Amazon Prime Day is officially over, but that doesn't mean you can't still snag an iPhone deal with a little bit of hunting. Which is where TechRadar comes in.
We've flagged the best iPhone deals still available based on phones we've reviewed and discounts we consider to be compelling, if perhaps not as chunky as those from some 24 hours ago (at the time of writing). Case in point: you can still find the iPhone 15 for just £699 at Amazon in the UK, while US shoppers can pick up a refurbished iPhone 15 for just $715.
Below, you'll find deals on unlocked iPhones, as well as those that come with carrier deals; the latter are particularly pertinent to the US. Do bear in mind that we've tested all of these iPhones, a flavor of which you can find in our iPhone 15 review, so we know what to recommend and what's a good deal.
So read on for the best post-Prime Day iPhone deals.
Today's best iPhone Prime Day deals - US
Today's best iPhone Prime Day deals - UK
Amazon Prime Day iPhone deals: FAQ
Do you need Amazon Prime to get these deals?
Yes and no. In the US, we're not expecting Amazon Prime Day iPhone deals to depart dramatically from the usual iPhone deals at the retailer. Since Amazon US only sells prepaid and renewed devices, we don't expect these deals to be exclusive to Prime members only. Over in the UK you may need an account, however, as Amazon UK sells unlocked brand-new devices.
If you're not already signed up for Amazon Prime, then we'd definitely recommend checking out the 30-day free trial as not only will it get you unlimited access to all of this year's exclusive Prime deals, but also streaming perks and free delivery.
Is Amazon Prime Day the best time to buy an iPhone?
Overall, Prime Day isn't one of the biggest calendar dates of the year for iPhone deals, because Amazon itself doesn't stock new unlocked devices in the US. The retailer only has renewed devices and devices specifically locked to certain prepaid carriers, so big price cuts aren't generally expected.
That said, we may see good Prime Day-adjacent deals at other retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, Verizon, AT&T, and other major carriers. Prime Day is a Black Friday event in July in all but name now, so other retailers sometimes have good deals to check out.
Over in the UK, the outlook for official Prime Day iPhone deals at Amazon is much better, and indeed we're already seeing plenty of great iPhone deals going live. In this territory, Amazon actually stocks unlocked new iPhones so there's always potential for upfront price cuts. Overall, the deals don't tend to be as good as those that are available on Android devices, but you can often save anywhere between £50 and £150 depending on the model.
How we choose these Prime Day deals
We extensively test all the iPhones in this list and put them through a review process, an example being our iPhone 15 Pro review. So you can trust us when we recommend an iPhone as we've often seen them make it onto our best phones list.
For the Prime Day iPhone deals we look for compelling deals with telecom carriers, in addition to retailers selling unlocked phones for discount prices. We also tend to look at the historical prices of these phones to make sure they are indeed constitute a legitimate sale. While not every price this Prime Day may be the lowest ever, we'll still flag discounts we feel are worth your attention and ones we'd throw our expertise and conviction behind.
How to pick the best smartphone deal on Prime Day
Ultimately, this comes down to what phone you're after. if you want the very best iPhone, then you'll need an iPhone 15 Pro Max, which isn't likely to have any big deals on it. But if you can make do with an older phone like models form the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 range, then you could score a bargain.
And as you'll see in our iPhone SE 2022 review, that smaller and older phone is still a rather good entry-level option for people who want the iOS experience without paying the premium. So if you spot a good bargain for it above, we suggest you give it some consideration.
