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Apple iPhone 5 16GB

iPhone 5 is the thinnest, lightest iPhone ever. It features a more vibrant, 4" display and a beautiful aluminium enclosure. Even the EarPods have been completely re-imagined.

iPhone 5. It's the biggest thing to happen to iPhone since iPhone.

iPhone will lock to the network of the SIM first used.

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4G for iPhone 5 16GB

4G replaces 3G as the fastest wireless data technology, so you’ll have much faster & more reliable mobile internet download speeds. View 4G deals

Siri - your intelligent assistant

An advanced voice control program that let’s you ask your smartphone questions or give it commands and it will respond with appropriate actions.

A6 Chip

The power-efficient A6 chip delivers up to twice the CPU performance and renders graphics up to twice as fast – with even better battery life.

Retina display

With over 3.1 million pixels, retina display is one of the sharpest, most vibrant, highest-resolution screen ever. The Retina display pixel density is so high, that everything is clearer and sharper.

iSight Camera

The iSight camera uses advanced optics to give you better, more stunning photos. Your videos will be spectacular too - now you can shoot in 1080p HD for excellent quality, even when shared on your TV.

iOS 6

The world’s most advanced mobile operating system now has all-new Maps, expanded Siri support, Facebook™ integration, Passbook and more; compared to iPhone 4S.
Buy Apple iPhone 5 16GB

Colour options

  • White
    Black

Refundable network depositClose

This deposit applies to only certain Pay monthly deals. Instead of paying an upfront cost for your phone, the network just needs a small deposit.

You can pay by debit or credit card. Sorry, no cash or pre-paid cash card payments can be accepted.

You don’t need to do anything to claim the refund of your deposit. Your account will automatically be credited with the full amount of the deposit when you’ve had your contract for four months.

Pay monthly

FREE phone from £33 per month

Upgrades

FREE phone from £33 per month

Pay as you go

From 
£499.95

Plus £10 top-up

Get insurance and tech support for your device with the Geek Squad starting at just  £14.99 a month
Available on these networks
  • O2 Mobile Phones
  • Orange Mobile Phones
  • T-Mobile Mobile Phones
  • Vodafone Mobile Phones
  • 3 Mobile Phones
  • EE Mobile Phones

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Delivery options


Home Delivery

Free next day delivery

  • Available on all phones, Pay monthly SIM cards, free gifts and everything else over £50. Delivery is made by Yodel. All other items are delivered first class by Royal Mail.
  • If you order after 5pm, we'll process it the next working day, eg. if you order after 5pm on Monday, you'll receive your order on Wednesday.
  • This service is not available in Northern Ireland and certain remote locations. For remote locations, you should allow up to three working days and you may be charged.
  • This service isn't available on Sundays and bank holidays.

Free nominate your day for delivery

  • Available on all phones, Pay monthly SIM cards, free gifts and everything else over £50. Delivery is made by Yodel.
  • You can nominate any week day for delivery up to two weeks in advance.
  • This service isn't available in certain remote locations. Where it is, nominating a delivery day within a few days of placing your order may not be possible.
  • This service isn't available on Sundays and bank holidays.

Saturday delivery

  • Available on all phones, Pay monthly SIM cards, free gifts and everything else over £50.
  • Delivery is made by Yodel.
  • You can nominate any week day for delivery up to two weeks in advance.
  • This service isn't available in certain remote locations. Where it is, nominating a delivery day within a few days of placing your order may not be possible.
  • This service isn't available on Sundays and bank holidays

We'll contact you by phone or email if your order is delayed and we need more information from you.

Delivery options
  • mainland FREE delivery to you (UK mainland only)
  • store FREE delivery to store
  • Reserve & Collect Reserve & collect
  • Delivery options

Please note, SIM Free iPhone 5 will lock to the network of the first SIM used

4" Retina display.

See more of everything – your inbox, every webpage, an extra row of apps – on the larger display. With 326 pixels per inch, it all looks amazing.

Ultra-fast wireless.

iPhone 5 connects to more networks all over the world.1 So you can browse, download and stream content at remarkable speeds, wherever you happen to be.

A6 chip.

The power-efficient A6 chip delivers up to twice the CPU performance and renders graphics up to twice as fast1 – with even better battery life.

8MP iSight camera.

Advanced optics, a custom lens and an 8MP sensor capture high-quality photos, even in panorama. And you can record 1080p HD video with improved stabilisation.

iOS 6.

The world's most advanced mobile operating system now has all-new Maps, expanded Siri support, Facebook™ integration, Passbook and more.1

It's easy to use.

iPhone is so simple and intuitive, you don't need a manual. You can pick one up and start using it straightaway.

Hardware and software made for each other.

Both the hardware and the software are engineered by Apple. So everything works together perfectly.

Features you won't find anywhere else.

iPhone consistently introduces the most innovative features, like Multi-Touch, the Retina display, FaceTime and Siri2.

There's an app for that.

With the world's largest collection of mobile apps on the App Store, there's almost no limit to what iPhone can do.

Great battery life.

iPhone is designed to maximise battery life. Unlike other phones, you don't have to limit your use to conserve power.

Only iPhone works with iTunes.

It's easy to access your music and videos on your iPhone. Other phones simply don't work with iTunes.

iPhone will lock itself to the network of the first SIM card that is used in the phone. Subsequently attempting to use it on any other network, for example by replacing the SIM card, may mean it becomes permanently unusable. SIM free iPhones can only be used with a UK-network SIM card, and will not accept foreign SIM cards.


1. Compared with iPhone 4S.
2. Some features may not be available in all countries or all areas. See www.apple.com/uk/ios/feature-availability for more information.


*UK’s lowest price applies to published monthly line rental cost, where the Apple iPhone 16gb is free and is in stock, available for immediate purchase or dispatch. This does not include pre-order prices. It does not apply to the overall cost of the contract, including call/text/data charges. Excludes cashback and other promotional offers. Prices checked daily from 15/11/2012. Our price applies to new subscriptions and upgrades on pay monthly connections. UK’s lowest price tariff is only available on O2, subject to credit check and a minimum term of 24 months. Trade in value as of 12/10/2012. £250 Trade in value quoted is for iPhone 4S 64GB. Prices may change on a weekly basis.

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Apple iPhone 5 16GB
Speakerphone Yes If your mobile phone has a built-in speaker you can use it to have hands free conversations or share music with friends. (Dependent on your handset's features)
Internet Browser Yes A mobile internet browser allows you to view websites and conduct internet searches on your handset. Some browsers support tabbed browsing and allow you to bookmark websites to visit again later.
Email Yes Email clients allow you to send and receive messages on your mobile phone. Dependent on the client and your specific handset, you may be able to send file attachments and sync multiple email accounts!
Calendar Yes An electronic diary.
Voice Dialling Yes Begin calls to your friends without typing numbers - just say their name!
Compatibility (Windows PC) Yes Connect your mobile phone to a Windows based Windows PC and charge it and/or sync and transfer data. (Sync functionality dependent on phone features and Windows PC specifications)
Smartphone Yes Smartphones do more than standard handsets. These powerful mobile phones have advanced features and dedicated operating systems that manage battery life and enhance performance.
Viewable document types Yes

.jpg, .tiff, .gif (images); .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word); .htm and .html (web pages); .key (Keynote); .numbers (Numbers); .pages (Pages); .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat); .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint); .txt (text); .rtf (rich text format); .vcf (contact information); .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)

iPhone 5 essentials bundle
£19.99
 
Dynex ultra-thin hard case for iPhone 5 - Pink
£6.99
 
Dynex ultra-thin hard case for iPhone 5 - Clear
£6.99
 
Rocketfish 2 pack screen protectors for iPhone 5
£11.99
 

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Mobile Phone Insurance by Geek Squad.

Our insurance and 24/7 tech support gives you all the protection you need for your new mobile phone. With cover for theft, accidental damage and loss* and our super simple claims process, ultra-speedy processing times and round-the-clock UK based tech support phone line to support you and your phone.

*Pay as you go policies exclude loss.

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Apple iPhone 5 16GB with Geek Squad Mobile - Insurance & Tech Support

£14.99per month

Pay monthly customers

Defaqto 5 star rated mobile phone insurance

First months' cover FREE

Cover for accidental damage, theft and loss

Cover for liquid damage

Cover for unauthorised use

24/7 phone Tech Support from our Agents

In-store Tech Support from our Agents

Cover for up to £300 of Carphone Warehouse phone accessories

Next working day phone replacement on claim acceptance

Insurance underwritten by Aviva

Security software for your smartphone

Find out more about Geek Squad Mobile Insurance

You are able to upgrade your Tech Support cover to include all devices in your household for a small additional monthly fee.

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Apple iPhone 5 16GB with Geek Squad Mobile - Insurance & Tech Support

£129.99 (Annual payment)

Pay as you go customers

Cover for accidental damage and theft

Cover for liquid damage

24/7 phone Tech Support from our Agents

In-store Tech Support from our Agents to help you make the most of your device

Cover for up to £300 of Carphone Warehouse phone accessories

Next working day phone replacement on claim acceptance

Insurance underwritten by Aviva

Security software for your smartphone.

Find out more about Geek Squad Mobile Insurance

You are able to upgrade your Tech Support cover to include all devices in your household for a small additional monthly fee.

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Find out if you can get an upgrade online

If you're looking to upgrade your Pay as you go phone, you can upgrade through our website. We have a quick and easy Pay as you go upgrade checker that will tell you whether or not you're eligible for upgrades online. Don't worry if you can't upgrade online, you can still go in store to check.

Here's how our upgrade checker works. Just type in your phone number and we'll send you a Pay as you go upgrade code via SMS in seconds. Type in your code, pop out your SIM card and enter the SIM serial number , select the network you are currently on, and you'll get the results straight away.

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