If you want to buy the iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, Pro, or Pro Max you can get one from all the major carriers and many U.K. resellers will sell you one unlocked. Or you can buy from Apple – at least you can if it’s the iPhone 16, 16 Plus or 16e you want, the rest have now been discontinued with the arrival of 2025’s iPhone 17 series (see the best iPhone 17 deals).
The only reason not to buy one of the iPhone 16 range of iPhones right now is the arrival of the iPhone 17 series, which includes the iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and the brand new iPhone Air. We compare every iPhone in a separate article.
There are good reasons to choose the iPhone 17 models over the 16 models, for one, the iPhone 17 has double the storage at the entry level, starting at 256GB for £799. The iPhone 16, though now £100 less than it was, has half the storage for £699. With this in mind we only consider it a good deal if the iPhone 16 is around £150 cheaper than the iPhone 17, so less than £650 could be considered ok.
There are some higher capacity iPhone 16 models no longer sold by Apple and we would suggest a deal on one of those would be worth taking advantage of. That includes the iPhone 16 at 256GB or 512GB. If you see a good price for the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max we’d also consider it, since Apple no longer sells those handsets.
A good reason to buy an iPhone 16 Plus is the fact that there is no equivalent in the iPhone 17 line up! If you want a large handset and don’t want to pay a premium for the Pro Max it is the one to buy!
Now is a great time to buy an iPhone from Amazon as there is a Prime Day sale on from 7 to 8 October, we’ve seen £105 off the iPhone 16e.
iPhone 16 U.K. best deals
If you want to get your hands on an iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, or 16 Pro Max at the best price, here’s a summary 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.
- iPhone 16e (256GB): £594 (£105 off, RRP £699) PRIME BIG DEAL
- iPhone 16e (512GB): £794 (£105 off, RRP £899) PRIME BIG DEAL
- iPhone 16 (128GB): £699 (FULL PRICE, RRP now £699)
- iPhone 16 (512GB): £999 (same price as 512GB iPhone 17)
- iPhone 16 Plus (128GB): £799 (FULL PRICE, RRP now £799)
- iPhone 16 Plus (512GB): £1,099 (RRP was £1,199)
You can find the best deals for every iPhone 16 handset in the tables below the contract deals section.
We have also rounded up the best iPhone 16 cases so you can keep your new iPhone safe.
iPhone 16 U.K. prices
Apple has dropped the price of the iPhone 16 with the arrival of the iPhone 17.
- iPhone 16e prices in the U.K.: 128GB: £599 / 256GB: £699 / 512GB: £899
- iPhone 16 prices in the U.K.: 128GB: £699
- iPhone 16 Plus prices in the U.K.: 128GB: £799 / 256GB: £899
Best Phone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max carriers and contract deals
If you don’t have the money to buy the iPhone 16 upfront, you’re probably going to need to get it from a carrier or mobile provider, who will allow you to pay monthly for the phone.
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 (100GB, £29.99 per month and upfront payment, extra £50 with trade-in: here.)
- 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”)
Best Unlocked iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro 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 16e deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16e.
iPhone 16e (128GB), RRP £599
Best iPhone 16 deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 models.
iPhone 16 (128GB), RRP now £699
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:
iPhone 16 Plus (128GB), RRP now from £799
Best iPhone 16 Pro deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Pro.
iPhone 16 Pro (128GB), RRP was £999 – Discontinued
Best iPhone 16 Pro Max deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
iPhone 16 Pro Max (256GB), RRP was £1,199 – Discontinued
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. Apple is likely to start to offer refurbished iPhone 16 models for sale very soon as 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.
If you just want to look for an even better deal, you can check these resellers instead:
U.K.
For more refurbished stores read Where to buy a second-hand or refurbished iPhone.
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.