Apple iPhone 16 Pre-orders: Top SIM-free and pay-monthly deals on latest phone

APPLE’s hotly-anticipated new iPhone is up for pre-order today, and we’ve rounded up the best deals just for you.

Whether you’re eyeing the SIM-free Apple iPhone 16 or looking for a pay-monthly plan, we’ve got all the best options on where to pre-order right here.

Apple has just opened pre-orders for the iPhone 16 series, with the new devices arriving in stores on September 20.

There’s been a lot of excitement around this year’s iPhone, with Apple’s AI integration taking centre stage at the California launch event.

Timed earlier than usual to avoid clashing with the US Presidential debate, the event gave us an exciting first glimpse at the new handsets.

As always, Apple had a few surprises up its sleeve, some of which fans have been waiting on for years, like a ‘Pause Video’ function on the new iOS 18.

Sean Keach, our Tech and Science Editor, was among the lucky few to get an early peek at the new iPhone ahead of its release.

He tested the new Camera Control button, one of its ‘best new features’ and was won over by the new tricks for the latest AirPods and Apple Watch.

The latest iPhone range also includes a ‘genius money-saving perk‘ that’ll help users get even more life out of their devices.

We’re excited to try out the new iPhone ourselves. Keep reading to discover where you can pre-order it and check out some of the best early deals.

Where to buy Apple iPhone 16

Apple, of course, is the first to drop its flagship handsets, but you can also pre-order them SIM-free from major online retailers like Amazon.

SIM-free

• Apple iPhone 16, £799 from Amazon – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Plus, £899 from Amazon – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Pro, £999 from Amazon – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, £1,199 from Amazon – pre-order here

Best pay-monthly deals

If you’re thinking about spreading the cost of a new iPhone 16, there are plenty of pay-monthly contracts available. You can find data packages from the likes of Sky Mobile, Vodafone, EE, and more.

Apple iPhone 16

• Apple iPhone 16, Unlimited Essential plan, from £38.24/month, £30 upfront from EE – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16, from £12.57/month, 3GB data, £20/month, £30 upfront from Vodafone – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16, from £26/month, 5GB data, £10 £5/month, £0 upfront from Sky – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16, £45/month, 100GB data, £29 upfront from Fonehouse – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16, £35.99/month, 100GB data, £99 upfront from Mobiles.co.uk – pre-order here

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

• Apple iPhone 16 Plus, Unlimited Essential plan, from £41.27/month, £30 upfront from EE – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Plus, from £15.60/month, 3GB data, £20/month, £30 upfront from Vodafone – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Plus, from £30/month, 5GB data, £10 £5/month, £0 upfront from Sky – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Plus, £52/month, 100GB data, £35 upfront from Fonehouse – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Plus, £56.99/month, 100GB data, £79 upfront from Mobiles.co.uk – pre-order here

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

• Apple iPhone 16 Pro, Unlimited Essential plan, from £44.26/month, £30 upfront from EE – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Pro, from £18.33/month, 3GB data, £20/month, £30 upfront from Vodafone – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Pro, from £33/month, 5GB data, £10 £5/month, £0 upfront from Sky – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Pro, £56/month, 100GB data, £39 upfront from Fonehouse – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Pro, £44.99/month, 500GB data, £79 upfront from Mobiles.co.uk – pre-order here

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

• Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, Unlimited Essential plan, from £50.32/month, £30 upfront from EE – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, from £24.09/month, 3GB data, £20/month, £30 upfront from Vodafone – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, from £36/month, 5GB data, £10 £5/month, £0 upfront from Sky – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, £64/month, 100GB data, £85 upfront from Fonehouse – pre-order here
• Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, £57.99/month, 500GB data, £99 upfront from Mobiles.co.uk – pre-order here