NOVEMBER is a fantastic time to treat yourself to a brand-new iPhone, thanks to the annual Black Friday mega-sale.
The best iPhone 12 Black Friday deals will start to appear early next month and are ideal if you're hunting for a bargain.
- Vodafone iPhone 12 deals - shop here
- O2 iPhone 12 deals - shop here
- Sky iPhone 12 deals - shop here
- Amazon iPhone 12 deals - shop here
In order to make the best choice for you, it's sensible to start planning your purchase now.
Consider the difference between pay-monthly versus SIM-free plans, how much data you need, and what sort of budget you're working with.
If you don't mind not having a new handset there are also plenty of refurbished deals on offer during the sale too.
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Then you can jump right in and make the most of those iPhone 12 Black Friday deals that are set to go live next month.
And for those wanting something newer, we've spotted some great early deals on SIM-free and pay monthly iPhone 14 plans, and you'll find them all on our iPhone 14 Black Friday deals page.
When is Black Friday 2023?
The date to put in your calendar is November 24 this year.
Black Friday falls the day after Thanksgiving, which is always the fourth Thursday in November.
Black Friday started out in the US, but over the years has become just as big of a deal in the UK.
Thousands of retailers and brands are set to take part this year, with many choosing to release discounts ahead of the main event.
Is Apple taking part in Black Friday this year?
Apple doesn't tend to have an official Black Friday sale.
Although in previous years the brand has offered a bonus vouchers for loyal customers to use across its site over the Black Friday weekend.
Every phone retailer we know of tends to cut prices during Black Friday, so if you are due an upgrade it's the perfect time to score massive savings.
You can check out even more iPhone deals that are currently on the market in our guide too.
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What to expect from Apple's Black Friday sale 2023?
So, you probably won't see an official Black Friday sale from Apple, but you'll definitely see loads of great deals from other retailers.
That makes it a great time to pick up iPhone 12 Black Friday deals.
Make sure you shop around to find the best price, handset and phone plan for you from one of these major retailers.
- Amazon
- AO
- Argos
- Carphone Warehouse
- Currys PC World
- Fonehouse
- Giffgaff
- John Lewis
- O2
- Tesco Mobile
- Three
- Very
- Vodafone
What was in Apple's iPhone 12 Black Friday sale last year?
There were plenty of fantastic deals on iPhones last year.
Offers included savings on just a sim-free handset, pay monthly plans and refurbished models.
Check out some of the highlights from 2022 below.
iPhone 12 SIM-free Black Friday deals
- Apple iPhone 12 SIM-free, £775 - buy from Amazon
- Apple iPhone 12 Mini SIM-free, £559 - buy from Amazon
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro SIM-free, £1,099 - buy from Amazon
- Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max SIM-free, £1,103 - buy from Amazon
iPhone 12 pay-monthly Black Friday deals
- Buymobiles - 100GB data, £31 per month, £0 upfront (Three)
- Mobiles.co.uk - 250GB data, £36 per month, £0 upfront (Vodafone)
- Carphone Warehouse - 100GB data, £30.99 per month, £49 upfront (iD Mobile)
- Fonehouse - 100GB data, £33 per month, £0 upfront (Three)
- Affordable Mobiles - Unlimited data, £33,
£39£0 upfront (Three)
When is Cyber Monday 2023 and is Apple taking part?
Cyber Monday rounds off the Black Friday weekend and this year lands on November 27.
It used to be the online-focused period of the sale, but in recent years retailers have offer on and offline deals across the whole Cyber Weekend.
So in most cases there's not a huge difference between Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Many phone retailers will roll out savings on select iPhone 12 plans, and Cyber Monday is often your last chance to bag an iPhone deal ahead of Christmas.
- Vodafone iPhone 12 deals - shop here
- O2 iPhone 12 deals - shop here
- Sky iPhone 12 deals - shop here
- Amazon iPhone 12 deals - shop here
How much does Apple's delivery cost?
Apple has a range of shipping options, but does offer free next-day delivery on orders placed before 8pm in the week and before 6pm on the weekend.
There's also limited options for same-day delivery and collection at store.
Find out about all of the Apple delivery options online.
Does Apple offer any other discounts?
Apple does offer Education Pricing, which can save students up to 10% off on certain products as well as 20% off Apple Care.
Even with Apple's own student discount scheme in place, you might be able to get a cheaper price on a third party site such as Amazon.
It is worth shopping around and comparing prices before you buy to ensure get the cheapest deal on the market.
Want to find more savings on your online shopping? Then head to Sun Vouchers where you can get discounts and voucher codes from hundreds of top retailers including B&Q, Boots, Iceland, Lookfantastic, Dunelm, Adidas and more.
