Best iPhone 12 Deals in the UK
The iPhone 12 range offers three sizes and four models, so it’s quite a change compared to the iPhone 11. Beyond the discreet models, the iPhone 12 series also adopts a new design language, reminiscent of the iPad Pro range (and the iPhone 4/5 before that), introduces a new, faster processor in the A14 Bionic, boasts better camera performance and, of course, adds in 5G.
At its 20 April Spring Loaded event, Apple announced that the iPhone 12 and 12 mini would also be available in purple, adding to the existing range of five color choices. The good news is that it isn’t more expensive – in fact, you can also get up to £75 off if you know where to look.
Here, we cover how to get your hands on every member of Apple’s first 5G-capable iPhone lineup and at the best price, whether you’re buying on contract or SIM-free.
The best iPhone 12 Deals (all models) right now
Also see:Where to buy the purple iPhone 12 and 12 mini
How much does the iPhone 12 range cost?
The good news is that Apple hasn’t raised the price of the iPhone 12 range (aside from a slight tweak to the iPhone 12’s price) despite the jump forward in design, performance, and connectivity – but they are still expensive, and that’s especially true of the ultra-high-end iPhone 12 Pro Max.
Here’s how the iPhone 12 range breaks down in cost:
iPhone 12 Mini
See ourfull review of the iPhone 12 mini.
iPhone 12
See our full iPhone 12 review.
iPhone 12 Pro
Also find ourfull iPhone 12 Pro review here.
iPhone 12 Pro Max
All variants of iPhone 12 are now readily available to buy in the UK. The most obvious place to go to buy the iPhone 12 isApple itself, but where else can you go?
Below are all the top retailers offering the iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max both SIM-free and on-contract.
Best iPhone 12 Mini deals
Right now, you can get £100 off the iPhone 12 mini fromAmazon, which is offering the market-leading price. It also has£75 off the new purple version.
Top retailers for iPhone 12 mini:
Best iPhone 12 Mini SIM-free deals
Below are some of the best SIM-free and contract deals around on the iPhone 12 mini
From: Amazon
Was: £579
Now:£516.97(£62.03 off)
This is an excellent saving on theiPhone 12 mini, especially when you consider its £699 launch price in late 2020.
From: Mobile Phones Direct
Now:£44.99 upfront, £46 per month
Get the iPhone 12 mini and a Nintendo Switch console from Mobile Phones Direct, complete with unlimited data on Three.
From: Amazon
Was: £629
Now:£569(£60 off)
A welcome saving on the 128GB version of theiPhone 12 mini.
From: Virgin
Now:From £29 per month (2GB)
Virgin is bundling the 2nd-gen AirPods with the iPhone 12 mini.
At time of writing the firm is offering a half-price deal on its 30GB data contract which may work out cheaper than the 2GB offer, at least in the short term.
From: UR
Was: £699
Now:£169.95(£529.05 off)
This price is for a model in good condition, which means noticeable wear and tear, but you’re saving over 75% compared to the iPhone 12 mini’s original RRP.
From: Amazon
Was: £579
Now:£373.99(£205.01 off)
You can save more than £200 on a refurbished iPhone 12 mini from Amazon. It’s backed by the 1-year Amazon Renewed Guarantee and should look and work just like new.
From: Amazon
Was: £729
Now:£619.99(£109.01 off)
The 256GB iPhone 12 mini has over £100 off from Amazon.
Best iPhone 12 Mini contract deals
Below are all the network providers offering the iPhone 12 mini. We’ve highlighted the best value offers across each provider for you:
Best iPhone 12 deals
Best iPhone 12 deals SIM-free
You can find £75 off the iPhone 12 from most retailers right now, though Amazon hasup to £80 off(including the 128GB option). Amazon also has£75 off the purple iPhone 12
Below are the top SIM-free deals across all retailers:
Best iPhone 12 deals on contract
Carphone Warehouseis giving away a free HomePod mini with select contract deals, whileThreeis bundling free AirPods, Powerbeats Pro or Beats Flex with iPhone 12 deals.
Below are some of the deals we’ve highlighted across leading UK network providers for the iPhone 12:
If none of the deals above catch your eye, you can compare iPhone 12 contract deals based on your budget using the tool below:
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Best iPhone 12 Pro deals on contract
You can also get the free HomePod mini or a pair of AirPods fromCarphone Warehousewhen you buy the iPhone 12 Pro. Below are some of the deals we’d recommend from leading network providers for the iPhone 12 Pro.
Best iPhone 12 Pro Max deals
Best iPhone 12 Pro Max SIM-free deals
Below are some of the best SIM-free deals on the iPhone 12 Pro Max right now:
From: Music Magpie
Was: £1,099
Now:£419.99(£679.01 off)
It may now be a few years old, but the iPhone 12 Pro Max is still an excellent phone. And this huge discount from Music Magpie is pretty appealing, especially as the phone is in very good condition and you get a 12-month warranty.
From: MusicMagpie
Was: £1,099
Now:£709.99(£389.01 off)
If you don’t mind buying refurbished, you can save £389 on this 128GB iPhone 12 Pro Max in ‘Pristine’ condition from MusicMagpie. Read ourfull guide to buying refurbished iPhonesfor more information.
From: Three
Now:From £68 per month, £99 upfront
If you’re looking to buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max on contract, Three is currently bundling the AirPods Pro with select plans.
From: Fonehouse
Now:£59 per month, no upfront cost
If you’re looking to buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max on contract, you can now get 100GB on Three via Fonehouse with no upfront cost.
Best iPhone 12 Pro Max contract deals
When did the iPhone 12 phones go on sale?
The iPhone 12 range launch is a little more staggered than it has been in previous years.
The first iPhones available were the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, both released on23 October.
Those waiting for the smalleriPhone 12 minior ultra-high-end iPhone 12 Pro Max have had to wait a little longer. The good news is that the Mini and Pro Max were both released on13 November, and are now available to buy worldwide.
Apple announced the purple variant of the iPhone 12 and 12 mini at its Spring Loaded event on 20 April. The handsets became available to pre-order on23 Apriland will ship on30 April.
What’s new with the iPhone 12 range?
The iPhone 12 range is so exciting because there are a lot of changes on offer. The most noticeable is the design, which steps away from curved edges to something altogether more angular and reminiscent of the iPad Pro and even the iPhone 5.
That new design also means Apple has expanded the size of the display of most of the range without impacting the overall footprint, with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro sporting a 6.1in display and the iPhone 12 Pro Max sporting a 6.7in display. There’s also the iPhone 12 Mini, with a 5.4in display in the same form factor as the original 4.7in iPhone SE.
Let’s not forget the 5nm A14 Bionic, which Apple is calling the fastest chipset in any smartphone right now, with boosts to CPU, GPU and Neural Engine performance and, of course, 5G connectivity is standard across the entire range. There’s alsoMagSafe for iPhone– a new magnetic system that allows for improved wireless charging performance and opens the door for a new range of accessories.
You’ve got new features specific to the iPhone 12 Pro range, including the ability to record and edit Dolby Vision content directly via the Camera and Photos apps. There are also features specific to the top-end iPhone 12 Pro Max, including a new DSLR-esque OIS (optical image stabilisation) system, a larger camera sensor, for a huge boost to low-light photography and the inclusion of a LiDAR sensor for lightning-fast autofocus capabilities.
Believe it or not, we’re only scratching the surface of what’s new with the iPhone 12 range. If you want to know more, take a look ateverything you need to know about the iPhone 12 range, and if you’re wondering about the specific differences between the Pro models, we’ve got a piece on theiPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro Maxalongside our fulliPhone 12 review.
While you’re here, you may also be interested in thebest iPhone 12 and 12 Pro cases.
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Author: Somrata Sarkar, Contributor
Previously a Tech Advisor Senior Staff Writer, Somrata researches and writes about the best tech deals to help readers make smart, informed buying decisions. She’s an expert on accessories and also reviews laptops, phones, audio and other devices.
