Best iPhone Deals of 2024: Up to $1,200 In iPhone Savings Up for Grabs
iPhone 16 series at Apple
Save up to $1,000 with carrier offers
Apple iPhone 16 series at T-Mobile
Up to $1,000 off with trade-in
Apple iPhone 16 series at AT&T
Up to $1,000 off with eligible trade-in
Apple iPhone 16 series at Verizon
Save $650 or up to $1,000 with trade-in
Apple iPhone 16 series at Best Buy
Save up to $1,000 with carrier offers
Apple iPhone 16 series at Walmart
Save up to $1,100 with carrier offers
Apple iPhone 16 at Target
Save up to $1,000 on carrier models
iPhone 15 at Apple
Up to $650 off unlocked models, $1,000 off carrier models with trade-in
iPhone 15 at AT&T
Up to $1,000 off with trade-in
iPhone 14 at Apple
Up to $650 off with trade-in on unlocked models
iPhone SE at Apple
Up to $650 off with trade-in
iPhone SE at T-Mobile
Free with new line, save with trade-in
There’s little argument that Apple makes some of the best phones you can buy today, and with the recent release of Apple’s iPhone 16 series, both retailers and carriers are vying for your business. Though deals on the iPhone 16 are worth checking out, plenty of older-model iPhones still offer some enticing features at even lower prices. We’ve spotted some great deals on both the latest and older-model iPhones to help you upgrade for less, whether you’re after the iPhone 15 series or an even earlier model.
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Many older models still offer high-quality performance, and they cost much less than Apple’s most recent releases. Some carriers are even including extra discounts on items such as subscriptions or bonus devices like the Apple Watch. Adam Oram has been helping shoppers save money by finding and highlighting the best deals from all across the web for years and has gathered the latest device deals on numerous models by researching current deals happening at major retailers and carriers so you can compare and choose the best iPhone deal for your current situation.
What is the best iPhone deal right now?
If you’re wondering what the top iPhone deal is right now, the truth is that it’s largely subjective depending on your needs. If you are looking for the best deal on the latest model, it’s hard to argue with the trade-in deals on the iPhone 16 at carriers like T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon that offer up to $1,000 off, essentially nabbing you the new phone for free (on contract) if you have a recent enough device to had over.
We have found a variety of deals on different models and configurations, with offers ranging from the budget-friendly iPhone SE to the powerful iPhone 15 Pro Max, so you’ll find plenty of deals to choose from to fit most needs and budgets. We’ve gathered the best iPhone deals across multiple generations to help you save big bucks on your next upgrade. Be sure to check back often, because we’ll keep this post updated with the latest offers. Some of these deals might require you to trade in your existing phone or add a new line to your plan.
Best iPhone deals
Below you’ll find the best deals on the iPhone 16, iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 2022, grouped by generation.
iPhone 16 deals
The iPhone 16 is here — Apple released its latest phone on Sept. 20. Here are some of the top offers you can take advantage of now.
The iPhone 16 series is now available at the Apple Store.There are already some offers that Apple has when you preorder the phone, most of which are carrier deals however if you want to trade-in an older model iPhone you can get up to $650 in trade-in credit.
If you are an existing Verizon customer, you can save up to $930 with trade-in. AT&T has a similar offer where customers can save up to $800 with trade-in. T-Mobile is offering customers a savings of up to $1,000 with no trade-in required.
T-Mobile has offers for both new and existing customers. You can trade in an eligible device on a Go5G Next plan and get an iPhone 16 Pro for free or up to $1,000 off any iPhone 16 model. Additionally, if you opt for the trade-in and are on the Go5G Plus plan, you can get a free iPhone 16 or up to $830 off any other iPhone 16 model. If you have another Go5G plan, you can still qualify for the iPhone 16 or up to $830 off if you trade in and add a new line.
Existing customers with other plans can still save up to $200 with a qualifying trade in.
AT&T is offering up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max and up to $830 off on iPhone 16 and 16 Plus models when you trade in another phone, essentially netting you an iPhone 16 or 16 Pro for free. These discounts are given out over three years in the form of monthly bill credits.
Eligible devices are smartphones with a minimum trade-in value of $180 for up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro or 16 Pro Max. For other phones in the series, the trade-in device must have a minimum value between $130 and $179. Additionally, customers must sign up for or be on an unlimited voice and data plan to be eligible.
Right now you can save $660 on the iPhone 16 Pro Max and $650 on the IPhone 16 Pro, no trade-in required. You must purchase the phone on an installment plan and add a new line on a qualifying plan (Unlimited Ultimate). Doing this will net you the discount paid out over 36 months.
If you do have a phone to trade in, you can get up to $1,000 off any phone in the iPhone 16 lineup. You just have to trade in any phone in any condition and have or upgrade to the Unlimited Ultimate plan.
Similar to Apple, Best Buy is offering carrier deals. If you buy your new iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max through Best Buy, you can save up to $1,000. The only catch is the phone must be purchased with a qualified activation and trade-in through AT&T or Verizon.
Similar to Best Buy, you can save at Walmart on carrier options through AT&T. New and existing AT&T customers can trade in an eligible device worth $130 and get up to $830 off; if you have a device to trade in worth $180, you can save up to $1,100 off the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. Keep in mind that you’ll have to activate a new line or upgrade your line to an eligible plan if you’re not already on one.
Similar to Best Buy, Target is offering up to $1,000 off the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max and up to $830 off the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus with a qualifying trade-in and either activation of a new line or upgrading a line through AT&T. If you are porting over from a different carrier, you can still save $250 when you switch and buy.
iPhone 15 deals
We first learned about the iPhone 15 at the Wonderlust event in the fall of 2023, with that it hitting shelves on Sep. 22 of that year. It’s been close to a year now since its release, and you can find quite a few ways to get your hands on one for less right now.
Buying your iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max directly from Apple can score you a deal. Various financing options are available, including up to $650 off unlocked models with a qualifying trade-in.
If you don’t mind signing up with a carrier deal via Apple, you can save as much as $1,000 when you trade in your old phone.
AT&T is offering the iPhone 15 for $16 per month when you purchase on an installment plan and pick or upgrade to an eligible plan, no trade in required. This will get you up to $154 in bill credits. You can get the Pro or Pro Max for $21 per month, with the same requirements, saving you up to $344.
If you do want a trade in, AT&T offers bill credit trade-in on phones valued as little as $35, with phones valued between $35 and $129 netting you $350 in savings, so it’s worth bringing in that older phone you never upgraded.
Right now at Verizon there is an online-only deal allowing you can get an iPhone 15 Pro Max for free as long as you sign up for an Unlimited Ultimate plan.
Additional offers include saving $720 on the IPhone 15 Pro, $830 on the iPhone 15 Plus and $730 on the iPhone 15 when adding or upgrading to the Unlimited Ultimate.
T-Mobile is offering quite a few ways to save on the iPhone 15 series at the moment. You can score up to $730 off the iPhone 15 or up to $1,000 off the IPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max or 15 Plus with trade in on the Go5G Next Plan. If you have the Go5G Plus plan, you can still trade in and get to up to $830.
Other plans can save you up to $300 with trade in. New customers can port in a new line and you can save up to $630.
Best Buy doesn’t currently carry unlocked versions of any of the iPhone 15 series phones, but it does have carrier models for AT&T and Verizon. For those interested in an AT&T plan, you can purchase the iPhone 15 Pro or the iPhone 15 Pro Max and get up to $1,000 in trade-in credit.
If you’re interested in the iPhone 15 if you purchase one at Target you can get a straight $50 off, or get $250 off if you switch to AT&T and purchase the phone at Target. Plus, right now Target Circle members can get two months of free Apple Music with their purchase.
Be advised most of these offers are for in-store purchases only and there are no unlocked models. Stock is out or low at multiple locations.
Right now Spectrum is offering $100 off the iPhone 15 Pro Max or 15 Pro Max and when you trade in any qualifying phone you will get an automatic additional $100 promotional discount.
The phone you trade in needs to have a value greater than $1, so the odds are whatever phone you’re using will get you something. Plus, you may get additional trade-in credit.
iPhone 14 deals
The iPhone 14 series is still a popular line of phones and comprises the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and top-spec iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple discontinued the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max in September of last year, so these phones in new condition are few and far between. Thanks to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 series being readily available, the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus are seeing some discounts to help reduce the sticker shock.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are available to buy directly from Apple, with delivery and in-store pickup options available. You can trade in your old device for up to $650 off your new one and use an Apple Card* to get 3% back on your purchase.
If you’re interested in a carrier model from T-Mobile, customers can get up to $999 in trade-in credit.
T-Mobile currently carries the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus, and you can grab a phone for free if you qualify for one of these offers. You can save up to $830 when you add or switch to T-Mobile on the Go5G Plus or Go5G Next and have a qualifying phone to trade in. You can also get up to $730 with a new line and trade-in.
Right now AT&T will give you $150 off an iPhone 14 when you add a new line. There is also the potential to save with trade-in credit.
Add a new line on a 5G unlimited plan and you’ll get the iPhone 14 for free. The discount comes in bill credits over 36 months, and there’s no trade-in required. You can get up to $730 off the iPhone 14 Plus, which nets you the 128GB model for free. Like the regular 14, you’ll need to add a new line on a qualifying unlimited plan.
Note that Verizon is only carrying certified refurbished models of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.
Spectrum is offering $100 in instant savings on the iPhone 14 if you trade in a qualifying device. The trade-in phone must have a value of $1 or more. Plus, if the final trade-in value exceeds the cost of the new device, the difference will be refunded to your Spectrum Mobile Account.
You can get up to $330 in trade-in credit if you go through Best Buy’s trade-in program. Connect to a carrier through Best Buy and you can save up to $300, depending on the model and carrier you opt for.
Best Buy is not currently carrying any new 14 Pro or Pro Max phones, though it does have some refurbished models.
iPhone 13 deals
The iPhone 13 may not be Apple’s flagship series anymore, but these are still solid phones worth considering. With the new iPhone 16 out now, there are some great iPhone 13 deals to be found.
AT&T is still carrying the iPhone 13 but there are no discounts on offer for the phone itself. You can save 20% on Beats Fit Pro when you purchase an iPhone now through Sept. 26.
Trade in your old device and purchase an iPhone 13 and you’ll get a discount of $100 off the regular price. This will be in bill credits if financed or instant if purchased outright.
Best Buy is currently offering an $80 discount on the iPhone 13, plus you can up to $225 in trade-in credit. You will also get three free months of Apple Music, Apple TV Plus and Apple Fitness, plus four free months of Apple Arcade.
If you choose a carrier model and set it up through Best Buy, the savings are just $30 per phone.
iPhone SE (2022) deals
The budget option in Apple’s lineup, the iPhone SE was updated in 2022 but was still targeted squarely at people who wanted a no-frills iPhone experience. From $429, it’s an affordable device for anyone who wants to stick with a familiar experience.
Best Buy doesn’t currently have a discount on the SE, however, you can save if you have an eligible device to trade in, with Best Buy offering as much as $120 in trade-in credit. Should you choose to connect the phone to a carrier, you can save $30 on the price.
If you prefer to buy your iPhone right from the source, you can do that with the iPhone SE. Apple has all the carrier models, along with the unlocked one. If you’re already an iPhone owner looking to switch to the SE, Apple is offering up to $650 when you trade in an eligible device. With a base price of $429, that means you could theoretically get the SE totally free, although you’re probably going to be trading a phone that gets you $40 to $100 off. If your trade-in doesn’t cover the full cost, you can pay the remaining cost in full, or split it into 24 months of interest-free payments when you use an Apple Card during checkout.
Carrier offers include up to $214 in bill credits from AT&T and the potential to get the phone for free from T Mobile; both require qualifying trade-ins.
When you buy an iPhone SE on a new line with any 5G unlimited plan, you can save $430, which gets you the 64GB model for free. Just note that the discount will be applied in the form of monthly credits over 36 months, even if you buy the phone outright.
T-Mobile currently has no straight discounts on the iPhone SE right now, however with an eligible trade-in you can potentially score the phone for free. Plus if you’re new to T-Mobile, when you add a new line you can get the SE for free. Existing customers who don’t have a phone to trade in can add a new line and save up to 50% on the phone of their choice, including the SE.
As with the other iPhone models, Spectrum has the SE available and you can get $100 off with purchase.
Mint Mobile is currently offering the iPhone SE at the regular retail price of $429 but if you purchase it you can get the company’s Unlimited phone service for just $15 per month, as long as you commit to at least one year. That’s a 50% discount on the regular plan cost.
*All information about the Apple Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
How we choose the best iPhone deals at CNET
Many of us here at CNET have covered deals on top tech for over five years, including cell phone deals from brands like Apple, Google, Samsung, OnePlus and more. In that time, we’ve learned how to spot the best deals from trustworthy retailers and carriers to simplify the phone buying process. We look for direct discounts, trade-in offers and other bonuses offered for both unlocked and carrier phones when choosing the best deals to show you to score you the best deal and avoid online shopping scams.