The frenzy of Black Friday weekend may have concluded, but savvy shoppers can still find impressive discounts on Apple's latest iPhones. Senior tech critic Alex Lee, who has reviewed Apple products for nearly a decade, has tracked down a series of compelling offers that have survived beyond Cyber Monday on Tuesday 2 December 2025.
Top-Tier iPhone 17 Models See Early Price Drops
In a notable move, several retailers have applied unexpected early discounts to the flagship iPhone 17 Pro Max. This trend of extending sales between Black Friday and Christmas is continuing in 2025 with major players like John Lewis, Very, Argos, O2, and Three all participating.
Among the standout deals is the iPhone 17 Pro (256GB) at John Lewis, reduced from £1,099 to £1,069. The device features the powerful A19 Pro chip, advanced vapour cooling, and a triple 48-MP camera system. Tech critic David Phelan awarded it five stars, calling it "the best iPhone ever."
For those open to refurbished models, Mozillion.com offers a good-as-new iPhone 17 Pro for £960, a saving of nearly £140. The device comes with the same accessories and retains at least 95% battery health.
Contract Savings Across the iPhone Range
Significant savings are also available on contract deals for both new and previous-generation models.
- O2 offers the iPhone 17 for £30 upfront and £49.20 per month on a 36-month contract, saving £360 overall.
- Carphone Warehouse has a 24-month ID Mobile contract for the iPhone 17 at £159 upfront and £29.99 monthly, including 500GB data.
- Uswitch lists an iPhone 17 Pro contract with 500GB data for £119 upfront and £43.99 monthly, effectively making the data plan cost around £5 per month after the handset cost.
- ID Mobile provides the iPhone 17 Pro Max (256GB) with 500GB data for £99 upfront and £52.99 monthly, saving £48 over 24 months.
Older Models and Accessories Also Discounted
The sales extend beyond the latest releases. The sleek iPhone Air (256GB) is down to £899.10 at Very, almost £100 off. David Phelan praised its blend of style and substance.
For previous generations, Argos has cut the SIM-free iPhone 15 Plus (128GB) to £649, while Giffgaff sells the iPhone 15 (128GB) for £549. Contract deals are available on the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 14 from providers like Three (via Uswitch) and EE.
Accessories are also included in the sales. The official Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Clear Case with MagSafe is £10 off at Currys, now £39. Phelan recommended it for being lightweight, strong, and resistant to yellowing.
How to Navigate the Post-Sales Landscape
While Black Friday officially fell on 28 November 2025 and Cyber Monday on 1 December, many retailers now prolong their discounts. When hunting for deals, it's crucial to compare prices across trusted retailers and use price-tracking tools like PriceRunner to avoid misleading "discounts" on artificially inflated prices.
The best value is often found on slightly older models like the iPhone 16, which see their first major price cuts. As always, consumers should scrutinise the total cost of any contract, including upfront fees and monthly payments over the full term, to secure a genuine bargain.
