For many people, the best iPhone is available for pre-order. And no, we are not talking about the iPhone 12 Pro Max, the phone with the best Apple specifications, we are talking about the iPhone 12 Mini. This is the first time that Apple has released something really powerful for fans of small phones. At just 5,4 inches in size, iPhone 12 is the smallest 5G phone, and with its A14 Bionic chip, it's also the most powerful small phone on the market. And thanks to its reduced size and a small drop in some specs like battery, the iPhone 12 Mini deals have managed to drop the price by $100 compared to the larger iPhone 12 deals. new iPhone 12 Pro Max deals, the iPhone 12 Mini will still cost you a decent amount of money, so what's the cheapest way to get it? Well, if you have the cash available up front, the cheapest option is to get the phone without a SIM card and pair it with a cheap SIM card. Obviously, this option won't be for everyone with a starting cost of €699, but over the life of a contract it's the cheapest option. And if you prefer a contract, you can see our top picks so far at the bottom of this guide.
Where to buy the iPhone 12 Mini without a SIM card?
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iPhone 12 Mini 64 GB: no SIM card | € 699
Currently, there are many retailers offering the iPhone 12 Mini without a SIM card, none of which have managed to lower the price, so take your pick. Although prices start at €699 for the cheapest model, you can pay more if you need more storage with a 128GB and 256GB model available. Curries: €699
John Lewis: €699
Apple: € 699
Very: € 699
Argus: €699
What are the best SIM-only deals to use?
When it comes to choosing which SIM plan you want to use on your iPhone 12 Mini, there's one important factor to consider: the 5G nature of the device. Not all SIM providers can provide 5G connections at this time. If you choose a network that doesn't support 5G, it will still work on your iPhone 12 Mini, you just won't be able to connect at 5G speeds. Fortunately, many 4G SIMs have month-long contracts, so when 5G is a bit more…reliable, you can ditch it and go with a 5G SIM instead.
Vodafone SIM only on Mobiles.fr | 12 month contract | 60 GB of data | unlimited calls and texts | € 16pm + € 54 redemption refund
For anyone on a budget, this SIM plan will be perfect. It gives you 60GB of very healthy data while charging just € 16 per month. While that alone is a fantastic offer, it gets better when you also include the cash back offer. Mobiles.co.uk includes € 54 in redemption reimbursement in five payments throughout your contract, bringing your monthly costs to € 11.50.
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SIM only offer: at Smarty | 1 month rolling | 50 GB of data | Unlimited calls and texts | € 15 per month
Smarty is a lesser-known brand in the world of SIM cards, but it uses the Three network while charging low prices. With this offer, you get 50 GB of data for just €15 a month. This will be plenty for Netflix HD streaming, lots of games, and more. And Smarty works with a month-long swipe SIM card so you can go anytime. Not a 5G compatible SIMView offer
As the fastest 4G network and the leader in 5G, EE is a network many people want to be on. With this offer, you pay just €20 per month and get 100 GB of data. While it's not the cheapest plan out there, it's easily the best option available on the EE network right now. 5G compatible SIMView offer The best iPhone 12 Mini deals on contract