iPhone 16, Plus, Pro, and Pro Max: Where to get the best deals in the U.S.

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If you’re anxious to get your hands on the new iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, or iPhone 16 Pro Max, you can buy from Apple directly, either in-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.

When does the iPhone 16 go on sale?

The iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max handsets were announced at Apple’s iPhone event on September 9 abd pre-orders start on Friday, September 13. Read: How to pre-order iPhone 16, Plus, Pro and Pro Max on Friday and get ready to order your new iPhone on the day they go on sale!

Pre-orders on Apple’s website will start at 5 a.m. PDT, at 8 a.m. EDT on Friday, September 13.

The phones will go on sale on Friday, September 20.

Order an iPhone 16 (U.S.)

iPhone 16 U.S. best deals

It will be a while before we see any really good savings on the price of the iPhone 16 handsets, but once the new iPhones go on sale we expect to see money off at Amazon. For now read: iPhone 16 is available for preorder, here are the deals and discounts.









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You will be able to find the best deals for every iPhone 16 handset in the tables below the contract deals section.

iPhone 16 U.S. prices

The price of the iPhone 16-series is the same as the iPhone 15 series.

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

Best Phone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Max Carriers and contract deals

Carrier stores 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.

In the U.S., Apple is once again partnering with carriers to offer discounts on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. You get a $30 discount if you buy a phone activated on AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile. That’s why Apple lists the price of the iPhone 16 as $799 and the iPhone 16 Plus as $899—that’s the price with the carrier-activated discount applied.

Best Buy

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 – Offerining 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 – see deals below.

Best deals at Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile has confirmed the following Phone 16 offers. These include:

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. Available to both new and existing customers, this offer has no trade-in or line requirement.

Get $1,000 off the iPhone 16 lineup with Boost Mobile’s $65/month Infinite Access plan, which includes unlimited 5G data, global roaming AND an upgrade to the latest iPhone every year. Unlike other carriers, Boost Mobile offer all its iPhone deals and offers with no trade-in required.

In partnership with Apple Retail, Boost Mobile customers who combine $1,000 off the iPhone 16 lineup with the Infinite Access plan and trade in an iPhone can receive up to $1,650 in credits or even get the iPhone 16 Pro Max for free.

Best Unlocked iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Max deals

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 old iPhone separately.

You’ll always pay full price for a new iPhone at the Apple Store (no carrier discounts here), but it’s a direct and simple way to get an iPhone, and in some cases the only place to buy one without activating it on a mobile network.

So if you have a good deal with your carrier that you don’t want to lose, and want new iPhone, here are the best deals on offer:

Best iPhone 16 deals right now

Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 models.

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Best iPhone 16 Plus deals right now

Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Plus, 128GB, RRP: £899:

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Best iPhone 16 Pro deals right now

Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Pro.

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Best iPhone 16 Pro Max deals right now

Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Pro.

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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:

Where to get refurbished iPhone 16 deals

If you haven’t already, you may want to consider buying a refurbished iPhone 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 on the Apple Refurbished Store. However, Apple is unlikely to offer refurbished iPhone 16 models for sale until the iPhone 17 is released.

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 

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