Shopping for a new iPhone can be a stressful process. Between deciding which model to get and then looking for ways to save money on your purchase, there’s a lot to think about. Thankfully, carriers and even Apple have a constant rotation of promotions on all of the iPhone models that Apple currently makes. That means you’re not locked into getting whatever the newest (and most expensive) iPhone is, but you can find deals on the brand new
iPhone SE
iPhone 11
iPhone 12
iPhone 13
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With the launch of the iPhone 13, Apple started a new approach to iPhone discounts by offering carrier deals through its online store. Meaning carriers can offer a promotional discount through Apple’s store that’s the same or different than buying directly from the carrier.
Every phone currently offered in Apple’s lineup supports iOS 15, the latest software available for the iPhone.
You’ll notice that most of the deals listed below have the potential to net you a free iPhone, assuming you have the right type of phone to trade in and sign up for the right unlimited plan.
Naturally, the devil’s in the details, er, fine print, for any smartphone deal. But that’s why we’re here. If you decide that the current deals aren’t worth trading in your old phone, you can always sell it yourself and see if you can get more cash than a retailer or carrier is offering.
Below you’ll find the best deals we can currently find. Bookmark this page and keep checking back as we continuously update this list.
Pricing Summary
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Model |
Retail price |
Best available price |
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iPhone 13 Series |
$729
$1,199
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AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
Visible
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iPhone 12 Series |
$599 – $1,099
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AT&T
T-Mobile
Verizon
Visible
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|
iPhone 11 Series |
$499 – $1,099
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T-Mobile
Verizon
Visible
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iPhone XR |
$749
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Cricket
|
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iPhone SE (2020) |
$399
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Cricket
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Apple iPhone 13 deals
Carrier deals directly from Apple
Apple started a whole new approach to offering iPhone promotions through the Apple Store when the iPhone 13 launched last year, and we’ve now seen that trickle down to the rest of the iPhone lineup. Instead of leaving the promotions only to the carriers, the iPhone maker is allowing carriers to offer deals for phones bought directly from Apple. Here’s how the deals break down if you go through Apple.
- AT&T via Apple: New and existing AT&T customers can get up to $800 worth of credits to be applied towards the purchase of an iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro with an eligible trade-in and sign up for an unlimited plan. That breaks down to the iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13 being free on a 36-month payment plan.
- Verizon via Apple: Existing Verizon customers can get up to $440 worth of a credit applied towards any iPhone 13 model with an eligible trade-in and by signing up for an eligible unlimited plan.
- T-Mobile via Apple: Customers can get anywhere from $370 to $850 in total credits by trading in a phone to Apple when combined with T-Mobile’s credit. Here’s how it breaks down: You’ll get the current trade-in value for your phone from Apple, plus an additional $200 credit on your T-Mobile bill if you trade in an iPhone X or newer.
AT&T iPhone 13 deals
Up to $800 off
AT&T’s current iPhone 13 promotions basically match those that are offered through Apple’s online store. It breaks down like this: New and existing customers can get up to $800 worth of credit, spread out over 36 months, towards any iPhone 13. That makes the iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13 free after the credits are applied.
If you’re shopping for an iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, you’ll pay $5.56 or $8.34, respectively, per month after the $800 in credits are applied to your bill over the 36 month period.
The catch is the amount of credit is based on the phone you’re trading in, and you’ll need to be on or sign up for any of AT&T’s unlimited plans.
T-Mobile iPhone 13 deals
A trio of promotions
T-Mobile is offering three different promotions that involve the iPhone 13.
You can get up to $800 off any iPhone 13 model with a trade-in and a new line of service. The amount of the credits, which are applied over 24 monthly bills, depends on the phone you’re giving up. There isn’t a monthly plan requirement for this promotion. The $800 credit effectively makes the iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13 free.
If you’re upgrading phones and already have service with T-Mobile, you can get up $400 worth of credits with an eligible trade-in.
Finally, T-Mobile has a buy-one-get-one-free promotion that requires you to buy an iPhone 13 or iPhone 12, and then you’ll get up top $700 in credits (over 24 months) towards a second iPhone 13 or iPhone 12. Both phones will need to be used on a new line of service for new customers, or existing customers can upgrade one line and add a second.
Verizon iPhone 13 deals
Up to $2,000 in credits if you switch carriers and add a line
Verizon has an enticing promotion for customers who buy an iPhone 13. It’s a lucrative deal that can net you up to $2,000 in credits, depending on how you play your cards.
For existing customers who add a line of service and buy either iPhone 13 Pro model, you can take advantage of a BOGO offer that nets you $1000 off the iPhone 13 Pro or Pro Max. Plus, you’ll also get a $1,000 prepaid Mastercard to help cover the cost of switching carriers when you port in your number.
If you want to go the trade-in route, Verizon accepts all phones, broken or working, and will give up to $1,000 based on the model of phone you are giving up. When you port your number in, you’ll get the same $1,000 gift card to take care of fees.
The iPhone 13 Mini and iPhone 13 have their own set of promotions, which include up to $700 off with an eligible trade-in and singing up for select Unlimited plans, or you can get up to $440 for signing up on any plan.
Visible iPhone 13 deals
Up to $200 back
The prepaid carrier Visible is offering a pretty sweet deal for new customers. If you buy any iPhone 13 and transfer your number to the carrier, you’ll get a virtual gift card after your third month of service. The iPhone 13 Mini is currently winning the rewards race by netting you a $200 virtual gift card while the rest of the lineup will get you a $100 virtual gift card.
AT&T iPhone 12 deals
50% off the iPhone 12 — no trade in required.
AT&T’s iPhone 12 deals no longer require a trade-in. Instead, you’ll need to sign up for a device payment plan and for any unlimited service plan. Once you do that, you’ll get the iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Mini for 50% off, with credits applied over 36 months. That brings the iPhone 12 down to $10.14 per month, and the iPhone 12 Mini down to $8.75 per month.
Verizon Wireless iPhone 12 deals
Up to $1,699 in credits
Verizon has an online-only deal right now that requires you to sign up for a new line of service on an Unlimited plan. In exchange for doing so, you’ll get a 64GB iPhone 12 for free. The same deal also applies to the iPhone 12 Mini for those looking for a smaller phone.
Then you’ll also get a $1,000 MasterCard prepaid card to pay off anything you might owe your previous carrier. Existing customers can get up to $350 off the iPhone 12 with a trade-in.
T-Mobile iPhone 12 deals
To Magenta Max or not?
T-Mobile expanded its current promotion for the iPhone 13 line to the iPhone 12 lineup. That means when you trade-in your current phone and buy any iPhone 12 model with a new line of service, you can get up to $800 off your new phone. The amount of the credit depends on which phone you’re trading in, with T-Mobile offering $400 off for older devices. The credits for your trade-in will be split up over 24-months.
Visible iPhone 12 deal
Up to $200 in virtual gift cards
Visible, a prepaid carrier that uses Verizon’s wireless network is back to offering a virtual gift card for those who buy the iPhone 12. The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini each will receive $200 gift cards, while the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will get $100 gift cards after completing three months of service on the prepaid carrier.
Cricket Wireless iPhone 11 deal
$99 iPhone 11 when you switch to Cricket
Cricket is offering new customers $400 off of the iPhone 11 when you switch to the prepaid carrier and sign up for the $60 per month plan and pay for three months of service upfront. That means you’ll pay $99 for the phone, instead of the usual $499. Not a bad deal, eh?
Cricket Wireless iPhone XR deals
$49 iPhone XR for jumping carriers
Sign up for Cricket’s service and bring your number from a different carrier, and you can get the iPhone XR for $49. Like the iPhone XR deal, you’ll need to sign up for the $60 per month plan and agree to pay for three months of service when you sign up in order to get the promotional price.
T-Mobile iPhone SE Deals
Up to $400 off with a trade-in
T-Mobile is the only major US carrier that’s offering a discount on the new iPhone SE. You have two options with the Uncarrier. The first is to trade-in your existing phone and get up to $400 worth of credits applied to your account over 24 months. The amount of the credit is based on which phone you’re trading in, of course. For those who have the 2020 iPhone SE, you’ll get up to $200 in credits.
The other option is to add a line to your account and you’ll get 50% off the iPhone SE, with the credits split up over 24 months of service. That makes the iPhone SE $215 at the end of the credits — which isn’t horrible! Depending on what phone you’re trading in and the amount T-Mobile offers you, this may be the better way to go if you’re starting a new line of service either way.
Visible iPhone SE deals
Get a $200 gift card of your choice and AirPods
Visible already has the new iPhone SE and the carrier is offering its staple promotion of a $200 gift card to a place of your choosing. In addition to the $200 gift card, you’re eligible to get a pair of free Apple AirPods. In total, the promotions are worth nearly as much as the iPhone SE itself.
To be clear, you’ll need to buy the new iPhone SE from Visible, sign up for a new line of service, port your number over from your existing carrier within 14 days, and then keep your service active for three months to collect all of the rewards.
Cricket Wireless iPhone SE deals
$50 off the new iPhone SE
You can get Apple’s shiny new iPhone SE for $379, or $50 off the suggested retail price, when you buy the SE from Cricket. It doesn’t matter if you’re a new customer or an existing customer upgrading phones — the $379 is available to all.
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