By now, you probably know that Apple’s iPhone 17 is available for preorder. If you want an upgrade but you don’t need the latest model, you can grab a new iPhone 16 series phone and save your pennies. Though we’re excited about the new features of the iPhone 17, the iPhone 16 is still in CNET’s list of overall best phones for 2025. These phones still provide excellent features, and the lineup includes the iPhone 16E, which is perfect for budget-conscious shoppers who want a new phone without a major price tag. We’ve rounded up some of the best deals across the internet so you can grab an iPhone 16 series phone for less or even free.
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To help you save on all five models — from the affordable iPhone 16E to the fancier iPhone 16 Pro Max -‘s shopping experts have rounded up all of the best iPhone 16 deals below. We’ll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so check back for the latest deals.
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Best deals for the iPhone 16
We’ll continue updating the list below with the best iPhone 16 deals across all the major US retailers and carriers.
Apple iPhone 16 series at the Apple Store
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 $700 in trade-in credit. You’ll also get 3% cash back if you purchase with your Apple Card.* Apple also partners with carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Boost Mobile, which offer an enhanced trade-in credit of up to $1,000 if you’re looking for a service plan.
Apple iPhone 16 series at T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering several trade-in and new-line discounts on the iPhone 16 series. Exchanging your old phone will save you up to $1,000 if you have an Experience Beyond plan, which will score you the basic iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus or 16 Pro free. Users on an Experience More plan can get up to $830 off with a trade-in, which still nets a free basic iPhone 16 or a new iPhone 16E. Those on most other plans can get up to $300 in trade-in credit. Additionally, you can also save $830 with a new line and trade-in, or when you switch to an Experience Beyond plan from another carrier. Military members, first responders and folks older than 55 can also take advantage of special trade-in offers for up to $800 off.
Apple iPhone 16 series at AT&T
AT&T is offering discounts on the iPhone 16 series if you trade in, though these vary depending on your device. Don’t have an old device to trade in? You can score up to $384 in bill credits when you buy your phone in installments. Right now, the iPhone 16E is $6 per month, the iPhone 16 for $16 per month, the iPhone Plus for $23 per month and the iPhone 16 Pro for $16 per month. and the Pro Max for $21 per month.
Discounts will be applied as bill credits over 36 months. AT&T is also offering a special online-only discount of $200 off with a line activation.
Apple iPhone 16 series at Verizon
Adding a line on an Unlimited Ultimate plan at Verizon will save you $600 on the iPhone 16E, $830 on the basic iPhone 16, $930 on the iPhone 16 Plus, $1,000 on the iPhone 16 Pro and $1,200 on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which gets you any basic configuration free. Discounts are applied as bill credits over 36 months.
Apple iPhone 16 series at US Cellular
US Cellular is offering a chance to grab any iPhone 16 model free right now. Just adding a line on a qualifying plan will get you the basic iPhone 16, 16E, 16 Plus or Pro free while the 16 Pro Max requires a new line and a trade-in. You can also save $350 when you pay for the phone upfront, choose a prepaid Unlimited Plus plan and switch your existing number over to US Cellular.
Apple iPhone 16 series at Best Buy
Best Buy isn’t carrying any unlocked iPhone 16 models right now but there are some serious savings available if you add a line and trade in your old phone through AT&T or Verizon. AT&T customers will get up to $700 off the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus 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 or 16 Plus or $1,000 off the 16 Pro or 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.
Apple iPhone 16 series at Xfinity
Xfinity customers either adding a line or upgrading an existing one will get $400 off any iPhone 16 model and can save up to $830 when they also trade in an eligible device. Plus, you can get up to $500 to pay off your current contract when you switch from another carrier.
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When did the iPhone 16 launch?
Apple’s iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup hit stores in September 2024, while the iPhone 16E was released this February. You can now pop into any retailer that sells the iPhone — like an Apple store, Best Buy or your mobile provider — and buy from their available stock.
Use the Apple Store app to select the model, storage and color you like and 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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How do I order the iPhone 16?
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 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 $700 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 include any accessories you want and enter your payment information to complete your purchase.
How much does the iPhone 16 cost and what are the specs?
Prices differ depending on the amount of storage you buy, but here’s the range:
- iPhone 16E: $599 to $899
- iPhone 16: $799 to $1,099
- iPhone 16 Plus: $899 to $1,199
- iPhone 16 Pro: $999 to $1,499
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1,199 to $1,599
iPhone 16 lineup specs
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price 128GB | $799 | $899 | $999 | N/A |
| Starting price 256GB | $899 | $999 | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| Starting price 512GB | $1,099 | $1,199 | $1,299 | $1,399 |
| Starting price 1TB | N/A | N/A | $1,499 | $1,599 |
| Display size | 6.1-inch | 6.7-inch | 6.3-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Screen resolution (pixels) | 2,556 x 1,179 | 2,796 x 1,290 | 2,622 x 1,206 | 2,868 x 1,320 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Processor | A18 | A18 | A18 Pro | A18 Pro |
| Mobile software | iOS 18 | iOS 18 | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| Camera (megapixels) | 48MP fusion camera, 12MP ultrawide camera | 48MP fusion camera, 12MP ultrawide camera | 48MP fusion camera, 48MP ultrawide camera, 5x telephoto | 48MP fusion camera, 48MP ultrawide camera, 5x telephoto |
| Front-facing camera | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
| Video capture | 4K up to 60fps | 4K up to 60fps | 4K up to 120fps | 4K up to 120fps |
| Battery/charging speeds | Up to 22 hours video playback | Up to 27 hours video playback | Up to 27 hours video playback | Up to 33 hours video playback |
| Fingerprint sensor | None (Face ID) | None (Face ID) | None (Face ID) | None (Face ID) |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
What colors do the iPhone 16 models come in?
- iPhone 16E: Black and white
- iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: Black, white, pink, teal (green) and ultramarine (blue)
- iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max: Black titanium, white titanium, natural titanium and desert titanium
How do iPhone 16 trade-in offers work?
Some carriers are offering up to $1,000 on eligible trade-ins, which could net you a free iPhone 16 Pro. 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.
Want to get a deal on previous iPhone models? Our roundup of the best iPhone deals includes sales on the iPhone 15, iPhone SE and more.
*All information about the Apple Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
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