Newest, flagship or somewhere in between: Black Friday iPhone picks for every budget

We picked iPhone models for every Black Friday budget and checked which ones Swappie customers in Ireland chose most over the past three months.

Black Friday is when a lot of people finally replace a phone that’s slowing down, losing battery or living with a cracked screen. If that’s you, the hardest part is often choosing the model. In every price range, it usually comes down to three options: the newest model you can afford, a flagship from a few years back, or something in between. We picked one of each for every budget and checked which models Swappie customers in Ireland chose most.

Pick your model before the Black Friday rush

Black Friday week moves fast, and it’s easy to second-guess a choice when everyone around you is shopping. Deciding on the model first makes it simpler: you already know your price range and what it gets you, so on the day all that’s left is storage and colour.

Older models are still going strong

One pattern stands out: older generations like the iPhone 12 and 13 are still some of the most chosen phones in Ireland. In the €200–299 range, the most chosen model is the iPhone 13. For many people, a model from a few generations back covers everything they need and leaves room in the budget.

Our picks for every budget

Prices are average starting prices on Swappie from August to early November 2026, for each model’s cheapest storage and condition. Prices change often, especially around Black Friday, so check the current price on the product page before you buy.

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About the data

This guide is based on Swappie’s own sales data and listed prices for Ireland from August to early November 2026. “Most chosen” means the model with the most units sold in its price range, leaving out fully refunded orders. Prices are average starting prices over the same period, for each model’s cheapest storage and condition. They are not current prices and can change at any time, so always check the product page. iPhone XR is not included.