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Best 5G Phone Deals — September 2026

We track 5G phone contract prices from EE, Vodafone, Three, and O2 so you don't have to. Prices checked September 2026. Some links earn us commission (full disclosure). This does not affect rankings or what you pay.

5G Handset Deals

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro

Apple's flagship. A19 Pro chip, 48MP camera system with 4x telephoto, 6.3" ProMotion 120Hz OLED. Full specs (GSMArena) · Review (GSMArena)
6.3" OLED 120Hz · 256GB · iOS 26 · IP68 · 206g
From £44/mo on contract. SIM-free from £949.
SIM-free on Amazon from £949 → Compare iPhone 17 Pro deals → MSE deals →
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Top Android phone. 200MP camera, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Galaxy AI, S Pen included. 6.9" AMOLED. Full specs (Samsung.com) · Review (GSMArena)
6.9" AMOLED 120Hz · 512GB · Android 16 · IP68 · 214g
From £54/mo on contract. SIM-free from £1,159.
SIM-free on Amazon from £1,159 → Compare S26 Ultra deals → MSE deals →
Google Pixel 11 Pro

Google Pixel 11 Pro

Best point-and-shoot camera, clean Android, Gemini built in. 6.3" OLED 120Hz. Full specs (Google Store) · Review (GSMArena)
6.3" OLED 120Hz · 256GB · Android 17 · IP68 · 204g
From £50/mo on contract. SIM-free from £1,079.
SIM-free on Amazon from £1,079 → Compare Pixel 11 Pro deals → MSE deals →
OnePlus 15

OnePlus 15

Flagship specs at a lower price. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, Hasselblad cameras, huge 7300mAh battery. Full specs (OnePlus.com) · Review (GSMArena)
6.78" AMOLED 165Hz · 512GB · OxygenOS 16 · IP68/69K · 211g
From £42/mo on contract. SIM-free from £999.
SIM-free on Amazon from £999 → Compare OnePlus 15 deals → MSE deals →
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Nothing Phone (4a) Pro

Unique shared-memory design, clean Android, strong value 5G phone. Full specs (Nothing.tech) · Review (GSMArena)
6.83" AMOLED 144Hz · 256GB · Android 16 · IP65 · 210g
From £22/mo on contract. SIM-free from £469.
SIM-free on Amazon from £469 → Compare Nothing Phone (4a) Pro deals → EE deals →
Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Leica-tuned 1-inch camera sensor, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 200MP telephoto. Incredible value. Full specs (Xiaomi.com) · Review (GSMArena)
6.9" AMOLED 120Hz · 512GB · HyperOS 3 · IP68/69 · 218g
From £47/mo on contract. SIM-free from £1,299.
SIM-free on Amazon from £1,299 → Compare Xiaomi deals → MSE prices →

See all 6 phones side-by-side: full specification comparison table.

SIM-Only 5G Plans

If you already own a 5G phone, a SIM-only plan is the cheapest way to get 5G. Prices checked September 2026. All include unlimited calls and texts. Compare on Uswitch or MoneySavingExpert.

NetworkDataPriceNotes
EE Unlimited 5G from £28/mo Fastest UK 5G per Opensignal. No speed caps. EU roaming. View →
Three Unlimited data from £20/mo Truly unlimited. Go Roam in 71 countries. Best value. View →
Vodafone 100GB 5G from £15/mo Good coverage. Entertainment extras. View →
O2 50GB 5G from £12/mo O2 Priority perks. EU roaming up to 25GB. Cheapest 5G entry. View →

Also check MoneySuperMarket 5G SIM deals and 5g.co.uk SIM-only guide. Full comparison including MVNOs (Smarty, Voxi, giffgaff): see our dedicated SIM-only page.

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