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Apple iPhones have a world-renowned user-friendliness and offer the widest selection of apps and games on any smartphone, many of which are completely free to download.

Each iPhone also scores highly with consumers for its good looks and great design. And Apple consistently tops the polls as a customers' favourite smartphone brand.

In fact, in a 2022 survey by Uswitch on UK mobile phone facts and statistics, 44% of people surveyed owned an Apple mobile phone device, showing it to be the most popular brand among UK phone users, in front of Samsung (35%).

iPhone deals: what should I look for?

iPhones are top-end smartphones, often with top-end prices to match. But if you're savvy, you can still get a good deal for the service you want.

One of the best ways to do this is to look at the extras or customer incentives that are included in your contract.

That can be anything from O2's Priority loyalty scheme or Three's excellent worldwide inclusive roaming policy, Go Roam.

Timing is also a big factor when it comes to getting the best iPhone deal for your money.

Naturally, when a new iPhone comes out, you'll pay a premium price for it. But the longer it's on sale, the more prices drop. Especially with networks' time-limited 'flash sales', when a carrier might waive an upfront charge on select iPhone contracts for a very short window. You'll be more likely to find discounted deals around sales events, like Black Friday.

If you're not too bothered about owning the latest and greatest iPhone, perhaps the best period to buy an existing model is in the few months before new iPhone is due out. It's around this time that networks discount existing iPhone handsets to clear stocks, ahead of the arrival of the new model.

Prices of older iPhones also drop after the new model is released, too. So if you're happy to bide your time, you can get some great bang for your buck.

Which networks offer iPhone deals?

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

iPhone 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: O2 iPhone

iPhone 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 at Uswitch: Three iPhone

iPhone deals on Vodafone

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

• VeryMe app has lots of great offers, prize draws and discounts
• Students get 10% off
• Vodafone's VeryMe reward app
• Free Netflix, Spotify Mobile and Sky Sports Mobile TV on select tariffs

Compare Vodafone iPhone deals at Uswitch: Vodafone iPhone

iPhone deals on BT Mobile

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

• BT Sport is free on select plans
• Along with EE, BT Mobile has the UK's widest ranging 4G network
• If you're a BT broadband customer, you can qualify for substantial savings

Compare BT deals at Uswitch: BT Mobile iPhone.

iPhone 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 giffgaff deals at Uswitch: giffgiff iPhone.

What’s the difference between the iPhone models?

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

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

What's new with the iPhone 14?

The new iPhone 14 is the entry-level handset of iPhone 14 range. It boasts a superb 6.1-inch OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. The camera delivers exceptional photography. And the video recording capabilities have seen an upgrade enabling you to shoot 4K at 30fps.

Is there an iPhone 14 Pro?

The 2022 selection of iPhones has included two Pro models - the iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. These two handsets have had the most upgrades, namely in the shape of the new A16 Bionic chip, a 48MP camera, and the exciting Dynamic Island animated notch at the top of the display.

The Dynamic Island notch will display notifications, alerts, messages, calls, apps and more.

How big is the iPhone 14 Pro Max?

The iPhone 14 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch OLED display, compared to the iPhone 14 Pro's 6.1-inch display. The iPhone 14 Pro Max also has the new Dynamic Island feature that is found on both Pro models.

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max also both have always on screens so you can check the time, weather, alerts and more without having to pick up your phone.

What is the iPhone 14 Plus?

The iPhone 14 Plus is the latest smartphone in the iPhone series. It joins the regular iPhone as the entry point into the range, but increases the screen size to match the Pro Max. The iPhone 14 Plus has the same specs and features as the iPhone 14 but with a 6.7-inch screen.

When is the iPhone 14 out?

The new Apple iPhone 14 range is available now.

How much does the iPhone 14 cost?

The iPhone 14 range's prices start at £849 for the iPhone 14, £949 for the iPhone 14 Plus, £1099 for the iPhone 14 Proand £1199 for the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Should I get the iPhone 13?

The iPhone 13 is the standard model of the iPhone 13 range, but that doesn't mean it's a run-of-the-mill smartphone. A stunning 6.1-inch OLED screen has now been boosted to a 120Hz refresh rate and the camera has some exciting new upgrades including macrophotography and cinematic video recording.

Is there an iPhone 13 mini?

The 2021 batch of iPhones did not include another version of the iPhone mini. The lowest-price (and smallest) model is the iPhone 13.

When is the iPhone 13 out?

The new Apple iPhone 13 family has been out for nearly a year, and currently is the latest iPhone to be released.

How much does the iPhone 13 cost?

Prices for the iPhone 13 range start at £679 for the iPhone 13, £949 for the iPhone 13 Pro and £1,049 for the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

What's new about the iPhone 12?

The main new feature of the iPhone 12 range is that they all come with superfast 5G capabilities.

We'll be bringing you all our best iPhone 12 contract deals as soon as we can. So keep checking our iPhone 12 deals page for our best contracts and offers.

At the time of writing, the iPhone 12 currently costs £799 SIM free.

When can I get the iPhone 12 Pro?

The iPhone 12 Pro has got incredible camera specs, a stunning screen and 5G functionality, it's been worth the wait.

Keep an eye on our iPhone 12 Pro deals page to find all our best offers.

At the time of writing, the iPhone 12 currently costs £799 SIM free.

Is the iPhone 12 Pro Max Apple's best phone?

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the biggest and best of the iPhone 12 range. And it's rumoured to come with 5G compatibility, making it Apple's fastest ever iPhone.

We'll have all our best iPhone 12 Pro Max contract deals live soon, so be sure to keep checking our iPhone 12 deals pages.

At the time of writing, the iPhone 12 Pro Max currently costs £1199 SIM free.

Is there an iPhone 12 mini?

The 2020 selection of iPhones saw four new phones being announced, including an iPhone 12 mini. It's got exactly the same features as the regular iPhone 12, just in a smaller, thinner, lighter size.

Should I get the iPhone 11 Pro?

The iPhone 11's improved screen and camera make content scrolling and picture taking a treat. Just wait till you try out the ultra wide angle lens!

It’s available in some new colours too, check out the lovely, matte, Midnight Green.

Check out all our best iPhone 11 Pro deals.

What about the iPhone 11 Pro Max?

Yep, it’s an iPhone 11 Pro but even bigger. The OLED screen looks fantastic at 6.5-inches, and it feels exactly like a premium device should, all sleek design and eye-catching touches.

Check out all our best iPhone 11 Pro Max deals.

Should I get the iPhone 11?

An update on the XR, you’ve got an improved camera that takes killer pics and some fun new pastel colours.

Check out all our best iPhone 11 deals.

Weight: 194g (iPhone 11), 188g (iPhone 11 Pro), 226g (iPhone 11 Pro Max)

Screen: 5.8" (11 Pro), 6.1” (11), 6.5" (11 Pro Max)

Camera: Triple 12MP lenses (11 Pro and 11 Pro Max), dual 12MP lenses (11)

How good is the iPhone XS?

The successor to the iPhone X’s crown, the XS took everything the X did and gave it a bit of an upgrade.

Released in September 2018, the iPhone XS has essentially the same design as 2018’s iPhone X, but with a better screen, sound and camera.

Check out all our best iPhone XS deals.

How much is the iPhone XS Max?

Along with the iPhone XS, Apple also released a super-sized Max version, which has all the goodness of an iPhone XS packaged into a bigger, 6.5-inch, screen.

Check out all our best iPhone XS Max deals.

Weight: 174g.

Screen: 5.8" (XS), 6.5" (XS Max)

Storage: 64GB and 256GB.

Camera: 12-megapixel wide-angle and telephoto camera.

What about the iPhone XR?

Released in 2018, the iPhone XR was the new entry-level iPhone.

With a great camera, slightly bigger screen than the XS and availability in an array of bright colours, it’s a great alternative to the flagship devices.

Weight: 194 g Screen: 6.1" Storage: 64GB, 128GB, 256GB.

Camera: Single-lens 12MP main camera and 7MP front camera

Check out all our best iPhone XR deals.

Should I get the iPhone X?

Unveiled in September 2017, the tenth-anniversary iPhone features an all-screen front and a brand new design.

As well as its huge 5.8-inch Super Retina HD screen, it debuted facial recognition security, wireless charging and Apple's best camera so far.

It's also the first-ever iPhone to dispense with a home button. To head to the home screen, you trace a pattern on the screen instead.

Weight: 174g.

Screen: 2436 x 1125 pixels, 5.8 inch.

Storage: 64GB and 256GB.

Camera: 12-megapixel wide-angle and telephoto cameras, with dual optical image stabilisation, digital and optical zoom and a seven-megapixel front camera.

Is the iPhone 8 Plus a good deal?

The larger iteration of the iPhone 8 (unveiled September 2017) features a 5.5-inch Retina HD screen and upgrades the camera from a single lens to 12-megapixel dual lenses for better depth-of-field shots.

It's also got wireless charging, Touch ID fingerprint security and comes in 64GB and 256GB storage options.

Weight: 202g.

Screen: 1920 x 1080 pixels, 5.5-inch.

Storage: 64GB and 256GB.

Camera: 12-megapixel wide-angle and telephoto cameras, with 10X zoom and portrait mode.

When did the iPhone 8 come out?

Unveiled alongside the iPhone 8 Plus and iPhone X, the iPhone 8 is the first iPhone to feature wireless charging. It improves on the iPhone 7 thanks to an upgraded single-lens camera and better battery life.

The iPhone 8 is also equipped with a more powerful processor for augmented reality (AR) apps and a brighter screen.

Weight: 148g.

Screen: 1334 x 750 pixels, 4.7-inch.

Storage: 64GB and 256GB.

Camera: 12-megapixel camera, with digital zoom up to 5X.

Check out all our best iPhone 8 deals.

When was the iPhone 7 Plus released?

The iPhone 7 Plus was launched in September 2016. It combines a fantastic dual-lens camera with improved water-resistance and a bigger battery than previous models.

Weight: 188g.

Screen: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.5 inch.

Storage: 32GB, 128GB and 256GB.

Camera: 12-megapixel dual lens camera with a wide-angle lens and improved low-light performance and 7-megapixel front-facing camera.

How much is the iPhone 7?

The iPhone 7 was released in September 2016. It's Apple's first water-resistant phone and comes with an improved camera, sharper screen and bigger battery than the iPhone 6S.

Weight: 138g.

Screen: 750 x 1334 pixels, 4.7 inch.

Storage: 32GB, 128GB and 256GB.

Camera: 12-megapixel camera with phase detection, a wide-angle lens and improved low-light performance and 7-megapixel front-facing camera.

Check out all our best iPhone 7 deals.

What is the iPhone SE?

Apple's first-ever budget smartphone, the iPhone SE was unveiled in March 2016. The four-inch phone ever has been dubbed the cheapest iPhone ever and combines all the best iPhone 6S features with the compact body of the 5S.

Weight: 113g.

Screen: 640 x 1136 pixels, 4.0 inch.

Storage: 16GB, 32GB, 64GB and 128GB.

Camera: 12-megapixel camera with phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash and 1.2-megapixel front-facing camera.