Apple struggles with demand as iPhone 15 prices start from £18

Everything you need to know about iPhone 15: ordering, prices, new features and deliveries

That is us for today!

Pre-orders are still open and whilst you may catch a slight post 5pm rush the queues seem to only be lasting around five minutes. As a quick reminder where you can order from here's a list below, of course not forgetting Apple:

• Amazon is selling the iPhone 15 outright for £794with code AMAZONUK25

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In the meantime we've put together all the details surrounding Apple's newest range of devices, whether you're unsure about delivery times, want to compare prices or don't know which of the four new models is for you. So sit back, grab a cuppa and read all about the iPhone 15 below.

Cheapest iPhone 15 deal revealed: Sky Mobile, Vodafone, and O2 compete with prices from £18

Need a case to protect your new iPhone?

If you've dropped hundreds of pounds on the newest model today you'll likely be in search of a protective case.... just in case you were to drop it. So we've scoured the new designs and picked out an option for all budgets.

Get a case for your new iPhone 15:

• iPhone 15 cases at Amazon from £5

• SkinnyDip Shock Case for £21

• Otterbox Defender Series for £42

• Apple FineWoven MagSafe from £59

• The Casetify Bounce case for £85

READ MORE: Five iPhone 15 cases from £5 to £85 to protect your new Apple device from drops and dents

Tesco Mobile's iPhone 15 deals are here

The supermarket's iPhone 15 offers have landed but it's iPhone 14 price cuts certainly outshine its newest stock.

Tesco Clubcard. (Newscast/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

As highlighted in our post below Tesco shoppers can get £252 off the iPhone 14 when paired with the 100GB of data - as long as you have a clubcard. Now let's look at its shiny iPhone 15 stock and if having a clubcard will come in handy again.

• Tesco's iPhone 15 prices start from £36.49 a month but if you have a clubcard you can save on individual data packages too!

Hundreds of pounds off iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models

It may be last years device but as GiffGaff proves below there are some huge savings to be had - which we'll likely see this time next year on the current flagship iPhone 15 range.

So if you have your eyes on an iPhone 14 these are the retailers, along with GiffGaff, offering hundreds of pounds off the model.

Get hundreds off the iPhone 14 range at:

• You can get £72 off at Sky Mobile thanks to its double-data deal

You can read our full guide to iPhone 14 deals here: Where to buy a cheap iPhone 14 ahead of Apple's iPhone 15 launch:

GiffGaff will give you £160 off the iPhone 14 range

GiffGaff was one retailer on our radar this morning however it's not opened its iPhone 15 pre-orders just yet. But it will give you hundreds off the older iPhone 14 range.

A lot of shoppers are bound to want to wait around as its data deals are some of the cheapest on the market its still unsure how long it'll take - of course this does mean later delivery of the handsets.

However, it has turned all eyes to the now older iPhone 14 range and slashed £140 off the iPhone 14 Pro and a huge £160 off the standard iPhone 14. You can see the full discounts below and head over to their page here to snap up a much cheaper handset.

The iPhone 15 Pro orders are delayed until October 2

Another model which has been hit by huge demand and delivery delays is the iPhone 15 Pro.

Apple's site now states delivery between September 27 and October 2 even though shoppers who don't pre-order today will in theory be able to walk in-store and buy a model next Friday, September 22.

iPhone Pro Max hit with huge order delays

It's the return of iPhone 14 issues as certain iPhone 15 Pro models are appearing to have much longer pre-order dates, a hint that UK stock is dwindling. So if you have your eye on the model we'd reccommend acting quick.

One of our team has ordered a shiny new iPhone 15 Pro Max for herself but when at the checkout the delivery date has jumped from September 22 to dates between October 9-16, that's at least 18 days later than usual.

A reminder of iPhone 15 prices so far and where to buy

Incase you've just joined us here's another look at the retailers selling the iPhone 15 for pre-orders today.

• Amazon has the cheapest outright price from £794
• Three prices start from £30 a month
• O2 starts from £42 a month for the standards iPhone 15 or £54 for the Pro Max
• BothCurrys and start at £799, the same as

Tips for finding the best deal

(Dave Snelling )

Our Mirror Tech Editor has shared his tips for pre-ordering an iPhone 15 today, especially if you're unsure which network to go for. And after seeing the devices for himself live from Apple Park in California it's only right we share.

Tips for buying an iPhone 15 from a Tech Editor:

• Check the amount of mobile data you're using each month, there's no point paying for an unlimited allowance if you only use 5GB each month on average
• Check the amount of storage you're using on your current phone, it might be tempting to save money today – but it'll cost you in the long run with cloud storage subscriptions
• How often do you travel? Only a couple of networks still offer free EU roaming these days, if you're a frequent flier these charges can quickly stack-up so it can be cheaper to pay more for a network that doesn't charge to access your minutes, texts, and 5G data abroad

READ MORE: iPhone 15 exclusive first look - Apple gives you a very tough choice to make

Amazon selling iPhone 15 cheaper than Apple thanks to DISCOUNT code

Yes that's right, the online retailer has launched a sneaky discount code for ALL shoppers today. And those who pre-order the iPhone 15 aren't exempt from getting extra money off at checkout.

Amazon handset prices would normally be the same rate as Apple, John Lewis and Currys but this discount code drops the price by £5. Yes it's a small amount but there's currently no other retailer offering money-off the brand new handsets.

All you need to do is enter 'AMAZONUK25' into the promo code section at checkout at the price of the iPhone 15 will drop from £799 to £794.

Currys shares crucial iPhone 15 delivery warning

As we were uncovering the prices listed below we spotted a key note on Currys site, and it could be the difference of getting your new iPhone 15 on time or not.

All pre-orders today will be dispatched for delivery on (or after) September 22. For many shoppers it's hoped the device will arrive on the official sale day (Spetember 22) but there is always the change in small print it could arrive a few days later, which isn't ideal.

Currys states that shoppers ordering more than one iPhone 15 should do separate pre-orders and purchases to increase the chances of both devices arriving on time.

• You can browse the iPhone 15 at Currys here.

Currys list iPhone 15 prices

Now we're onto the third retailer for those who want to buy an iPhone 15 outright, Currys.

Behind Apple and John Lewis it may be anand other place to check out if you're buying the device in full today, and it's prices are identical. Starting at £799 for the iPhone 15 all the way up to a £1,199 starting price for the iPhone 15 Pro.

But it's the small print on its delivery section which may help shoppers today..... which we will uncover in our next post.

Sky is giving away double data

WOHOO the first freebies are starting to trickle in on iPhone 15 pre-orders and Sky Mobile has slashed the price of its data.

The provider has brought a deal on all iPhone 15 adjacent data packages, meaning you'll pay half and get double the amount of data. For instance, it's 8GB package is now the price of 4GB at £8 a month.

Sky's iPhone 15 data deals:

Three has some big upfront costs

The Three site is back up but definitely being glitchy with the huge surge of demand, so we've not managed to get a detailed look at contracts just yet.

But we do have an idea of te starting price for each iPhone 15 series handset, and they are:

• iPhone 15 from £30 a month with upfront £30
• iPhone 15 Plus from £32.75 a month and £40 upfront
• iPhone 15 Pro from £35 a month and a £50 upfront cost
• iPhone 15 Pro Max for £40.75 a month and £60 upfront fee

You can pre-order one of the new devices from Three Mobile here.

Better news for EE shoppers

Unlike Three, EE's site is up and running and its prices are in. Plus there's good news for full unlimited data users, take a look.

iPhone 15 series at EE:

• The iPhone 15 from £56.24 a month, £30 upfront and UNLIMITED data a month
• iPhone 15 Pro Max from £81.32, £30 upfront and UNLIMITED data a month

iPhone 15 Pro. Forged in titanium and featuring the groundbreaking A17 Pro chip, a customisable Action button and a more versatile Pro camera system.

Pre-order on EE from 1pm, Friday 15 September. pic.twitter.com/7WaEvkiY69

— EE (@EE) September 13, 2023

Three is down

I tried to look at the pre-orders on Three Mobile's site to get a glimpse of the prices and it immediately crashed. We'll keep you updated if you're looking to order from here, as its prices are yet to come in to.

O2's prices are in..... and a bit more expensive

Now moving onto the next network, O2, who's prices are slightly on the higher side.

O2 is slightly more expensive than the likes of Sky Mobile and will charge £42 for the iPhone 15 (with only 1GB of data). The iPhone 15 Plus starts from £45, the iPhone 14 Pro from £48 and the iPhone 14 Pro Max from £54.

• You can pre-order an iPhone 15 handset for those prices on its site.

YOU CAN NOW ORDER AN IPHONE 15

It's gone 1PM which mean all iPhone 15 pre-orders are open!

We have official prices from Sky Mobile starting at £26, Vodafone has just confirmed its prices from £41 (including 3GB of data) now lets get into the other networks as we race to find O2, EE, and Three's prices.

Vodafone's prices are in

Vodafone has launched its iPhone 15 prices…… along with upfront costs.

Let’s unpack it:

• The iPhone 15 is available from £41 with 3GB of data and £39 upfront cost - preorder

• iPhone 15 Plus from £44 a month with 3GB of data and £29 upfront cost - preorder

• iPhone 15 Pro from £46 a month with 3GB of data and £59 upfront cost - preorder

• iPhone 15 Pro Max from £51 a month with 3GB of data and £49 upfront cost - preorder

10 minutes to go!

Not long now until retailers race to put up the best price.

Pre-orders at Apple, Sky Mobile, Three, EE, O2, Vodafone and GiffGaff will all open at 1PM..... so get ready to shop around!

Vodafone is shouting about the new Apple Watch

With all talks revolving around the iPhone 15 series don't forget that the shiny new Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are also up for pre-ordering today. And Vodafone have you covered.

We don't know prices yet but we do know they'll stock it.

Apple Watch Series 9

Smarter. Brighter. Mightier.

Helps you stay connected, active, healthy and safe

Features double tap

Has faster on-device Siri

Buy Now: https://t.co/tjkV5TtWe0 pic.twitter.com/N4Ek1zcFz7

— Vodafone UK (@VodafoneUK) September 15, 2023

John Lewis matches Apple prices from £799

Another option for those on the hunt to buy an iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max outright.

• You can sign up to pre-order the iPhone 15 range at John Lewis now

John Lewis has confirmed its prices and they are nearly identical to Apple, so choosing between the two retailers would come down to whether you had any loyalty cards. The standard iPhone is £799 (for the 128GB option) whilst it rised up by £100 the bigger storage you choos (256GB or 512GB).

As a small offer the retailer will give all iPhone shoppers free named delivery to arrive from September 22, a service which usually costs £7.50 per order.

What are other networks saying?

Only Sky Mobile has released its pricing so far but that doesn't mean the iPhone 15 won't be available at other well known networks. In fact the opposite, as six popular retailers have pre-order landing pages raring to go.

iPhone 15 pre-orders:

• O2 - You can register your interest for pre-orders now

• EE - The pre-order landing page is open

• Three - 'iPhone 15 deals and contracts coming soon'

• Vodafone - 'Register to get it first'

• GiffGaff - The page is open to 'pre-register'

• Mobiles.co.uk - You can register now

Sky launches iPhone data packages from £8

As well as knowing how much Sky Mobile customers will pay each month for the handset, the network has reveiled its adjacent data prices. And you can pick the price depending on how much data you get through each month.

The cost of iPhone 15 data packages at Sky Mobile:

A look at the new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max

• 5X telephoto camera offering a 120mm lens
• Combined 3D sensor and autofocus
• An all-new action button that replaces the mute switch

• All new colours: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium

• USB-C connector
• Wi-Fi 6E supported

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus upgrades

• A 48MP main camera on the iPhone 15
  
• The dynamic island is a huge feature again
• All eyes are on portrait style photography - brighter colours
• New smart HDR on the front camera
• All new colours: Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, Product (RED), and Black
• New USB-C charging

We had first peak at the new iPhone

Mirror Technology Editor Dave Snelling tries the new iPhone 15 Pro (APPLE)

"Mirror Online jetted off to the spaceship-like Apple campus in Cupertino to be one of the first in the world to get our hands on these upcoming smartphones and we've been left pretty impressed by what the teams at Apple have rustled up in 2023."

You can read our Mirror Tech editor Dave Snelling's full review here.

Now let's unpack what these flagship devices have to offer, in the hopes it'll help you make a choice by 1pm.

Official Apple prices

Apple of course is a huge option, if not the first, for many when it comes to buy an iPhone 15 range.

You may not be able to buy adjacent data deals to go alongside your handset but Apple do offer an easy way to split the cost, which not many shoppers may know about. It's all thanks to upgrade programme - aimed at dampning the cost for shoppers.

This lets Apple users split the cost of the newest device across 0% monthly payments, so each year you'll get your hands on the latest iPhone range.

Apple iPhone 15 prices:

• iPhone 15 from £799
• iPhone 15 Plus from £899
• iPhone 15 Pro from £999
• iPhone 15 Pro Max from £1,199

Sky Mobile iPhone 15 prices from £26

Sky Mobile is currently the only provider to have confirmed its prices, so let's dive into how much you can expect to pay. Below is a sneak peak at its site.

The network provider has confirmed its prices on the model will start at £26 a month for the standard iPhone 15 handset. There's also a huge incentive when it comes to data but we'll get to that in our next blog post.

For now, here are the prices per month for the iPhone 15 handsets:

• iPhone 15 from £26 a month
• iPhone 15 Plus from £30 a month
• iPhone 15 Pro from £33 a month
• iPhone 15 Pro Max from £39 a month

Sky Mobile's pre-orders open at 1pm today!

How do iPhone 15 pre-orders work?

At Mirror Tech we've taken a look into all the T&Cs to ensure you are one of the first to get your hands on an iPhone 15.

"If you manage to place an order at 1pm on September 15, you'll be one of the first to receive your shiny new smartphone when the new iPhones are delivered to your doorstep (or to your nearest Apple Store, if you prefer collection) on September 22nd.

"On top of that, individual retailers are likely to launch competitive offers, so pre-ordering a device can often work out better than waiting to buy the handset outright from the shelf."

READ MORE: Crucial deadline that all Apple fans need to know ahead of the iPhone 15 sale