Vodafone to offer the new iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max, available with Vodafone SuperMobile™ giving up to 4x faster speeds than standard plans

Customers can also benefit from a number of additional benefits at no extra cost, including: 

• Inclusive OneNumber for Apple Watch devices – Vodafone SuperMobile Premier Plan customers get a OneNumber connectivity plan, worth £7.50 per month, which lets you share data and minutes with your Apple Watch.
• Get a new iPhone now, and every year with Vodafone Xchange – All new iPhone 18 series (excluding iPhone Duo) come with Vodafone Xchange, meaning customers can get the latest iPhone now and exchange for a new one every year on 24-month plans, at no extra cost.
• 0% APR Phone Plans up to 48 months – All new iPhone models come with a choice of 24m, 36m or 48m phone plan lengths with interest free credit (0% APR) and your choice of flexible upfront costs.
• Save up to £855 with our Trade-in Guarantee – Get an instant, guaranteed saving of up to £855, when you trade in an eligible iPhone using our Trade-in Tool.
• Save with Vodafone Together – Switch your family’s plans to Vodafone and get additional unlimited data plans (100Mbps) from £20 a month.
• Easy set up with eSIM – All new iPhone customers have the option to select an eSIM, giving customers a seamless set-up in a few easy steps with eSIM Quick Transfer.

Rob Winterschladen, Consumer Director, VodafoneThree, said: “The new iPhone 18 series has some incredible new capabilities, and we’re excited to pair it with Vodafone SuperMobile – a new category of mobile connectivity that sets a new benchmark for customers. It combines up to 4x faster speeds, greater reliability and advanced security with access to the UK’s only 5G+ FastTrack with guaranteed minimum speeds, as well as our best ever range of benefits.

Alongside Vodafone SuperMobile, customers can upgrade every year with Vodafone Xchange, enjoy 0% APR Phone Plans up to 48 months and the UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise. Vodafone is the smarter place to get the new iPhone 18 series.”

The latest iPhone models

iPhone Duo is the first foldable iPhone, featuring a breakthrough design that’s beautiful, versatile, and durable. iPhone Duo opens to a large 7.6-inch inner display for viewing content, gaming, and multitasking, and closes to a compact, pocketable 5.4-inch outer display. Built to last with an innovative hardware design and precision hinge, iPhone Duo is powered by A20 Pro to deliver pro performance and impressive all-day battery life, and offers an advanced camera system, with the folding design unlocking fun new ways to use the camera that aren’t possible on any other iPhone. iOS 27 is also reimagined for the versatile ways users can interact with iPhone Duo.

iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max offer the new 48MP Fusion Main camera with variable aperture, the most advanced camera Apple has ever made, and new Pro controls let users customize their experience. Powered by A20 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max deliver huge leaps in battery life and performance. iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro models feature Apple Intelligence¹ and Siri AI², an entirely new version of Siri, rolling out in beta in English with iOS 27, to bring AI capabilities together with a user’s personal context to become an intelligent personal hub with privacy and security at the core. iPhone Duo is available in two refined colors: star white and night sky. iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are available in four elegant finishes: black, silver, glacier, and an all-new burgundy.

iPhone Duo and iPhone 18 Pro models feature eSIM³, offering greater flexibility, better security, seamless connectivity compared to traditional physical SIM cards. iPhone Duo features an eSIM-only design that saves internal space to maximize battery capacity.

The newest Apple Watch models

Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 offer the most accurate heart rate sensing in a wearable⁴. Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 have been engineered with the new Health Sensing System and S11 chip to offer an enhanced suite of health and fitness features including a new readiness score, higher-frequency heart rate and heart rate variability (HRV) measurements, plus extended workout battery life and faster charging. Apple Watch Series 12 is available in 42mm and 46mm sizes in an array of beautiful finishes, including dark bronze, black, light gold, and space gray aluminum; radiant gold and natural titanium; and a stunning ceramic material, in pearl white and night blue. Apple Watch Ultra 4 is available in natural and black titanium.

With watchOS 27, Apple Intelligence comes to the wrist, bringing Siri AI to Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 with personal context understanding and broad world knowledge.⁵ Arriving later this year, new Audio Intelligence features roll out in beta in English to help users stay aware of the world around them, catch what they missed, and remember key moments — with user control, privacy, security, and accessibility at the center of their design⁶.

AirPods 5

AirPods 5 deliver the industry’s best Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)⁷ in an open-ear design, powered by a new multiport acoustic architecture and next-generation Adaptive EQ for even more immersive sound. Their breakthrough open-ear ANC removes up to 50 percent more external noise compared to the previous generation, alongside a more natural Transparency mode. Combined with Siri AI and iPhone, AirPods enable users to draw on their personal context and get answers with broad world knowledge, entirely hands-free.¹ Users can also respond to Siri using head gestures or use Live Translation to help connect across languages. For users who want even more, AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case adds longer battery life and on-stem volume control.⁸

For more information on pricing and data plans or to register for updates, please visit the Vodafone website.

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Notes to Editors:

¹ Apple Intelligence is available with Siri settings and device language set to Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is rolling out in beta with iOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, intelligent photo editing tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to Apple Intelligence terms and conditions. Learn more at apple.com/apple-intelligence. Siri AI is not available for users under 13.

² Siri AI will not be available initially in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Features that rely on Siri AI will also not be available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Apple is working hard to find a path forward that preserves its users’ privacy and security.

³ Use of an eSIM requires a carrier that supports eSIM and a wireless service plan. See carrier for details. To learn more, visit apple.com/esim.

⁴ Based on data from an Apple-conducted study of heart rate accuracy during July and August 2026, utilizing commercially available bestselling wearables available as of June 2026. For more information, visit apple.com/hraccuracy.

⁵ Apple Intelligence is available with Siri settings and device language set to Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is rolling out in beta in watchOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence-enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to Apple Intelligence terms and conditions. Learn more at apple.com/apple-intelligence. Siri AI is not available to users under 13.

⁶ Audio Intelligence includes Live Rewind, Siri Recap, Sound Recognition, and faster Shazam and requires Apple Watch Series 12 or Apple Watch Ultra 4. Live Rewind and Siri Recap will be available in beta in late 2026 and require an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 16 or later (excluding iPhone 16e). Will be available in English to start and will not initially be available in the EU. Certain Audio Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Live Rewind and Siri Recap. For more information, visit support.apple.com/148354.

⁷ Testing conducted by Apple in July 2026 using AirPods 5 paired with iPhone 17 with prerelease AirPods firmware and iOS 27. Noise reduction was tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24. Comparison made against the bestselling wireless open-ear headphones commercially available at the time of testing. Performance depends on device settings, environment, and many other factors.

⁸ Battery life varies by use. See apple.com/batteries for details.

Vodafone SuperMobile: available on compatible airtime plans and devices, enabling faster speed, network prioritisation (up to 600GB) and minimum guaranteed speed in high demand areas compared to Vodafone’s standard plans.

* Up to 4x faster speeds: enables customers to experience up to 4x faster speeds (up to 600 GB) in high demand areas compared to Vodafone’s standard plans.

** UK’s Fastest 5G+: Based on the NET CHECK Benchmark measurement report of mobile networks in United Kingdom. Tested with latest commercially available equipment on three mobile networks, in June/July 2026.

*** The UK’s only plan with guaranteed minimum speeds: If it does not deliver you are free to leave without penalty. Only Vodafone SuperMobile plans combines a minimum guaranteed download speed with the ability to leave your Airtime Plan without paying an early termination charge, provided you meet certain criteria and if Vodafone confirms the applicable minimum guaranteed speed is not being achieved and is unable to rectify the issue within 30 days. Based on Vodafone’s review of publicly available information relating to comparable UK mobile network operator consumer plans as at September 2026.

5G+ FastTrack, how does it work? 5G+ FastTrack combines four advanced network technologies for an enhanced network experience including network slicing. In simple terms, this creates a dedicated “slice” on the network for customers’ data, helping it move faster and more reliably, especially when there is high demand.

Customers don’t need to do anything. It’s automatically active when they’re connected to 5G+ FastTrack on a Vodafone SuperMobile plan and eligible phone. Based on publicly available information vs comparable UK mobile network consumer plans, August 2026.

Secure Net Mobile:  The Secure Net trial is available to new Secure Net customers only. When the trial has finished, the Secure Net service will continue to run (“Auto-Renew”) until it is cancelled by the customer. You can cancel your Secure Net subscription at any time. To cancel, use the My Vodafone app or log in to My Vodafone.  For full terms and conditions, visit our Secure Net terms and conditions Secure Net Privacy Statement from Vodafone

The Nations Network is the combined Vodafone and Three network: The Nation’s Network: means the biggest mobile network infrastructure created by VodafoneThreeHoldings Ltd through the merger of Vodafone & Hutchison 3G UK. VodafoneThree has committed to spend £11bn to build world-class nationwide, digital infrastructure by 2034. Verification: Vodafone.co.uk/tnn

Vodafone is the only network operator globally to guarantee a minimum download speed of 15 Mbps when customers are in 5G+ coverage: Based on a review of publicly available operator terms, product pages, network specifications and regulatory sources (research cut-off 26 August 2026), Vodafone found no other global operator offering the same combination of a meaningful and true numeric speed guarantee with a contractual penalty-free exit.

Vodafone’s 5G+ Local Slicing: 5G+ Local Slicing delivers a private high-performance network lane built around the needs of business and public sector customers. Operating on VodafoneThree’s 5G Standalone network, 5G+ Local Slicing brings guaranteed performance across a defined site or local area up to 5km2. Network slicing allows the creation of different virtual networks on the public infrastructure, each dedicated to a particular service, ensuring performance is not impacted by other users’ demands. Crucially, the performance capabilities of each slice can be customised to different use cases, combining low latency and high bandwidth to unlock endless opportunities.

Trade-in Tool: Using our daily pricite check mechanism (Mon – Fri), we’ll offer the best price vs any other mobile network’s trade-in price (excl promotions), when you trade-in an eligible device using our Trade-in Tool. Returned device must be in good working condition. Terms, checks & eligibility

Trade-in Guarantee: Available when you trade-in an eligible device using our Trade-in Tool, and purchase a new Vodafone Pay Monthly Airtime Plan. Your Trade-in value is guaranteed for seven days from the date of your Trade-in Quote. Device must be returned within 14 days of the start of your new Airtime Plan and meet our requirements. You can choose to receive your Trade-in value via a monthly airtime saving, a credit to your Vodafone account or, if you are an existing customer, as a credit towards your existing Phone Plan balance. Please see our Trade-in Guarantee terms and conditions for more details, including the eligibility criteria.

UK’s only Lifetime Service Promise: Vodafone is the only network that offers both i) Lifetime Warranty which covers your phone for manufacturer defects provided you have an active Pay Monthly Airtime Plan, and ii) Battery Refresh which offers phone battery health checks & required replacements for up to 3 years. Terms & conditions apply.

Lifetime Warranty:  Is an extended warranty covering manufacturer’s defects (on phones purchased via Vodafone directly), provided you have an active Pay Monthly Airtime Plan. Excludes damaged and tampered phones. Terms and conditions apply.

What is 5G?

Short for the ‘fifth generation’ wireless mobile network, 5G is the most advanced iteration of our global mobile networking standard. It gives customers access to much higher download and upload speeds as well as lower latency – the times it takes for a connected service to respond to your command. 5G also has far greater capacity, enabling many more people to get a signal even in very crowded areas, such as football stadia and railway stations.

What is the difference between 4G and 5G?

By combining newer radio technology, improved network infrastructure and access to additional spectrum, 5G can deliver faster, more reliable performance than traditional 4G networks. Whereas 4G offers 23-35Mbps (megabits per second) on average, the potential with 5G is up to 10 times faster than that, depending on how it’s deployed.

While 4G made mobile streaming and video calling commonplace, 5G takes things further with faster speeds, near-instant responsiveness, and the ability to connect many more devices at once. That means smoother streaming, quicker downloads and a better gaming experience.

It also enables advanced capabilities like network slicing, which allows different types of traffic to be prioritised, helping to maintain reliable performance for services like video calls and gaming – even during busy periods.

What is 5G Standalone?

The 5G network, as it currently exists in most of the UK, only uses upgraded technology in the masts. This is known as 5G Non-standalone (5G NSA). With 5G Standalone, the servers in the core network, as well as the RedStream fibre optic backbone connecting those servers to the masts and to the wider internet, will have been upgraded, too. As a result, 5G SA is a more powerful and reliable form of 5G. Vodafone 5G SA also uses radio waves that have a higher frequency.

While current 5G services already offer impressive speeds – typically between 150–200 Mbps, perfect for smooth 4K streaming and high-quality video calls – 5GSA takes things further. It can deliver speeds around ten times faster than 4G, extend battery life by up to 25%, and provide broader, more reliable coverage.

Vodafone’s 5G SA – now called Vodafone 5G+ – is the UK’s fastest 5G+, with superior speeds and capacity compared to other major network providers. This is because Vodafone’s 5G SA uses higher-frequency radio waves and has more of them, which gives greater capacity and faster speeds than other major networks that either rely on lower-frequency radio waves and don’t have as many radio waves at higher frequencies – or both.