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iPhone SE (3rd Gen) deals
We compared 42 iPhone SE (3rd Gen) contracts across 2 networks and ranked them by what you really pay over 24 months — upfront, every monthly payment and each April rise.
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Is the lowest monthly price the best deal?
In this case the lowest monthly deal is also the cheapest overall, but always check the upfront cost and the 24-month total.
What will April price rises add?
On the cheapest iD Mobile deal, about £43.20 over 24 months for a contract started this month. The table below adds the rise for every network.
Should I buy it outright instead?
We don’t have a SIM-free price for this phone right now, so the contract is the only route we can price.
- £69 upfront
- then £8.99 a month
- 10GB data · 24 months
- April rises: about +£43.20
24-month total £327.96
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The cheapest iPhone SE (3rd Gen) contract today is on iD Mobile at £327.96 over 24 months (£69 upfront, £8.99 a month), or about £327.96 once April rises are added. The best deal on Vodafone costs £133.04 more over the same period.
Prices checked 28 October 2026 · rises estimated for a contract starting this month · How we compare
iPhone SE (3rd Gen) on every network
The cheapest 24-month deal on each network, sorted by the true total — the headline total plus the April rises the network has announced.
| Network | Monthly | Upfront | 24-month total | April rises (est.) | True total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £8.99 | £69 | £327.96 | +£43.20 | £327.96 | View |
 | £13 | £89 | £461 | +£60 | £461 | View |
Rises use each network’s announced amount in pounds (Tesco Mobile about 6%). Sky Mobile’s rise isn’t fixed in the contract, so it isn’t included.
Our take on the iPhone SE (3rd Gen)
The cheapest way to get the iPhone SE (3rd Gen) on contract today is on iD Mobile: £69 upfront and £8.99 a month with 10GB of data, £327.96 over 24 months. At the other end of our table, Vodafone’s best deal works out £133.04 dearer once rises are counted — the same phone, so the network choice alone is worth that much.
iD Mobile adds £1.80 a month every April, so a contract started now costs about £43.20 more than the headline figure: £327.96 in all. Networks without an annual rise are worth a look if the gap is small.
The iPhone SE (3rd Gen) has a 4.7-inch screen, a 2,018 mAh battery, a weight of 144 g. It is on sale with 64GB of storage in 2 colours. It was released in December 2021.
Pick it if…
- You want it for £8.99 a month on iD Mobile
- You want to pay little upfront — from £0 on iD Mobile
Skip it if…
- Your current phone still works — SIM only from £6 a month is far cheaper
- You want the latest model — the iPhone SE (3rd Gen) launched in 2021
iPhone SE (3rd Gen) key specs
| Screen | 4.7 inches |
|---|---|
| Battery | 2,018 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB |
| Weight | 144 g |
| Size | 138 × 67 × 7 mm |
| Colours | Black, White |
| Released | December 2021 |
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FAQ
iPhone SE (3rd Gen) questions
How much is the iPhone SE (3rd Gen) on contract?
The lowest total cost we found today is £327.96 over 24 months on iD Mobile: £69 upfront and £8.99 a month, plus about £43.20 in April price rises.
What is the cheapest monthly price for the iPhone SE (3rd Gen)?
£8.99 a month on iD Mobile, with £69 to pay upfront. A low monthly price usually means a bigger upfront payment, so compare the 24-month total.
What storage and colours does the iPhone SE (3rd Gen) come in?
Storage: 64GB. Colours on sale now: Black, White.