The best iPhone 12 deals are still worth buying, even though the iPhone 14 is now Apple's flagship. Just remember, only the iPhone 12 is currently available. (The Pro and mini models have been discontinued).
You could, of course, go straight to Apple to buy yourself a shiny new iPhone. However the big networks who want to be your service provider for the next two to three years are also offering iPhone 12 deals and perks. So many, in fact, that it's hard to navigate and see which ones are best. So we're doing all the hard work for you, and rounding up the best deals available right now.
Apple
The first place to look is, of course, Apple. The tech titan only offers the iPhone, however, rather than bundling in texts and data so you can actually use it as a phone. That said, Apple is the best place to buy the phone SIM free, because you get an unlocked phone and can choose between paying it all upfront and splitting the cost into monthly payments.
Best iPhone 12 deals on EE
Best iPhone 12 Mini deals on EE
Perks of joining EE
The main perk of EE are the swappable benefits, giving you access to one or more perks you can swap on a month by month basis if the mood strikes you. For iPhone contracts those perks include Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, BT Sport Ultimate, increased data roaming, and a Video Data Pass which lets you stream video without using up your data allowance.
Swappable Perks are good value, but they do cost extra, so make sure you pick the right contract.
EE also has the largest 5G coverage of any UK network, lets you make calls from your Amazon Echo devices, lets you gift your unused data to others, and finally the option to upgrade anytime you like after the first 15 days of your contract.
Best iPhone 12 deals on O2
Best iPhone 12 Mini deals on O2
Perks of joining O2
O2’s main perk is that you have complete control over your contract. You can choose how long you want to be tied to the network for, how much you pay upfront, how much data you need, and more. It’s customisable at any time during your contract, and you can even pay off the phone at a later date if you so choose.
Then you also have access to its long-running Priority scheme. That gives you exclusive offers and discounts out in the real world, access to regular competitions, special benefits at O2 venues, and 48 hours early access to concert and event tickets at O2 venues.
New and existing customers also get six months free access to an ‘Extra’, which is a fancy word for digital subscription, Included is Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Audible, Amazon Music, Cafeyn, MelodyVR, McAfee mobile security, and Calm. Alternatively you can opt for Bolt-ons that let you either call international numbers at 1p a minute, or get extra roaming in 27 countries outside of Europe.
Best iPhone 12 deals on Three
Best iPhone 12 Mini deals on Three
Best iPhone 12 Pro Max deals on Three
Perks of joining Three
After scrapping the Go Binge perk, which let you stream content without using up your data allowance, there isn’t a lot of extra benefit to joining Three beyond the low cost of their data. The only real perk you do have is Go Roam, which lets you freely access your allowances in 70 countries across the world. But that’s basically it, aside from the wuntu rewards app which isn’t particularly unique.
Best iPhone 12 deals on Virgin Mobile
Best iPhone 12 Mini deals on Virgin Mobile
