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5G phone deals
The cheapest way to get a 5G phone on contract today, ranked by the true total over 24 months. Every UK network now sells 5G plans, so the phone is usually the only thing you need to check.
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Do I need a 5G plan as well?
Most pay monthly plans on EE, O2, Vodafone and Three now include 5G. Budget brands vary, so check the plan before you buy.
Is 5G worth it?
In cities it is noticeably faster and less congested. Elsewhere coverage is patchier, and your phone falls back to 4G automatically.
Does 5G drain the battery?
It can use more power in weak-signal areas. Phones manage this by switching between 4G and 5G.
Samsung- £5 upfront
- then £10 a month
- On Three, 24 months
24-month total £300.20
Get this dealAll Galaxy A17 5G deals →The phone at the top of this list today, at its lowest true total.
5G phone deals, ranked
| # | Phone | Network | Upfront | Monthly | Cheapest true total (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Three | £5 | £10 | £300.20 |
| 2 | Apple iPhone 12 | Talkmobile | £25 | £11.95 | £311.80 |
| 3 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Talkmobile | £29 | £11.95 | £315.80 |
| 4 | OPPO A6 Pro 5G | iD Mobile | £99 | £9.99 | £381.96 |
| 5 | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | iD Mobile | £0 | £14.99 | £402.96 |
| 6 | Apple iPhone 13 | iD Mobile | £29 | £13.99 | £407.96 |
| 7 | Google Pixel 9a | iD Mobile | £89 | £14.99 | £491.96 |
| 8 | Google Pixel 10a | iD Mobile | £9 | £14.99 | £411.96 |
| 9 | Samsung Galaxy S22 | iD Mobile | £99 | £12.99 | £453.96 |
| 10 | Google Pixel 10 | Talkmobile | £225 | £11.95 | £511.80 |
| 11 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 | iD Mobile | £19 | £16.99 | £469.96 |
| 12 | Apple iPhone 14 | iD Mobile | £109 | £13.99 | £487.96 |
True total = the cheapest 24-month deal for that phone with each network’s April rises added. Prices checked 28 October 2026.
The phones at a glance
Which phones on this page have 5G?
We include phones we know support 5G from their model line: iPhone 12 and later and the iPhone SE (2022), Samsung Galaxy S21 and later, Galaxy Z foldables and A-series models sold as 5G, and Google Pixel 6 and later. Most phones launched in the UK since 2022 support 5G.
Coverage matters as much as the phone. All four networks publish postcode checkers; if 5G doesn’t reach your home, a cheaper 4G-only phone will feel the same.
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FAQ
Common questions
Which is the cheapest 5G phone?
The first row of the table — the 5G phone with the lowest true total over 24 months today.
Do all iPhones have 5G?
iPhone 12 and later have 5G, as does the iPhone SE (2022). Older iPhones are 4G only.
Which UK network has the best 5G?
It depends on where you are. Check the 5G maps of EE, O2, Vodafone and Three for your postcode.