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There are now five iPhone handsets in the 16 family! The newest member, the iPhone 16e, goes up for pre-order on Friday February 21, 2025, and went on sale from Friday February 28. Here’s how to get the best price on Apple’s newest iPhone, or the rest of the iPhone 16 range.
You don’t have to buy the iPhone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, Pro, or Pro Max directly from Apple, all the major carriers will offer you one on contract. The biggest benefit of not buying from Apple though is that you can take advantage of special deals and discounts. Of course, you can still buy from Apple directly, either in an Apple Store or online, but there are some great deals and promotions offered by popular retailers and carriers.
Here’s a summary of some of the best deals and promotions offered by retailers and carriers in the U.S. to help you get the best deal on your new iPhone. If you’re looking for other models, check out our Best iPhone deals.
If you aren’t sure which new iPhone to buy, we compare every iPhone in a separate article. We also compare the iPhone 16e vs iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16e with the iPhone 15 to see if it’s worth saving money or spending more.
iPhone 16 U.S. prices
The price of the iPhone 16 is the same as the iPhone 15 series was. The new iPhone 16e price matches the price point of the iPhone 14 at the time Apple discontinued it.
In each case if you want to buy an unlocked iPhone from Apple it costs $30 more.
- iPhone 16e prices: 128GB: $599 / 256GB: $699 / 512GB: $899
- iPhone 16 prices: 128GB: $799 / 256GB: $899 / 512GB: $1,099
- iPhone 16 Plus price: 128GB: $899 / 256GB: $999 / 512GB: $1,199
- iPhone 16 Pro prices: 128GB: $999 / 256GB: $1,099 / 512GB: $1,299 / 1TB: $1,499
- iPhone 16 Pro Max prices: 256GB: $1,199 / 512GB: $1,399 / 1TB: $1,599
In the U.S., Apple is partnering with carriers to offer discounts on the iPhone 16 range. Above are the prices you pay if you buy a phone activated on AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile. Apple lists the price of the iPhone 16 with the carrier-activated discount applied, if you want to buy an unlocked iPhone you pay $30 more.
If you want to find out how to unlock your iPhone so you can use it with another network read: How to unlock an iPhone.
Best Phone 16, 16e, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Max carriers and contract deals
If you want to buy the latest iPhone for less than the full retail price, you’re probably going to need to get it from a carrier or mobile provider, and there will often be significant strings attached. These deals can be complicated, so be sure to read the fine print. You can purchase directly from Apple with activation on a carrier to get special carrier deals, though you may have more options if you buy from one of the carriers below.
- Optimum Mobile – New and existing Optimum Mobile customers on any plan can get the iPhone 16e 128 GB for free with a select trade-in; or they can get $400 off any iPhone 16e with any trade-in. Additionally, Optimum Mobile customers can enjoy two Unlimited lines for only $45 per month or one Unlimited line for only $25 per month
- Verizon – You can get up to $1,000 off on if you have the Unlimited Ultimate plan, up to $830 off with the Unlimited Plus plan, and up to $415 off with the Unlimited Welcome plan. Must trade in a phone.
- AT&T – Offering up to $830 off iPhone 16 or $1,000 off iPhone 16 Pro, as bill credits over 36 months, you have to trade in an eligible phone, and you have to have a qualifying postpaid unlimited voice and data plan.
- T-Mobile – Offers up to $830 off iPhone 16 or $1,000 off iPhone 16 Pro, as bill credits over 24 months, with Go5G Next or Go5G Business Next plan. Must trade in phone for iPhone 16 Pro offer.
- Boost Infinite – Get $1,000 off the iPhone 16 lineup with Boost Mobile’s $65/month Infinite Access plan. No trade-in required. A full year of FREE Boost Mobile wireless service when purchasing the iPhone 16 at full price with the $25/mo Unlimited plan, or apply the offer to the $50/mo Unlimited+ or $60/mo Unlimited Premium plans.
- Best Buy – Best Buy will sell you an iPhone with AT&T or Verizon.
Best contract deals for iPhone 16
Best contract deals for iPhone 16 Plus
Best contract deals for iPhone 16 Pro
Best contract deals for iPhone 16 Pro Max
Best Unlocked iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Max deals
If you want to buy an unlocked iPhone 16 in the U.S. you have to buy it from the Apple Store.
Buying direct from Apple is one of the few ways to buy an unlocked, SIM-free iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus, and it’s the go-to place to join the iPhone Upgrade Program, which from $39.50 a month will get you a new iPhone every year including AppleCare+ coverage.
Apple will let you trade in your old iPhone and get up to $650 in credit toward a new purchase. You can also trade an old iPhone with Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart. We cover how to sell or trade in your old iPhone separately.
If the iPhone 16 is available from any other retailers you will see their best deals below.
128GB iPhone 16e, MSRP: $599 locked, $629 unlocked
Here are the best prices for the iPhone 16e. Right now you can only pre-order from Apple. But other resellers should start to stock it soon.
128GB iPhone 16, MSRP: $799 locked, $829 unlocked
$829
$829.99
$717
$749
$750
128GB iPhone 16 Plus, MSRP: $899 locked, $929 unlocked
$879.97
$929
$929.99
$799
$840.43
$888
128GB iPhone 16 Pro, MSRP: $999 locked, $1,029 unlocked
$999
$999.99
$879
$909
$939.99
256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max, MSRP: $1,199 locked, $1,129 unlocked
$1199
$1199.99
$1119
$1145
$1155.61
Where to get refurbished iPhone 16 deals
If you haven’t already, you may want to consider buying a refurbished iPhone 16 to save money (and the environment). Refurbished devices are thoroughly tested and repaired to work and look just like new. In the case of official Apple refurbished iPhones, you get a brand-new body and screen, box, accessories, battery, and warranty. It’s almost indistinguishable from buying a new iPhone.
See our full guide to buying refurbished or second-hand iPhones for more.
The first place to shop for a refurbished iPhone is at the Apple Refurbished Store. It will be a while before Apple offers refurbished iPhone 16 models for sale—they usually start showing up when the next model is released. Rest assured, the Apple Refurbished Store is where you can get the highest quality of refurbished iPhones.
Since it will take so long for Apple to offer refurbished iPhone 16 models, or if you just want to look for a better deal, you can check these resellers instead:
- BackMarket
- Best Buy
- Refurb.me
- Gazelle
- Reboxed
Source : Macworld
