Black Friday, the biggest shopping event of the year, is just around the corner, which can mean only one thing - it's time to put together those wish lists and prepare for sale season.
At the top of most people's lists is Apple's iPhone, which is consistently among the most sought-after items each each year.
Whether you're in the market for the new iPhone 13 or hoping to pick up a deal on slightly older devices, fear not because we’ve got you covered.
We'll let you in on everything you need to know ahead of Black Friday, including what to expect, when the sales will start and useful tips to ensure you grab yourself an amazing iPhone Black Friday deal.
Is Black Friday the best time to buy an iPhone? Should you wait?
For savvy shoppers, Black Friday can be a great time to pick up a deal on most Apple devices, including iPhones.
This is, in part, because of the fact Black Friday takes places not long after Apple's annual event, which it uses to showcase the latest generation of devices.
Apple releases new devices around the same time each year, which means we often find retailers scrambling to make room for them by slashing prices on the existing generation of products.
The bottom line? It pays to be patient.
If you are shopping for a new iPhone, we recommend waiting until at least until November, which is when most deals will begin to filter through.
When will we see the best iPhone Black Friday deals?
While we expect most iPhone deals to be revealed closer to the day itself, most retailers have, historically, began their sales in the days and weeks leading up to Black Friday.
This was particularly true last year, when sales began much earlier than usual due to the effects of the global pandemic and increased competition online.
In fact, we've already seen retailers begin to clear the decks following the release of the new iPhone 13 back in late September.
Some of our favourite so far include:
- Apple iPhone 12, Free AirPods, 3 months AppleTV+ - 100Gb data, £46 per month, £89.99 upfront | Mobile Phones Direct
- Apple iPhone 12, Beats Studio 3 Wireless Headphones, 3 months AppleTV+ - 60Gb data, £51 per month | Mobile Phones Direct
- Apple iPhone SE, Apple Watch Series 3, 3 months AppleTV+ - 100Gb data, £39 per month | Mobile Phones Direct
- Apple iPhone 12, 128Gb - was £849, now £729 (save £120) | Very
- Apple iPhone 11, 64Gb - was £549, now £489 (save £60) | Currys
We'll be updating this guide to bring you all of best iPhone Black Friday deals as they come in, so check back for the latest and best prices.
Where are the best places to find Black Friday deals on iPhones?
With so many retailers competing for your business in the run up to, and during, Black Friday, it pays to shop around. Some of the best places to find iPhone Black Friday deals include:
Should I buy a refurbished iPhone on Black Friday?
Older iPhone models don't tend to stay around for very long, and some are no longer available to buy brand new.
That doesn't mean, however, that you should overlook devices such as the iPhone 8 or iPhone XR,
A refurbished model can be a great option if you want to buy a handset outright for less. If you play your cards right and do your research you can shave a few hundred pounds off the normal RRP.
Most refurbished model deals also come with full warranty for extra peace of mind.
You can often find some of the best refurbished iPhone deals at:
- Affordable Mobiles
- Amazon
- Carphone Warehouse
- eBay
- Fonehouse
- Mobilephonesdirect.co.uk
- Mobiles.co.uk
- Vodafone
Current best iPhone deals
iPhone 13 Black Friday deals
- iPhone 13: £39.99 per month, 20GB data, unlimited calls & texts (£29 upfront cost) with ID mobile
iPhone 13: £47 per month, 100GB data, unlimited calls & texts (free upfront) with Vodafone - pre-order only
iPhone 13: £41.99 per month, 100GB data, unlimited calls & texts (£29 upfront cost) with iD mobile
iPhone 12 Black Friday deals
iPhone 12 5G: £35 per month, unlimited data, minutes and texts with Three (free upfront)
iPhone 12 Pro Max: £55 per month, 100GB data, unlimited minutes and texts with Three (free upfront)
iPhone 12 Mini: £30 per month, unlimited data, minutes and texts with Three (£29.99 upfront cost)
iPhone 11 Black Friday deals
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iPhone 11: 100GB data, unlimited minutes & texts, £28 per month (£39 upfront cost) on Three
iPhone 11: 40GB data, unlimited minutes & texts, £33 per month (£79 upfront cost) on EE
iPhone 11: 100GB data, unlimited minutes & texts, £37.03 per month (£20 upfront cost) on O2
iPhone 11: unlimited data, minutes & texts, £42 per month (£9 upfront cost) on Vodafone
iPhone 11: 100GB data, unlimited minutes & texts, £32 per month (free upfront) on Three
iPhone 11 Pro Black Friday deals
- iPhone 11 Pro: 50GB data, unlimited minutes & texts, £45 per month (free upfront) on Vodafone
- iPhone 11 Pro Refurbished: 100GB data, unlimited minutes & texts, £39 per month (free upfront) on O2
iPhone 11 Pro: 50GB data, unlimited minutes & texts, £41.50 per month (free upfront) on Vodafone
iPhone SE Black Friday deals
- iPhone SE: 10GB data, unlimited minutes & texts, £31 per month (£50 upfront cost) on EE
- iPhone SE: 30GB data, unlimited minutes & texts, £25 per month (free upfront) on Three
- iPhone SE: 100GB data, unlimited minutes & texts, £25 per month (free upfront) on Three
- iPhone SE: 30GB data, unlimited minutes & texts, plus choose 6 months of Disney+,12 months of another extra or six months free Apple Music for £32.24 per month (£20 upfront cost) on O2
iPhone XR Black Friday deals
- iPhone XR: £26 per month, 100GB data, unlimited minutes and texts with Three (free upfront)
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iPhone XR: £43.99 per month, unlimited data, minutes and texts with Tesco Mobile (free upfront)
iPhone 8 Black Friday deals
- iPhone 8: £21 per month, 6GB data, unlimited minutes and texts with Vodafone (free upfront)
- iPhone 8: £14 per month, 4GB data, unlimited minutes and texts with Talk Mobile
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AirPods Black Friday deals - grab a deal on Apple's must-have wireless headphones
Best Beats Black Friday deals - big savings on the must-own wireless headphones
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