Apple has launched the new iPhone for 2024: the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, Pro and Pro Max, but if you want to save money and don’t mind not having the latest handset the great news is that the price of the iPhone 15 is now less than it was as Apple has dropped the price of the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus by £100 each.
The bad news is that if you wanted to buy an iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max they are no longer sold by Apple. But it’s not all bad news: resellers still have stock and you may find an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max at a good discount – just bear in mind that the new models are the same price as the old ones were, so make sure that discount is decent.
So read on to find the best deal for a new iPhone 15. If you’re looking for other models, we have a similar round-up of iPhone 16 U.K. deals, or you can check out our Best iPhone deals.
And if you aren’t sure which new iPhone to buy, we compare every iPhone in a separate article.
iPhone 15 best deals in the U.K.
With the arrival of the iPhone 16 Apple has dropped the price of the iPhone 15 so make sure that the reseller’s discount matches the new Apple price.
- Amazon, iPhone 15, 128GB, £639 (£60 off, RRP now £699)
- Amazon, iPhone 15 Plus, 128GB, £749 (£50 off, RRP now £799)
- Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro, 256GB, £969 (£130 off, RRP was £1,099 – Clearance)
- Amazon, iPhone 15 Pro Max, 256GB, £1,049 (£150 off, RRP was £1,199 – Clearance)
You can find the best deals for every iPhone 15 handset, at every capacity, in the tables below the contract deals section. Click to jump to that section.
Best Phone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Max Carriers and contract deals
If you don’t have the money to buy an iPhone 15-series phone upfront, you’re probably best off getting it from a carrier or mobile provider. There will often be significant strings attached and these deals can be complicated, so be sure to read the fine print. You can purchase directly from Apple with activation on a carrier to get special carrier deals, though you may have more options if you buy from the carrier.
U.K. readers can browse contract deals using the tool embedded below. Click ‘Choose Smartphone’ to register which model you’re interested in.
Best Unlocked iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Max deals
In the U.K. it is easy to buy an iPhone without it being locked to a particular network, which is a good option if you have a contract already that you are happy with. It’s also easier to sell on an unlocked iPhone later on.
Buying direct from Apple is one way to buy an unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 15, Plus, Pro or Max, but you can also shop around and save money by buying from other retailers such as Amazon, John Lewis, Currys, Argos and others. We have tables below that will show you the best price right now, so you can pick the best place to buy an iPhone.
Apple and some U.K. resellers will allow you to trade in your old iPhone so you can get money off your new one. You can trade in at Amazon, Argos, Currys, and John Lewis. We cover How to sell or trade in your old iPhone separately.
One reason to give your custom directly to Apple is that the company offers an iPhone Upgrade Program. You can pay from £42.95 a month and get a new iPhone every year–with AppleCare+ included. You can also spread your payments over a couple of years so you are paying every month for your new iPhone.
Best iPhone 15 deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 15 models.
128GB iPhone 15, RRP: £699 (was £799)
Best iPhone 15 Plus deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 15 Plus:
iPhone 15 Plus, 128GB, RRP: £799 (was £899)
Best iPhone 15 Pro deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 15 Pro, which has been discontinued by Apple.
128GB iPhone 15 Pro, RRP was £999
Best iPhone 15 Pro Max deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 15 Pro, which has been discontinued by Apple.
256GB iPhone 15 Pro Max, RRP was £1,199
Where to get refurbished iPhone 15 deals
If you haven’t already, you may want to consider buying a refurbished iPhone 15 to save money (and the environment). Refurbished devices are thoroughly tested and repaired to work and look just like new. In the case of official Apple refurbished iPhones, you get a brand-new body and screen, box, accessories, battery, and warranty. It’s almost indistinguishable from buying a new iPhone.
See our full guide to buying refurbished or second-hand iPhones for more.
The first place to shop for a refurbished iPhone is at the Apple Refurbished Store. Now that the iPhone 16 is here it is likely that Apple will soon start to offer refurbished iPhone 15 models for sale on the refurbished store. Rest assured, the Apple Refurbished Store is where you can get the highest quality of refurbished iPhones.
While we wait for Apple to offer refurbished iPhone 15 models on the Refurbished Store, or if you just want to look for a better deal, you can check these resellers instead:
U.K.
For more refurbished stores read Where to buy a second-hand or refurbished iPhone.
If you’d like to research deals for yourself, try the following U.K. providers:
- O2
- Vodafone
- Three
- Virgin Mobile
- EE
- Sky Mobile
- Carphone Warehouse (use the comparison tool by clicking View Deals, and remember to tick the box labeled “Show total cost of ownership”
- Mobiles.co.uk
Author: Karen Haslam, Managing Editor, Macworld
Karen has worked on both sides of the Apple divide, clocking up a number of years at Apple's PR agency prior to joining Macworld more than two decades ago. Karen's career highlights include interviewing Apple's Steve Wozniak and discussing Steve Jobs’ legacy on the BBC. Having edited the U.K. print and online editions of Macworld for many years, more recently her focus has been on SEO and evergreen content as well as product recommendations and buying advice.