Black Friday 2025 has arrived, bringing with it a wave of exceptional deals on Apple's iconic iPhone range. For British shoppers seeking to upgrade their smartphone without draining their wallet, this year's sales event offers unprecedented savings on everything from the brand-new iPhone 17 to more budget-friendly older models.
Top Black Friday iPhone Deals Available Now
As The Independent's senior tech critic with nearly a decade of experience covering Apple deals, I've curated the most genuine value-for-money offers from both network providers and retailers. The standout deals combine attractive monthly payments with generous data allowances, particularly for those willing to commit to longer contracts.
Giffgaff presents one of the most compelling offers for the latest model: the iPhone 17 with unlimited data, texts, and calls for just £35.67 per month with a £25 upfront payment. Our tech expert David Phelan praised the iPhone 17 as potentially "the model to go for," highlighting its impressive battery life and camera that "delivers superb results with zero effort."
For those preferring SIM-free options, Argos has significantly reduced the price of Apple's budget-friendly iPhone 16e. The 128GB model now costs £499, down from £549 – a substantial £50 saving on a device that Phelan described as "not an upgraded iPhone SE, but an awful lot more."
Network Provider Deals Offering Maximum Value
Mobile networks are competing aggressively for customer business during this Black Friday period. O2 offers the iPhone 17 with 5G and unlimited minutes and texts for £49.20 per month with a £30 upfront cost on a 36-month contract. This represents a saving of £10 per month, or £360 over the full contract term.
Through Uswitch.com, shoppers can access an impressive iPhone 17 Pro contract featuring a massive 500GB of data for £43.99 per month with a £119 upfront payment. When you factor in the handset's £1,099 retail price, you're effectively paying just £5 monthly for that generous data allowance.
For iPhone 16 Pro Max seekers, a standout deal emerges via Three Mobile through Uswitch: £43.33 per month with a £30 upfront payment for 150GB data, unlimited texts and minutes. Our reviewer Andrew Griffin called this model a "powerful, practical and professional smartphone."
Previous Generation Models Deliver Significant Savings
Shoppers not requiring the absolute latest technology can find exceptional value in slightly older iPhone models. Amazon currently offers the iPhone 16 for £649 outright or £29.12 monthly, while purchasing directly from Apple costs £50 more but includes a £60 gift card.
Argos has reduced the SIM-free iPhone 15 Plus with 128GB to £599, down from £699. This model features ceramic shield protection and water resistance, with Phelan noting its "brighter screen looks very good" and camera that delivers "sensational images with zero effort."
For those on a tighter budget, EE provides the Apple iPhone 14 with 30GB data, unlimited texts and minutes for £37.08 per month and a £30 upfront cost. This device boasts a Super Retina XDR display and A15 Bionic chip that "can handle nearly everything you can throw at it," according to our assessment.
Smart Shopping Strategies for Black Friday
Most major retailers including Currys, John Lewis, Very and Amazon will continue their Black Friday sales throughout the weekend and into Monday, 1st December 2025, giving shoppers ample time to compare offers.
When evaluating deals, remember that network providers typically compete through lower upfront costs, reduced monthly payments for limited periods, extra data, or subscription service inclusions rather than reducing the phone's actual cost. The iPhone 16 and older models generally offer the most significant discounts as they're primed for their first major price reductions.
Always conduct quick price comparisons across different retailers before committing to a purchase. The IndyBest team continues to monitor all Apple Black Friday offers as they appear, ensuring you have access to the latest and most genuine deals available in the UK market.
