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Apple has launched four new iPhone models for 2023 – a new standard iPhone 15, larger iPhone 15 Plus, and the top-of-the-line iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. These all-new smartphones start from £799 and max out at £1,599.
To save some many shoppers put the new handsets on their shopping lists which deal is the best to go for? As shoppers weigh up which of the four shiny new models is the best suit for them we've been taking a look at prices to see just how much customers can get for their money, including how long the devices will take to be delivered.
They're not the only flagship devices to be added to retailers' stocks as the newest Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) with a USB-C port are up for grabs too.
As pre-orders open don't miss these iPhone 15 deals:
Apple's CEO Tim Cook addressed the crowd at the Steve Jobs Theatre with the latest innovations, now thousands of shoppers are desperate to get their hands on an iPhone 15 model with camera updates, a new titanium case, power processors and a slew of exciting hardware upgrades.
The cheapest iPhone 15 deal we've spotted
Where to buy the new iPhone 15 (Apple)- Vodafone iPhone 15 prices start from just £18
More than seven UK retailers have followed Apple's lead and launched pre-orders on the new iPhone 15 range, including Sky Mobile, EE, O2 and Vodafone - to name a few. So for shoppers, it'll likely be a tricky feat to know which one is the best to go for.
At first glance Vodafone offers the cheapest monthly rate, starting at £18 for the standard iPhone 15. However, the price will immediately go up to compensate for data, which is on top of the handset price. Which is where we get onto our next favourite spotted deal of pre-order day, it's technically not the cheapest (when you only consider the handset) but it works out more for your money with data.
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And that's Sky Mobile which is offering the standard iPhone 15 from £26 a month, and data contracts on top which just happened to be halved in price thanks to its current offer. That means you can get double the amount of data for half price as seen below.
Sky's iPhone 15 data deals:
Cheapest iPhone 15 Pro deal
The titanium iPhone 15 Pro lineup (Apple)- From £33 a month at Sky Mobile and there's no upfront cost
Shoppers with their eyes on any of the two iPhone 15 Pro models may have noticed the huge jump in upfront costs when it comes to ordering. EE asks for £30 upfront, Vodafone has a £49 upfront cost and Three has £50 -£60 upfront depending if you choose the 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max.
All apart from Sky who offer the iPhone 15 Pro from £33 a month and no initial fee, on a £24 month plan for the handset. Of course, as highlighted above its data is currently half price too.
When will my new iPhone 15 model be delivered?
iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 have been hit with order delaysThis is the question on many new shoppers minds and as the soaring demand has proved, some shoppers may face delays.
The above order photo was during the initial September 22 pre-order day, where the iPhone Pro Max had a wait time until 9-16 of October. However, that time is slowly getting longer as demand towards Christmas soars. Amazon, O2 and Vodafone currently all have lengthy wait times, especially the Prime retailer shoppers who will only get the device on December 19 (if they order NOW).
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Three, Currys and John Lewis are currently out of stock.
Exclusive first look at the iPhone 15 range
The new iPhone 15 colourwaysMirror Tech editor Dave Snelling was sat in the auditorium in Apple Park, California for the blockbuster event and enjoyed an exclusive first look at the new iPhone 15. If you're looking to upgrade it's certainly worth a read as we have all the insight on the design, OLED display, and the new lightweight of all four models.
Sharing his first impressions Dave said: "The biggest changes will be reserved for those who have enough money stashed in their bank accounts to buy the iPhone 15 Pro (£999) and ultimate iPhone 15 Pro Max (£1,199).
"Both of these top-tier phones feature a stunning titanium finish. which not only makes them tougher but also lighter in your pocket.
"As well as shedding a bit of timber, Apple is confident this new titanium design will help these Pro devices survive the perils of life on the road and allowed Apple to push the OLED display closer to the edge and reduce the size of the bezels."
Let's unpack the new features
The iPhone 15 range has a new USB-C connector on all four modelsStarting with the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models, where a lot of focus was on its new camera upgrades.
So let's get into what's packed inside the two models. The dynamic island is a huge feature, once again, but this time around across all four devices. Users will be ale to see pop-up notifications and expand the island whilst using their phone.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15Plus camera were highlights, especially the new HDR front camera which is set to revolutionise selfies, making them a lot more vibrant.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus upgrades:
- A 48MP main camera on the iPhone 15
- The dynamic island is a huge feature again
- All eyes are on portrait style photography - brighter colours
- New smart HDR on the front camera
- All new colours: Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, Product (RED), and Black
- New USB-C charging
The titanium iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - the more advanced in the rangeEach year Apple adds two 'more advanced' iPhones to the range and this year we have the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, fitted with an all new Titanium.
To fit the new material users of these two models don't get to pick from the line-up of new pastel shades, instead both comes in black titanium, white titanium, blue titanium and natural titanium colourways.
Of course the handsets are bigger in size, either 6.1-inch or 6.7-inch displays, but it's an invisible feature which had the crowd talking most. The new A17 Chip on the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, it's also the industry's first 3-nanometer chip.
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max upgrades:
- 5X telephoto camera offering a 120mm lens
- Combined 3D sensor and autofocus
- An all-new action button that replaces the mute switch
All new colours: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium
- USB-C connector
- Wi-Fi 6E supported
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro prices
Starting with the price. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus starts at £799 and £899 whilst the bigger Pro models are more expensive, as expected. The iPhone 15 Pro will set you back £999 (or £41.62 a month), whilst the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with the biggest price tag at £1,199.
Moving onto storage sizes and the standard iPhone 15 model is available in 128GB, 256GB and a 512GB option whilst the bigger iPhone 15 Pro model adds a 1TB version to its list. The iPhone 15 Pro Max seems to swap the smallest 128GB model for a 1TB storage option.
When it comes to getting a shopping deal on one of the latest devices unfortunately Apple doesn't offer discounts or any free giveaways with its preorders. The only advantage shoppers will get is that you'll be among the first people in the world to take delivery of the latest iPhone model.
We've rounded up the retailers to look out for if you want to pre-order the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. If you're looking for an older iPhone you can read our full guide to cheap iPhone 14 deals, which includes a huge £252 price drop.
The new Apple Watch Series 9
The Watch Series 9 is hereThe new Apple Watch series was unveiled as Apple's first carbon nuetral product, the first of many environmentally friendly devices to kick-start it's bid to 100% clean by 2023. Now, let's get onto the exciting new features.
Apple Watch Series 9 specs:
- Fitted with the new Watch OS10
- All-day battery life
- The new 'double-tap' feature - it really is fuss-free
- Colours: Starlight, Silver, Midnight and Red
The Apple Watch Ultra 2
The Ultra 2 is also fitted with the new 'double-tap' featureThe return of the Apple Watch Ultra range, designed for wearers who want an added layer of durability and 'rugged' wear. When worn with the sport loop it is also a carbon neutral products, as Apple has discontinued its leather straps.
Upgrades of the Apple Watch Ultra 2:
- Apple's brightest display
- Expanded altitude range
- Siri advancements
- New watch face - Modular Ultra
- New S9 SiP
- Precision Finding
Both the Apple Watch Series 9 (from £399) and the Apple Watch Ultra (from £799) are also available to pre-order on Friday, September 15 from the Apple store. The Apple Watch SE will also be available to buy, and prices start from £219.
If any of the new Apple Watches aren't on your list then it may be worth checking out last years Apple Watch Ultra model as there are some discounts circualting online stores. John Lewis have cut the price of the Watch Ultra GPS + Cellular from £849 down to £669, or £23.42 a month.
You can also read our full round-up of where to find Apple Watch Series 8 deals as John Lewis, Sky and Amazon all launch discounts.
UK deals
As you can see above new iPhones and Apple Watches weren't the only devices featured in Apple's launch, and we could see individual UK retailers add it in as a pre-order incentive.
As our list above shows it's not the only place eager shoppers will be able to get their hands on the newest Apple iPhone. Last year networks offered up cheaper monthly rates on the iPhone 14 for those who pre-ordered a device.
If you want to go for a UK provider there are some which are known for offering extra incentives, and will likely do so with the iPhone 15.
Virgin Media for example slashed its initial upfront fee on the handset, a potential we'll see with the upcoming iPhone 15. Three offered a cheaper rate for pre-order shoppers for the first six months as well as up to £870 off the price when shoppers traded in an older handset.
Shoppers at O2 can expect to find Disney+ thrown into its iPhone 15 monthly deals, as it usually offers up to six months free on new device pre-orders. It's another perk that was seen Samsung's recent Galaxy Z Flip5 launch too.
Apple trade-in and upgrade programme
Current Apple shoppers can get up to £630 off a new iPhone depending on the model they hand over, which can be seen on their trade-in page here. Another service the tech brand provides that's aimed at dampening the cost for shoppers is its iPhone Upgrade Programme.
This lets Apple users split the cost of the newest device across 0% monthly payments, a more affordable way for shoppers to get a sparkling brand-new device each year. For the newest iPhone 14, you'd currently pay £46.45 a month with an initial upfront payment of £69.
As soon as you reach 11 payments you'll be able to upgrade to the new iPhone. So taking it out around the iPhone 15 launch may be one of the best times as your upgrade will fall in line with the newest iPhone launch each year. You can read the full T&C of Apple's Upgrade Programme, here.
Re-watch the iPhone 15 launch
As the 2023 Apple Event is just hours away the link to watch the livestream is already up and running. Eager viewers can join from around the world through the Apple homepage or by following this link to Apple's official page on Youtube.
As always Apple's iPhone launches are nearly always strict invite only so it gives a change for customers to get a look in on all the action along with the crowd in California.