday 2024 will fall on November 29th so mark that date down in your calendar if you're planning on shopping for bargains. With that said, it's important to note that early Black Friday deals have already begun, following the typical pattern of beginning in early November.

If you're looking for Black Friday phone deals specifically we'd recommend bookmarking this page and checking in regularly from now onwards as we'll be rounding up all the best early promotions.

What Black Friday phone deals should I expect?

Black Friday phone deals will span everything from unlocked deals at retailers like Amazon or Currys to discounts on plans at the major networks. O2, Vodafone, EE and Three all usually hold Black Friday events so it's generally a great time to consider upgrading either your phone or your plan.

In terms of models, it's usually the Android handsets that see the deepest price cuts over Black Friday so expect record-low discounts on Samsung, Google, Motorola, and other brands. Deals on iPhones tend to be a little less impressive since Apple itself usually only offers gift cards over Black Friday but definitely don't rule out cheaper tariffs at the major networks.

Other great sources for Black Friday phone deals are trade-in rebates at Samsung, Google, and Apple. These manufacturer sites regularly offer enhanced rebates of up to £700 off over Black Friday, which again makes it a superb time to upgrade your handset and go for a SIM only contract.

Which retailers will have have the best Black Friday phone deals?

The best Black Friday phone deals will depend on what you're looking for. Decent unlocked prices will be available at general electronics retailers like Amazon or Currys while decent deals on tariffs will be available at specialist sites like Carphone Warehouse or Mobiles.co.uk.

Why trust TechRadar this Black Friday

TechRadar has been covering Black Friday for over ten years now so we're well placed to draw on a vast pool of experience when it comes to retail events. Not only that, but we track the best cell phone deals day-in and day-out so we know exactly what's a real Black Friday deal versus the usual fare.

Not only are we an absolute dab-hand at covering large retail events like Black Friday, but our team of experts has also personally reviewed hundreds of phones from all the leading brands. Thanks to our rigorous review process and testing methodology, we know the best phones to recommend to our readers. And, if one of these devices just so happens to get a price cut over Black Friday, then we can tell you exactly whether it's worth your money (and why).

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Jamie is a Mobile Computing Staff Writer for TechRadar, responsible for covering phones and tablets. He’s been tech-obsessed from a young age and has written for various news and culture publications. Jamie graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London in 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism. Since starting out as a music blogger in 2020, he’s worked on local news stories, finance trade magazines, and multimedia political features. He brings a love for digital journalism and consumer technology to TechRadar. Outside of the TechRadar office, Jamie can be found binge-watching tech reviews, DJing in local venues around London, or challenging friends to a game of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.