Compare our best iPhone deals

Apple's iPhones are renowned for their great looks and sleek design, with Apple consistently topping the polls as a customers' favourite smartphone brand.

Here's how you can find some of the best iPhone deals in the UK, so you can compare to see which iPhone is best for you.

Our best iPhone deals: what should I look for?

iPhones are undeniably top-level smartphones, but they do come with high prices to match. However, there are some great iPhone deals to be found depending on which model you're keen to get and the service you want.

The iPhone 16 range includes four new handsets with the most advanced specs available in an iPhone. At Apple’s Glowtime event this month The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max were all announced, boasting a host of new AI features as well as camera and battery upgrades.

Timing is also a big factor when it comes to getting the best iPhone contract deal for your money. A great time to look for deals on both the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 range was straight the launch of the iPhone 15, last September.

If you're not too bothered about owning the latest and greatest iPhone, the best period to buy an existing model is in the few months after the new iPhone is out. Around this time, networks have discounted existing iPhone handsets to clear stocks.

However, be aware that Apple discontinues both of its Pro models from previous ranges when the new one is launched. So if you want the iPhone 15 Pro or the iPhone 14 Pro, your best bet is to shop from a network.

See all our latest iPhone deals above from some of the UK's top mobile networks.

Which networks offer iPhone deals?

Below, we take a look at the biggest UK networks offering iPhone contract deals and outline their key advantages.

iPhone contract deals on O2

Advantages of choosing an O2 iPhone deal include:

• Priority tickets at venues nationwide, with early access to concert tickets up to 48 hours before general release
• Free roaming in the EU
• Fast-track entry at O2 venues
• Additional O2 extras, such as a six-month free subscription to services like Disney Plus, Amazon Prime or Audible
• Double data and double broadband speed for O2 customers who also have Virgin Media broadband

Compare O2 iPhone deals on Uswitch.

iPhone contract deals on Three

Some of the reasons to choose an iPhone pay monthly deal on Three include:

• Wi-Fi calling comes in handy to help you make and receive calls
• 5G SIM cards will help you get fast download speeds when you're out and about.

Compare Three iPhone deals on Uswitch.

iPhone contract deals on Vodafone

Pick up an iPhone deal with Vodafone and you’ll receive:

• Access to the VeryMe app, which has lots of brillaint offers, prize draws and discounts
• 10% student discount
• Amazon Prime, Spotify Premium or YouTube Premium on select tariffs

Compare Vodafone iPhone deals on Uswitch.

iPhone contract deals on BT Mobile

Pick up an iPhone on BT Mobile and you'll get:

• TNT Sports (BT Sport) is free on select plans
• Because it uses EE's network, BT Mobile customers enjoy the UK's widest ranging 4G network
• If you're a BT broadband customer, you can qualify for substantial savings

Compare BT Mobile iPhone deals on Uswitch.

iPhone contract deals on giffgaff

Pick up the iPhone on giffgaff and you'll get:

• Excellent calling rates and data allowances
• Money-off for recruiting new customers to giffgaff
• East to swap between deals with different allowances from month to month

Compare giffgiff iPhone deals on Uswitch.

What’s the difference between the iPhone models?

Since the launch of the very first iPhone, every year, an updated model has been brought with it.

Here, we’ll explain the differences between the different editions and outline their key specifications.

What's new with the iPhone 16?

The new iPhone 16 is the standard version of the brand new iPhone 16 range. As expected with any latest flagship range from Apple it has top-quality specs in the form of a superb 6.1-inch OLED screen, a camera setup with a 48MP main camera and 12MP ultra-wide camera.

The iPhone 16 includes advanced AI features such as Smart Frame for better photo composition, the Photonic Engine for improved low-light performance, and Live Text in Video for interactive text during playback. It also offers real-time translation, AI-driven battery optimisation, and enhanced Siri for smarter, personalised assistance.

Is there an iPhone 16 Pro?

The 2024 selection of iPhones has included two Pro models - the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. These two handsets have had the most upgrades, namely in the shape of the new A18 Bionic chip, a periscope telephotos camera with 5x optical zoom, and a titanium.

How big is the iPhone 16 Pro Max?

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch OLED display, which two inches larger than its predecessor and 6 inches larger than the iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3-inch display.

The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max also both have a dynamic island, ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, and up to 1TB in storage.

What is the iPhone 16 Plus?

The iPhone 16 Plus joins the regular iPhone as the entry point into the range, but increases the screen size to match the Pro Max. The iPhone 16 Plus has the same specs and features as the iPhone 16 but with a 6.7-inch screen.

How much does the iPhone 16 cost?

The iPhone 16 range's prices start at:

• £799 for the iPhone 16
• £899 for the iPhone 16 Plus
• £999 for the iPhone 16 Pro
• £1199 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max

How much does the iPhone 14 cost?

The iPhone 15 range's prices start at £699 for the iPhone 15 and £799 for the iPhone 15 Plus. The iPhone 15 Pro the iPhone 15 Pro Max are no longer available directly from Apple, but there are plenty of contract deals still on offer from UK networks.

Author: Nick Baker Last updated: 6 September 2024