Here’s all you need to know about buying the budget-focused iPhone SE 3 in the US and UK right now.

How much does the iPhone SE 3 cost?

The iPhone SE has always been Apple’s budget-friendly iPhone, and that hasn’t changed with the third-gen model – but the price has slightly increased compared to its predecessor. The iPhone SE 3 starts at $429, up from the $399 of the second-gen model.

The iPhone SE initially cost £419 in the UK, but following a price hike in October 2022, the budget iPhone now starts at an increased £449.

Of course, there are also different storage options – 64GB, 128GB and 256GB this time around – to take into consideration. The more storage you want, the more you’ll need to pay.

Here’s how much the new iPhone SE range costs:

64GB: $429 / £449128GB: $479 / £499256GB: $579 / £609

For context, even with a slight price increase, the iPhone SE is still $370/£350 cheaper than the flagship iPhone 14 while offering a high-end A15 Bionic chipset and 5G connectivity at its heart.

Where to buy the iPhone SE 3 SIM-free

The main retailer stocking the iPhone SE is the Apple Store, but other retailers also offer the ability to buy the smartphone – both SIM-free and on a contract basis. 

We’ve listed everywhere you can buy the iPhone SE 3 in the US and UK right now, including any money-off deals we spot, and we’ll update the lists as more retailers offer the smartphone.

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TargetAppleBest Buy

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Where to buy the iPhone SE 3 on contract

If getting the iPhone SE on a contract is a more appealing prospect:

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AT&TVerizon

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Sky MobileVodafone ThreeO2EE

Best iPhone SE deals – live price tracker

We’re also tracking the latest prices in real time, which you can find below:

iPhone SE (64GB)

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Lewis Painter is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor. Our resident Apple expert, Lewis covers everything from iPhone to AirPods, plus a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming hardware. You’ll also find him on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel.