Best Apple iPhone deals under £40 a month today
Quick answer
7 new Apple phones are available on contract starting at £40.00 a month or less with no more than £50.00 upfront and at least 5GB of data today. The newest are Apple iPhone 17e (£27.75 a month on Sky Mobile), Apple iPhone Air (£38.99 a month on iD Mobile) and Apple iPhone 17 (£34.00 a month on Sky Mobile). Prices checked 15 November 2026 at 12:01am (UK time).
Compare new Apple iPhone models on 24 or 36-month contracts starting at £40 a month or less, with no more than £50 upfront and at least 5GB of data. We show the lowest starting monthly price for each phone; newest phones come first using approximate release ordering. Monthly prices can rise during the contract.
| # | Phone and network | Upfront | Monthly | Total cost | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple iPhone 17e on Sky Mobile 10GB data (5G) · 256GB · 36-month contract · Sold by Sky | £12.00 | £27.75 | £1,008.00 | Buy at Sky |
| 2 | Apple iPhone Air on iD Mobile 25GB data (5G) · 256GB · 24-month contract · Sold by iD Mobile | £29.00 | £38.99 | £1,007.96 | Buy at iD Mobile |
| 3 | Apple iPhone 17 on Sky Mobile 10GB data (5G) · 256GB · 36-month contract · Sold by Sky | £12.00 | £34.00 | £1,233.00 | Buy at Sky |
| 4 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro on giffgaff 25GB data (5G) · 256GB · 36-month contract · Sold by giffgaff | £50.00 | £38.59 | £1,439.24 | Buy at giffgaff |
| 5 | Apple iPhone 16e on giffgaff 25GB data (5G) · 128GB · 36-month contract · Sold by giffgaff | £50.00 | £22.48 | £859.28 | Buy at giffgaff |
| 6 | Apple iPhone 16 on giffgaff 25GB data (5G) · 128GB · 36-month contract · Sold by giffgaff | £50.00 | £29.70 | £1,119.20 | Buy at giffgaff |
| 7 | Apple iPhone 15 on Talkmobile 100GB data · 128GB · 24-month contract · Sold by Fonehouse | £49.00 | £26.95 | £695.80 | Buy at Fonehouse |
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Frequently asked questions
Best Apple iPhone deals under £40 a month: which phones can I get?
7 new Apple phones are available on contract starting at £40.00 a month or less with no more than £50.00 upfront and at least 5GB of data today. The newest are Apple iPhone 17e (£27.75 a month on Sky Mobile), Apple iPhone Air (£38.99 a month on iD Mobile) and Apple iPhone 17 (£34.00 a month on Sky Mobile). Prices checked 15 November 2026 at 12:01am (UK time).
Will my monthly price stay under £40?
Not necessarily. Some contracts include price rises during the term. Check the total cost and the retailer’s terms before you buy. Our guide to mid-contract price rises explains what to look for.
Is a lower monthly price always the cheapest option?
No. Compare the upfront payment and the total cost over the full contract as well as the monthly price, data and network coverage.
How do you rank these deals?
We show the lowest starting monthly price for each phone that fits the limits, using total cost to break ties. Phones are ordered newest first using approximate release information. Total cost is the upfront cost plus every monthly payment, including price rises we know about. We may earn commission if you buy, but it never changes the order. See how we make money.
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