At its 20 April Spring Loaded event, Apple announced that the iPhone 12 and 12 mini would also be available in purple, adding to the existing range of five color choices. The good news is that it isn’t more expensive – in fact, you can also get up to £75 off if you know where to look.

Here, we cover how to get your hands on every member of Apple’s first 5G-capable iPhone lineup and at the best price, whether you’re buying on contract or SIM-free.

The best iPhone 12 Deals (all models) right now

Also see: Where to buy the purple iPhone 12 and 12 mini

How much does the iPhone 12 range cost? 

The good news is that Apple hasn’t raised the price of the iPhone 12 range (aside from a slight tweak to the iPhone 12’s price) despite the jump forward in design, performance, and connectivity – but they are still expensive, and that’s especially true of the ultra-high-end iPhone 12 Pro Max. 

Here’s how the iPhone 12 range breaks down in cost: 

iPhone 12 Mini 

iPhone 12 Mini (64GB): £699/$699 iPhone 12 Mini (128GB): £749/$749 iPhone 12 Mini (256GB): £849/$849 

See our full review of the iPhone 12 mini.

iPhone 12 

iPhone 12 (64GB): £799/$799 iPhone 12 (128GB): £849/$849 iPhone 12 (256GB): £949/$949 

See our full iPhone 12 review.

iPhone 12 Pro  

iPhone 12 Pro (128GB): £999/$999 iPhone 12 Pro (256GB): £1,099/$1,099 iPhone 12 Pro (512GB): £1,299/$1,299 

Also find our full iPhone 12 Pro review here.

iPhone 12 Pro Max 

iPhone 12 Pro Max (128GB): £1,099/$1,099 iPhone 12 Pro Max (256GB): £1,199/$1,199 iPhone 12 Pro Max (512GB): £1,399/$1,399 

All variants of iPhone 12 are now readily available to buy in the UK. The most obvious place to go to buy the iPhone 12 is Apple itself, but where else can you go? 

Below are all the top retailers offering the iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max both SIM-free and on-contract.

Best iPhone 12 Mini deals

Top retailers for iPhone 12 mini:

Best iPhone 12 Mini SIM-free deals

Below are some of the best SIM-free and contract deals around on the iPhone 12 mini

Best iPhone 12 Mini contract deals

Below are all the network providers offering the iPhone 12 mini. We’ve highlighted the best value offers across each provider for you:

														Was: £579													

 															Now:  									£516.97 (£62.03 off)

This is an excellent saving on the iPhone 12 mini, especially when you consider its £699 launch price in late 2020.

 															Now:  									£44.99 upfront, £46 per month

Get the iPhone 12 mini and a Nintendo Switch console from Mobile Phones Direct, complete with unlimited data on Three.

														Was: £629													

 															Now:  									£569 (£60 off)

A welcome saving on the 128GB version of the iPhone 12 mini.

 															Now:  									From £29 per month (2GB)

Virgin is bundling the 2nd-gen AirPods with the iPhone 12 mini.

At time of writing the firm is offering a half-price deal on its 30GB data contract which may work out cheaper than the 2GB offer, at least in the short term.

														Was: £579													

 															Now:  									From £339.95 (£239.05 off)

This price is for a Good condition model, which means noticeable wear and tear, but you’re saving almost £240 compared to the iPhone 12 mini’s original RRP. 

														Was: £579													

 															Now:  									£373.99 (£205.01 off) 

														Was: £729													

 															Now:  									£619.99 (£109.01 off)

Best iPhone 12 deals

Best iPhone 12 deals SIM-free

Below are the top SIM-free deals across all retailers:

Best iPhone 12 deals on contract

Carphone Warehouse is giving away a free HomePod mini with select contract deals, while Three is bundling free AirPods, Powerbeats Pro or Beats Flex with iPhone 12 deals.

Below are some of the deals we’ve highlighted across leading UK network providers for the iPhone 12:

If none of the deals above catch your eye, you can compare iPhone 12 contract deals based on your budget using the tool below:

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Best iPhone 12 Pro deals on contract

You can also get the free HomePod mini or a pair of AirPods from Carphone Warehouse when you buy the iPhone 12 Pro. Below are some of the deals we’d recommend from leading network providers for the iPhone 12 Pro.

Best iPhone 12 Pro Max deals

Best iPhone 12 Pro Max SIM-free deals

Below are some of the best SIM-free deals on the iPhone 12 Pro Max right now:

Best iPhone 12 Pro Max contract deals

When did the iPhone 12 phones go on sale? 

The iPhone 12 range launch is a little more staggered than it has been in previous years. 

														Was: £1,099													

 															Now:  									£599.99 (£500 off) 

														Was: £1,099													

 															Now:  									£709.99 (£389.01 off)

If you don’t mind buying refurbished, you can save £389 on this 128GB iPhone 12 Pro Max in ‘Pristine’ condition from MusicMagpie. Read our full guide to buying refurbished iPhones for more information.

 															Now:  									From £68 per month, £99 upfront

If you’re looking to buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max on contract, Three is currently bundling the AirPods Pro with select plans.

 															Now:  									£59 per month, no upfront cost

If you’re looking to buy the iPhone 12 Pro Max on contract, you can now get 100GB on Three via Fonehouse with no upfront cost.

The first iPhones available were the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, both released on 23 October.

Those waiting for the smaller iPhone 12 mini or ultra-high-end iPhone 12 Pro Max have had to wait a little longer. The good news is that the Mini and Pro Max were both released on 13 November, and are now available to buy worldwide.

Apple announced the purple variant of the iPhone 12 and 12 mini at its Spring Loaded event on 20 April. The handsets became available to pre-order on 23 April and will ship on 30 April.

What’s new with the iPhone 12 range? 

The iPhone 12 range is so exciting because there are a lot of changes on offer. The most noticeable is the design, which steps away from curved edges to something altogether more angular and reminiscent of the iPad Pro and even the iPhone 5. 

That new design also means Apple has expanded the size of the display of most of the range without impacting the overall footprint, with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro sporting a 6.1in display and the iPhone 12 Pro Max sporting a 6.7in display. There’s also the iPhone 12 Mini, with a 5.4in display in the same form factor as the original 4.7in iPhone SE.  

Let’s not forget the 5nm A14 Bionic, which Apple is calling the fastest chipset in any smartphone right now, with boosts to CPU, GPU and Neural Engine performance and, of course, 5G connectivity is standard across the entire range. There’s also MagSafe for iPhone – a new magnetic system that allows for improved wireless charging performance and opens the door for a new range of accessories. 

You’ve got new features specific to the iPhone 12 Pro range, including the ability to record and edit Dolby Vision content directly via the Camera and Photos apps. There are also features specific to the top-end iPhone 12 Pro Max, including a new DSLR-esque OIS (optical image stabilisation) system, a larger camera sensor, for a huge boost to low-light photography and the inclusion of a LiDAR sensor for lightning-fast autofocus capabilities.  

Believe it or not, we’re only scratching the surface of what’s new with the iPhone 12 range. If you want to know more, take a look at  everything you need to know about the iPhone 12 range, and if you’re wondering about the specific differences between the Pro models, we’ve got a piece on the iPhone 12 Pro vs iPhone 12 Pro Max alongside our full iPhone 12 review.

While you’re here, you may also be interested in the best iPhone 12 and 12 Pro cases. 

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Somrata researches and writes about the best tech deals to help readers make smart, informed buying decisions. She’s an expert on accessories and also reviews laptops, phones, audio and other devices.