You don’t have to buy the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, Pro, or Pro Max directly from Apple, all the major carriers will offer you one on contract, and many U.K. resellers will sell you one unlocked. The biggest benefit of not buying from Apple though is that you can take advantage of special deals and discounts. Of course, you can still buy from Apple directly, either in an Apple Store or online.
If you’re anxious to get your hands on the new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max, here’s a summary of some of the best deals and promotions offered by retailers and carriers in the U.K. to help you get the best deal on your new iPhone. If you’re looking for other models, 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 16 U.K. best deals
It will be a while before we see any really good savings on the price of the iPhone 16 handsets, but we are already seeing money off at Amazon for Black Friday. See our Best iPhone deals of Black Friday.
- Amazon, iPhone 16, 128GB, £779 (£20 off, RRP £799)
- Amazon, iPhone 16 Pro, 128GB, £969 (£30 off, RRP £999)
- Amazon, iPhone 16 Pro Max, 256GB, £1,179 (£20 off, RRP £1,199)
You will be able to find the best deals for every iPhone 16 handset in the tables below the contract deals section.
iPhone 16 U.K. prices
The price of the iPhone 16-series is the same as the iPhone 15 series.
- iPhone 16 prices in the U.K: 128GB: £799 / 256GB: £899 / 512GB: £1,099
- iPhone 16 Plus prices in the U.K.: 128GB: £899 / 256GB: £999 / 512GB: £1,199
- iPhone 16 Pro prices in the U.K.: 128GB: £999 / 256GB: £1,099 / 512GB: £1,299 / 1TB: £1,499
- iPhone 16 Pro Max prices in the U.K.: 256GB: £1,199 / 512GB: £1,399 / 1TB: £1,599
Best Phone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Max Carriers and contract deals
If you want to buy the latest iPhone for less than the full retail price, you’re probably going to need to get it from a carrier or mobile provider, and there will often be significant strings attached. 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.
If you’d like to research deals for yourself, try the following U.K. providers:
- Mobiles.co.uk
- 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 has the following deals on its website:
- iPhone 16, iD Mobile, 100GB, £29.99 per month*, £199 upfront, extra £50 with trade-in: here.
- iPhone 16 Plus, iD Mobile, 100GB, £29.99 per month*, £349 upfront, extra £50 with trade-in: here.
- iPhone 16 Pro, iD Mobile, 100GB data, £39.99 per month*, £169 upfront, extra £50 with trade-in: here.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max, iD Mobile, 100GB, £49.99 per month*, £199 upfront, extra £50 with trade-in: here
Best Unlocked iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 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 16, 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 16 deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 models.
128GB iPhone 16, RRP: £799
Best iPhone 16 Plus deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Plus, 128GB, RRP: £899:
128GB iPhone 16, RRP: £899:
Best iPhone 16 Pro deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Pro.
128GB iPhone 16 Pro, RRP: £999
Best iPhone 16 Pro Max deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Pro.
256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max, RRP: £1,199
Where to get refurbished iPhone 16 deals
If you haven’t already, you may want to consider buying a refurbished iPhone 16 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. It will be a while before Apple offers refurbished iPhone 16 models for sale—they usually start showing up when the next model is released. Rest assured, the Apple Refurbished Store is where you can get the highest quality of refurbished iPhones.
Since it will take so long for Apple to offer refurbished iPhone 16 models, 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.
We have rounded up the best iPhone 16 cases while we wait for one.
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.