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If you're looking for a deal on the iPhone 12 range phones this month, you've come to the right place. Here we going through every major retailer as well as contract provider to find you the best deals on the iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max as 12 mini.
On the SIM-free front, you can easily save £95 on the iPhone 12 and £110 off the iPhone 12 mini. Elsewhere, there's £75 off both the iPhone 12 & 12 mini from John Lewis and Currys PC World.
As for contracts, we're seeing excellent big data deals from nearly every network – watch out especially for free AirPod bundles from Virgin and Three. Three's plans also include Powerbeat Pro or Beats Flex earphones.
Meanwhile, O2 is offering up to six months of Disney+ for free, while Vodafone is offering a full 2-year subscription to Amazon Prime – that is, the entire service, not just Prime video! Sign up for a free 30-day trial to Prime here if you want to get a taste.
Here we're looking at the top retailers and networks offering the new iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max and 12 mini on contract and SIM-free at the best prices this month.
We're separately rounding up the best Apple deals here, and don't forget to pick up a 5G or 4G SIM for the iPhone 12 if you buy SIM-free – we've sorted the best SIM Only deals of the month here.
Best June/Summer 2021 iPhone 12 range deals - highlights
Best iPhone 12 Deals
How much does the iPhone 12 cost?
The standard iPhone offers a 6.1in display and is available in white, black, blue, green, and in the Product(Red) variant.
- 64GB - £799/US$829/AUD$1349
- 128GB - £849/US$879/AUD$1429
- 256GB - £949/US$979/AUD$1599
Apple announced on 20 April that it will release a purple variant of the iPhone 12. We're separately tracking where you can buy one here.
Best iPhone 12 SIM-free deals
Very and Amazon both have up to £95 off the iPhone 12.
If you miss it, get £80 off from KRCS (all storage options). AO, Argos and Currys PC World all have £75 off.
Three is bundling the iPhone 12 with free pair of AirPods, Powerbeats Pro or Beats Flex earphones, while Virgin's best deals include free Apple AirPods on plans starting from £33 per month (was £37 in April).
Carphone Warehouse has plans that bundle free AirPods or an Instax mini Link Printer.
Best iPhone 12 mini deals
How much does the iPhone 12 mini cost?
The smallest of the iPhone 12 range, the iPhone 12 mini features a 5.4in screen, which is only slightly larger than the iPhone SE (2020), which offers a 4.7in Retina HD display and remains the most affordable new iPhone.
- 64GB - £699/US$729/AUD$1,199
- 128GB - £749/US$779/AUD$1,279
- 256GB - £849/$879/AUD$1,449
iPhone 12 mini - Best SIM-free deals
Right now, Amazon has up to £110 off the iPhone 12 mini (64GB, now £589) as does Very. There's also £100 off the 128GB and £100 off the 256GB option on Amazon.
Elsewhere, save £75 on the 12 mini from Very, Currys PC World, Argos, AO, and John Lewis.
We're separately tracking the best iPhone 12 mini deals in this article.
iPhone 12 mini - Best contract deals
Best iPhone 12 Pro Deals
How much does the iPhone 12 Pro cost?
The 12 Pro also features a 6.1in screen like the standard iPhone 12 but has a much brighter display and a third, telephoto lens on the back. The Pro and Pro Max are available in Graphite, Silver, Gold and Pacific Blue.
- 128GB - £999/US$999/AUD$1,699
- 256GB - £1,099/US$1099/AUD$1,869
- 512GB - £1299/$1299/AUD$2,219
iPhone 12 Pro - Best SIM-free deals
You can buy the iPhone 12 Pro directly from Apple but here are all the retailers offering the iPhone 12 Pro right now. Right now, Amazon has £50 off the 512GB option, £30 off the 128GB option and £26 off the 256GB option.
We've also noted any retailers with low or no stock.
iPhone 12 Pro - Best contract deals
Three's plans include a free pair of AirPods (wired charging case), Beats Flex, or Powerbeats earphones. Carphone Warehouse is also bundling a pair of AirPods with select contract plans.
Virgin also has a free AirPods Pro bundle on the 12 Pro. You can also get 6 months of Disney+ with O2 or 12 months of Amazon Prime Video or Calm.
The following UK networks have the iPhone 12 Pro available on contract. We've highlighted the best offers we're seeing at the moment in the UK:
Best iPhone 12 Pro Max deals
How much does the iPhone 12 Pro Max cost?
- 128GB - £1099/US$1099/AUD$1,849
- 256GB - £1,199/US$1199/AUD$2019
- 512GB - £1399/$1399/AUD$2,369
iPhone 12 Pro Max - Best SIM-free deals
Right now the biggest iPhone 12 Pro Max discount is from Amazon, which has £50 off the 128GB option. We're separately diving into the best iPhone 12 Pro Max offers here - both on contract and SIM-free.
Compare prices from top retailers below:
iPhone 12 Pro Max - Best Contract deals
Below are contract offers from networks that we've handpicked. If you prefer to browse through contracts yourself, use the interactive tool further below:
Looking for something more specific? Use the tool below to shop for a contract based on your budget:
Best iPhone 12 mini Deals
How much does the iPhone 12 mini cost?
The smallest of the iPhone 12 range, the iPhone 12 mini features a 5.4in screen, which is only slightly larger than the iPhone SE (2020), which offers a 4.7in Retina HD display and remains the most affordable new iPhone.
- 64GB - £699/US$729/AUD$1,199
- 128GB - £749/US$779/AUD$1,279
- 256GB - £849/$879/AUD$1,449
iPhone 12 mini - Best SIM-free deals
Right now, Amazon has up to £110 off the iPhone 12 mini (64GB, now £589), there's also £100 off the 128GB and £91 off the 256GB option. These are the biggest discounts we've seen on this handset since its launch.
Elsewhere, save £75 on the 12 mini from Very, Currys PC World Argos and John Lewis.
We're separately tracking the best iPhone 12 mini deals in this article.
iPhone 12 mini - Best contract deals
Where to get iPhone 12 range cashback deals
The following retailers offer phones on contract from various networks and may have different deals to those you'll find direct from the network. Many of these sites also offer cashback plans, if you want to save more in the long term.
See our full guide to cashback deals on our sister site Tech Advisor.
Where to get refurbished iPhone 12 deals
If you haven't already, you may want to consider buying a refurbished iPhone 12 to save money (and the environment). Refurbished devices are thoroughly tested and repaired to work and look just like new. In some cases, you might see some signs of wear – like scuffs or scratches – but most retailers will indicate the condition of the device before you buy it. Typically, you'll see A, B, and C grades, with A-grade devices showing no or very, very minimal signs of use and C-grade devices showing obvious signs of wear.
See our full guide to buying refurbished or second-hand iPhones for more on device grades.
The first place to shop for a refurbished iPhone is on the Apple Refurbished Store. Here you're guaranteed that the device will be exactly like a new iPhone out of the box. Rest assured, the Apple Refurbished Store is where you can get the highest quality of refurbished iPhones. However, if you're after the iPhone 12, it's unlikely you'll find it there just yet.
You may want to shop at the following refurbished resellers instead:
See our separate round-up of the best iPhone 11 deals, and for the best Apple deals 2021 see our dedicated deals hub.
When did the new iPhone 12 phones release?
The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro became available to pre-order on 16 October, and sales began 23 October.
Meanwhile, pre-orders on the iPhone 12 mini and 12 Pro Max started 6 November ahead sales beginning 13 November.
What's new in the iPhone 12 range?
Apple launched the iPhone 12 range flagship phones at its 'Hi, Speed' Special event on 13 October – a fitting title, given these will be the first iPhones to feature 5G connectivity, the new A14 Bionic processor and Neural Engine, which also appears in the new iPad Air 4 for advanced image processing.
While we've come to expect iPhones in three sizes, this year Apple has introduced four models: the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, and a smaller iPhone mini – again, all with 5G support.
The iPhone 12 and 12 mini feature a Ceramic Shield front, glass back, and an aluminium frame, while the top-tier Pro and Pro Max add a textured matte glass on the back and a stainless steel band to the mix.
Design aside, the Pro and Pro Max also feature an extra telephoto lens on the back, along with advanced photo and video capabilities, like AppleRAW support and recording and editing video in Dolby Vision. For everything there is to know about the new iPhone 12 range see this handy explainer.
You can also watch the Apple Special event from 2020 again.
