There’s No Need to Pay Full Price on a New iPhone 16 Thanks to This Treasure Trove of Deals
Apple fans flocked to collect the iPhone 17 series. However, if you’d rather save a few bucks, the iPhone 16 is a solid choice. You’ll still get Apple’s speed, features, and luxury cameras for less now that retailers are trying to get rid of their current stock. Finding one is getting harder and harder, but we’ve found some great deals to consider from major carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile And Verizon.
To help you make the most of these deals, the shopping experts at CNET have rounded up all the best iPhone 16 deals below. It’s worth noting that the deals will start to dwindle as the iPhone 17 series continues to take center stage, so take advantage of these deals soon.
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Best iPhone 16 deals
We’ll continue to update the list below with the best iPhone 16 deals at all major US retailers and carriers.
Apple iPhone 16 series on the Apple Store
You can still buy iPhone 16 series phones directly from the Apple Store, and you could get up to $670 in credit if you have an old phone to trade in. You’ll also get 3% cash back if you make the purchase with your Apple Card.*
Apple iPhone 16 series at T-Mobile
T-Mobile is almost out of stock on the iPhone 16 series, but if you switch to T-Mobile you can still find savings. You can still save up to $830 on the Experience More or Experience Beyond plan, and up to $630 on most other plans when you switch. Savings will be applied in the form of 24 monthly bill credits.
Apple iPhone 16 series at AT&T
AT&T is offering deep discounts on the iPhone 16 series only for purchasing the phone on an installment plan. With these deals, you can get the iPhone 16E for just $2 per month, the base iPhone 16 for $8 per month, the 16 Pro for $16 per month, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max for $21 per month. The discounts will be applied as bill credits over 36 months, saving you up to $442 in total.
At the moment there are no special offers for the iPhone 16 Plus. And while they’re not required for these deals, AT&T also has its own trade-in program through which you can save even more. Plus, it offers a special $200 online-only discount with a line activation.
Apple iPhone 16 series at Verizon
Adding a line on an eligible unlimited plan at Verizon will save you $600 on the iPhone 16E, $730 on the base iPhone 16, $830 on the iPhone 16 Plus, and $900 on the iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 16 Pro Max is out of stock. These offers give you a basic configuration of any available model for free. Discounts are applied as bill credits over 36 months.
Apple iPhone 16 series at Xfinity
Xfinity customers who add a line or upgrade an existing line will receive $400 off any iPhone 16 model and can save up to $830 when they also trade in an eligible device, getting some basic configurations free. Additionally, Xfinity is offering up to $500 to reimburse existing contracts when switching to another carrier.
Apple iPhone 16 series at Best Buy
Best Buy is currently offering $50 off the iPhone 16E and $330 off the iPhone 16 if you buy it in black. There are no other direct discounts on other models at this time. However, you can save money by trading in an eligible device. Best Buy will also offer an additional $100 off if you allow them to connect your phone to a carrier.
When was the iPhone 16 launched?
Apple’s iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup hit stores in September 2024, while the iPhone 16E was released in February. You can now go to any retailer that sells the iPhone – like an Apple Store, Best Buy, or your wireless carrier – and buy from their remaining inventory.
Use the Apple Store app to select the model, storage and color you like and check availability at your nearest physical Apple store. You will also find the range on all major carriers. We’ve highlighted these deals below.
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How to order iPhone 16?
You can buy the iPhone 16 series from almost all online retailers and carriers, as well as physical stores.
First, decide which iPhone model you want to buy: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max or iPhone 16E. Next, select your preferred color and storage capacity and decide whether you’ll trade in an older iPhone, which could net you up to $700 from Apple.
Next, choose an optional carrier and AppleCare Plus coverage (or not) and click the blue button. Add to cart button. You can then include any accessories you want and enter your payment information to complete the purchase.
How much does the iPhone 16 cost and what are the specifications?
Prices differ depending on how much 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 Series Specifications
| iPhone16 | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price 128 GB | $799 | $899 | $999 | N / A |
| Starting price 256 GB | $899 | $999 | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| Starting price 512 GB | $1,099 | $1,199 | $1,299 | $1,399 |
| Starting price 1TB | N / A | N / A | $1,499 | $1,599 |
| Display size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Screen resolution (pixels) | 2556 x 1179 | 2796 x 1290 | 2622 x 1206 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Pixel density | 460 dpi | 460 dpi | 460 dpi | 460 dpi |
| Processor | A18 | A18 | A18 Pro | A18 Pro |
| Mobile software | iOS 18 | iOS 18 | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| Camera (megapixels) | 48MP fusion camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera | 48MP fusion camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera | 48MP fusion camera, 48MP ultra-wide camera, 5x telephoto lens | 48MP fusion camera, 48MP ultra-wide camera, 5x telephoto lens |
| Front camera | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| 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 of video playback | Up to 27 hours of video playback | Up to 27 hours of video playback | Up to 33 hours of video playback |
| Fingerprint sensor | None (facial identification) | None (facial identification) | None (facial identification) | None (facial identification) |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
What colors are the iPhone 16 models available in?
- iPhone16E: 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 offered by carriers require you to become a customer and often apply to the most expensive plan options.
Some retailers with trade-in programs might instead offer gift cards for future purchases, so you don’t necessarily need to be tied into a contract to take advantage of the savings you can get from parting with your old device. However, these deals may not offer as many benefits as traditional trade-in deals.
We first saw the new iPhone 16 models in the demo room at Apple’s California headquarters.
Want to get a deal on previous iPhone models? Our overview of best iPhone deals includes sales on iPhone 17, iPhone 15 and more.
*All information on Apple Card was collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
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