Compare 5G mobile phone deals

The UK 5G rollout is well underway, and it’s made using the internet on the go faster than ever. Make the most of superfast downloads, buffer-free streaming, seamless video and smooth gaming. 5G is the fifth generation of mobile technology. It’s a big step up from 4G, just like that was the next level up from 3G. Providing you’ve got 5G in your area and you’re on a 5G mobile plan and using a 5G-enabled smartphone, you’re looking at minimum speeds of around 10-50 gbps, and we’ve even seen speeds go well past the 100 gbps mark. That’s easily more than 10x faster than 4G. To put into every day perspective, you’ll be able to download HD films in mere seconds.

A huge range of smartphones are 5G ready; all you need to get connected is to get a 5G phone on a 5G data plan and live in a 5G connected area. So far, a wide range of the UK has been switched on to 5G, and all the major networks now have 5G plans on offer. 

As for the phones - you can pick from the latest flagship smartphones like Apple’s iPhone 15 series, the Samsung Galaxy S23 range, the Huawei P60 Pro and more. Or you can get a 5G phone from other popular phone makers like the OnePlus 11 5G, the Oppo Reno 8 5G, or even the Nokia G42 5G. Yep, even Nokia has a 5G phone. 

To connect to 5G, you need a 5G data plan and a 5G ready smartphone.

Not all smartphones are compatible with 5G. However, there are plenty of excellent 5G ready smartphones available, from premium iPhones to more affordable Android phones, there’s a big range to choose from. 

If you don’t currently own a 5G smartphone, then yes you will need to get a 5G ready mobile, as well as a 5G data plan.

Here are some excellent 5G smartphones currently available: 

Most of the major mobile networks now offer 5G, but whether or not you can access it depends on where you live in the UK, as not all locations have had their 5G switched on.

Providing you sign up to a 5G price plan, and that you live in a 5G area, you can pick up a phone on a great deal and get connected to 5G. 

By signing up to a pay monthly plan, you can absolutely get a cheap 5G phone by spreading the cost of the 5G handset over the course of a phone contract - usually 24 months.

From the latest iPhone 13 to the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G, there are all sorts of 5G phones on offer. 

Whatever your budget, you should be able to find a 5G phone that suits. You can get 5G phones on all sorts of deals, which can spread the cost out over a period of years.

Top phones you can pick up on a cheap 5G deal include:

Apple's iPhone 15 range which includes the regular iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

If you prefer an Android device, you can opt for the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, or the original Galaxy S23 range.

if you're looking for a cheap deal on a 5G mobile phone, you've come to the right place. We've highlighted some of our best cheap 5G deals on smartphones such as the iPhone 13, Samsung Galaxy S21, Google Pixel 6 and more.

Use the tables above to find a perfect deal on the phone you want, or use them to compare handsets and get the ideal deal to suit your needs.

Already have a 5G mobile phone? Head over to our 5G SIM only deals page to find SIM only plans on all the major networks,.

Yes. Getting a 5G pay monthly contract is a great way of connecting to the next generation of super-fast mobile phone speeds.

Not necessarily. It all depends on your data allowance and the phone you choose. You may even find a new 5G contract is cheaper than your current 4G contract.

A wide range of smartphones supports 5G. From premium devices like the iPhone 15 range and Samsung's Galaxy S23 series to midrange handsets like the Google Pixel 8 and even more affordable mobiles like the Samsung Galaxy A52.