Apple's latest and greatest range has finally arrived and it is likely no surprise that they do not come cheap. With 5G integration, the fastest processor around and a new solid glass back, you'll need the cash to splash here.
So if you know iPhone 12 deals are the option for you, what is the cheapest way to get it? While you could search the internet for the best value contracts, the cheapest way to get either of the new devices will actually be through SIM-free plans.
While it will require an eye-watering investment at the start (with the iPhone 12 costing a minimum of £799 and the Pro starting at £999), going SIM-free is actually cheaper than the total cost of a two year contract and especially cheaper than a three year contract.
Once you've bought your SIM-free iPhone 12, you can then simply find cheap SIM only deals to pair with it. Prices can be as low as £5 a month which, when paired with the SIM-free price above, is far cheaper than any iPhone 12 contracts.
Yes, you're playing the long game to get a cheap iPhone 12 or even the iPhone 12 Pro. But while you'll pay a lot at the start, your overall savings will be significant.
Where can you buy the iPhone 12 SIM-free?
* dependent on stock levels
iPhone 12 64GB: SIM-free | £799
There are currently lots of retailers stocking the SIM-free iPhone 12, none of which have managed to drop the price, so simply choose the one that you prefer. While the prices do start at £799 for the cheapest model, you can pay more if you need a higher amount of storage with a 128GB and 256GB model available.
Currys: £799
John Lewis: £799
Apple: £799
Very: £799
Carphone Warehouse: £799 + £15 voucher
Argos: £799View Deal
iPhone 12 Pro 128GB: SIM-free | £999
The iPhone 12 Pro will mean a bit of a boost in price but obviously also a boost in specs. It is available from all of the same retailers mentioned above. Also like the above, retailers are stocking different storage sizes if 128GB isn't enough for what you need with your phone:
John Lewis: £999
Apple: £999
Very: £999
Currys: £999
Argos: £999
Carphone Warehouse: £999 + £15 voucher
What are the best SIM only deals to use?
When it comes to choosing the SIM plan you want to use in your iPhone 12, there is an important factor to consider - the device's 5G nature. Not all SIM providers are able to provide 5G connections right now.
If you do choose a network that isn't 5G compatible, it will still work in your iPhone 12 or 12 Pro, it just won't be able to connect to 5G speeds. Luckily, a lot of the 4G SIMs are on 1-month contracts so when 5G is a bit more... reliable, you can ditch it and pick up a 5G SIM.
SIM only deal: at Three | 12-month contract | All-you-can-eat data | Unlimited calls and texts | £18 per month
Three has the best SIM plan around right now when it comes to pure value. For just £18 a month you're getting unlimited calls, texts and data. Obviously, this is not the way to go about getting a cheap iPhone 12. However, it will help you get the cheapest price on an unlimited data iPhone 12.
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SIM only plan from Voxi | 1 month rolling | 15GB data | Unlimited calls and texts | £15 per month
Voxi will be the perfect option for anyone who wants 5G connections... and spends a lot of time on social media. With this plan, your SIM is 5G ready and you won't use up any data on social media apps including Facebook, Whatsapp, Instagram and more. All of that comes with 15GB of data for just £15 a month.
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SIM only deal: at Lebara | 1 month contract | 2GB data | 1000 minutes and texts | £5 per month
Here it is, the SIM plan that's perfect for keeping your bills low. Lebara will only charge you £5 a month, making it one of the cheapest SIM plans around. For that price, you're getting 2GB of data which, while not a huge amount, should get you through emails, basic internet usage, and a decent amount of social media. And Lebara uses 1-month rolling plans.
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SIM only deal: at Smarty | 1 month rolling | 50GB data | Unlimited calls and texts | £15 per month
Smarty is a lesser-known brand in the world of SIM only deals but it uses the Three network while charging some low prices. With this deal you're getting 50GB of data for just £15 a month. That's going to be plenty for HD Netflix streaming, lots of gaming and more. And, Smarty works on 1-month rolling SIM so you can leave at any time.
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SIM only deal: at EE | 24 months | 100GB data | Unlimited calls and texts | £20
As the fastest 4G network and the leaders in 5G, EE is a network a lot of people want to be on. With this deal, you're paying just £20 a month while getting 100GB of data. While that isn't the cheapest plan out there, it is easily the best option available on the EE network right now.
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SIM only deal: at EE | 24 months | 100GB data | Unlimited calls and texts | £20
As the fastest 4G network and the leaders in 5G, EE is a network a lot of people want to be on. With this deal, you're paying just £20 a month while getting 100GB of data. While that isn't the cheapest plan out there, it is easily the best option available on the EE network right now.
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Vodafone SIM only | 12 months | 100GB data | Unlimited calls and texts | £20 per month +£90 cashback by redemption
This Vodafone SIM offers the same amount of data as above but offers a way to bring the pricing right down. You're paying £20 a month for 100GB but Mobiles.co.uk - the retailer stocking this plan - will also throw in £90 in cashback by redemption. Take that into account and you're effectively paying £12.50 a month.
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What's the iPhone 12 and 12 Pro like?
iPhone 12:
The new iPhone 12 is at its core an incremental update on the iPhone 12. Other than the fact Apple has now joined the world of 5G and a clever new Magsafe feature for wireless charging, there aren't a whole load of unique new features.
However, Apple has significantly improved the camera, especially when it comes to low light shots and video. It has also introduced its A14 Bionic chip, the fastest processor in any of its phones.
Elsewhere, the design of the phone has been re-done. It has made the bezel smaller and squared off the sides (making it look rather iPhone 5-ish).
iPhone 12 Pro:
The Apple iPhone 12 Pro represents a big jump forward for the company. Not only is there a new (all right, kind of 'original' looking) design with that Ceramic Shell bumper but inside it's all fresh too.
That's thanks to the powerful A14 Bionic processor, the first at five nanometers – which means it's power efficient as well as fast. This, combined with the triple 12MP camera, now offers LiDAR depth detection and Dolby Vision video recording quality.
The iPhone 12 Pro comes with 5G connectivity, more OLED screen in that 6.1-inch housing than previous generations, and the super powerful seven-element lens toting camera system that offers next-level low-light photography. In short, it all helps to justify that rather steep price tag for the first time in a few iPhone generations.
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