Black Friday originated in America in 1952, and traditionally marks the beginning of the Christmas shopping season. To observe this date, retailers offer promotional sales and epic discounts, making it one of the busiest shopping days of the year.

With prices so low, it's the perfect time to treat yourself to one of our Black Friday mobile phone deals, or Black Friday iPhone deals, without even having to leave the house. The discounts are also a great opportunity to get started on your Christmas shopping, and spoil a loved one with a cutting-edge smartphone.

For all the great benefits of Black Friday, it also has its downfalls. These mainly come in the form of queues, crowds, and jostling in stores. You've probably noticed the news coverage of previous Black Fridays, which show scrums forming as people fight for bargains.

The smart way to tackle Black Friday is from the comfort of your armchair. Leave the struggles for those who don't know any better, and get your deals online. When you shop at Mobiles.co.uk on Black Friday, there'll be no queues and no fights, just great deals made simple.