Getting your hands on an iPhone doesn’t have to cost a fortune. There are certain things you can do to keep costs low whilst still getting a phone you’ll love.
Trade-In your Old Phone to Fund a New One
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Trading in your old mobile phone is a great way to knock money off a brand-new one. This process is straightforward, all you’ll have to do is submit the details of the phone you want to trade in and you’ll be provided with an instant evaluation. Upon thorough checks of your device, this will be paid to you in a lump sum or knocked off the total of your new phone.
Opting for an Older Generation iPhone
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If you’re not a person who always needs the latest tech in the game, then going for an older-generation iPhone will help you save a considerable amount. This doesn’t mean you should go pre-historical with your choice and pick the iPhone 6, but perhaps the iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 instead. These models have incredible features such as advanced dual-camera systems and immersive bright OLED displays, and their price points are lower than ever!
Don’t Go for Pro Max’s
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As you probably know Apple’s ‘Pro Max’ models are always considerably more than their baseline models. This is because additional features are added to their flagship models which the baseline models simply do not have. This might be an upgraded chipset, extra camera lens or bigger screen size. However, this doesn’t diminish the beauty and the power of Apple’s baseline models which are still perfectly good. So instead of going for the iPhone 14 Pro Max, why not give the iPhone 14 a go instead?
Consider Refurbs
The popularity of refurbished phones is climbing, and it’s for good reason. These pre-owned models are thoroughly checked for any faults and ensure customers are provided with superb Grade A quality. iPhones are among the wide mix of refurbished mobile phones available and are up for grabs for a fraction of the price that you’d pay for a brand-new handset. It’s a win-win!
Going for a Contract? Only Pay for What you Need
A common mistake when selecting a mobile phone contract is going for a tariff that is way too high like 300GB of data or unlimited. The average person uses considerably less than this per month. For example, according to Ofcom’s Communications Market Report, in 2022 the average person only used 8GB of data per month. Save on costs and instead pick an iPhone with a tariff actually suited to your needs.
Hopefully, now you have all the pointers you need to save money on your next iPhone. Happy shopping!