Best iPhone 16 Deals: Where to Find All Five Models for Free - CNET

Mar 14, 2025

There are some serious trade-in and new line offers out there that can knock up to $1,200 off all the phones in Apple's latest lineup.

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With the addition of the brand-new 16E, there are now five models in Apple's iPhone 16 lineup. That means there's an option for just about every need and budget. Plus, there are some incredible offers right now that can put one of these top-rated devices in your pocket for less.

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You won't find any straightforward price cuts, but there are significant savings available if you have an old phone to trade in or are looking to add a new line at a carrier. We've rounded up some of the best deals below to help you take full advantage of these offers.

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We'll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so check back anytime to see the latest. And if you're looking to switch to an Android phone, there are also plenty of Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9 deals to be had.

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We'll continue updating the list below with the best iPhone 16 deals across all the major US retailers and carriers.

You can buy iPhone 16 series phones from the Apple Store, and if you have an older phone to trade in, you could get up to $630 in trade-in credit. You'll also get 3% cash back if you make the purchase with your Apple Card.* Apple also partners with carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Boost Mobile, which offer enhanced trade-in credit of up to $1,000 if you're looking for a service plan.

T-Mobile is offering several trade-in and new-line discounts on the iPhone 16 series at the moment. Exchanging your old phone will save you up to $1,000 if you have a Go5G Next plan, which scores you the basic iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus or 16 Pro for free. Users on a Magenta Max or Go5G Plus plan can get up to $830 off with a trade-in, which still nets the basic iPhone 16 or the new iPhone 16E for free. Those on most other plans can get up to $500 in trade-in credit. A savings of up to $830 can also be had with a new line and a trade-in, and military members, first responders and folks over 55 can take advantage of special trade-in offers for up to $800 off.

AT&T has an incredible trade-in offer available. Those who have, or switch to, an eligible unlimited plan can exchange their old iPhone (13 Pro or newer) in any condition for up to $1,000 off. That scores you the basic iPhone 16 or 16 Pro for free and drops the 16 Pro Max to less than $6 per month.

If you don't have an old phone to trade in, you can grab the iPhone 16 Plus for just $11 per month or the iPhone 16E for $6 per month when you purchase it on an installment plan. Discounts will be applied as bill credits over 36 months. AT&T is also offering a special online-only discount of $200 off with the activation of a new line.

Verizon is offering trade-in and new-line savings on all iPhone 16 models. Just adding a new line on an Unlimited Ultimate plan (or Unlimited Welcome or Plus plans for the basic model) will get you the iPhone 16, 16 Plus or 16 Pro for free and drops the 16 Pro Max down to just $5 per month. If you'll also be trading in an old phone with the activation of a qualifying line, you can save up to $1,000, which still gets you the basic iPhone 16, 16 Plus and 16 Pro for free.

Interested in the 16E instead? You can score it for just $5 per month when you get a new line on any plan or grab the basic 128GB model for free with an eligible trade-in and a new Unlimited Welcome, Plus or Ultimate line.

US Cellular is offering a chance to grab any iPhone 16 model for free right now. Adding a new line on a qualifying plan will get you the basic iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro or new 16E for free, while the 16 Pro Max requires a new line and a trade-in.

If you'd prefer to prepay for the phone at once, you'll get $380 off the basic iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro or 16 Pro Max or $500 off the iPhone 16E with the activation of a new line. Remember to check whether US Cellular services your area.

Signing up for Boost Mobile's $65 per month Infinite Access plan saves you $300 on the iPhone 16E, or up to $1,000 on the other models, which will net you the basic iPhone 16, 16 Plus and 16 Pro for free and the 16 Pro Max for less than $6 per month. If you prefer to pay for the phone outright, you won't get a direct discount on the price, but you will get a free year of 5G service.

Best Buy isn't carrying any unlocked iPhone 16 models right now, but there are some serious savings available if you add a new line and trade in your old phone through AT&T or Verizon. AT&T customers will get up to $830 off the iPhone 16 or up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. Verizon customers can trade in for up to $930 off the basic 16 and 16 Plus or $1,000 off the 16 Pro and Pro Max.

If you're looking to grab the new iPhone 16E, it's just $6 per month for AT&T customers who purchase it on an installment plan or up to $600 off for Verizon customers with an eligible trade-in.

Xfinity Mobile isn't offering any direct discounts on iPhone 16 series phones. However, you can save up to $500 on the four flagship models with an eligible trade-in when adding a new line or upgrading an existing one. But unlike some other carriers, Xfinity isn't offering enhanced credit, so the age and condition of your device will have a much larger impact on its value. And if you're looking to make the switch from another carrier, Xfinity will give you up to $500 to pay off your current contract.

There are also some special offers available for the iPhone 16E. You can get the basic 128GB model for free with an eligible trade-in when adding a new line or save $300 when upgrading an existing line with a trade-in.

Apple's iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup hit stores last September, while the new iPhone 16E was just released in February. You can now pop into any retailer that sells the iPhone — like an Apple store, Best Buy or your carrier — and buy from their available stock. Use the Apple Store app to select the model, storage and color you like, and you can check availability at your nearest physical Apple store. You'll also find the lineup at all major carriers, and we've highlighted those offers below.

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You can shop for the iPhone 16 series on nearly all online retailers and carriers, as well as at brick-and-mortar locations.

First, decide which model iPhone you want to buy: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max or the iPhone 16E. Then, select your preferred color and storage capacity and decide if you'll trade in an older iPhone, which could get you up to $630 back from Apple.

Then, choose an optional carrier and AppleCare Plus coverage (or not) and click the blue Add to Bag button. You can then add any accessories you want and enter your payment information to complete your purchase.

Prices differ depending on the amount of storage you buy, but here's the range:

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Some carriers are offering up to $1,000 on eligible trade-ins, which could net you an iPhone 16 Pro for free. One important thing to keep in mind is that most trade-in deals from carriers require you to become a customer, and they often apply to the priciest plan options.

Select retailers with trade-in programs could offer gift cards toward future purchases instead, so you don't necessarily have to be locked into a contract to take advantage of the savings you can get from parting with your old device. However, those offers may not provide as much of a deal as traditional trade-in offers.

We first saw the new iPhone 16 models in the demo room at Apple headquarters in California.

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