Best iPhone 13 deals in December 2022: Plans from Virgin Media, Three, Vodafone and more | The Sun

ARE you in the market for a decent iPhone 13 deal? Then look no further, we have rounded up all the best offers from the top retailers.

Whether you are looking for a SIM deal or contract we will find you the best of the best, and now the countdown to Christmas on the iPhone 13 can be one gift checked off your list.

The November sales are over but that doesn't mean you can't still bag a bargain on great Apple tech, and with the festive season upon us, the iPhone 13 would make a standout gift.

But don't stress, we will do all the hard work for you and seek out all the great-value iPhone 13 deals:finding you both the best SIM-free and contract prices.

So whether you're after a plan or just the handset, we'll cover all the top retailers from the likes of Amazon, Three, EE, O2, and Carphone Warehouse to find you the best price.

Keener on Apple's latest phone? Take a look at where to buy and pre-order the iPhone 14.

If you're an Apple fan on a budget, you may be interested in looking at our best iPhone SE deals article too – this 2022 handset has fewer frills but is great value for money.

And if you're interested in checking out the competition, we also have a dedicated article about the best Samsung Galaxy S22 deals – Samsung's direct rival to the iPhone 13 isn't as pricey and often comes with some fine freebies.

If you want to grab some exclusive Three deals, we have rounded up the best Three SIM-only deals this month too.

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Buymobiles offering the iPhone 13 for £43 per month

You can get your hands on the iPhone 13 on the 02 network with a whopping 350GB data for just £43 per month, and better still, nothing to pay upfront.

Where to find the best iPhone 13 deals this December

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As with each new iPhone release, we expect to see the prices of older models including the former flagship fall – and we will round up all the very best deals on the iPhone 13 lineup for you.

You can buy the SIM-free iPhone 13 for £749 and the iPhone 13 Pro for £949 at Amazon.

The following providers are all offering contracts on the iPhone 13 range:

  • Three
  • Virgin Media
  • O2
  • Carphone Warehouse
  • Mobiles.co.uk
  • iD
  • Fonehouse
  • EE
  • Vodafone

Scroll on for the best plans that each of these companies is offering right now.

Best Three iPhone 13 deals

Three is one of the most popular brands for mobile deals, offering plenty of data for a decent price and sometimes even cashback deals.

They are also one of the carrier networks, meaning other networks piggyback off their signal, so going with Three means you are right at the source.

By the end of 2024, Three will move away from 3G and exclusively into 4G and 5G signals.

  • iPhone 13 128 GB | Unlimited data | £54 per month | £50 upfront | 24 months – buy from Three
  • iPhone 13 Pro 128GB | 100GB data | £68 per month | £70 upfront |24 months – buy from Three
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB | 100GB data | £55 per month | £49 upfront | 24 months – buy from Fonehouse
  • iPhone 13 Mini 5G 128GB | 100GB data | £37 per month | £0 upfront – buy from Fonehouse

Best O2 iPhone 13 deals

Provider O2 is best known for their O2 Priority offers, which range from cinema tickets to free sausage rolls.

O2 are a great pick if you're looking for something to sweeten your data deal, they also offer free Disney+ or Amazon Prime as well as 0% APR plans.

  • iPhone 13 128GB | 350GB data | £45 per month | £0 upfront | 24 months – buy from Buymobiles
  • iPhone 13 Pro 128GB | 150GB data | £56.52 per month | £30 upfront | six months free Apple Music | 36 months – buy from O2
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB | 150GB data | £59.58 per month | £30 upfront | 36 months – buy from O2
  • iPhone 13 Mini 128GB | 250GB data | £38 per month | £0 upfront | 24 months – buy from Buymobiles

Best iD Mobile iPhone 13 deals

Up-and-coming network iD is often top of the list when it comes to affordable deals.

Piggybacking from Three's network, iD has 5G and good coverage across the country.

Their SIM-only deals are where they particularly shine but these pay monthly phone bundles are also winning options.

  • Apple iPhone 13 128GB | Unlimited data | £37.99 per month | £29 upfront | 24 months – buy from Mobiles.co.uk
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro 128GB | Unlimited data | £42.99 per month | £99 upfront | 24 months – buy from iD
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB | 100GB data | £51.99 per month | £89 upfront | 24 months – buy from iD/Mobiles.co.uk
  • Apple iPhone 13 | 100GB data | £36.99 per month | £29 upfront | 24 months – buy from Carephone Warehouse
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini 128GB | 25GB data | £34.99 per month | £29 upfront | 24 months – buy from iD

Scroll on for more iPhone 13 deals.

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Best Virgin Media iPhone 13 deals

When looking for deals, Virgin Media can often be forgotten as they don't offer flashy deals very often but right now their 200GB plan is discounted.

Virgin Media is great for no upfront costs as all their plans are free from bulky payments upfront.

There are lots of deals available across different amounts of data so you can find a plan that suits you.

  • iPhone 13 128GB | 250GB data | £33.50 per month | £0 upfront | 36 months – buy from Virgin Media
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB | 250GB data | £53 per month | £0 upfront | 24 month plan – buy from Virgin Media
  • iPhone 13 Mini 128GB | 250GB data | £33.50 per month | £0 upfront | 36 month plan- buy from Virgin Media

Best Vodafone iPhone 13 deals

One of the big mobile networks is Vodafone, known for consistent coverage across the UK.

They can be a bit more expensive than others, but you can often find good deals via third-party sites like Fonehouse or Mobiles.co.uk.

Some of these sites such as Mobiles.co.uk have also started offering cashback deals as well as cheap plans.

Shop around and you could land this major network without the major price point.

  • iPhone 13 128GB | Unlimited data | £39 per month | £70 upfront | 24 months – buy from Mobiles.co.uk
  • iPhone 13 Pro 128GB | 250GB data | £53 per month (after £48 cashback) | £0 upfront | 24 months – buy from Mobiles.co.uk
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB | 250GB data | £55 per month | £69 upfront | 24 months – buy from Fonehouse
  • iPhone 13 Mini 128GB | 100GB data | £31 per month | £75 upfront | 24 months – buy from Fonehouse

Best Carphone Warehouse iPhone 13 deals

Carphone Warehouse, now part of Currys, have lots of different deals to choose from across different mobile providers.

You can often find exclusive deals that the network themselves are not offering.

Carphone are a great way to see what's out there without having to individually visit each provider too.

  • iPhone 13 128GB | Unlimited data on Vodafone | £32 per month | £9 upfront | 24 months – buy from Carphone Warehouse
  • iPhone 13 Pro 128GB | Unlimited data on Vodafone | £55 per month | £29 upfront | 24 months – buy from Carphone Warehouse
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB | 250GB data on Vodafone | £59 per month | £99 upfront | 24 months – buy from Carphone Warehouse
  • iPhone 13 Mini 128GB | Unlimited data on iD | £35.99 per month | £99 upfront | 24 months – buy from Carphone Warehouse

Best EE iPhone 13 deals

EE is the fastest network for 4G and 5G in the UK, making it one of the top providers.

The downside of this is that deals can often be more expensive than elsewhere and at the moment discounts are scarce.

For people who like their data super fast and don't mind paying for that speed, EE is the network for you.

  • iPhone 13 128GB | Unlimited data | £72 per month | £30 upfront | Smart Benefit | 24 months – buy fromEE
  • iPhone 13 Pro 128GB | 125GB data | £73 per month | £40 upfront | 24 months – buy from EE
  • iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB | Unlimited data | £80 per month | £30 upfront | 24 months – buy from EE

Best Sky Mobile iPhone 13 deals

Sky does their deals slightly differently, offering you a pay monthly deal on the phone and then a separate deal on their network usage.

This can be confusing but it usually means while your handset contract lasts 24 months, your SIM contract runs for 36 months.

Within this there are some good deals, often if you are an existing customer you will find exclusive offers and discounts.

  • Apple iPhone 13 128GB | 50GB data | £59 per month | £0 upfront | 36 months – buy from Sky Mobile
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro 128GB | 25GB data | £48 per month | £0 upfront | 36 months – buy from Sky Mobile
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB | 50GB data | £67 per month | £0 upfront | 36 months – buy from Sky Mobile
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini 128GB | 12GB data | £34 per month | £0 upfront | 36 months – buy from Sky Mobile

Where to buy the iPhone 13 SIM-free

The iPhone 13 starts at £779/$799 and the 13 Mini at £679/$699, while the 13 Pro starts at £949/$999 and the Pro Max starts at £1,049/$1,099… before going up to £1,549/$1,599 (ouch!).

Where to buy in the UK

You'll find the SIM-free handsets available to buy on Amazon:

  • Apple iPhone 13 256GB (midnight), Amazon – buy here
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini 256GB (midnight), Amazon – buy here
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro 256GB (graphite), Amazon – buy here
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 256GB (graphite), Amazon – buy here

Where to buy in the US

In the US, all four handsets can be picked up at BestBuy, where you can buy them as a one-off cost or on a monthly plan.

  • Apple iPhone 13 128GB (midnight), BestBuy, $699.99 – buy here
  • Apple iPhone 13 Mini 128GB (midnight), BestBuy, $599.99 – buy here
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro 256GB (graphite), BestBuy, $899.99buy here
  • Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max 128GB (graphite), BestBuy, $999.99buy here

Best iPhone 13 cases

While the iPhone 13 doesn't differ in overall size from the 12, the camera array has been tweaked by a matter of millimetres.

That means you'll need to invest in a new case for your new phone – here are a few iPhone 13 case options for you to choose from.

  • Otterbox Clear iPhone 13 Case, £16.87, Amazon – buy here
  • Apple MagSafe Silicone iPhone 13 Case, £29.99, Amazon – buy here
  • Ted Baker Cases, around £25, Proporta – buy here
  • Miracase Liquid Silicone iPhone 13 case, £13.99, Amazon – buy here
  • Caseology Nano Pop iPhone 13 Case, £14.99, Amazon – buy here

We've got more great offers listed on our best iPhone 13 case deals page.

Should I get the iPhone 13?

Well, it's an unlucky number for some, but Apple's 2021 smartphone didn't disappoint.

The iPhone 13 comes with the slick looks, cutting-edge features and internal firepower that we've come to know and love from the world's biggest tech brand.

In his iPhone 13 review, The Sun's Tech Editor Sean Keach praised the hugely improved night-time camera quality, while in his iPhone 13 Pro review he talks about the brand-new A15 Bionic processor.

Of course, top-end smartphones don't stay top-end for that long – this year, the iPhone 13 will be supplanted by iPhone 14 (with rumours and leaks already surfacing online).

What that does mean, though, is that prices across iPhone 13 contracts will start to fall, so if the tariffs on this page are too rich for your blood, maybe it's worth coming back to this page towards the end of the year when the 13 is no longer Apple's top-of-the-line handset.

How long does it take for iPhone 13 orders to arrive?

Pre-orders for the iPhone 13 went live on Friday, September 17, 2021, before the range officially hit shelves on Friday, September 24.

Then, on Friday, March 18 2022, the new green iPhone 13 and 13 Pro along with iPhone SE began shipping.

Since then, the wait times for Apple's latest devices have varied wildly, particularly on the Pro models.

But while Apple appeared to have been hit by the global chip shortage in October 2021, the company seems to have recovered now.

Enjoyed our roundup of the best iPhone 13 deals? Then be sure to read our pick of the best SIM-only deals you can get right now.

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