iPhones aren’t cheap, but you can get money off if you know where to look. In this article we round up the best iPhone deals, discounts, contracts and bundles available in April 2020, to save you the trouble of hunting them down yourself.
We’ll help you find a discounted iPhone suitable for any budget, and cover all six of the currently available models, from the mighty 11 Pro Max down to the (relatively) humble iPhone 8 – plus a few tasty deals on discontinued handsets such as the XS.
For each phone we offer separate advice for SIM-free and contract deals. Contracts cost less upfront but the total cost of ownership (TCO) will probably end up higher, so think about what’s best for your budget.
Best iPhone deals
Best iPhone 11 Pro Max deals
The 11 Pro Max is phenomenally powerful and well specced – and extremely expensive, if you don’t shop around. Read our guide to the best iPhone 11 deals for specific advice dedicated to the late-2019 generation of Apple handsets.
SIM-free 11 Pro Max deals
Start by checking Apple, where the 11 Pro Max starts at £1,149/US$1,099 (or less if you’ve got another iPhone to trade in). Here are the best of the SIM-free deals other vendors are offering right now:
Finally, it’s worth checking 11 Pro Max prices in the following UK stores:
Amazon
Argos
BuyMobiles.net
Carphone Warehouse
Currys PC World
E2save
John Lewis
KRCS
Mobiles.co.uk
Mobile Phones Direct
Very.co.uk
Plus Walmart (upgrade only), Best Buy and Target in the US.
11 Pro Max contracts
Our handy widget automatically collects the best deals as they become available. Let’s take a look at what’s on offer:
You can also check out 11 Pro Max contract deals from the following companies:
Affordable Mobiles
BT
BuyMobiles.net
EE
Fonehouse
Giffgaff
Mobiles.co.uk
Mobile Phones Direct
iD mobile
O2
Phones.co.uk
Sky
Tesco mobile
Three
Virgin
Vodafone
US contracts are offered by Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile.
Best iPhone 11 Pro deals
The 11 Pro differs from the Pro Max only in the size of its screen, the capacity of its battery and the price tag. Read our iPhone 11 Pro review for detailed analysis and testing.
SIM-free 11 Pro deals
Again, try Apple first. The 11 Pro starts at £1,049/US$999 but trading in an older handset can get that down to £759/US$599.
You can find the iPhone 11 Pro in the following UK stores:
Amazon
Argos
BuyMobiles.net
Carphone Warehouse
Currys PC World
E2save
John Lewis
KRCS
Mobiles.co.uk
Mobile Phones Direct
Very.co.uk
Or Walmart, Best Buy and Target in the US.
iPhone 11 Pro contracts
Our widget below collates the very latest and best offers for the iPhone 11 Pro:
You can also try the following providers:
Affordable Mobiles
BuyMobiles.net
BT
EE
Fonehouse
Giffgaff
iD mobile
Mobiles.co.uk
Mobile Phones Direct
O2
Phones.co.uk
Sky
Tesco Mobile
Three
Virgin
Vodafone
Or Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile in the US.
Best iPhone 11 deals
The iPhone 11 is the current top pick in our Best iPhone guide. It’s significantly cheaper than the Pro models but still has the latest super-fast processor, great cameras and a big screen. Read our iPhone 11 review for more information.
SIM-free iPhone 11 deals
Apple offer the iPhone 11 from £729/US$699, although trading in a used handset can get that as low as £529/US$399. Here are the best SIM-free offers elsewhere:
You should also check prices in the following UK shops:
Amazon
Argos
BuyMobiles.net
Carphone Warehouse
Currys PC World
E2save
John Lewis
KRCS
Mobiles.co.uk
Mobile Phones Direct
Very.co.uk
Plus Walmart, Best Buy and Target in the US.
iPhone 11 contracts
Check out our widget below for the best contract deals available.
If you’re feeling thorough it’s also worth checking the following networks:
Affordable Mobiles
BuyMobiles.net
BT
EE
Fonehouse
Giffgaff
iD mobile
Mobiles.co.uk
Mobile Phones Direct
O2
Phones.co.uk
Sky
Tesco Mobile
Three
Virgin
Vodafone
Plus Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile in the US.
Best iPhone XR deals
The XR is our current pick for those on a budget. It’s got a year-old processor and weaker cameras than on the 11 but if you can deal with those (hardly egregious) compromises you’ll find this excellent value for money.
Read our iPhone XR review for more analysis, and Best iPhone XR deals for specific buying advice.
SIM-free iPhone XR deals
Apple is still selling the iPhone XR, starting at £629/US$599. Here are the best SIM-free offers from other firms:
Argos has the iPhone XR for just £549, which is the best price we’re currently seeing. But the following retailers are also worth a look if you have time.
Amazon
Carphone Warehouse
John Lewis
Best Buy
Walmart
iPhone XR contracts
The comparison widget below has the latest contract deals for the XR.
Best iPhone 8 Plus deals
The 8 Plus came out in autumn 2017 and its A11 processor is less future-proofed than the chips in more recent handsets. It does have a twin-lens rear camera, however, so you get Portrait Mode.
Read our iPhone 8 Plus review for more details, and Best iPhone 8 deals for advice on buying this generation of handsets.
SIM-free iPhone 8 Plus deals
The 8 Plus is available SIM-free from Apple, but there are plenty of alternatives:
You should also try the following retailers in the UK:
Amazon
Argos
Buymobiles.net
Carphone Warehouse
Currys PC World
E2save
John Lewis
KRCS
Mobiles.co.uk
Mobile Phones Direct
Very.co.uk
iPhone 8 Plus contracts
Check our contract comparison widget below to see the latest and best contract offers.
Best iPhone 8 deals
The 8 is the smallest and cheapest phone Apple currently sells. If you miss the iPhone SE this could be the one for you. Read our iPhone 8 review for more information.
SIM-free iPhone 8 deals
The most obvious place to buy the iPhone 8 SIM-free is is from Apple, though there are plenty of other options too:
You can also buy the iPhone 8 from the following UK retailers:
Amazon
Argos
BuyMobiles.net
Carphone Warehouse
Currys PC World
E2save
John Lewis
KRCS
Mobiles.co.uk
Mobile Phones Direct
Very.co.uk
Plus Best Buy in the US.
iPhone 8 contracts
Use our price comparison tool to find the best contract for you:
What to look for in an iPhone deal
Right now there are some very competitive contract offers and bundle deals as retailers try to win your custom.
However, when considering a contract deal it’s very important that you work out the total cost of ownership (TCO) over the course of the contract – lower monthly costs may be offset by a longer contract so that you end up spending more in the long run. If using Carphone Warehouse’s comparison widget, tick the box to display the TCO, and always check for upfront costs and any additional fees.
If you’re not looking for the latest model, you’ll be pleased to hear that there are plenty of bargains around for older models such as the iPhone XR and iPhone 8, both on contract and SIM-free.
Where to find iPhone deals
Check the following places and you should find some great deals:
Amazon
Argos
Carphone Warehouse
EE
John Lewis
KRCS
Mobiles.co.uk
Mobile Phones Direct
O2
Three
Vodafone
Amazon regularly discounts iPhone models, so it’s well worth keeping an eye out there. If you think you’ll be doing lots of Amazon shopping, we’d recommend signing up to the 30-day free trial of Amazon Prime for free next-day delivery and access to deals 30 minutes early. You can sign up here.
Student deals
Another great resource to help you save is Macworld’s Student Deals page, particularly the Tech & Mobile section. Simply create an account, log in, and verify your student status, and the discounts are yours.
If you’re interested in other Apple products, note that the company is offering up to 10% off Macs to students, as well as up to 50% off Apple Care. You can also save 8% on accessories and 5% on iPads (see more iPad deals here).
Best iPhone deals overall
Below (and in the carousel at the top of the article) we’ve gathered our pick of the best overall deals you can get right now on any iPhone model – including those that have been officially discontinued by Apple.
1. Apple iPhone 11 with 72GB data
Now: £49 upfront, £43 per month View Deal
Pick up the latest iPhone from Carphone Warehouse and get 72GB data from Vodafone.
If you can afford £99 upfront, the total cost of ownership comes down by £16 – this alternative deal is available from the same link.
2. Apple iPhone XS with 100GB data
Now: £39.99 upfront, £36 per month View Deal
Three has added a moderate upfront fee to its otherwise excellent deal. Still worth it.
3. Apple iPhone XS Max (SIM-free)
From: Amazon Was: £1,099 Now: £900 (£199 off) View Deal
A good deal on the silver version of the XS Max. Stocks appear to be low; there was an even lower deal on the gold model which has now disappeared.
4. Apple iPhone XS (SIM-free)
From: John Lewis Was: £999 Now: £629 (£370 off) View Deal
A fantastic deal. The XS remains an excellent phone, despite having been effectively replaced by the iPhone 11 Pro.
5. Apple iPhone 11 Pro with 100GB data
Now: £19 upfront, £59 per month View Deal
March’s cashback offer has ended, but this is still a solid deal on the iPhone 11 Pro from Three – and it comes with a huge amount of data.
6. Apple iPhone XR with 16GB data
Now: £125 upfront, £28 per month View Deal
A good deal on the XR with a moderate allocation of data; the upfront fee has dropped £25 since February.
7. Apple iPhone 8 with 100GB data
This is an excellent iPhone 8 deal with a whole heap of data. Grab it now.
8. Apple iPhone XS Max with unlimited data
Now: £49.99 upfront, £58 per month View Deal
Pick up Vodafone’s unlimited-data XS Max deal for £49.99 upfront. Also check Vodafone’s other offers at the link above in case you can manage with less data.
9. Best iPhone 11 deals
Now: Contract & SIM-free View Deal
Don’t pay any more than you need to for Apple’s new iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max handsets.
10. Apple iPhone X, 7 and more (Refurbished)
You can now get up to £100 off a refurbished iPhone X, iPhone 8, or iPhone 7 from Envirofone. Click the link above to view all deals.
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