After the monumental prices that were announced when the iPhone X hit the shelves earlier this month, Black Friday bargains are a sweet relief. And there are some absolute beauties out there - if you're hunting for mobile phone deals, then you're definitely in luck.

As well as price drops on 2017 flagship smartphones like the iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy Note 8, we've also seen big cuts on older generation mobiles. We've never seen Samsung Galaxy S8 deals as cheap as those that have emerged for Black Friday. And there are some great bonus freebies knocking around, too.

Whether you're after big data plans or just the cheapest contract deals available, we've scoured the market to find the best bargains this sales season.

Read on for our top picks of the best mobile phone deals out there this Black Friday, including iPhones, Samsung Galaxys, SIM only deals and more.

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The iPhone X is one of the blockbuster phones of the year. Apple says it's the future of phones, there's a whole lot of screen, and it's got people queuing outside the firm's stores again. In short, the iPhone X is rather special, and it deserves special treatment when it comes to your phone deal too.

Say hello to Sky Mobile, the mobile network that offers freedom, flexibility and great value.

There are not many deals that can get you an iPhone X for FREE - yes, paying nothing up front - but Sky Mobile gives you that freedom.

On Swap24 there's no upfront cost for the iPhone X and you get free unlimited calls and texts for just £42 a month with 500MB data if you're a Sky TV customer.

Or if you want a new iPhone every year, you can swap to the latest phone in 12 months for just £12 extra a month with a £99 upfront cost with Swap12.

The iPhone X is pretty much all screen - a stunning 5.8-inch display greets you when just look at the handset. You don’t even need to touch it, a simple glance at the iPhone X and Apple’s Face ID technology will recognise your features and wake itself.

On a roll

With so much screen, you’ll be forgiven for wanting to make the most of it wherever you go. From streaming movies and TV shows and downloading the latest apps and games to FaceTiming and Snapchatting to your heart's content - it all works wonderfully on the iPhone X, but it also requires a lot of data.

Sky Mobile is on hand though. With Roll you can roll over any unused data for up to three years. There's no limit to the amount you can store and if you run out of data you can simply dip into your Sky Piggybank whenever you like. Handy in a month when you're binging on the latest series of Game of Thrones, or blasting your way through the latest Pokemon Go craze.

Whether you opt for Swap24 or Swap12, you don't have to pay the same amount for the same allowances every month. With Sky Mobile's Mix you have the freedom to mix up your data, calls and texts every month so you can create a plan that’s just right for you.

If you find yourself using more data than you expected on your shiny new iPhone X - you'll want to Instagram every photo from its best-in-class dual 12MP cameras - you can easily increase your data allowance.

Then, during quieter months you can change your plan whenever you like, to reduce your monthly outlay, so you only pay for what you need. Maybe treat yourself to a new album on iTunes, or that game you've had your eye on in the App Store with the extra cash?

And keep an eye out for Sky Mobile's iPhone X Black Friday deals from November 17 to November 30, where it'll be offering double data on its 500MB and 1GB tariffs.

• Pick up the iPhone X on Sky Mobile today in Silver or Space Grey

Sometimes a smartphone comes along that will see people queue for hours on the hottest day of the year just to get their hands on it first - and that’s what happened with the OnePlus 5.

With the launch of the new handset from OnePlus, a device that combines brilliant design with hugely impressive specs and a stunning camera, the brand decided to create pop-up events in Europe and the US, giving dedicated tech fans a chance to get their hands on the much-anticipated handset early.

But it wasn’t just the hardcore OnePlus contingent that queued - those that had never bothered getting in line for a new phone also took the chance to be among the very first to check out the device, such was its appeal.

And both sets of of fans lapped up the opportunity, travelling from hundreds of miles away and queuing for hours just to get their hands on the OnePlus 5.

With so many identikit smartphones on the market right now, the new OnePlus phone offers incredible attention to detail where it matters the most, and that’s what resonates with so many fans.

Many are entranced by the power on offer, with up to 8GB RAM combined with an industry-leading Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset to offer specs beyond nearly anything else on the market, and certainly not in a package this attractive.

The camera brings DSLR-like qualities, with the dual sensor taking brilliant pictures in low light and offering a bokeh effect to really highlight the person in the shot while blurring out the background.

That’s the kind of thing that inspired some fans to travel over 1000 miles and set up camp outside the pop-up event from 4AM.

Those fans love the fact the phone is created in a way that works for them - with the design team at OnePlus so hell-bent on making the perfect phone that some prototypes were remade just to move a button a couple of millimeters.

That focus led to the OnePlus 5 being dubbed the best-looking phone the brand has ever produced - with the rounded metal body just 7.25mm thick sitting beautifully in the hand.

Unique features

That’s backed up with unique features that only OnePlus offers, like an Android-powered smartphone with a physical switch to silence the phone instantly, should you realise in a meeting or the cinema that you’ve forgotten to do so and don’t want to look rude pulling out your handset.

Or offering Dash Charge, which will top up your phone from dead to enough power for the day in just 30 mins, meaning you’ll never have to worry about running out of battery when you can just plug in the charger quickly and be ready for whatever life throws at you.

The idea was to make a phone that fitted into a user’s daily lifestyle, not just one that was designed to only look good. 

That’s the kind of thing that inspired one OnePlus fan to reschedule his flight home from Kenya simply so he could attend the London pop-up event and get his hands on a OnePlus 5 before anyone else.

And the engagement with the fans doesn’t stop there - the OnePlus 5 Extreme Unboxing competition is live, following the hugely successful event which saw a fan sky-diving to check out the OnePlus 3T.

So if you’re looking for a phone that does everything you want but not sure which one to go for, just take a look at how many people couldn’t wait to get their hands on the OnePlus 5. After all, that many people can’t be wrong, right?

Samsung’s Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus are two of the best phones on the market in 2017, and there are a variety of accessories you can buy to protect and improve your smartphone experience.

From phone cases to keyboards, battery packs to wireless chargers, they’ll have you covered when it comes to accessorising your phone, and the best bit is each is made by Samsung.

That means it’s specifically designed for either the Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8 Plus so you know it’ll fit and work with your phone perfectly.

For example, Samsung’s Clear View Standing Cover allows you to easily prop your phone up on the desk when you’re watching video as well as controlling your music without having to open up the whole case.

There’s the new LED Cover that shows important data on your lock screen including your alarms, the time and incoming calls without having to slide open your phone at all.

Samsung’s Clear Cover is the perfect choice if you’re after something simple and at only 0.8mm thick it won’t make your phone feel bulky in your pocket either.

One of the boldest options from Samsung is perhaps the Alcantara Cover that feels and looks like suede but is durable and won’t stain easily. This comes in Silver, Mint, Blue or Pink. 

The Soft Touch Cover from Samsung gives a smooth feel to the back of the phone but also offers great grip and solid protection from scratches and the odd drop on the floor too.

The final cover from Samsung is the 2Piece, which looks unlike anything you’ve seen before. This cover comes in two pieces – obviously - that attach to the top and bottom of your phone with suction pads and while offering protection also allow you to see the beautiful design of the Galaxy S8.

If you’re looking for a productivity device for your Galaxy S8, there’s the Keyboard Cover for your phone that offers you a QWERTY design and just snaps on the bottom. You won’t even need to charge this separately, it just works as soon as you clip it on.

Speaking of battery life, there is a selection of power banks and wireless chargers from Samsung to ensure you’re always charged up whether it’s on the go, at home or at your desk.

The Wireless Convertible Charger from Samsung is the perfect desk accessory that acts as both a stand so you can see incoming notifications from your phone as well as charging it up without having to plug it in. You get the choice of either Couch Black or Couch Brown.

Then for when you’re on the go you can use the Samsung Battery Pack – in either Navy Blue or Grey – that offers 5,100mAh of extra battery. That will charge up the Galaxy S8 at least one and a half times, while the Galaxy S8 Plus will get just a little over a full charge.

You can buy all of these accessories starting from just £17.00 directly from Samsung today via the Samsung Shop! 

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It’s a cold Thursday afternoon in December and there are over a hundred people queuing up outside a phone store on Oxford Street, London. There’s no celebrity appearance, no discounts to be had, rather they’re there to get exclusive early access to a brand new smartphone before it goes on sale.  

The phone? The OnePlus 3T. 

Surprised? You shouldn’t be. 

The plucky start-up has been quietly perfecting the art of the flagship over the past three years, and the OnePlus 3T is its most complete offering yet with a boost in battery life, a better selfie snapper and a slicker experience on screen. 

It’s a smartphone that comfortably holds in own against the top handsets from the established names – and then there’s the price. Starting from £399 it’s significantly cheaper than its rivals, but it doesn’t skimp on spec. 

No wonder the O2 store on Oxford Street was inundated with eager fans four days ahead of the OnePlus 3T going on general sale then, and it shows just how far the firm has come in such a short amount of time.

Style and substance

The premium metal build of the OnePlus 3T oozes class, the Snapdragon 821 chipset and 6GB of RAM means there’s no phone more powerful, and its 3,400mAh battery will easily see out a full day on a single charge and can be topped up in a flash with speedy Dash charging smart. 

Round the back there’s a strong 16MP Sony-made camera, and that’s complimented on the front by a second 16MP snapper – perfect for all your FaceBook Live and Snapchat stories. 

Alexandru Girbo travelled all the way from Oxford to be first in line and he said: “I can’t believe that I’m the first person in the country to get my hands on the OnePlus 3T. I can’t wait to try it out.” 

While many things sound too good to be true, the OnePlus 3T is nothing but the truth. The OnePlus will is available on OnePlus.net and online and instore at O2.

Want to see more of the OnePlus 3T? Check out this extreme unboxing!

Your smartphone is likely you most used piece of technology – it runs our social lives, manages our emails, feeds our gaming addictions and so much more, but are you treating your most treasured possession right?

It’s all very well picking up a shiny new smartphone, but you tend to get a single charger in the box and – if you’re lucky – a set of decidedly average headphones. That’s useful if you never leave the house, but for those of you who venture past the front door you’ll want to make sure you’re properly equipped. 

There are a number of accessories for your phone which will enhance your mobile life, and with a raft of Black Friday deals just around the corner there’s no better time to equip yourself.

Here are three of our favourite smartphone essentials for you to keep an eye out for this Black Friday.

The cable is mightier than the sword

If you pick just one item to buy from this list, an additional charging cable should be it. We can’t tell you the number of times we’ve left our only charging cable at home, forcing us to reduce power, screen brightness and connectivity in a desperate attempt to salvage the last 15% of battery life. 

We have learned from our mistakes though, and are now the proud owners of multiple cables – a couple around the house, one at work, one in our bag and another in our car. You can never have too many. 

They’re inexpensive, and likely to be even cheaper in the Black Friday sales. Just make sure you get the right one for your phone. 

iPhone owners will need to pick a Lightning connection, while most of the flagship Android smartphones from 2016 boasts USB Type-C ports – so a USB Type-C cable will need to be on your shopping list. 

Cheaper and older Android phones generally require a microUSB connection.

• Shop phone charging cables on Amazon

Power without plugs

You may have all the cables in the world, but if you’re not near a plug socket they’re about as useful as a Cheestrings – but at least you can eat the Cheestrings. 

A portable power pack can come to your rescue. These rechargeable batteries can be smartphone lifesavers and are available in various sizes. 

If you looking for something discreet and lightweight take a look at power banks which are between 2,000mAh and 4,000mAh in size. These will generally give you one complete charge (depending on the size of your smartphone’s battery) when you’re away from a plug. 

There are bigger beasts out there though, and if you want one that will give you multiple recharges then take a look at the power packs ranging from 10,000mAh to 30,000mAh. These are perfect for long haul flights and festivals.  

• Amazon’s best mobile power packs

Can you hear me now?

It’s becoming  increasingly common for manufacturers not to bundle in a set of earphones with their phones. They are still a few who buck the trend – with Apple a prime example – but the buds you do get in the box are generally not great. 

They suffice for a quick bit of playback, but they often lack bass, leak sound left, right and centre, can be uncomfortable and don’t do a great job of blocking out surrounding sounds. 

This Black Friday why not treat your ears to a better audio experience? A decent set of in-ear or over-the-head headphones can transform not only the music playback on your phone, but also videos and gaming. 

If you’re keen to indulge yourself with an early Christmas present grab yourself a set of noise cancelling cans – you might nab yourself a bargain with a Black Friday deal. They can drown out the grunts of fellow commuters on the train and that screaming child at the back of your EasyJet flight.

• On Amazon: In-Ear | On-Ear | Over-Ear | Noise-Cancelling

There’s nothing worse than buying a beautiful, sleek new smartphone and then having to cover it up with a bulky and ugly case to protect it – but in comes EasySkinz as a great alternative.

A skin from EasySkinz allows you to protect your phone from nicks and scratches while also keeping the beautiful design of your phone.

If you have the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, EasySkinz already sell skins ready to protect your brand new phone.

The best part is the 200 colour options, so you can get a protector you really want to wrap around your phone.

Each skin is made in the United Kingdom, but can be bought from anywhere in the world.

For the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus there are even skins in the Jet Black shade meaning you won’t lose the high-gloss design of your new phone, but also won’t scratch it and damage it easily.

Did you also like the Deep Ocean Blue iPhone model that leaked out earlier this year? There’s a deep ocean blue option from EasySkinz which looks just like it, so you can make it look like you own an iPhone colour that never even came out.

EasySkinz covers you if you own an iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S or an iPhone 6S Plus.

It’s not just for iPhone users though – EasySkinz skins cover your Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 EDGE, Galaxy S6, iPad Pro 12.9”, iPad Pro 9.7”, iPad Air 2 and many more. You can kit out all of your devices with protective skins.

There are premium skins for your PlayStation 4 or Xbox One as well to help you protect your gaming console from damage it can get underneath your TV at home.

Plus you can kit out your PS4 and Xbox One controllers with skins too, so when you inevitably knock the controllers off the sofa they won’t get damaged.

With hundreds of options available no matter what smartphone, tablet or game console you own, EasySkinz is a great alternative to traditional cases that make your phone larger and mean you lose the fantastic design of your newest gadget.

Be sure to head to www.easyskinz.com to pick up your new skin.

Smartphones are just swell. They’re a phone, music player, gaming machine, portable Netflix and more in our pockets, but one of their greatest features are the cameras.

They’re great for capturing special moments, crazy going-ons and impromptu foam parties, but if you want more from your smartphone snapper you don’t have to buy a whole new handset. 

There’s a wealth of accessories you can use to enhance your mobile snapping experience, and with Black Friday deals incoming there’s no better time to pick up additional extras for your phone.

Here are some of our favourite smartphone camera accessories to keep an eye out for this Black Friday.

Lens enhancement

One of the best ways to improve the camera on your smartphone is with another lens. A number of companies offer clip on lenses for your smartphone, giving you various effects such as wide-angle, fish-eye and telephoto.

Olloclip is one of the most well known brands and focuses mainly on iPhones, but there's a wealth of options out there for a variety of different handsets.

• Browse Olloclip and more to enhance your phone's camera

Steady as you snap

Most phones are pretty good at fighting against your wobbly arms (especially those with 'OIS' - optical image stabilisation) - but you can't always be guaranteed a steady, shake-free and level shot.

Invest in a tripod though and you'll be able to set up the perfect photo - and you can even feature in it yourself. Smartphone tripods don't have to be expensive - like this best seller on Amazon - and you could bag yourself a real bargain this Black Friday by keeping your eyes peeled.

• Amazon's best selling smartphone tripod

Flash, ahhhhhh!

Whether it's a single or double LED mounted on the back of your smartphone, there's only so much the dinky lights can do in darker situations.

Brighten up your low-light shots with a dedicated flash unit, and with a range of sizes and modes you'll be able to find the perfect fit for you.

• Shop smartphone camera flashes

Smashing selfies

Love 'em or hate 'em, there's no denying selfie sticks are actually rather useful, helping you crop out your arm and gain a more flattering angle for your pouts.

What's better is they're pretty cheap already, and that means you could well see some silly Black Friday deals. We'd recommend opting for a stick with a built in camera shutter in the handle for the ultimate ease of use.

• Check out Amazon's best selling selfie stick

Do you get to the end of the day and find your phone battery has dropped beyond what you’d hoped? Maybe your phone doesn’t even make it to the end of the day without dying, leaving you scrabbling for a charger like a fevered mole.

Even if you’ve researched and bought the best phone for battery life, after some time it will likely start to die off quickly as the cell inside ages – and if you don't want to have keep shelling out for a new device, you'll need some help to keep things ticking over.

Here’s a selection of our favourite tips you should try to save your phone's battery – follow these steps and you should be able to prolong your battery life throughout the day.

1. Turn your screen brightness down 

It may seem obvious, but the number one tip for saving your smartphone battery life is turning down your screen brightness. If you dive into the battery stats on your phone right now you’ll notice the screen is one of the biggest drains.

Some people don’t even realise how bright they have their smartphone screens. Turn yours down to 50% and you’re sure to save a big part of your battery life on a daily basis.

You can boost the brightness back up when you need to watch a quick YouTube video or flick through some snaps (just remember to turn it down again afterwards).

2. Turn off connectivity

Not using your Fitbit at the moment? There’s no reason to have Bluetooth turned on then. Connectivity options such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 4G, 3G and GPS don’t need to be on at all times.

If you’re not anticipating a notification, why not leave the internet off on your phone for a little bit longer? It means your phone won’t be constantly trying to find a signal and won’t be working so hard in the process. 

That’s why it makes sense to download music and media before you leave the house to save battery throughout the day, plus it won’t use all that much of your data either.

And if you really want to keep the juice saved, consider flight mode for an hour or two when you want to stay off-grid – giving you loads of extra power while your phone's not searching for sweet connectivity.

3. Limit your apps

How many apps do you need to have running at one time? There are some points when you’ll be multitasking with both media and messaging, but be sure to shut some down when you don’t need them.

Google Maps, for example, may still be asking the phone to triangulate your phone using GPS if the app is running in the background.

Just be sure to switch off the apps you’re not using and get in the habit of closing each when you’re done with it. You’ll likely find your phone is even more capable when it’s not trying to run 20 apps at the same time.

4. Black wallpapers

If you own a phone with an AMOLED screen, such as a recent Samsung flagship like the Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S6, you’ll save battery by choosing a black wallpaper.

AMOLED screens only put power into the colour pixels, so if you have a pure black back screen your phone won’t have to push so much power into the display to light it up.

This won’t work if you own an iPhone, but it will help those who have an AMOLED display-toting Android phone and want to save on battery life.

5. Turn it off sometimes

It may seem simple, but if you’re in dire need of saving battery life on your phone turning it off will do the trick.

When you know you won’t be using your phone, be sure to turn it off at that moment to avoid draining it of all the precious juice you’ll need later that day. 

6. Be clean with your apps

If your battery has 'suddenly' become rubbish, it's not usually your phone that's killing it, it's an app.

Have a look in the battery section of your settings menu (or 'Usage' on an iPhone) and see if there's anything playing up – some apps will get caught constantly trying to sync, allowing you to just watch that battery meter fall.

• Why is my smartphone battery so rubbish?

7. Lose the vibration

If you're constantly worried about battery, turning off the little buzzing motor in your phone can help. It's usually located in the 'Sound' settings, and most phones will need you to turn off things like notifications, key presses and other elements separately, but it's worth the effort for that extra juice.

This article is brought to you in association with Tesco Mobile.

If you’re eager for a brand-new phone, but don’t have the necessary readies, then we have some good news. 

There are two ways you can get the phone that you want - and save yourself a pretty penny into the bargain.  

If you’re after a top quality smartphone from big-name brands such as Apple, Samsung, Sony or HTC your first port of call should be the eBay Refurbished Technology hub. 

It’s packed with nearly-new smartphones that have been returned by customers – usually because the device had a hardware or software fault, had damaged packaging or the customer simply changed their mind. What happens next is that the device is rigorously checked over by either the original manufacturer or an approved retailer, restored and repaired as necessary, and then put up for sale through eBay. 

Because these devices are no longer new, you can typically save 15-30% over the cost of buying a factory-fresh model – and you’re covered by a 12-month eBay warranty.  That’s one way. The other way is to bypass the household names and look for something a little more left-field. 

Often you’ll get the same kind of features and specs as you would do on a so-called premium model, you just won’t be paying premium prices to get your hands on them. Here are five fantastic examples…

 1. Oppo F1

Oppo is a Chinese phone brand that you’ve probably never heard of, even though it’s the fourth biggest phone maker in the entire world. The company has been making some impressive handsets in recent years too, and the latest Oppo F1 is no exception.

It features a 720p 5-inch display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 612 processor, 3GB of RAM and a 13MP rear camera but only costs around £200 at the time of writing. 

One of the real highlights comes with the selfie camera that features an 8MP sensor making your selfie shots as high-res as you’re ever going to need.

Paired with a beauty mode as well, your selfies are going to look better than those taken on some of the most popular flagship phones.

  2. Huawei G8

Need a full metal phone on a budget? There’s something that feels better about a phone being encased in the shiny stuff and the Huawei G8 is a phone that does it for a nicer price than its bigger sibling, the P9.

The Huawei G8 comes with a fingerprint scanner – something none of the other phones on this list boast – as well as a 5.5-inch Full HD screen and a 13MP rear camera.  That rear camera does especially well in low-light and has a lot of features such as “personalisation” to help you make photos feel special. 

With color options of gold, grey and silver you’ll need to spend a little extra than other phones on the list at almost £300, but it’s still a great choice for your next phone.

3. OnePlus X

You may have already heard of OnePlus, but did you know the company does even cheaper phones than its flagship line? OnePlus released the X last year and it comes with some top end spec, but only costs around £240. 

It comes with a 5-inch Full HD display, a premium feel design with metal edges and powerful innards that rival a lot of last year’s flagship phones. 

The OnePlus X doesn’t support Android Marshmallow software yet and it only has 16GB of onboard storage, but it’s sure to get the upgrade in future and there’s also microSD support meaning this phone will even suit you well if you need lots of space.

5. Xiaomi Redmi 3S

Xiaomi is yet another Chinese manufacturer making great phones on the cheap with the new Redmi 3S only costing just a little over £100.  

With a 5-inch 720p display, Android 6 Marshmallow software, 2GB of RAM, a Snapdragon 420 processor and 16GB of storage you’d be forgiven for thinking this was a much more expensive phone from Xiaomi.  

It also comes with a huge 4100mAh battery to give you a long lasting life after only a single charge and there’s a 13MP rear-facing camera so you can always get the perfect snap.