Black Friday is here, which means there has never been a better time pick up a discount on the iPhone 12 mini!
It’s a perfect storm: Apple has officially dropped prices on the iPhone 12 mini with the launch of the iPhone 13 range (Apple’s price is down to £579 to start, compared to £699) and retailers will also want to get rid of old stock to make room for iPhone 13 mini.
Stockists are also mirroring Apple’s new low prices including Amazon, John Lewis, Carphone Warehouse, and Very. Laptops Direct has even reduced the price to £561, amounting to an additional £15 discount on the lowered price.
On the contract front we’re seeing great offers too. For instance, you can pick up a free pair of AirPods with the iPhone 12 mini from Carphone Warehouse, Virgin, Three or Mobile Phones Direct!
Here we’re rounding up the biggest deals and discounts on the iPhone 12 mini both on contract and SIM-free. So if you’re looking to save on the iPhone 12 mini, you’ve come to the right place.
We’re separately covering iPhone 12, 12 Pro and Pro Max deals in this article. And if you’re after the newest, here’s where to get the best deals on the iPhone 13 range.
For more Black Friday deals see our dedicated round up!
How much does the iPhone 12 mini cost?
The smallest of the iPhone 12 range, the iPhone 12 mini, features a 5.4in screen. That’s only slightly larger than the iPhone SE (2020)’s 4.7in Retina HD display. Following the launch of the iPhone 13, the 12 mini has seen a significant price drop. Here are the new prices:
- 64GB – £579/US$599/AUD$999 | Was: £699/US$729/AUD$1,199
- 128GB – £629/US$649/AUD$1,079 | Was: £749/US$779/AUD$1,279
- 256GB – £729/US$749/AUD$1249 | Was: £849/US$879/AUD$1,449
Apple announced a new purple iPhone 12 mini (and iPhone 12) at its 20 April Spring Event. Here’s where you can buy one at the best price.
The iPhone 12 mini’s starting price is now £190 higher than the SE (2020), which remains the most affordable new iPhone. See the best iPhone SE deals here.
Best iPhone 12 mini SIM-free deals – £120 price drop!
Right now, most major retailers have £120 off the 12 mini, matching Apple’s prices. Get the discount from: Amazon, John Lewis, Carphone Warehouse, and Very.
Laptops Direct‘s price is even cheaper at £564 for the 64GB option, which is the lowest SIM-free price we can see at the moment.
Currys is offering £100 off the iPhone 12 mini if you opt to bundle it with a SIM.
You can also save an additional £5 from KRCS but you can save even more if you trade in your old device. Plus, here’s how to get a free Nintendo Switch with your new iPhone 12 mini.
Also see the following retailers if you miss the biggest discounts listed above:
Best iPhone 12 mini offers on contract
- Affordable Mobiles – Best deal: Unlimited data for £32 per month, no upfront cost
- Carphone Warehouse –Best deal: Free AirPods with select deals – plans start at £30.99 upfront, £9.99 per month for 20GB data
- EE – Best deal: £52 per month, £50 upfront cost for 40GB data, includes 1 Smart Benefit (choice of Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade and more)
- O2 – Best deal: 31.86 per month, £20 upfront for 100GB data over 36 months. Other plans include free 3-year warranty, 6 months of Disney+, Prime Video or another streaming app
- Sky Mobile – Best Deal: £26 per month for 3GB data (no upfront cost)
- Three – Best Deal: Free AirPods Pro, AirPods, Beats Flex, case + screen protector, or Powerbeats Pro
- Virgin Mobile – Best Deal: £33 per month, no upfront cost for 100GB data with free Airpods
- Vodafone – Best Deal: £43 per month, £29 upfront for 25GB high speed data with free Spotify Premium, YouTube Premium or Amazon Prime + 50% off Apple Watch contract
- AT&T (US) – Starts at $8.75 per month
- Verizon (US) – Get the 12 mini with no upfront cost on Unlimited plan – save $360 on iPad
You can also use our tool below to browse through other contract offers based on your budget and ideal data allowance:
Where to find refurbished iPhone 12 mini deals
Now that the iPhone 13 is out, you’ll also find excellent refurbished iPhone 12 mini deals in the refurbished market. Apple still doesn’t have any 12-range phones in its Refurbished Store, but there are loads of other places you can turn to.
For instance, the 256GB 12 mini in Pristine condition is now only £599.99 at MusicMagpie with code SPOOKY10 – that’s a saving of £129!
Where to get iPhone 12 range cashback deals
The following retailers offer phones on contract from various networks and may have different deals to those you’ll find direct from the network. Many of these sites also offer cashback plans, if you want to save more in the long term.
See the best Apple deals across every device here.
About the iPhone 12 mini
Despite its size, the 12 mini packs power – most notably in the new A14 Bionic processor and Neural Engine, which significantly boosts performance and image processing capabilities.
In his review of the 12 mini, Macworld editor David Price said “The 12 mini is the best of both worlds, combining the all-screen design of recent iPhones with the petite chassis of the older ones. It also happens to be brilliantly featured and specced, with superb cameras and processing power to burn.”
As for those cameras? You get dual 12Mp-wide and ultra-wide sensors on the back with 2x optical zoom and a 12Mp front camera. The 12 mini also supports 4K video recording at up to 60fps on both rear and selfie cameras.
The iPhone 12 mini features a Ceramic Shield front, glass back, and an aluminium frame, while the top-tier Pro and Pro Max add a textured matte glass on the back and a stainless steel band to the mix. Don’t forget to pick up a protective case for your iPhone 12 – see the best ones here.
