Best 5G Phone Deals — July 2026
We track 5G phone contract prices from EE, Vodafone, Three, and O2 so you don't have to. Prices checked July 2026. Some links earn us commission (full disclosure). This does not affect rankings or what you pay.
5G Handset Deals
iPhone 16 Pro
Apple's flagship. A18 Pro chip, 48MP camera system, 6.3" OLED display. Full specs (Apple.com) · Trusted Reviews
6.3" OLED · 256GB · iOS 19 · IP68 water resistant
From £51/mo on contract. SIM-free from £999.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Top Android phone. 200MP camera, Galaxy AI, S Pen included. 6.9" AMOLED. Full specs (Samsung.com) · GSMArena review
6.9" AMOLED · 512GB · Android 16 · IP68 water resistant
From £43/mo on contract. SIM-free from £1,249.
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Best point-and-shoot camera on any phone. Tensor G4, 7 years of software updates. Full specs (Google Store) · TechRadar review
6.3" OLED · 128GB · Android 16 · IP68 water resistant
From £35/mo on contract. SIM-free from £859.
OnePlus 13
Flagship specs at a lower price. Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, Hasselblad cameras, 100W charging. Full specs (OnePlus.com) · TechRadar review
6.8" AMOLED · 256GB · OxygenOS 16 · IP65 splash resistant
From £44/mo on contract. SIM-free from £749.
Nothing Phone (3)
Unique design with Glyph LED interface, clean Android. Great value mid-range 5G phone. Full specs (Nothing.tech) · GSMArena review
6.7" OLED · 128GB · Nothing OS 3 · IP54 splash resistant
From £22/mo on contract. SIM-free from £399.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Leica-tuned 1-inch camera sensor, Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Incredible value for the specs. Full specs (Xiaomi.com) · GSMArena review
6.73" AMOLED · 512GB · HyperOS 3 · IP68 water resistant
From £35/mo on contract. SIM-free from £899.
See all 6 phones side-by-side: full specification comparison table.
SIM-Only 5G Plans
If you already own a 5G phone, a SIM-only plan is the cheapest way to get 5G. Prices checked July 2026. All include unlimited calls and texts. Compare on Uswitch or MoneySavingExpert.
| Network | Data | Price | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | Unlimited 5G | from £28/mo | Fastest UK 5G per Opensignal. No speed caps. EU roaming. | View → |
| Three | Unlimited data | from £20/mo | Truly unlimited. Go Roam in 71 countries. Best value. | View → |
| Vodafone | 100GB 5G | from £15/mo | Good coverage. Entertainment extras. | View → |
| O2 | 50GB 5G | from £12/mo | O2 Priority perks. EU roaming up to 25GB. Cheapest 5G entry. | View → |
Also check MoneySuperMarket 5G SIM deals and 5g.co.uk SIM-only guide. Full comparison including MVNOs (Smarty, Voxi, giffgaff): see our dedicated SIM-only page.
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