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The cheapest phone and contract deals I’ve found after Black Friday and Cyber Monday
From Google Pixel 10 to Samsung Galaxy S25, I’ve found the best post-Cyber Monday mobile deals
The Black Friday weekend is officially over and advent season has commenced, but – for those of us in the know – there are a fair few post-Black Friday deals to snap up over the Christmas countdown. So, if you missed out on the main event and are still hoping to secure a cellular saving, you've come to the right place. That's right, I've rounded up all the remaining deals on phones, contracts and sim-only plans.
Whether you’re taking a leap to a fancy new handset or are fulfilling the wishes on everyone's lists, there are still some offers worth checking out. As The Independent’s senior tech critic, I’ve been covering Black Friday phone reductions for years, so I'm well versed in the post-sale wind down. Plus, because I've been writing up deals all weekend, I can dutifully spot if any 'before' prices have been wrongfully altered (it happens...).
Not sure which retailers are still hosting reductions? Much like IndyBest’s guides to the best post-Cyber Monday deals on laptops, iPads, PS5s and Xbox consoles, this guide is here to save you from searching endlessly. So scroll on for all the remaining price cuts on Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, iPhone and more.
The best post-Black Friday and Cyber Monday phone deals
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with 500GB data, unlimited minutes and texts: £29.99 per month, £159 up front, Uswitch.com
- iPhone 17 Pro 256GB with 500GB data, unlimited minutes and texts: £49.99 per month, £29 up front, Uswitch.com
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Was £949, now £889, Ao.com
iPhone 17 Pro 256GB with 500GB data, unlimited minutes and texts: £49.99 per month, £29 up front, Uswitch.com
This deal on Apple's newest iPhone brings us one of the lowest contract prices available right now. It’s listed as the sixth offer in Uswitch’s list and, when you do the maths, you'll pay a total of £1,270.76 over two years (including mid-contract price increases), which makes the monthly cost of your data with ID Mobile just £7.15 (after you subtract £1,099 for the handset). Plus, you'll have access to Three's powerful network for top-speed browsing.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB with 150GB data, unlimited texts and minutes: £43.33 per month, £30 up front, Uswitch.com
To access this rare deal, you'll need to toggle the filter to Three Mobile in the networks drop-down and, hey presto, the package above will appear as the second option. Why is this deal so rare? A quick browse of the web will reveal that the highly coveted iPhone 16 Pro Max is sold out nearly everywhere. The device retails for £1,199, meaning that this 36-month contract provides your data, minutes and texts for roughly £10 a month. In tech editor Andrew Griffin's review of the iPhone 16 Pro models, he described the devices as "powerful, practical and professional smartphones".
Refurbished Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, 256GB: Was £1,199, now £721, Backmarket.co.uk
If you want the impressive camera spec of Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro Max, but you don’t want to be tied into a contract, a refurbished model could be the perfect choice – and I’ve found a deal on a model at Backmarket. You can expect a thorough quality inspection and a one-year warranty to cover you. This titanium black handset costs over £478 less than buying new and comes in excellent condition, which means fully functional hardware, good battery health and no screen scratches.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Was £949, now £889, Ao.com
Here’s a chance to save on one of Samsung’s most premium smartphones, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, with £60 off at AO. “Boasting the best hardware Samsung can muster, the S25 Ultra is very powerful,” tech writer Steve Hogarty said in his round-up of the best Samsung smartphones. Its camera is superb, the display is “bright and brilliant”, and it’s powerful enough to handle demanding tasks and gaming.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra with 500GB data, unlimited minutes and texts: £29.99 per month, £159 up front, Uswitch.com
If you toggle to ID Mobile in the filters, you'll find this stellar offering which costs £923.76 total. You'll benefit from 24 months of Three-powered 5G internet. In a nutshell, that means you'll be paying less than £1 a month for all your data, minutes and texts. If that's not a bargain, I don't know what is.
Google Pixel 10 Pro: Was £999, now £899, Amazon.co.uk
This top-notch smartphone is a great option for Android devotees. In Steve Hogarty’s review of the Google Pixel 10 Pro, he found its AI features to be genuinely useful in day-to-day life. He was impressed with its premium-looking, stylish design, and its cameras captured stunning detail.
Google Pixel 9a: Was £499, now £347, Amazon.co.uk
If you don't want to fork out for all the latest and greatest features of the Google Pixel 10, this deal drops the price of the relatively budget-friendly 9a to less than £350. In his review of the Google Pixel 9a, tech critic Steve Hogarty said: "At £499, the Pixel 9a is exceptional value. It successfully translates the strengths of the Pixel 9 series into a much more affordable package, and with just the right amount of compromise." Steve added that the 9a is a smart buy "if you want a reliable Android experience and access to Google’s expanding AI tools, without spending a fortune".
Samsung Galaxy S25: Was £799, now £569, Laptopsdirect.co.uk
Here’s £230 off the Galaxy S25, the standard-tier phone in Samsung’s latest range of flagship devices. Top-end cameras, the latest Snapdragon chipset, timeless and durable design, slick software, and a range of fun colour options all mark this year’s S-series phones out as Samsung’s new best.
Samsung Galaxy A56, 256GB: Was £499, now £349, Amazon.co.uk
In his review of the best Samsung phones, tech critic Steve Hogarty said: "The Galaxy A56 proves you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a premium Samsung experience." Thanks to this Amazon deal, the smartphone is now £150 cheaper. Steve found the vibrant 6.7in AMOLED display could "easily belong on a far more expensive device", and the 256GB default storage option "puts some pricier competitors to shame".
Google Pixel 9 pro fold: Was £1749, now £957, Backmarket.co.uk
You can save nearly £800 on the best folding phone in our guide. In his review, IndyBest tech critic Steve Hogarty praised the speed and AI features of the Google Pixel 9 Pro fold. He noted: “unlike the original Pixel Fold, this year’s foldable Pixel runs on the same Tensor processor as the mainline Pixel 9 phones, so it feels fast and responsive. You also get all of those Pixel 9 exclusive benefits of Gemini AI built in, such as the Pixel Studio and Pixel Screenshots apps.”
Motorola razr 50 ultra: Was £999.98, now £599.98, Motorola.com
There’s a generous £400 discount on IndyBest tech critic Steve Hogarty’s best Motorola flip phone, the Motorola razr 50 ultra. A solid rival to Samsung Galaxy Z flip series of clamshell-style folding phones, Steve praised the Motorola’s bigger cover display and its sleek and stylish design in his review, adding the “battery life is excellent, build quality is sturdy, and the cameras perform well in a range of lighting conditions”.
Samsung Galaxy A36, 256GB: Was £299.99, now £249.98, Argos.co.uk
Yes, you read that right – a mid-range 5G phone with a vibrant 6.7in AMOLED screen for less than £250. You also get a generous 256GB of storage, decent performance from its Qualcomm SM6475 processor, no less than four cameras, 4K video recording and intelligent search. A great, feature-packed phone for those on tighter budgets.
Samsung Galaxy A17, 128GB: Was £169, now £139, Currys.co.uk
If you’re in the market for a recent budget, sim-free mobile, the Samsung Galaxy A17 has received a majority of great reviews from consumers. Although we have not reviewed this model at IndyBest, we do trust Samsung for its high-quality tech. And you can save a modest £30 on the phone with this deal at Currys.
Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro 5G: Was £299, now £209.99, Amazon.co.uk
If you’re after a bargain handset, then the best affordable phone (according to IndyBest tech critic Steve Hogarty) is almost £90 cheaper thanks to the post-Black Friday deals. Steve praised the model’s great display, decent specs, battery life and camera, adding “the Xiaomi redmi note 14 pro 5G manages to cram top-shelf specifications and a rich, vivid display into an Android phone costing less than £300”.
Best sim-only Black Friday deals
- Smarty: £8 per month for 50GB of data
- Giffgaff: £15 per month for unlimited data
- id Mobile: From £12 per month for 150GB of data, £6 for the first three months
- Voxi: £10 per month for 60GB of data
- Lebara: £10 per month for 30GB of data
- Tesco Mobile: £11 per month Clubcard price for 30GB of data
- Talkmobile: £6.95 per month for 20GB of data
- Mozillion: £150 up front for 80GB of data
- Vodafone: £25 per month for unlimited data inc. euro roaming
When do Black Friday sales end?
The Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales finished yesterday, 30 November, but there are still a handful of offers to take advantage of in the days afterwards – if you know where to look, and our team of experts certainly do.
How to avoid bad deals
This can come down to a simple Google search, so that you can compare the price of a product across different retailers and make sure you’ve found the best one. But there are lots of other tips, tricks and nuggets of sale hunting wisdom which our experts compiled into a handy guide on how to find the best deals. While Black Friday is now dead in the water, it’s still helpful to be aware of red flags and how to check if a price is as good as it first seems. It’s well worth a read before you head to the checkout.
How I selected the best post-Black Friday and Cyber Monday mobile phone deals
Now that it’s the first week of December, the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are over, with discounts winding down across the board. But, while the event may be over officially, you might still need your wits about you when browsing the remaining deals (and duds). When it comes to finding the best mobile phone deals, I use price-tracking websites such as PriceSpy, PriceRunner or Camelcamelcamel to check how much the phone costs year-round.Then, I look at how much the product costs at competing retailers to ensure I'm telling you about the lowest price. Often, two retailers will have the same price, in which case I’ll look at which one has the best perks, such as free delivery or a longer warranty.For contracts, I look at both the upfront and monthly costs, and avoid deals where you’ll be hit with a sharp price hike down the line.I’ll only ever bring you deals from trusted phone networks, price comparison sites and retailers, so you know you’ll be getting a good phone and that you can assert your rights to a refund or repair if things go wrong.
Why you can trust us to find the best post-Black Friday phone deals
At IndyBest, we test the top smartphones year-round to bring you launch-day reviews, assessing everything from camera performance and battery life to long-term value. This means we know a genuinely good phone deal from a dud, and we won’t recommend a discount unless the device itself is worth your money.
For more tips and tricks, read our comprehensive guide to the best post-Black Friday deals
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