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!

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.

• Amazon, iPhone Air (256GB): £899 (£100 off, RRP £999)





• Amazon, iPhone 16e (128GB): £499 (£100 off, RRP £599)





• Amazon, iPhone 16e (256GB): £599 (£100 off, RRP £699)





• Amazon, iPhone 16e (512GB): £799 (£100 off, RRP £899)





• AO, iPhone 16 (128GB): £644 (£55 off, RRP £699)





• AO, iPhone 16 Pro (128GB): £899 (£100 off, RRP was £999)





• Apple, £60 gift voucher with iPhone 16 or 16 Plus





• Apple, £40 gift voucher with iPhone 16e

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 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