Is your phone contract is about to end? If you’re on the hunt for a new deal, whether that’s SIM only or a SIM and handset bundle, congratualtions because you couldn’t have picked a better time. Cyber Monday has dawned and with it a bevvy of outstanding deals on all things phones.
The event means you no longer have to stay with the same provider if they’re not giving you what you need. Companies are competing hard for your cash with extra freebies and products to try and win your business.
What is Black Friday?
What began as a group of retailers offering discounts to US customers the day after Thanksgiving has spiralled into a worldwide phenomenon. Retailers, brands and vendors all drop their prices over the weekend, which just so happens to take place just before the Christmas shopping season gets underway.
Which brings us neatly to…
When is Black Friday 2022?
It’s been and gone. This year Black Friday was on November 25. But there are plenty of deals still live, as today is Cyber Monday!
When is Cyber Monday 2022?
The sales period usually winds up on the Monday after Black Friday, known as Cyber Monday as it’s the time to swoop on all things tech - including phones and contracts. This year Cyber Monday is on November 28.
How to keep up to date with the best Black Friday deals
With so many great-sounding deals flying around, it can be bewildering to know what to go for.
That’s where we come in. We’re BFCM veterans here at ES Best, and will bring the best of the phone deals to you as soon as they come in. No more endless scrolling and comparing - we’ll sift through the offers to sort the wheat from the chaff.
With the clock ticking down, tune into our Live Blog to hear about the best deals and flash sales as and when they happen.
Find the best Cyber Monday deals on phones, SIMs and contracts here
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Best SIM only deals
Love your phone but fed up with your provider? Life’s too short to spend on the wrong SIM - especially when there are much better offers around.
Three: it’s your last chance to save big with six months half price on all 24m SIMs.
O2: in an online world, data is king. Get 250BG for £22 on a 24 month plan - but don’t pay a penny for the first three months.
Mobiles.co.uk: get a Vodafone SIM unlimited data with 5G plus unlimited calls and texts for an astounding £11.75 per month. Not, that’s not a typo.
Giffgaff: the site famously offers low-cost SIMs, but for Cyber Monday they’re even more jaw-dropping.
SMARTY: Get 120GB for just £12 until December 5 with this Gen-Z approved, committment-free provider. Additionally, if you switch now, you can get 6GB for £6. That’s what we like to hear.
Virgin Mobile: sign up for Virgin’s 30-day rolling contract offers and you could save BIG: think a whopping 200GB for just £16 a month. There’s also 3GBou can also get doube data on all entry-level phone plans.
iD Mobile: there are spectacular deals over at iD mobile. Grab a SIM with 200GB of data, unlimited miutes and texts for just £10 a month.
Vodafone: get 100 GB of data, unlimited texts and minutes for £15 via Mobile Phones Direct.
Best contract deals (SIM and Handset)
Looking for a total phone upgrade? Black Friday is the best time to pounce on contract deals and put a fresh handset in your pocket for much less than you would expect. Winning.
Three: from freebies (such as a tablet) and unlimited data on devices like the iPhone 14 Pro and the Galaxy S22 now’s the time to strike on Black Friday deals at Three. Whether you’re looking for a new contract, just a device or a low-cost SIM only deal, there are serious savings to be made.
Carphone Warehouse: lusting after the Google Pixel 7? Get it for just £26pm with unlimited everything (£59 upfront).
Tesco Mobile: along with its sister the Fold, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip3 has been the talk of the town for the last few years. Get your hands on it at Tesco Mobile; £44.99pm with 12GB data and unlimited calls and texts for 36 months.
Vodafone: snap up the Galaxy S22 Ultra for £39pm on a 36 month plan. £29 upfront.
iD Mobile: no Pro? No problem. Grab an iPhone 14 for £37.99 per month and get three months of free Apple TV+ as an added bonus and saving up to £72. iD also has a deals on a huge selection of popular phones across the board, so be sure to head over to their website for quick browse.
Sky Mobile: save up to 50 per cent off 60GB plans across all phones, including the latest iPhone 14 and Samsung S22 series.
Best handset deals
Phones are getting faster and better with every upgrade. If you’re willing to invest in a top-of-the-range handset, why not make your money go even further this Black Friday with a shiny new device.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S9 64GB - Midnight Black - Unlocked (Renewed) - was: £288, now: £164.99
Claim a free Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (worth £299) when purchasing a Galaxy Flip4 or Galaxy Fold4
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 128GB - Was £1149, now: £949
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 256GB - Was £1249, now: £1049
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 512GB - Was £1329, now: £1129
Samsung Galaxy S21 FE - Was £699, now: £549
Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G - Was £409, now: £299
Samsung Galaxy A13 - Was £179, now £129
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G - 128 GB, Lavender - Was: £899, now: £699
OPPO
OPPO Find X3 Neo - 256 GB, Starlight Black- Was: £599, now: £249
OPPO Reno8 Pro 5G- Was: £599, now: £479
OPPO Find X3 Neo - Was: £599, now: £249
OPPO A54 5G - Was: £179, now: £129
OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G - Was: £1,049, now: £73
OPPO Find X5 5G - Was: £749, now: £499
OPPO Find X3 Pro - Was: £949, now: £449
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, 128GB - was: £699, now: £499
Oppo Find X5 5G 256GB - White (free gifts Enco X2 Wireless Headphone and Oppo Watch) - was: £1007, now: £779
Google Pixel 6 Pro - 128GB, Stormy Black - was: £749, now: £599
Oppo A16s 4G 64GB - Blue - was: £159, now: £99
Sony Xperia 10 IV - was: £429, now: £299
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Apple iPhone deals
Apple iPhone 14, 128Gb - Midnight - was: £849, now: £829
Apple iPhone 13 Pro, 256Gb - Graphite - was: £1049, now: £1019
Apple iPhone 13 mini, 128Gb - Midnight- was: £679, now: £649
Apple iPhone 13 mini, 256Gb - Blue - was: £779, now: £759
Apple iPhone 12, 128Gb - Black- was: £729, now: £679
Apple iPhone 11, 128Gb - White- was: £539, now: £497
Apple iPhone 12 Pro, 128GB, Gold (Renewed) - was: £554.99, now: £489
Motorola
MOTOROLA Edge 30 - 128 GB, Meteor Grey - Was: £379.99, now: £279
Moto Edge 30 Ultra - was: £749.99, now: £649.99
Moto Edge 30 Neo - was: £349.99, now: £319.99
Huawei
Huawei P Smart 2019 64 GB - was: £199.99, now: £164.99
Huawei P20 Pro 128GB 6.1in 40MP SIM-Free Smartphone in Black (Renewed) - was: £289.99, now: £175
HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro 128 GB 6.39-Inch 2K FullView Android 9.0 SIM-Free Smartphone - was: £430, now: £379
Nokia
Nokia X10 - was: £229.99, now: £149.99
Nokia C21 Plus Smartphone with 6.5” HD+ Display - was: £109.99, now: £96.20
Other phone brands
Google Pixel 6a – Unlocked Android 5G Smartphone - was: £399, now: £297.08
HONOR X8 Smartphone, 6.7 Inch SIM-Free Unlocked Mobile Phone - was: £219.99, now: £179.99