Live offers across tracked providers in United Kingdom — updated daily from the Giraffy database.
6 live offers compared from 1 providers, from £14 /month device. Updated daily.
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Mobile devices covers smartphones and, increasingly, the tablets and wearables sold alongside them. In the UK you can buy a handset SIM-free (paying the full price outright and pairing it with any SIM), on a pay-monthly contract that bundles the phone with airtime, or through a dedicated device-finance plan that keeps the handset and airtime costs separate.
The market spans a wide range, from budget Android phones costing well under £200 to flagship models from Apple and Samsung that top £1,000, so there is a device at almost every price point.
Two big shifts define the current market. First, the split-contract model, where you finance the phone over 24 or 36 months on one agreement and buy airtime separately, letting you keep the SIM once the handset is paid off rather than overpaying. Second, trade-in and upgrade programmes from manufacturers that credit your old device against a new one.
Buying SIM-free and pairing with a cheap SIM-only deal, for example from giffgaff, is often the lowest total-cost route for savvy buyers.
Manufacturers direct — Apple UK, Samsung UK, Google UK, OnePlus UK, Sony Mobile UK, Motorola UK and Realme UK sell unlocked handsets with their own finance and trade-in offers.
Networks and MVNOs — giffgaff sells refurbished and new handsets on flexible finance paired with no-contract SIMs.
Refurbished — certified pre-owned phones offer flagship features at a discount with a warranty.
Decide between iOS and Android first, as it shapes your app and accessory ecosystem. Then weigh camera quality, battery life, storage (which is not expandable on iPhones), and how long the manufacturer promises software and security updates, an area where Apple, Google and Samsung now lead with several years of support. If you keep phones a long time, update longevity matters as much as headline specs.
Prices in this market run from around £14 a month on finance for a budget or mid-range handset up to roughly £799 outright for a top-tier flagship. Spreading the cost over 24 to 36 months is common, but check whether the finance is genuinely 0% interest, and compare the total payable against the SIM-free price.
Phones bought on finance are covered by the Consumer Credit Act, and any handset must meet the Consumer Rights Act 2015 standard of being of satisfactory quality and as described, giving you rights against the retailer if it is faulty. Device-finance agreements are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Paying by credit card for purchases between £100 and £30,000 adds Section 75 protection, making the card issuer jointly liable if something goes wrong.
Contract or SIM-free? SIM-free plus a SIM-only deal is usually cheaper overall and more flexible.
Is refurbished safe? Yes, from a reputable seller with a warranty and grading.
Do I need the newest model? Often not; last year's flagship or a strong mid-ranger delivers most of the experience for far less.
Is my old phone worth trading in? Often yes, manufacturer and network trade-in schemes credit working handsets, and specialist recyclers may pay more for popular models.
What about warranty? New phones carry the manufacturer's warranty plus your Consumer Rights Act protection against the retailer, so paid extended warranties are rarely essential.
The cheapest Mobile Devices in United Kingdom is £14 /month device from giffgaff.
The lowest tracked price on Giraffy is £14 /month device across 5 live offers. Compare all plans sorted by price.
Giraffy tracks 5 live offers across giffgaff providers in United Kingdom.
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