Mobile phone deals

This is a mobile phone deals buying guide jam packed full of the UK's best mobile phone deals on all the best handsets and from all the best UK networks.

In the deal widgets you see on this page we've prioritised the lowest upfront fees and at least 1GB data allowances because we know you like free phones and lots of data.

But if you don't see a deal you like, you can click through and use our advanced filters to build your own deal. This way, everyone gets the perfect mobile phone deal for them!

Best mobile phone deals: September 2015...

1. Samsung Galaxy S6

Simply the best phone in the world this year

TechRadar's favourite and top-ranked phone right now is the Samsung Galaxy S6. It's got all the features you'd want in a brand new market-leading smartphone, as well as fantastic looks, super build quality and a really great camera. This is not a cheap phone but if you take a look below you'll see we've found some surprisingly good deals!

• The Good: + Great for media | + Amazing camera | + Super sharp screen
• The Bad: - Battery life isn't good enough | - Very expensive

• See more Galaxy S6 deals: see all the best Galaxy S6 deals

2. Apple iPhone 6

Probably the best iPhone ever produced

Our second-favourite phone is the iPhone 6 - certainly the best phone Apple has ever created and definitely worth the extra money over an iPhone 5S. The larger screen, better keyboard and improved battery life make it a much more useable device than ever before.

• The Good: + Great design | + Improved battery | + Better keyboard
• The Bad: - Still quite pricey | - Screen is low-res next to the competition

• See more iPhone 6 deals: compare and filter the best iPhone 6 deals

3. HTC One M9

Looks fantastic and has all the features to match

The HTC One M8 was our favourite phone for the whole of 2014, but this year's entry the HTC One M9 is down at number 3 - still a highly commendable position given the immense competition. The camera is good, though not as brilliant as the two phone above, and everything else about the M9 is right up there with the very best money can buy.

• The Good: + Premium design | + Excellent build quality | + Great camera
• The Bad: - Expensive | - Weak battery performance | - Few improvements

• See more HTC One M9 deals: compare and filter the best HTC One M9 deals

4. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Sexy looks that'll make everyone stop and look

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is practically the same as the S6 at the top of this page but with a crucial difference - the screen curves down on both sides. It makes the phone look truly stunning and also enables a few nifty new features that aren't possible on flat-screened phones. Check out the deals we've found...

• The Good: + Eye-catching design | + Super-sharp screen | + Powerful performance | + Stunning camera
• The Bad: - Very expensive | - Disappointing battery | - Edge screen offers little | - No microSD

• See more Galaxy S6 Edge deals: compare and filter the best Galaxy S6 Edge deals

5. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+

Samsung's sexiest phone ever is a true benchmark in design

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ is Samsung's most premium phone ever, boasting fantastic build quality and a fantastic 5.7-inch screen which curves around on both sides. In essence it's a cross between the original Galaxy S6 Edge and the Galaxy Note 5 which isn't currently scheduled for availability in the UK.

• The Good: + Amazing screen | + Raw camera support | + Stunning design
• The Bad: - Very expensive | - Small battery | - Edge screen offers little | - No microSD

See more Galaxy S6 Edge+ deals: compare and filter Galaxy S6 Edge+ deals

6. LG G4

LG's new flagship has a stylish leather back

LG's new flagship Android phone is another belter. With a great screen and up to date specs, the killer feature is the leather back which is a unique feature. You can opt for plastic ones instead if you like, but really - why would you? We really like this phone and will be reviewing it very soon.

• See more LG G4 deals: compare and filter the best LG G4 Compact deals

7. Sony Xperia Z5

Sony's latest flagship phone is another step up in camera quality

Sony has taken the camera inside the Z5 to the next level, offering 23 megapixels and a new hybrid auto focus mode designed to help you get the right shot, first time, every time. We've tested it and can attest to the excellent camera and it's also got great battery life and a lovely 5.2-inch IPS full HD screen.

• The Good: + Amazing camera | + Slick fingerprint scanner | + Great battery
• The Bad: - Design is getting tired | - Not a massive step up from the Z4

See more Xperia Z5 deals: compare and filter all Sony Xperia Z5 deals

8. Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

Sony's latest mini flagship phone, meanwhile, is a pocket rocket

The Xperia Z5 Compact could well be the most impressive handset in Sony's new range. Featuring all the goodness of the full-blown Z5, it's a tad smaller and a shade cheaper as well which makes it a bit of a superstar. Anyone short on cash but looking for a good camera experience should be excited about what's on offer here - when you think it also has PS4 Remote Play and Hi-Res Audio under the hood, you can see why there are a lot of reasons to want this phone.

• The Good: + Amazing camera | + Slick fingerprint scanner | + Great smaller design
• The Bad: - Lower power compared to the bigger phones

See more Xperia Z5 Compact deals: compare and filter all Sony Xperia Z5 deals

9. Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

Has all the features of the Z3 but smaller

If you are looking for a feature-packed phone that looks fantastic and performs brilliantly, then you'll be very pleased with the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact. It's actually a smidgen smaller than the iPhone 6, which means it's still packing a good-sized screen but it's more manageable for small hands.

• The Good: + Great design | + Super screen | + Good battery life
• The Bad: - Camera isn't the best | - Sony's apps offer little

• See more Xperia Z3 Compact deals: compare and filter the best Sony Xperia Z3 Compact deals

10. Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Samsung's latest Note is super-powerful

The Galaxy Note is the phone that made big screens fashionable and it's still the best phablet available today. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4's 5.7-inch screen is simply gorgeous, extending almost to the edge of the handset so you can still hold it on one hand comfortably.

• The Good: + Fantastic screen | + Powerful performance | + Excellent camera
• The Bad: - It's expensive

• See more Galaxy Note 4 deals: compare and filter the best Galaxy Note 4 deals

11. iPhone 6 Plus

The biggest iPhone ever is visually stunning

The iPhone 6 Plus is the best looking phablet around. Its specs don't match the Android powerhouses like the HTC One M8 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4, and its sheer size does make it tricky to hold, but there's no denying Apple's beautiful 5.5 incher is a winner.

• The Good: + Best looking phablet | + Great HD screen | + Strong camera
• The Bad: - It's very big | - Very expensive

• See more iPhone 6 Plus deals: compare and filter the best iPhone 6 Plus deals

12. Sony Xperia Z3

A great all-rounder that offers great performance

Sony has been releasing new phones thick and fast in the last few years, and the latest in a long line of flagship handsets is the Sony Xperia Z3. It's got all the high-end specs you'd want, and the screen is the brightest of any in our top 10.

• The Good: + Brilliant battery | + PS4 Remote Play is excellent | + Premium build
• The Bad: - OS is a big buggy

• See more Xperia Z3 deals: compare and filter the best Sony Xperia Z3 deals

13. Google Nexus 6

Google's biggest phone ever is excellent

Google chooses a different hardware partner for each yearly refresh of its Nexus flagship smartphone, and the Nexus 6 is built expertly by Motorola. It's certainly not a small phone: its near 6-inch display is about as big as it gets when it comes to smartphones and for that reason it's somewhat of an acquired taste, some will find it far too big, others will be absolutely besotted by it.

• The Good: + Super-size screen | + Latest versions of Android | + Great camera
• The Bad: - It's very large | - Expensive compared to Nexus 5

• See more Nexus 6 deals: compare and filter the best Nexus 6 deals

14. LG G3

LG's flagship phone looks and performs excellently

We reckon the number 5 smartphone in the world right now is the LG G3. Like its predecessor, if you're after power and precision (perhaps over design and form) then this is a winner. The camera and battery combo is superb, and the improved user interface will woo you immediately.

• The Good: + Great screen | + Decent camera | + Improved interface
• The Bad: - Lacking in premium design | - Battery life is lower than expected

• See more LG G3 deals: compare and filter the best LG G3 deals

Mobile phone deals by handset:

If you want to dig deeper into choosing the best deals on the best phones, you can check out our regularly-updated mobile phone deals buying guides for individual handsets:

iPhone 6 deals

Our guide to picking up Apple's best-ever iPhone on contract for the cheapest possible price.

Read our guide: Best iPhone 6 deals

iPhone 6 Plus deals

Looking for a super-sized iPhone? Check out our phone deals page dedicated to the iPhone 6 Plus

Read our guide: Best iPhone 6 Plus deals

iPhone 5C deals

If a cheap iPhone is what you're after, check out our guide to iPhone 5C deals - they're awesome!

Read our guide: Best iPhone 5C deals

iPhone 5S deals

You could also opt for last year's iPhone flagship - now available with some cheap deals!

Read our guide: Best iPhone 5S deals

Samsung Galaxy S6 deals

Want to pick up Samsung's best ever Galaxy phone? We've got a guide to finding the best deals.

Read our guide: Best Samsung Galaxy S6 deals

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge deals

Want to pick up Samsung's best ever Galaxy phone? We've got a guide to finding the best deals.

Read our guide: Best Samsung Galaxy S6 deals

Samsung Galaxy S5 deals

Or if you're looking for last year's Samsung flagship for a lower price, this one could be for you.

Read our guide: Best Samsung Galaxy S5 deals

LG G4 deals

LG's amazing new phablet is possibly its best phone ever and it's not as expensive as you'd think.

Read our guide: Best LG G4 deals

HTC One M9 deals

HTC's amazing new phone is possibly the best looking Android phone ever.

Read our guide: Best HTC One M9 deals

HTC One M8 deals

2014's best mobile phone is now available at some great prices. Check out our guide to them here.

Read our guide: Best HTC One M8 deals

13 best cheap mobile phone deals 2015

Don't want one of the expensive smartphones on pages one and two? Want a cheap mobile phone deal and don't mind which handset you go for?

There are loads of awesome phones and contract deals to choose from! Allow us to recommend the best mobile phone deals for cheap-and-cheerful smartphones:

Best cheap phone deals April 2015:

1. Motorola Moto G (2014)

The best cheap contract phone and there's some amazing deals too

OS: Android 4.4.4 | Screen size: 5-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1280 | Memory: 1GB | Storage: 8GB | Battery: 2,070mAh | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 2MP

The Moto G (2014) and its predecessors have been some of the best (if not THE best) cheap phones on the market for a few years now, and if you're looking for maximum bang for your buck look no further. The camera is surprisingly good for such a cheap phone, and the screen is also bigger and better than you'd expect.

• Build your own deal: all Moto G (2014) deals from the UK networks

2. iPhone 5C

The cheapest iPhone currently available on contract

OS: iOS 8 | Screen size: 4-inch | Resolution: 1136 x 640 | Memory: 1GB | Storage: 8/16/32GB | Battery: 1,510mAh | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 1.2MP

The iPhone 5C is essentially 2012's iPhone 5 repackaged in a new plastic shell and that means the technology inside is three years behind the iPhone 6. However, if you want to spend as little as possible while still getting an iPhone experience from your handset, the iPhone 5C is still a competent device and unlikely to disappoint with deals like this.

• Build your own deal: all iPhone 5C deals from the UK networks

3. iPhone 5S

Last year's iPhone flagship is still a great phone, and now a lot cheaper!

The iPhone 5S used to be really quite expensive but these days you'll find plenty of great deals available with monthly fees under £30 even when you get the handset for free.

• Build your own deal: create your own tariff on this phone

4. Sony Xperia M2 Aqua

A waterproof contract phone available for watertight deals

OS: Android | Screen size: 4.8-inch | Resolution: 960 x 540 | Memory: 1GB | Storage: 8GB | Battery: non-removable 2,300mAh | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 0.5MP | Waterproof: Yes

The Sony Xperia M2 Aqua is a cheap and cheerful smartphone with a killer feature - it's waterproof. So you can take it in the shower or accidentally drop it in the toilet and it'll be fine. And with a design not all that far removed from the more expensive Sony Xperia handsets, the M2 Aqua makes a good first impression, sure to raise a few eyebrows among your friends.

• Build your own deal: all Sony Xperia M2 Aqua deals from the UK networks

5. Nokia Lumia 635

A truly cheap contract phone that punches above its weight

OS: Windows Phone 8.1 | Screen size: 4.5-inch | Resolution: 480 x 854 | Memory: 512MB | Storage: 8GB | Battery: 1,830mAh | Rear camera: 5MP | Front camera: N/A

The Nokia Lumia 635 is an excellent-value budget Windows Phone, offering build quality that you'd normally find in more expensive phones and adding 4G functionality on top of the original Lumia 630 package. It comes with the latest version of Windows and it's tough as old boots.

• Build your own deal: all Nokia Lumia 635 deals from the UK networks

6. Nokia Lumia 735

A super cheap selfie phone available on contract with great deals!

OS: Windows Phone 8.1 | Screen size: 4.7-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1280 | Memory: 1GB | Storage: 8GB | Battery: 2,200mAh | Rear camera: 6.7MP | Front camera: 5MP

Another Windows Phone here and a step up from the Lumia 635 above, the Nokia Lumia 735's 5MP front-facing camera makes it the perfect cheap selfie phone... if that's your sort of thing! Honestly it's not the greatest phone in other areas but then... look at that price.

• Build your own deal: all Nokia Lumia 735 deals from the UK networks

7. HTC Desire 510

A good looking contract phone available at a cheap price

OS: Android | Screen size: 5.2-inch | Resolution: 1920 x 1080 | RAM: 2GB | Storage: 16GB |Battery: non-removable 2,400mAh | Rear camera: 13MP dual | Front camera: 13MP

If you just want a cheap phone on contract for taking advantage of the new, super fast 4G network at a low price, then you'll be quite happy with the HTC Desire 510! The battery life on this one is also very good, coping with heavy use pretty well, and with some power saving features onboard it's unlikely to let you down.

• Build your own deal: all HTC Desire 510 deals from the UK networks

8. Nokia Lumia 530

A cool little phone available on contract with some really great deals

OS: Windows Phone 8.1 | Screen size: 4.0-inch | Resolution: 480 x 854 | Memory: 512MB |Storage: 4GB | Battery: 1,430mAh | Rear camera: 5MP | Front camera: N/A

If you're after a cheap and cheerful smartphone that packs a number of features for a rock-bottom price, then you won't go too far wrong with the Nokia Lumia 530. Microsoft and Nokia really add value with a light smattering of pre-installed apps - MixRadio is the pick of the bunch, but Microsoft's OneDrive and Office are very handy too. There's enough here out of the box to cater for most basic needs.

• Build your own deal: all Nokia Lumia 530 deals from the UK networks

9. OnePlus One

A bigscreen phone at a smallscreen price

The OnePlus One offers Samsung Galaxy S5 performance for less than half the price. If that doesn't make it attractive it also has a customisable OS and a 1080p display. There are a few downsides, but overall the OnePlus One is amazing value for money.

• Build your own deal: create your own tariff on this phone

10. Nokia Lumia 930

This phone has a fantastic camera - worth buying just for that!

The Lumia 930 is the most complete Windows Phone to date. It's the first to properly challenge the flagship might of Android and iOS with its impressive design, new Windows Phone 8.1 software and all round decent specs.

• Build your own deal: create your own tariff on this phone

11. Samsung Galaxy Alpha

One of Samsung's best looking phones ever

The Galaxy Alpha is a phone that's pleasant to use in a variety of situations, thanks to its lightweight design, just-right size, and impressively swift performance.

• Build your own deal: create your own tariff on this phone

12. Sony Xperia Z2

Last year's Sony flagship now available at cheaper prices on contract

The Xperia Z2 is an excellent smartphone with all the components you'd expect from one of last year's flagship devices, providing a pleasing user experience. It's even waterproof, so you can take it in the bath with you if you like!

• Build your own deal: create your own tariff on this phone

13. Samsung Galaxy A3

A gorgeous metal unibody makes this budget handset one to watch!

The all metal design on the Galaxy A3 is a step in the right direction for Samsung, and the speed and precision with which this phone performed was impressive, given the amount of grunt under the hood.

• Build your own deal: create your own tariff on this phone

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