Early Black Friday savings on Apple's latest iPhone have arrived ahead of the official November 27 start date, with Mobiles.co.uk offering 500GB of data for the price of 100GB on 24-month iD Mobile contracts for both the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
Plans start at £52.99 per month for the Pro and £56.99 for the Pro Max, with a £75 upfront fee. Stock is limited, and there is no word on how long the offer will last, with shoppers urged to 'hurry' while stocks last.
Price Hikes to Factor In
Mid-contract price hikes are likely to occur at least twice during the minimum term, meaning the £52.99 plan will rise to £54.79 in April 2027 and £56.59 in April 2028.
For comparison, Sky Mobile advertises the handset from £38 per month, but that includes a much smaller 100MB of data. Upgrading to Sky's unlimited data tier, currently discounted from £28 to £21, drives the monthly cost to £59 on a longer 36-month commitment, with a £12 upfront fee.
Outright Purchase Prices Unchanged
No Black Friday price reductions have yet appeared on the iPhone 18 when purchased outright, with retailers including Amazon and Argos still charging the full £1,199. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are reportedly the most powerful models Apple has ever produced, thanks to the company's A20 processor.
The handsets feature a 6.3-inch and 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display, respectively, alongside a 48MP Pro Fusion triple-lens camera system. Battery life is up to 23 hours with 'typical use' and up to 34 hours of video playback.
The devices incorporate an internal vapour chamber to prevent overheating, a range of AI features from Siri and Apple Intelligence, plus iOS 27 out of the box. Both models boast a unibody aluminium design available in four colours: glacier, burgundy, black and white.
Expert Reception
Daily Express Technology Editor David Snelling described the iPhone 18 Pro as 'another huge hit' following its September launch. "At first glance, it might look like Apple has barely changed a thing," he said. "There are some smart new colours, but the overall design remains the same as the iPhone 17 Pro."
"Look beyond the surface, though, and there's plenty going on under the hood that makes these Pro phones seriously tempting. First up is performance, with Apple introducing its new A20 Pro processor."
"The A19 Pro inside last year's flagship iPhones wasn't exactly slow, but the A20 Pro takes things another step forward. It also helps improve efficiency, and I've definitely noticed the difference when it comes to battery life."
He added: "Of course, you still get the usual Pro features, including Apple's Super Retina XDR display technology, Face ID security, Apple Intelligence, new Siri and premium camera tools. It's another iPhone that's pretty hard to fault."
Snelling noted some drawbacks, including the price: "Like almost every major tech product right now, Apple's latest flagship has become more expensive, meaning you'll need at least £1,199 to get your hands on one." The extra technology also adds weight, with the iPhone 18 Pro weighing 211g compared with 204g for its predecessor, partly due to the new vapour chamber.
"Despite the higher price and extra weight, there's no denying that the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are stellar smartphones. They're incredibly fast, last longer between charges, take better pictures and offer some genuinely useful new features," he concluded.
