The latest iPhone 13 family is seemingly set to be unveiled in September this year, possibly with the AirPods 3<\/a>. Black Friday 2021 and Cyber Monday will take place shortly after, between Friday 26th November and Monday 29th November.<\/p>\n Of course, the event has evolved into much more than a weekend of pre-Christmas sales frenzy \u2013 with deals, offers and discounts appearing for basically the entire month of November and some retailers launching pre-Black Friday price cuts.<\/p>\n These days, stores known for solid deals on technology \u2013 including Amazon<\/a>, John Lewis<\/a>, Currys<\/a>, AO<\/a>, Argos<\/a> and Very<\/a> \u2013 will reduce the cost of electronics, and that likely includes Apple products \u2013 especially iPhone 12 devices. Be sure to follow our full Black Friday 2021<\/a> page that\u2019s dedicated to bringing you the best deals.<\/p>\n With the release of the new iPhone 13 imminent, and Black Friday sales close, it is highly advised to hold off buying a new iPhone 12 \u2013 for now.<\/p>\n There are a lot of factors in play. First, you will want to wait to see how big of an upgrade the new iPhone 13 actually is \u2013 which will help you to decide if you need the most recent specs or if the iPhone 12 series is still more than enough to keep you happy. Rumours suggest that the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 will be similar in both design and size options \u2013 so there may not be huge visual differences.<\/p>\n If the online rumour mill is accurate, the iPhone 13 will enjoy a 120 Hz display and a smaller notch alongside standard performance and camera upgrades.<\/p>\n But as we detailed in our iPhone 12 review<\/a>, the 2020 smartphone is no slouch: it\u2019s compatible with MagSafe accessories, has a fantastic high-res display, a fast A14 Bionic chip, 5G, wireless charging, good drop protection and more.<\/p>\n But the same can also be said for the iPhone 11 \u2013 which may lack 5G compatibility but still has a stunning screen, Qi wireless charging and a reliable camera setup. It won\u2019t be the latest and greatest, but not everyone actually needs that.<\/p>\n If you have an older iPhone (perhaps the iPhone X) and are looking to upgrade, you will need to weigh up your options. In most cases, moving to the iPhone 12 \u2013 which is less than a year old and still a premium device \u2013 will be enough. In that case, you should take advantage of Black Friday and shop around for a good deal.<\/p>\n While the iPhone 12 (64GB) has an RRP of \u00a3799, it is already on sale for \u00a3679 via Amazon<\/a>. If you are buying the handset outright, that price is highly likely to come down significantly in the November sales, given there will be a new model.<\/p>\n And if you can settle for the iPhone 11, even better. Last year, the iPhone 11 \u2013 which had an RRP of \u00a3729 when it was released in 2019 \u2013 was discounted to \u00a3599 at both Currys and Amazon. The same 64GB model now retails for \u00a3549 at Currys<\/a>, and we are only likely to see even more upfront price drops on the iPhone 11 this year.<\/p>\n If you want to know the key differences between the two older Apple phones, read our iPhone 11 vs iPhone 12<\/a> guide \u2013 which will help you make a buying decision.<\/p>\n Black Friday may boast some legitimately great tech deals \u2013 but we totally get it \u2013 the entire period can be a little\u2026 overwhelming. But there are some time-tested tactics that you can use to ensure you get the best iPhone deal possible:<\/p>\n The Black Friday sales may still be a few months away, but it\u2019s good to be prepared \u2013 and if 2020 is anything to go by, we expect there to be fantastic deals on the older iPhones, including the iPhone XR, iPhone SE, iPhone 11 \u2013 and yes, the 12.<\/p>\n There were some great deals to be had last year. Apple devices don\u2019t often see huge price drops \u2013 so Black Friday is one of the best times to pick one up. Indeed, with the iPhone 12 so fresh at the time, the best discounts were on its predecessor.<\/p>\n The iPhone 11 handset was reduced by roughly 20% on Very, falling from \u00a3729 to \u00a3579. Phone retailers had great offers (for the time) too. Three had the iPhone 11 with unlimited texts and calls for \u00a342 a month and \u00a349 upfront cost \u2013 which was a saving of about \u00a3168. Carphone Warehouse offered a massive \u00a3370 saving on the iPhone 11 \u2013 offering the handset for \u00a331.99 per month and \u00a349.99 upfront.<\/p>\n Be sure to bookmark this page, as we will include the best Apple iPhone deals here when they are announced via retailers and high street phone stores such as O2<\/a>, EE<\/a>, Carphone Warehouse<\/a>, Tesco Mobile<\/a> and more \u2013 which often offer lower upfront prices and better data packages if you decide to go down the contract route.<\/p>\n The iPhone 11<\/a> (64GB) is available on Amazon for \u00a3549. The iPhone 12<\/a> (64GB) sells for \u00a3679.00. Those prices are likely to be reduced as the sales start in November.<\/p>\n While Black Friday 2021 starts on Friday 26th November this year, deals and offers will often start long before that date \u2013 some launching weeks earlier. In previous years, some retailers have advertised price drops from the beginning of the month \u2013 but be careful as the best deals are typically reserved for the main weekend.<\/p>\n Some iPhones will go on sale in the run-up to Black Friday, particularly contracts. However, the biggest upfront deals may not happen until the 26th.<\/p>\n Cyber Monday always begins three days after Black Friday and starts on Monday 29th November this year. While Cyber Monday was once an online-only sale that complimented the in-store Black Friday discounts, these days, the two events are indistinguishable from each other, with the offers running across both dates.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s the bottom line<\/strong>: If you are shopping for a new iPhone, wait \u2013 at least until November when you find out what discounts are on offer during Black Friday.<\/p>\n With the new iPhone 13 family out, it is highly likely there will be big price drops on older models, including the iPhone 12 and 11. And if you are solely focused on the new iPhone 13, the same advice applies as retailers have offered trade-in deals in prior years that could save you some money if you are upgrading devices.<\/p>\n Want an Apple device but not sure which to buy? Read our in-depth guide to the best iPhone<\/a> so far, and keep up to date with the latest news ahead of the iPhone 13 release date<\/a>. Got an iPad? 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How to get a good iPhone deal on Black Friday<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Black Friday iPhone deals: what offers were there last year?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/div>Black Friday 2021 date: when can you expect to see iPhones on sale?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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