You’re in the right place if you’re looking for a great deal on a cheap iPhone, whether unlocked or on a contract. We’ve rounded up the best deals you can get right now.
You don’t have to pay full price to buy an iPhone; if you shop around you can find a bargain. Every month the Macworld team hunts down the best prices on iPhones at all major retailers and cellphone operators, saving you the hassle of finding the best iPhone deals.
In this article, we reveal the best iPhone deals, contracts and bundles available right now. We’ll help you find a discounted iPhone suitable for any budget, and cover all the currently available models, including the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max that launched in September. We also have the best prices for the iPhone 14 range, including models that Apple has removed from sale, but you can still buy elsewhere. And with Apple discontinuing the iPhone 13 mini, third-party resellers may now be the only place you can pick up one of those handsets.
For those specifically in the market for the newest generation, we’ve collected the best deals for the iPhone 15 series in the U.K. and the best deals for the iPhone 15 series in the U.S. in separate articles.Best iPhone deals right nowU.S. iPhone deals
In the U.S., the only big iPhone deals you can find come from carriers, and have a lot of strings attached. Typically, you have to buy a phone on a multi-year installment plan, and get your discount in the form of monthly bill credits.
AT&T: Get up to $1,000 in bill credits when you buy a new iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max and trade in your old phone, with a qualifying unlimited plan. Up to $700 towards an iPhone 15 or 15 Plus.
T-Mobile: Get up to $1,000 in bill credits toward the purchase of any iPhone 15 model when you trade in your old phone and join the Go5G plan.
Verizon: Get up to $1,000 in bill credits toward any iPhone 15 model with trade-in and the activation of a new line. U.K. iPhone deals
In the U.K., we frequently see Apple-certified resellers discount unlocked iPhones. Right now we’re seeing £50 off the price of 15-series iPhone handsets at several resellers: look for money off at Amazon, Currys, and Very.
eBuyer, iPhone 15: £744 (£55 off; RRP £799)
Amazon, iPhone 15: £749 (£50 off; RRP £799)
Amazon, iPhone 15 Plus: £849 (£50 off; RRP £899)
Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro: £949 (£50 off; RRP £999)
Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro Max: £1,149 (£50 off; RRP £1,199)
In the U.K. it’s also possible to find discounts on older iPhones, including the now discontinued iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.
Argos, iPhone 14 Pro Max: £999 (£200 off; RRP was £1,199 before being discontinued in 2023)
John Lewis, iPhone 14 Pro: £899 (£200 off, plus two-year warranty; RRP was £1,099 before being discontinued in 2023)
Amazon, iPhone 14 Plus: £749 (£50 off; RRP £799)
Amazon, iPhone 14: £649 (£50 off; RRP £699)
John Lewis, iPhone SE (2022): £379 (£50 off; RRP £429)
Amazon, iPhone 13: £549 (£50 off; RRP £599)
Currys, iPhone 12: £449 (£150 off; RRP was £599 before being discontinued in 2023)
For models that Apple no longer sells, bear in mind that we can only compare current prices against RRPs from before their discontinuation. It’s reasonable to assume that the price of the iPhone 14 Pro, for example, would have dropped in September 2023 if Apple hadn’t stopped selling it. There’s more information in the individual sections below.Where to buy an iPhone
Apple is the obvious place to look for a new iPhone. You can purchase directly from Apple’s online store (there’s a separate U.K. store), which won’t give you savings, but does at least allow you to take advantage of trading in your old iPhone (see: How to sell or trade-in your old iPhone). We also have a complete guide to every iPhone Apple sells.
Alternatively, Amazon U.K. 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.
Amazon U.S. offers fewer savings on SIM-free iPhones, but we do see them from time to time.
