Apple fans can pick up an iPhone 16 Pro for less in cost-splitting deal at Sky
Sky Mobile has a deal on the iPhone 16 Pro that sees the monthly cost fall to £28 a month
Apple fans who have been on the lookout for a good deal on the top iPhones might just be in luck - Sky has launched an offer on the iPhone 16 Pro. It's available for £28 per month with a modest upfront cost of £12.
Over a period of 36 months, shoppers will pay £1008, this is slightly more than purchasing the phone directly from Apple. However, it allows cost-conscious buyers to split the price per month into more affordable payments.
Sky is known for its budget-friendly phone contracts, but there's a catch - many of their phones come with a 36-month contract, so shoppers should bear this in mind before making a purchase. That said, when it comes to monthly costs, this iPhone 16 Pro deal could be worth considering.
The silver lining is that customers can swap their phone every 24 months with Sky if they fancy a new handset before their contract ends. Sky also accepts trade-in credit for any old phone to help reduce the bills, making it less costly each month.
For shoppers keen to weigh up alternatives, there are some decent options to consider for those in the market for a new phone. Mobiles.co.uk has always been a good pick with a range of iPhone 16 Pro deals shoppers can check out here.
There's also Carphone Warehouse, which has a range of other deals to explore. Giffgaff also has a reasonable monthly price on its iPhone 16 Pro with a £24 a month plan with a slightly more expensive £25 upfront cost.
However, Sky does offer a simple 3GB data plan at a lower price than Giffgaff—perfect if Brits don't need tons of data to roam in the UK. Tech experts were thoroughly impressed with the iPhone 16 Pro last year, nearly awarding it top marks upon its release.
Tech Editor Dave Snelling shared for the Daily Express:"The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max get some nice updates, including those bigger displays, improved battery life and faster charging.
"The A18 Pro chip sets a new standard, and the rear camera is better than ever. There's also the addition of that Camera Control button on the side, and you get some new colours to choose from, including the striking Desert Titanium.
"These are great iPhones, but if you have an iPhone 15 Pro in your pocket, there's probably not enough here to warrant an upgrade, especially as those 2023 devices will also get Apple Intelligence via a software update. That said, if you haven't upgraded in a while and want the best iPhone of the bunch, then the 16 Pro and Pro Max are top-notch call makers that will be contenders for phone of the year."
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