Shoppers can save up to £350 on the newest Google Pixel 11, Samsung Galaxy S26 and Apple's iPhone 17 Pro before Black Friday 2026 officially begins. The sale event is now 44 days away, and an early promotion at Giffgaff has cut hundreds of pounds off these premium handsets.
Pixel 11 leads with £350 saving
The biggest discount is on the Google Pixel 11, a 256GB model from the newest fleet. It is now on sale from £949 to £599, a reduction of £350, one of the largest price cuts since its August launch. The same phone is available at Amazon for £749, not its pre-sale price of £849, highlighting a £150 difference between retailers.
One Google user praised the device, saying: "Where the Pixel 11 really shines is in the everyday cleverness." They added that "Gemini Intelligence feels genuinely useful rather than gimmicky, especially for searching, writing help, quick answers, organising little tasks, and making the phone feel more intuitive." The same user also highlighted the "reliable camera for quick point and shoot photos," though noted the Pixel 11 may not be as solid a choice for gamers due to a slower chip compared to rivals.
Samsung Galaxy S26 cut by £340
Samsung's Galaxy S26, featuring AI upgrades and standout camera and filming changes, is now £749. It offers nearly double the storage at 512GB, and pre-sale would usually cost £1,089.
For Apple fans, the 256GB iPhone 17 Pro is reduced by £100, from £1,179 to £1,079. Unlike the Google and Samsung handsets, this model is not the newest version, having been overtaken by the iPhone 18 Series.
Giffgaff sale versus Sky Mobile
Since Apple unveiled its iPhone 18 range, more iPhone 17 discounts have been appearing. The iPhone 17 Pro is considered a value handset thanks to its speedy A19 Pro Chip, which aids performance during tasks like video editing, streaming and making calls. However, it lacks the camera upgrades on the iPhone 18 Pro, such as low-light and background blur controls.
For those considering the newer iPhone 18 Pro, Sky Mobile has all 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB models in stock. Sky is also cheaper than Giffgaff's flagship Pro contract, which is not on sale, with Giffgaff's monthly price starting at £46.84 compared to Sky's from £38 a month.
Budget Samsung option under £200
Giffgaff's sale also includes a budget Samsung option, the A27 5G, at £199 instead of the usual £319. Opting for a cheaper model like the A series comes with a price perk, but users should not expect the latest performance, as it has an immersive display but features like small RAM storage are a downside.
Consumers shopping for discounted mobiles ahead of Black Friday, likely for Christmas gifts or upgrades, can use this roundup for reference.
