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Where to Buy the Cheapest iPhone in Europe (2026 Guide)

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iPhone prices vary by hundreds of euros across European countries and retailers. Here's exactly where to find the lowest price — legally and safely.

Why iPhone Prices Differ Across Europe

Apple sets official prices per country based on VAT rates, currency exchange, and local market conditions. The result: the same iPhone can cost meaningfully different amounts across EU countries.

Here's the iPhone 17 Pro 256GB across key European markets (April 2026):

CountryApple Store PriceVAT Rate
Germany€1,19919%
Austria€1,22920%
Luxembourg€1,14917%
France€1,22920%
Spain€1,22921%
Luxembourg consistently has the lowest Apple Store prices in the EU due to its lower VAT rate. If you're near the border (e.g. in the Saarland region of Germany), it can be worth the trip.

Buying Cross-Border in the EU

The good news: within the EU, you can legally buy a phone in any country and bring it home. Apple's warranty is pan-European, so a phone bought in Luxembourg has the same warranty coverage in Germany.

What to check:
  • The phone must support your carrier's frequency bands (all EU iPhones do)
  • Apple's 2-year warranty applies across all EU countries
  • You don't pay extra VAT when buying within the EU as a consumer


Online Retailers vs Apple Store

The Apple Store price is the ceiling, not the floor. Third-party retailers routinely beat it:

RetaileriPhone 17 Pro 256GBvs Apple
Apple Store DE€1,199
Amazon.de~€1,149-€50
MediaMarkt sale~€1,099-€100
Back Market (refurb "Excellent")~€780-€419
Amazon Renewed~€810-€389
Amazon.de consistently undercuts the Apple Store by €30–80 on current models, and significantly more during Prime Day and Black Friday.

The Refurbished Option

The cheapest legal way to own a recent iPhone in Europe is certified refurbished. "Excellent" grade phones from Back Market and Amazon Renewed are indistinguishable from new to the naked eye.

Current prices (April 2026):

  • iPhone 15 Pro 256GB (Refurb "Very Good") — ~€610 (Amazon Renewed)
  • iPhone 16 256GB (Refurb "Very Good") — ~€653 (Amazon Renewed)
  • iPhone 13 Pro 128GB (Refurb "Good") — ~€374 (Amazon Renewed)

All come with 12-month warranty and Amazon's return policy.


Step-by-Step: How to Get the Best iPhone Price

  • Decide new or refurbished — refurbished "Excellent" saves 30–40% with zero visible difference
  • Compare on HandyPriceScout — we track prices across Amazon.de, MediaMarkt, and Amazon Renewed daily
  • Wait for a sale event — Prime Day (July), Black Friday (November), and post-Christmas sales are the best moments
  • Check Luxembourg Apple Store if you're near the border — legally save €50–80 vs Germany

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