Best Black Friday UK network deals 2021
Networks have big savings on top phones like the Pixel 6 and Galaxy S21.
Although the UK doesn't celebrate Thanksgiving, Black Friday is a global phenomenon. And that means British mobile networks are also getting in on the action. If you're in the market for a new Android phone this Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend, we've rounded up the best offers from all the major network operators -- covering everything from big name flagships like the Galaxy S21 and Pixel 6 to lesser-known bargains.
These are our curated picks for the very best deals you'll find at the UK networks this Black Friday.
Black Friday UK carrier deals:UK Black Friday Android phone deals: EEThe UK's largest network has just about all major Android phones discounted on its site this Black Friday, with significant savings on its two-year 5G-enabled plans.
Samsung Galaxy S21
EE is offering Samsung's flagship phone for up to 22 per month off. Those savings are based on a two-year plan for 44 per month with a 30 upfront cost. Other discounted plans include 39 per month (30 upfront) for 100GB, or 37 per month (50 upfront) for 40GB.
Google Pixel 6
Our current pick for the best Android phone for most people is available with savings of up to 18 per month. That gets you a 128GB Pixel 6 for 30 upfront and 31 per month (down from 49) with 40GB of data. Alternatively pay a little more for the discounted 100GB plan that's 10 upfront (down from 30) and 35 per month (down from 49). Unlimited data is also available for 42 per month (down from 54) with a 10 upfront fee.
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Step up to the Pixel 6 Pro and you'll pay a little more each month: 45 per month (down from 59) and 30 upfront for the 6 Pro with 40GB of data. 100GB sets you back 49 per month (down from 63). And to pair unlimited data with your Pixel it's 54 per month (was 64), though with a reduced 10 upfront fee.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
EE isn't offering any upfront deals on the Fold 3, but you can save 500 (or 20 month on your airtime bill) when you trade in an older device. That'd push the cost of the Fold on a 40GB plan to 69 per month, 100GB for 73 per month or unlimited for 78 per month.
UK Black Friday Android phone deals: VodafoneIn addition to lower monthly prices, with typical savings of 312 over three years, Vodafone is offering some pretty substantial savings when you trade in an older handset as part of your new phone plan. Vodafone subscribers can save 600 over the life of the contract on phones like the Galaxy S21, Pixel 6 and Galaxy Z Fold 3.
Most of Vodafone's deals are valid until November 29.
Samsung Galaxy S21
Voda's Galaxy S21 prices start at 17 per month and 29 upfront, and you can save another 288 when you trade in a Galaxy S10, S10 Lite, S10+ or S10e.
Google Pixel 6
Vodafone will sell you a Pixel 6 starting at 26 per month with a 9 upfront fee, a saving of 312. Save another 96 when you trade in a Pixel 5 or Huawei P30 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3
The most expensive phone on offer is yours for 41 per month with a 49 upfront fee. And, as with the Galaxy S21, you'll save another 288 when you trade in a Galaxy S10, S10 Lite, S10+ or S10e.
Google Pixel 6 Pro
Vodafone's Pixel 6 Pro prices start at 36 per month and 29 upfront, which can be reduced as low as 21 when trading in an eligible handset. That's a little more than the standard Pixel 6, but just as tempting an offer.
Xiaomi 11T Pro
Xiaomi's latest affordable handset can be yours for 33 per month and 29 upfront. And to sweeten the deal, Voda will throw in a free Mi Electric Scooter 1S, valued at 449.
UK Black Friday Android phone deals: O2Most of O2's Black Friday deals run until December 8, with savings of up to 400 on big-name Android phones on the network's 36-month device plans. As always, O2's plans are customizable, with the ability to balance upfront cost, monthly fee and data allowances. Trade-in your current phone and O2 will give you up to 100 off most devices when you start a new contract.
Google Pixel 6
O2 has the regular Google Pixel 6 available for 20 upfront and 23.66 per month, on a typical 3-year device plan with 30GB of data. Data-hungry Pixel fans can bump up to 60GB for 33.65 per month.
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung's entry-level S21 will set you back 30 upfront and 35.88 per month at O2, down from its previous monthly cost of 40.99 per month for a 60GB plan. Unlimited data starts at 42.88 per month, down from 53.99 previously.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
The top-end S21 Ultra is yours for 50.66 per month, with the same 30 per month upfront fee for a 60GB plan. You can go unlimited for 57.66 per month, and save another 150 when you trade in your old phone.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
Samsung's flippy boi is down to 41.39 per month on O2, with a 50 upfront cost on a representative 60GB price plan. You can save up to 250 with a trade-in when you pick up a new Flip 3 on O2.
Oppo Find X3 Pro
Oppo's current flagship is a pretty great deal at 36 per month and 30 upfront with 3GB of data, even if the savings are more modest than other phones on this list. You can also save 144 on the Find X3 Pro with 40GB, which goes for 42 per month and 30 upfront.
UK Black Friday Android phone deals: ThreeThree's Black Friday deals are pretty simple: they give you a new phone and plan with 50% off your bill for the first six months, plus a gift card of up to 100 when you switch. The carrier also offers also a pretty attractive SIM-only deal with unlimited data with the same six-month discount, plus a 50 gift card.
Samsung Galaxy S21
Three offers the standard Galaxy S21 for 29 upfront and 21.50 for the first six months. That'll get you unlimited texts and minutes and 100GB of data to play with. As with all Three's Black Friday deals, the price goes back to normal after month seven.
Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra
Three has one of the more tempting deals we've seen for the S21 Ultra -- just 32 per month for the first six months on its 100GB plan. You'll pay a higher 100 upfront fee, though Three's also offering a 100 gift card when you switch.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3
The Flip is definitely one of the more expensive phones around, on account of its unique form factor and folding display. Three's deal is pretty decent though: the Flip is yours for 28 per month for the first six months, and 49 upfront with 100GB of data.
OnePlus 9 Pro
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a great all-round flagship phone with quick charging, fast performance and some excellent Hasselblad-branded cameras. And for the first six months you'll pay just 24 when you start a new contract on Three.
UK Black Friday Android phone deals: Carphone Warehouse / CurrysCarphone Warehouse / Currys Mobile has a wide array of offers for on-contract handsets, mostly offered through its partnership with Vodafone. Currys splits your bill between your phone and service plan, letting you save if you want to pay for the device upfront. Typically you'll pay for the handset over 36 months, with a 24-month service plan.
Google Pixel 6
The standard Pixel 6 is available through Currys on a 36-month Vodafone plan starting at 27.08 per month with 50GB of data. The retailer has all three colors of Pixel 6 available with 128GB of storage. Pixel 6 devices are 100 off, and come with a free Nest Hub 2nd gen.
Google Pixel 6 Pro
The pricier Pro-grade Pixel is on sale at Currys for 37.25 per month with a generous 160GB of data through Vodafone UK, though the free Nest Hub 2nd gen offer doesn't apply to this model, unfortunately.
Samsung Galaxy S21
Samsung's base model flagship will cost you 32.44 per month when you buy it on a 100GB data plan. And you'll also get 15% off a Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds when you buy, or 20% off a Galaxy SmartTag.