Apple iPhone SE deals
List of Apple iPhone SE deals
iPhone SE everything you need to know
Apple's compact budget iPhone. The 3rd-gen SE pairs the A15 Bionic chip with a classic 4.7-inch LCD Touch ID design, the only current iPhone with a home button.
It's a go-to for buyers upgrading from older iPhones (6s, 7, 8, SE 2) who want to keep Touch ID and a smaller body while getting 5G and iOS 18.
Key takeaways
Price
Design
Improved battery
Apple IntelligenceHow to choose the best iPhone SE deal
With dozens of deals across every major UK network, there are four things worth thinking through before you commit to a contract.
Select the right amount of data
Data is one of the biggest cost drivers in any mobile contract. Light users who mainly browse and use messaging apps can get away with 5 to 15GB a month. Regular streamers or remote workers typically need 30 to 100GB, and if you rely on your phone as a hotspot or watch a lot of video on the go, an unlimited plan will give you peace of mind without overage charges.
Upfront cost
Paying more upfront reduces your monthly bill, and over a 24-month contract, even a £100 upfront payment can shave £4 to £5 off each month. If you'd rather keep cash in your pocket, £0 upfront deals are widely available, though you'll pay a higher monthly rate. Work out the total contract cost (upfront + monthly × term) to compare deals fairly.
Phone storage
Storage tiers vary by handset. Most flagship phones now start at 128GB or 256GB and go up to 1TB or 2TB. If you stream music and back photos up to the cloud, the base tier is usually plenty. Photographers and videographers shooting in ProRes or RAW will want 512GB or more. None of the major handsets accept expandable storage, so it's worth sizing up if you're on the fence.
Pick the right model
The standard model suits most buyers, but Pro and Ultra variants typically add a larger screen, premium materials, a faster display refresh rate, or a more capable camera system. Compare the standard and Pro deals side by side to decide where your money goes furthest.
iPhone SE vs iPhone 13
The iPhone 13 is a bigger step up in almost every way: larger 6.1-inch OLED, Face ID, dual camera, bigger battery, and MagSafe. If you don't specifically want Touch ID or a small phone, the 13 is the better pick.
The iPhone SE stays the pick for two buyers: (1) people who want Touch ID and a home button, (2) people who want the absolute cheapest new iPhone on contract.
iPhone SE design and display
iPhone SE camera
FAQs
Does the iPhone SE support Apple Intelligence?
No. Apple Intelligence requires the A17 Pro chip or newer; the current iPhone SE (3rd gen) uses the A15 Bionic.
Is the iPhone SE still sold new?
How long is iPhone SE battery life?
Does the iPhone SE have 5G?
Is the iPhone SE a good upgrade from an iPhone 8 or SE 2?
Compare deals by network
We make finding a new iPhone 16 pay monthly deal easy by presenting offers from all the major UK networks, including O2, Three, Vodafone, Sky Mobile, Tesco Mobile, Talkmobile, and iD Mobile, on clear, easy-to-compare deal tables.
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