Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Black Friday deal: £21.99 a month with 500GB through our link

Last updated: Wednesday 11 November 2026
By: Switch Editorial Team, Switch Squid Ltd

As of 11 November 2026, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 128GB in Pistachio is £21.99 a month with £29 upfront on a 24-month iD Mobile contract through our link, with 500GB of data a month. The monthly price rises to £23.79 from 1 April 2027 and £25.59 from 1 April 2028. This SwitchSquid guide sets out what you pay over those two years, how the FE compares with the standard Galaxy S26, and when a SIM only plan on a phone you already own is the cheaper route. If you buy through the deal boxes on this page, we may earn a commission. It does not change the price you pay.

Sources: Samsung’s UK Galaxy S26 FE page and the Samsung Newsroom UK S26 FE announcement; Mobiles.co.uk’s Galaxy S26 FE deals; and Ofcom’s guide to switching mobile provider, all as of 11 November 2026.

What you get on this Black Friday S26 FE deal

The offer in the boxes is a specific plan: the Galaxy S26 FE 128GB in Pistachio, on iD Mobile, for £21.99 a month with £29 to pay upfront, as of 11 November 2026. You get 500GB of data each month, which Mobiles.co.uk describes as 5x data on plans that were 100GB, plus unlimited UK calls and texts, for 24 months.

The phone itself is Samsung’s more affordable member of the S26 family. On Samsung’s UK page, the S26 FE has a 6.7-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, a 4,900mAh battery, and a 50MP main camera with an ultra-wide and a 3x telephoto. It weighs 193g and measures 161.6 x 76.9 x 7.4mm. Samsung lists it in Pistachio, Graphite and Blueberry. The boxes on this page open the Pistachio 128GB plan; if you want another colour or storage size, confirm the monthly price and upfront cost in the basket, because those versions are not the offer in the boxes.

The contract runs on iD Mobile, which uses Three’s network. That is the main coverage point to settle before you sign a two-year plan. If Three is weak at home or on your commute, a cheaper monthly price will not make up for a poor signal. iD includes roaming in 50 destinations, with a 30GB fair-use limit abroad, and on this Mobiles.co.uk offer as of 11 November 2026, 90 days of McAfee is included. Read the destination list and the McAfee terms in the basket, because extras can have their own time limits and fair-use rules.

This is a 24-month phone contract with a credit check, not a SIM-free purchase and not a rolling SIM. If you leave early, you should expect to pay off the rest of the agreement. Confirm whether the plan is open to you before you pay, especially if you already have an iD Mobile account, because Mobiles.co.uk sells these plans as new iD Mobile contracts.

How the April price rises affect what you pay

The £21.99 figure is the price you start on, not the price you pay for the whole term. On this iD plan the airtime rises by £1.80 a month each April: to £23.79 from 1 April 2027 and £25.59 from 1 April 2028.

If the plan starts in November 2026, a simple worked example is five months at £21.99 (£109.95), twelve months at £23.79 (£285.48) and seven months at £25.59 (£179.13), plus the £29 upfront cost. That comes to £603.56 over 24 months. It is an illustration based on a November start, not a retailer “total cost of ownership” figure, and a later start date would change how many months you spend on each price.

That is still a lot of money for a mid-range phone, even with 500GB of data. It is worth putting the same two years next to a SIM only plan on a phone you already own, which is what the comparison table below is for.

How the S26 FE compares with the Galaxy S26

The S26 FE is the cheaper way into the S26 family if you want a large screen and a lot of data. If you want unlimited data on this handset, Mobiles.co.uk also lists the S26 FE 128GB on iD Mobile with unlimited data at £23.99 a month with £29 upfront, as of 11 November 2026, rising to £25.79 from April 2027 and £27.59 from April 2028. As of 11 November 2026, the Galaxy S26 256GB on iD Mobile with unlimited data is £29.99 a month with £29 upfront, rising to £31.79 from April 2027 and £33.59 from April 2028. We cover that plan in our Galaxy S26 Black Friday deals guide.

The FE costs £8 a month less at the start, with the same £29 upfront cost, and still gives you 500GB. Over a November 2026 start, that £8 gap is £96 a year before the April rises, which is a clear saving if 500GB is enough. 500GB is a huge allowance for almost everyone who is not tethering a household or downloading a lot of content on the go. It is not unlimited. If you tether a lot, the S26 FE unlimited plan above is £2 a month more.

Samsung announced the S26 FE on 27 August 2026, later than the rest of the S26 range, and it went on sale in September with One UI 9 and the Exynos 2500 processor. That is useful context if you are choosing between family models, but the decision on this page is mostly about monthly cost, data and the two-year tie-in, not a full camera review.

What you pay compared with keeping your phone

If you are happy with the phone you already have, a SIM only plan will almost always cost less over two years than this handset contract. Two clear alternatives, as of 11 November 2026, are iD Mobile’s 50GB rolling SIM at £7 a month on Mobiles.co.uk, and Vodafone’s 120GB 12-month SIM on Mobiles.co.uk at £14 a month, which is £5.46 a month on average after £120 cashback by redemption.

The iD 50GB rolling SIM is £84 over 12 months if you stay the year, and you can leave with a month’s notice. That is the better buy if 50GB covers you and you do not need a new phone. The Vodafone 120GB plan bills at £14 a month, or £16.50 from 1 April 2027. The first-year total is £185.50, or £65.50 if you claim the £120 cashback, which is £5.46 a month on average after £120 cashback by redemption. The cashback is not taken off your bill automatically, so only count that average if you will make the claims. We set out both SIM plans in more detail in our iD Mobile SIM only guide and our Vodafone 120GB cashback guide.

Who this deal suits

This plan is a good fit if you want a new Galaxy S26 FE, 500GB is enough, you get a decent Three signal, and you are comfortable paying for 24 months with an April rise each year. The £29 upfront cost is modest for a new Samsung, and £21.99 a month is the lowest S26-family monthly price on this page.

Look at a SIM only plan instead if you already like your phone, if you want to leave within a year, or if Three’s coverage is poor where you need it. If you will use more than 500GB, look at the S26 FE unlimited plan at £23.99 a month with £29 upfront, rising to £25.79 from April 2027 and £27.59 from April 2028. Look at the standard Galaxy S26 if you specifically want that handset. A refurbished handset can also cut the monthly cost if you are happy with a graded, warrantied phone rather than a new one.

How to switch and keep your number

If you are leaving another network, text PAC to 65075 from your current phone, or request the code in your old provider’s app, then give it to iD Mobile when you order. Ofcom’s rules mean the transfer should complete within one working day. Do not cancel the old plan first, or you can lose the number. If you are starting a new number, you can skip the PAC step.

Because this is a 24-month credit agreement, have your details ready for the credit check and read the early-termination terms before you confirm. The deal box opens the Pistachio 128GB plan; make sure the basket still shows £21.99 a month, £29 upfront, 500GB and the April rise dates before you pay.

Important conditions

• 24-month minimum term, subject to a credit check.

• The monthly price rises to £23.79 from 1 April 2027 and £25.59 from 1 April 2028.

• iD Mobile uses Three’s network, so check coverage at home and on your commute.

• 500GB is a large monthly cap, not unlimited data.

• The boxes open the 128GB Pistachio plan. Other colours or storage sizes can carry a different price.

• 90 days of McAfee is part of this Mobiles.co.uk offer as of 11 November 2026; confirm the terms in the basket.

• Confirm eligibility in the basket, including whether the plan is open to you if you already use iD Mobile.

FAQ

How much is the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE on Black Friday?

As of 11 November 2026, the Galaxy S26 FE 128GB in Pistachio is £21.99 a month with £29 upfront on a 24-month iD Mobile contract through our link, with 500GB of data and unlimited UK calls and texts. The monthly price rises to £23.79 from 1 April 2027 and £25.59 from 1 April 2028.

What is 500GB of 5x data on this plan?

It means the plan gives you 500GB of data each month, described as five times the 100GB that sat on the same style of iD Mobile tariff before the boost. 500GB is enough for heavy scrolling, maps, music and a lot of video. It is not unlimited, so it can still run out if you tether a lot.

How much will I pay over 24 months?

If the plan starts in November 2026, a worked example is £109.95 for five months at £21.99, £285.48 for twelve months at £23.79, £179.13 for seven months at £25.59, and £29 upfront, which comes to £603.56. A later start date changes how many months you spend on each price.

Does the S26 FE cost less than the Galaxy S26?

On the plans in this guide, yes, at the start. The S26 FE is £21.99 a month with 500GB and £29 upfront, as of 11 November 2026. The standard Galaxy S26 256GB with unlimited data is £29.99 a month with the same £29 upfront. They are different phones, and the unlimited plan costs more each month.

Is iD Mobile’s coverage good enough for a two-year phone contract?

It depends where you are. iD Mobile uses Three’s network, so you get Three’s 5G where it is available and Three’s weaker spots as well. Check your home, workplace and commute on a coverage checker, and be cautious if friends on Three already struggle in those places.

Should I take a SIM only plan instead?

Yes, if you do not need a new phone. As of 11 November 2026, iD Mobile’s 50GB rolling SIM is £7 a month on Mobiles.co.uk, with no annual price rises, and Vodafone’s 120GB 12-month SIM on Mobiles.co.uk is £14 a month, or £5.46 a month on average after £120 cashback by redemption if you claim it. Either of those will usually cost less over a year than this handset contract.

Can I keep my number if I take this deal?

Yes. Text PAC to 65075, or get the code from your current provider’s app, and give it to iD when you order. Ofcom says the switch should complete within one working day. Do not cancel the old plan first.

Are there annual price rises on this contract?

Yes. This iD Mobile airtime plan rises by £1.80 a month each April, to £23.79 from 1 April 2027 and £25.59 from 1 April 2028. That is why a 24-month total should include both rises, not just 24 times £21.99.

Final decision

Take this Galaxy S26 FE plan if you want the 128GB Pistachio handset, 500GB is enough, Three’s signal works for you, and you are happy to stay for 24 months with the April rises. As of 11 November 2026, it is £21.99 a month with £29 upfront through our link. If you already have a phone that suits you, the iD 50GB SIM at £7 a month, or Vodafone’s 120GB plan on Mobiles.co.uk at £5.46 a month on average after £120 cashback by redemption, will usually leave more money in your pocket.