There are a lot of great smartphones around these days, and it means that we're all spoiled when it comes to choice. But things are simpler if you're an Apple user because you can always look to the latest entry in the long-running line of smartphones. The iPhone 16 lineup is where it's at right now, and whether you're going for the more budget-friendly iPhone 16E or the incredible iPhone 16 Pro Max, you're getting an excellent phone. If you want to get one without spending loads of money, then you'll want to make the most of the best iPhone 16 deals we've found below.
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You won't find any straightforward price cuts, but significant savings are available if you have an old phone to trade in or want to add a new line with a carrier. We'll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so check back for the latest deals. And if you're looking to switch to an Android phone, there are plenty of Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9 deals available.
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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.
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 $650 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 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. Exchanging your old phone will save you up to $1,000 if you have a Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, which scores you the basic iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus or 16 Pro for free. Users on a 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 $300 in trade-in credit. Additionally, 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, too.
There is also a special offer exclusively for the iPhone 16E that gets you the phone for free when you switch your existing number over from another carrier and activate a new line on a qualifying plan.
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 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 all iPhone 16 models for free when you take out a qualifying unlimited plan for $25/month. So, that gets you the basic iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro or 16 Pro Max for free, or saves you $420 on the iPhone 16E, which drops the price down to $5 per month. You can also get the iPhone 16E for free with both a new line and a trade-in.
Signing up for Boost Mobile's $60 per month Unlimited Premium plan saves you $400 on the iPhone 16E, and the Infinite Access plan for $65 a month saves 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 customers either adding a new 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.
When did the iPhone 16 launch?
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 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 $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 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
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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 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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*All information about the Apple Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.