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Cheap iPhone deals
Find the best value iPhone 14, 13, 13 mini, 14 Pro & Pro Max, SE, 12 & 11 deals
A new iPhone is never MoneySaving, but if you're determined to get Apple's latest iPhone 14 and 14 Pro ‒ or its older models including the iPhone 13, 12 and SE ‒ this guide will take you through the cheapest ways to get one.
The MSE Cheap Mobile Finder
Our Cheap Mobile Finder tool compares more than 50 different retailers and resellers, covering all major networks to find your top deal. We've the pick of the deals in this guide, but use the tool for loads more options.

The top iPhone need-to-knows
Should you get an iPhone on a contract? Why should you never just go direct to the network? What other ways are there to get one? Our iPhone need-to-knows should help you bag a cheap deal and learn what to watch out for.
The latest flagship iPhone 14 was released in September 2022. As its new flagship, it's never going to be cheap. There are 1,000s of different combos, so to help, we've rounded up our pick of the best deals. For more options, see our Cheap Mobile Finder.

iPhone 14 – what we'd go for
Right now, if you want the latest iPhone 14 128GB with enough data for most is this iD Mobile deal (uses Three's signal) via Carphone Warehouse. It comes with 10GB/month data and costs £913 over the two-year contract.
For those who need more storage, you can get the 256GB model with 50GB/month data with iD Mobile for £1,059 over the 24-month contract.
MODEL |
DATA & NETWORK (1) | TOTAL COST (2YRS) | UPFRONT COST | MONTHLY COST |
via Carphone Warehouse |
10GB/month iD Mobile (uses Three) |
£913 | £49 | £35.99 |
via Carphone Warehouse |
50GB/month iD Mobile (uses Three) |
£1,059 | £99 | £39.99 |
Note: Deals are for newbies of that network. These are today's prices, but providers often increase prices in line with inflation or a set % during the contract. (1) All come with unlimited mins & texts unless stated otherwise. |

The latest 'budget' iPhone SE was released in March 2022 – see iPhone SE specs. While iPhones are never MoneySaving, the iPhone SE is considerably cheaper than any other recent models. There are 1,000s of different combos, so to help, we've rounded up our pick of the best deals. For more options, see our Cheap Mobile Finder.

iPhone SE 2022 – what we'd go for
Right now, the cheapest way to get the iPhone SE 2022 64GB with enough data for most is this O2 deal via MobilePhonesDirect. It comes with 10GB/month data and costs £537 over the two-year contract.
For those who need more storage, you can get the 128GB model with 5GB/month data with iD Mobile (uses Three) for £609 over the 24-month contract.
MODEL |
DATA & NETWORK (1) | TOTAL COST (2YRS) | UPFRONT COST | MONTHLY COST |
iPhone SE 2022 64GB* via MobilePhonesDirect |
10GB/month O2 |
£537 | £129 | £17 |
via iD Mobile |
5GB/month iD Mobile (uses Three) |
£609 | £129 | £19.99 |
Note: Deals are for newbies of that network. These are today's prices, but providers often increase prices in line with inflation or a set % during the contract. (1) All come with unlimited mins & texts unless stated otherwise. |
The latest iPhones won't come with a power adapter (you'll just get a USB-C to Lightning cable). This means those new to Apple will need to buy this separately, with a USB-C power adapter costing £19 with Apple directly.

Apple's iPhone 13 Mini is a smaller version of its iPhone 13, released in September 2021 – see iPhone 13 Mini specs. With its smaller screen, it's slightly cheaper, but as a flagship phone, it's still not cheap. There are 1,000s of different combos, so to help, we've rounded up our pick of the best deals. For more options, see our Cheap Mobile Finder.

iPhone 13 Mini – what we'd go for
The cheapest way to get the iPhone 13 Mini 128GB on contract and with enough data for most (3GB+) is this iD Mobile deal (uses Three's network) via E2save. It comes with 10GB/month of data and it's £707 over the 24-month contract.
If you need more storage, there's this iD Mobile deal for the 256GB model via Carphone Warehouse. It comes with 10GB/month of data and it's £747 over the 24-month contract.
MODEL |
DATA & NETWORK (1) | TOTAL COST (2YRS) | UPFRONT COST | MONTHLY COST |
via E2save |
10GB/mth iD Mobile (uses Three) |
£707 | £59 | £27 |
via Carphone Warehouse |
10GB/mth iD Mobile (uses Three) |
£747 | £99 | £27 |
Note: Deals are for newbies of that network. These are today's prices, but providers often increase prices in line with inflation or a set % during the contract. (1) All come with unlimited mins & texts unless stated otherwise. |
The latest iPhones won't come with a power adapter (you'll just get a USB-C to Lightning cable). This means those new to Apple will need to buy this separately, with a USB-C power adapter costing £19 with Apple directly.

Apple's iPhone 13, released in September 2021, has arrived – see iPhone 13 specs. As its new flagship, it's never going to be cheap. There are 1,000s of different combos, so to help, we've rounded up our pick of the best deals. For more options, see our Cheap Mobile Finder.

iPhone 13 – what we'd go for
They're never MoneySaving, but right now, the cheapest way to get the iPhone 13 128GB on contract and with enough data for most (3GB+) is this Three via MobilePhonesDirect which comes with 1000GB/mth of data. It's £819 over the 24-month contract.
If you need more storage, there's this Three deal for the 256GB model. You get 100GB/month of data and it's £903 over the 24-month contract.
MODEL |
DATA & NETWORK (1) | TOTAL COST (2YRS) | UPFRONT COST | MONTHLY COST |
via MobilePhonesDirect |
100GB/mth Three
|
£819 | £195 | £26 |
via Carphone Warehouse |
5GB/mth iD Mobile (uses Three) |
£849 | £129 | £29.99 |
Note: Deals are for newbies of that network. These are today's prices, but providers often increase prices in line with inflation or a set % during the contract. (1) All come with unlimited mins & texts unless stated otherwise. |
The latest iPhones won't come with a power adapter (you'll just get a USB-C to Lightning cable). This means those new to Apple will need to buy this separately, with a USB-C power adapter costing £19 with Apple directly.

Apple's top-spec iPhone 14 range was launched in September. With top-spec comes top prices, so it's important to bag the best deal. There are 1,000s of different combos, so to help, we've rounded up our pick of the best deals. For more options, see our Cheap Mobile Finder.
MODEL |
DATA & NETWORK (1) | TOTAL COST (2YRS) | UPFRONT COST | MONTHLY COST |
iPhone 14 Pro 128GB* |
100GB/mth Three |
£1,221 | £189 | £43 |
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB* |
10GB/month iD Mobile (uses Three) |
£1,361 |
£89 when using code IDM10OFF |
£53 |
Note: Deals are for newbies of that network. These are today's prices, but providers often increase prices in line with inflation or a set % during the contract. (1) All come with unlimited mins & texts unless stated otherwise. 5 |
The latest iPhones won't come with a power adapter (you'll just get a USB-C to Lightning cable). This means those new to Apple will need to buy this separately, with a USB-C power adapter costing £19 with Apple directly.
Sometimes you can save a fair bit if you're happy to go for a phone that is a few years old, so we've rounded up the cream below. While they might not be as new and shiny, they still run Apple's latest iOS 14 operating system. We won't include all the older models here, but we'll include ones when they're competitive on price. If these aren't for you, see our Cheap Mobile Finder tool to help you find the right deal.

Older iPhone models – what we'd go for
For an iPhone 12 (released in 2020), the best deal we could find is this iD Mobile (uses Three) deal via Carphone Warehouse. It comes with 10GB/month data and costs £673 over the two-year contract.
For an iPhone 11 (released in 2019), the best deal we could find is this iD Mobile deal via Carphone Warehouse. It comes with 50GB/month data and costs £545 over the two-year contract.
For anything older, contract pricing isn't very competitive right now, but you may be able to save by buying the phone outright and pairing with a cheap Sim. See iPhone XR, iPhone 8 and iPhone 7 Sim-free for options.
DATA & NETWORK (1) | TOTAL COST (2YRS) | UPFRONT COST | MONTHLY COST | |
via Affordable Mobiles |
10GB/month iD Mobile (uses Three) |
£673 | £49 | £25.99 |
via Carphone Warehouse |
50GB/month iD Mobile (uses Three) |
£545 | £89 | £18.99 |
Note: Deals are for newbies of that network. These are today's prices, but providers often increase prices in line with inflation or a set % during the contract. (1) All come with unlimited mins & texts unless stated otherwise. |
Have you thought about getting a refurbished phone?
Some mobile resellers no longer have stock of the older iPhone models, but if you're determined to get an older model, you may find it cheaper to get a refurbished iPhone. See our Refurbished Phones guide for more. Many refurb sellers provide guarantees on their products, meaning you're covered if there's a technical fault. Refurbs may work out cheaper when paired with a cheap Sim. See our Cheap Sim-only Deals guide for more.
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