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The cheapest contract deal today is £11 a month with a £495 upfront cost, bringing the total over 24 months to £761.20 inclusive of in-contract price increases. The plan comes with Unlimited data on Three.
The cheapest contract deal today is £11 a month with a £495 upfront cost, bringing the total over 24 months to £761.20 inclusive of in-contract price increases. The plan comes with Unlimited data on Three.
Overview
iPhone 16 is Apple’s mainstream model. It keeps the familiar 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR design with Dynamic Island, Face ID, USB-C and MagSafe, and continues with a dual rear camera system: a 48MP main wide lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens. On the front, there’s a 12MP TrueDepth camera for selfies and video calls. The real upgrades come in new controls, faster performance and added AI features.
New this year are two physical controls. Camera Control is a dedicated capture button: press to launch Camera, and use it to quickly adjust zoom, exposure and depth or switch lenses. The Action button replaces the old mute switch and can be set to launch common tools. Popular options include Camera, Flashlight or a Shortcut.
Inside, it moves to the A18 chip (iPhone 15 used A16 Bionic). Apple says A18 delivers up to 30% faster CPU and up to 40% faster GPU versus A16, with better efficiency. Battery rating rises to up to 22 hours of video playback (iPhone 15 was up to 20 hours). For connectivity you get 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 and Apple’s second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.
It’s also compatible with Apple Intelligence’s on-device features, including an upgraded Siri, system-wide Writing Tools (rewrite and summarize), Image Playground, Genmoji, and visual intelligence. These aren’t available on the standard iPhone 15. If you’re interested in Apple’s AI tools, that’s the most noticeable year-over-year upgrade.
Tech Specs
- Display Size
- 6.1"
- Screen Type
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution
- 2556 x 1179
- Chipset
- Apple A18 (3 nm)
- Dimensions
- 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
- Weight
- 170 grams
- Rear Camera
- 48 Megapixels
- Front Camera
- 12 Megapixels
- SIM Type
- nano-SIM and e-SIM
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
- Bluetooth
- 5.3, A2DP, LE
- Connectivity
- Up to 5G
Other iPhone 16 Models
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 16e
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| Expert Rating |
4.2 12 reviews |
4.2 11 reviews |
4.4 11 reviews |
3.7 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.3" | 6.9" | 6.1" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Camera | 48 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Contracts |
£32.79/mo
£9.00 upfront |
£37.29/mo
£29.00 upfront |
£41.79/mo
£29.00 upfront |
£22.79/mo
£29.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £491.00 | £549.00 | £686.00 | £345.00 |
Expert Rating
12 reviews
4.5
3.65
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4.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of deal do I need?
Contracts
Contract
deals are meant for new customers switching from a different network.
We currently have 4,664 new customer contracts for
Three Apple iPhone 16.
Starting from £11.00 per month with
an upfront cost of £495.00
over 24 months on Three.
If you'd prefer not to pay anything upfront,
no upfront cost contracts
are available from £35.00 per month.
Upgrades
If you're an existing customer on
Three you can place an
upgrade
order if you wish to stay with your network with no interuptions and keep the same number and SIM. You're eligible for upgrade deals within the final 30 days of your contract. You can text INFO to 85075 to see how long is left on your contract.
Can I save money by buying Apple iPhone 16 outright with a cheap Three SIM?
Yes — buying outright with a cheap SIM saves you £70.20 over 24 months.
- SIM-free route: £475.00 handset + cheapest 12GB SIM at £9.00/mo = £691.00
- Cheapest contract: £761.20
Note: The SIM-free price is for a refurbished handset (new costs £124.00 more). Comparing new-for-new, the result shifts from £70.20 cheaper to £53.80 more expensive.
How about buying outright, but with an equivalent Three SIM-only plan?
Once you match the cheapest contract's unlimited data, the contract comes out ahead — by £121.80 over 24 months.
- Contract deal: £761.20
- Buy outright: £475.00 handset + a unlimited SIM at £17.00/mo = £883.00
Note: The SIM-free price is for a refurbished handset (new costs £124.00 more). Comparing new-for-new, the result shifts from £121.80 more expensive to £245.80 more expensive.
Is Apple iPhone 16 available on Three with unlimited data?
The cheapest unlimited data deal costs £11.00 per month on a 24-month contract with Three, with an upfront cost of £495.00.
Over the full term, the total cost is £761.20, which is £0.00 cheaper than the overall cheapest contract deal.
Is Apple iPhone 16 available free on a Three contract?
Contracts with no upfront cost are available from £35.00 per month and Unlimited data. The total cost is £872.20, which is £111.00 more than the cheapest overall contract.
How much extra is Apple iPhone 16 on Three vs the market cheapest equivalent deal?
On Three, the cheapest total cost for this handset is £761.20. Across all networks, the cheapest equivalent deal is £655.80, so staying on Three costs £105.40 more over the term.
Can I keep my number?
To keep your number when switching to a new contract, text PAC to 65075 from your current SIM to receive a PAC code valid for 30 days. If you enter this code during checkout, your new network will manage the switch. The switch will occur the next working day, automatically ending your old contract.
Check out our Definitive PAC Code Guide for everything you need to know - common mistakes, tips, and FAQs.
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