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.
You’re probably already keeping an eye out for Black Friday deals. Before the rush starts, it helps to settle the hardest part: which iPhone to get. 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. Pick yours now, and on the day all that’s left is storage and colour.
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.
iPhone options for budgets under €200
Two ways into iPhone at the lowest prices: a newer model with a classic design, or an older one with a better screen.
Newest pick
iPhone SE 2022
Average starting price €153
The newer of the two, with 5G, Touch ID and a compact 4.7-inch screen.
Shop iPhone SE 2022
Sweet spot
iPhone 12 mini
Average starting price €177
Older, but with a 5.4-inch OLED display, Face ID and a dual camera in a phone that fits in one hand.
Shop iPhone 12 miniMost chosen in this range by our customers in Ireland: iPhone 12 mini.
iPhone options for budgets of €200–299
Three ways to spend this budget: the newest base model, a Pro, or an older Pro Max flagship.
Newest pick
iPhone 13
Average starting price €275
The newest of the three, with a 6.1-inch OLED display, a dual camera and the A15 Bionic chip.
Shop iPhone 13
Sweet spot
iPhone 12 Pro
Average starting price €262
A year older, but a Pro: stainless steel design, LiDAR and a triple camera with telephoto lens.
Shop iPhone 12 Pro
Flagship pick
iPhone 11 Pro Max
Average starting price €243
The oldest pick, with a large 6.5-inch OLED display, a triple camera and a big battery. Note that it doesn’t support 5G.
Shop iPhone 11 Pro MaxMost chosen in this range by our customers in Ireland: iPhone 13.
iPhone options for budgets of €300–499
Three ways to spend this budget: the newest base model, a Pro, or an older Pro Max flagship.
Newest pick
iPhone 15
Average starting price €443
The newest of the three, with USB-C, the Dynamic Island and a 48 MP main camera.
Shop iPhone 15
Sweet spot
iPhone 14 Pro
Average starting price €442
A year older, but a Pro: a 120 Hz ProMotion display with Always-On, the Dynamic Island and a triple camera with telephoto lens.
Shop iPhone 14 Pro
Flagship pick
iPhone 13 Pro Max
Average starting price €397
The oldest pick, with a large 6.7-inch 120 Hz ProMotion display, a triple camera and a big battery.
Shop iPhone 13 Pro MaxMost chosen in this range by our customers in Ireland: iPhone 15.
iPhone options for budgets of €500–799
Three ways to spend this budget: the newest base model, a Pro, or an older Pro Max flagship.
Newest pick
iPhone 16
Average starting price €624
The newest base model in this range, with the A18 chip, Camera Control and a 48 MP main camera.
Shop iPhone 16
Sweet spot
iPhone 16 Pro
Average starting price €678
Same year, but a Pro: titanium design, a 120 Hz ProMotion display and a 5x telephoto camera.
Shop iPhone 16 Pro
Flagship pick
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Average starting price €654
The oldest pick, with a 6.7-inch display, titanium design, the Action button and a 5x telephoto camera.
Shop iPhone 15 Pro MaxMost chosen in this range by our customers in Ireland: iPhone 15 Pro.
iPhone options for budgets of €800 and up
All three picks come from the iPhone 17 family. The choice comes down to cameras, screen size and battery.
Base pick
iPhone 17
Average starting price €839
The base model, with a 6.3-inch 120 Hz ProMotion display, a dual 48 MP camera and 256 GB of storage as standard.
Shop iPhone 17
Sweet spot
iPhone 17 Pro
Average starting price €1,051
Adds a triple 48 MP camera with telephoto lens and the A19 Pro chip.
Shop iPhone 17 Pro
Flagship pick
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Average starting price €1,053
The largest of the three, with a 6.9-inch display and the biggest battery.
Shop iPhone 17 Pro MaxMost chosen in this range by our customers in Ireland: iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Whichever you choose, we’ve got you
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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.
