If you’re looking for one of the best phones on the market and you’re a fan of the Apple ecosystem, there’s no question that an iPhone is an easy option. From exceptional photo and video quality to improved storage, even older iPhone models offer a lot of value. New iPhones can be pricey. Luckily, multiple carriers are offering discounts of up to $1,000 off the latest models from the iPhone 15 series. Some carriers are even including additional discounts on items such as subscriptions or even devices.
You can score even bigger discounts if you choose a previously released model. Many older models still offer high-quality performance, and they cost much less when compared to the price of Apple’s most recent lineup.
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We’ve found a variety of deals on different models and configurations, with offers ranging from the budget-friendly iPhone SE to the powerful iPhone 15 Pro Max. We’ve gathered the best iPhone deals across multiple generations to help you save big bucks. Be sure to check back often, because we’ll keep this post updated with the latest offers. Keep in mind, some of these deals might require you to trade in your existing phone or add a new line to your plan.
Best iPhone deals available now
Below you’ll find the best deals on the iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone 13 and iPhone SE 2022, grouped by generation.
iPhone 15 deals
We first learned about the iPhone 15 at the Wonderlust event in the fall of 2023, with the new flagship from Apple hitting shelves on Sept. 22 of that year. It’s been several months now since its release, and you can find quite a few ways to get your hands on one for less right now.
Buying your iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro directly from Apple can score you a deal. Various financing options are available, including up to $630 off unlocked models with a qualifying trade-in. Or you can opt for a carrier deal via Apple and save as much as $830 when you trade in your old phone.
AT&T is offering up to $700 off the iPhone 15, and if you’re hoping for the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, you can get up to $1,000 off. You’ll need a qualifying trade-in and an eligible unlimited plan to get the discount. If it’s the iPhone 15 Plus you’re after, you can get up to $700 off with trade-in, and then pay $6.39 per month.
AT&T offers bill credit trade-in on phones valued as little as $35, with phones valued between $35 and $129 netting you $350 in savings, so it’s worth bringing in that older phone you never upgraded.
Right now at Verizon, if you purchase an iPhone 15 and add a new line with the Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plan, you will get a promotional credit of $830, which essentially nets you the phone for free without the need to trade in an old phone. The promotional credit is applied to the account as bill credits over 36 months.
You can also trade in a phone to get up to $830 in promo credits, which gets you the iPhone 15 for free. You’ll need the Unlimited Ultimate plan to get this price, but it’s an option for upgraders who aren’t adding a new line. In a similar deal, you can get up to $750 off the iPhone 15 Plus with a new line or up to $830 off with a trade-in.
If you want the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max, you can get $840 off with a new line, the same offer as on the standard iPhone 15.
When you buy a new Apple 5G phone, you can get NFL Sunday Ticket for free when you open a new line with Verizon.
T-Mobile is offering quite a few ways to save on the iPhone 15 series at the moment. You can score up to $1000 off with a Go5G Next plan or up to $830 off with the Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan for qualified buyers. If not, you can get up to $300 with certain trade-ins.
You can also buy a new phone at full price and get $700 off another iPhone 15 series phone when you get a new line.
Walmart’s carrier offers are among the best deals right now. Snag a trade-in discount through Walmart, with as much as $1,200 off the Pro and Pro Max models. You’ll have to buy on a qualifying installment plan through either AT&T or Verizon and trade in an eligible device to get the savings. Keep in mind that Walmart’s list prices of the iPhone 15 models are $50 higher than Apple’s.
Best Buy doesn’t currently carry unlocked versions of any of the iPhone 15 series, but it does have carrier models for AT&T and Verizon. With AT&T, you can trade-in and get up to $700 in bill credits, and with Verizon, you can get up to $830 on the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus.
Verizon is offering up to $830. If you don’t have a trade-in, you can score $200 off an iPhone 15 series when you purchase one with an AT&T plan. Note that this discount depends on the storage size as well, but you can easily get at least $100 off.
These offers all require a trade-in and activation of a qualifying plan.
If you’re interested in the iPhone 15, Target is offering up to $700 back in trade-in credit when purchased on a qualifying AT&T installment plan. Those looking for the iPhone 15 Plus, Pro or Pro Max can get up to $1,000 in trade-in credit when purchased on a qualifying AT&T installment plan.
If you’re looking to upgrade, you can get a straight $50 off, or get $250 off if you switch to AT&T and purchase the phone at Target. Plus, right now Target Circle members can get two months of free Apple Music with their purchase.
Be advised most of these offers are for in-store purchases only and there are no unlocked models. Stock is out or low at multiple locations.
Mint Mobile doesn’t have any straightforward discounts or trade-in offers on the iPhone 15 series, but when you purchase the iPhone 15, 15 Pro, 15 Plus or 15 Pro Max you can get six months of free service. Keep in mind you’ll have to sign up for a one-year plan to get the discount.
iPhone 15 series phones are out of stock at Mint, so you’ll have to wait until the restock so you can score this deal.
Spectrum doesn’t have a huge discount on the base price of the iPhone 15 models, when you trade in any qualifying phone you will get an automatic $100 promotional discount. The phone you trade in needs to have a value greater than $1, so the odds are whatever phone you’re using will get you something. Plus, you may get additional trade-in credit.
iPhone 14 deals
The iPhone 14 series is still a popular line of phones and comprises the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and top-spec iPhone 14 Pro Max. Being some of Apple’s latest models, these phones won’t sport the cheapest price tag, but with the iPhone 15 series readily available, the iPhone 14 is seeing some deals that should reduce the sticker shock.
The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are available to buy directly from Apple, with delivery and in-store pickup options available. You can trade in your old device for up to $620 off your new one and use an Apple Card to get 3% back on your purchase.
If you’re interested in a carrier model from AT&T, you can get up to $334 in bill credits on either phone. T-Mobile customers can get up to $729 in trade-in credit.
T-Mobile has multiple offers on the iPhone 14, 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max that can net you a phone for free if you qualify. You can save up to $630 when you switch to T-Mobile. You can buy one and get the second one up to $700 off when you add a new line.
AT&T is offering $150 off a new iPhone 14 Plus when purchased online.
AT&T is currently carrying the 14 Plus, and other models aren’t currently in stock. The 14 Plus has no significant deals right now, however, you can potentially save up to $360 in trade-in credit. You can also get $100 off on Ray-Ban Meta glasses with an eligible plan.
Add a new line on a 5G unlimited plan and you’ll get the iPhone 14 for free. The discount comes in bill credits over 36 months, and there’s no trade-in required. You can get up to $830 off the iPhone 14 Plus, which nets you the 128GB model for free. Like the regular 14, you’ll need to add a new line on a qualifying unlimited plan.
Note that Verizon is not carrying the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Spectrum is offering $100 in instant savings on the iPhone 14 if you trade in a qualifying device. The trade-in phone must have a value of $1 or more. Plus, if the final trade-in value exceeds the cost of the new device, the difference will be refunded to your Spectrum Mobile Account.
Note that the only iPhone 14 model Spectrum carries is the 128GB model (no Pro, Plus or Pro Max).
Best Buy isn’t offering any direct discounts on unlocked iPhone 14 and 14 Plus models right now, although you can score up to $365 off through Best Buy’s trade-in program.
Best Buy is not currently carrying the iPhone 14 Pro or Pro Max.
iPhone 13 deals
The iPhone 13 may not be Apple’s flagship series anymore, but these are still solid phones worth considering. With the new iPhone 15 out now, there are some great iPhone 13 deals to be found.
You can trade in your current iPhone and get as much as $620 off the iPhone 13. If you’re handing over a base iPhone 12, the value is likely to be closer to $300. You can check what an older model will get you on the site. You can also choose to finance your phone and Apple will apply the value as credit, or you can pay the full amount for the phone and Apple will credit your payment method after receiving the old phone. Also, you’ll get 3% back if you pay with an Apple card.
T-Mobile customers adding a new line of service on a qualifying service plan can snag an iPhone 13 for free with either an eligible trade-in or when porting their existing number over from another carrier. Folks only adding a new line can still save 50% which amounts to $315 via bill credits over 24 months.
When you buy the Apple iPhone 13 device and add a new line on the Unlimited Welcome, Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plans, you will get $630 in promotional credit, which gets you the iPhone 13 128GB for free.
AT&T is still carrying the iPhone 13 but there are no discounts on offer. You can get a $100 discount when you buy Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses.
Trade in your old device and purchase an iPhone 13 and you’ll get a discount of $100 off the regular price. This will be in bill credits if financed or instant if purchased outright.
Although Best Buy is not offering any direct discounts on the unlocked iPhone 13, you can get up to $225 in trade-in credit. You will also get three free months of Apple Music, Apple TV+ and Apple Fitness, plus four free months of Apple Arcade.
If you choose a carrier model and set it up through Best Buy, the price drops down to $500 per phone, which is a $130 discount
iPhone SE (2022) deals
The budget option in Apple’s lineup, the iPhone SE was updated in 2022 but was still targeted squarely at people who wanted a no-frills iPhone experience. From $429, it’s an affordable device for anyone who wants to stick with a familiar experience.
If you want an unlocked model of the 2022 iPhone SE, you can pick it up for as much as $120 off the list price with an eligible trade-in at Best Buy. If you don’t mind activating it with your carrier, you can take advantage of an instant $130 discount, with no trade-in required.
If you prefer to buy your iPhone right from the source, you can do that with the iPhone SE. Apple has all the carrier models, along with the unlocked one. If you’re already an iPhone owner looking to switch to the SE, Apple is offering up to $620 when you trade in an eligible device. With a base price of $429, that means you could theoretically get the SE totally free, although you’re probably going to be trading a phone that gets you $40 to $100 off. If your trade-in doesn’t cover the full cost, you can pay the remaining cost in full, or split it into 24 months of interest-free payments when you use an Apple Card during checkout.
Carrier offers include up to $358 in bill credits from AT&T and the potential to get the phone for free from T Mobile; both require qualifying trade-ins.
When you buy an iPhone SE on a new line with any 5G unlimited plan, you can save $430, which gets you the 64GB model for free. Just note that the discount will be applied in the form of monthly credits over 36 months, even if you buy the phone outright.
T-Mobile currently has no major offers on the iPhone SE (3rd gen), but you can save with an eligible trade-in. Right now, the carrier is also waiving the activation fee of $35. At a current price of $430, you can score this phone at a decent price when you stack up these savings.
As with the other iPhone models, Spectrum has the SE available and you can get $100 off with purchase.
Which iPhone deal is the best?
It appears a simple question at first, but the best iPhone deal for you might be different from the best iPhone deal for someone else. Apple currently sells eight different iPhone models, so choosing the right one for you means assessing your needs and preferences when it comes to things like design, features, cameras and price.
If you want Apple’s latest and greatest, you’ll want to take advantage of the offers available on the new iPhone 15 series. For the time being, the iPhone 14 is going to be the best previous-gen iPhone for most people as it balances top-tier features with a relatively affordable price (especially with the above deals). It has a bright and clear OLED display, 5G support and cameras that are more than good enough for day-to-day use, and the A15 Bionic chip powering it is a portable powerhouse.
Take the step up to the iPhone 14 Pro line and you’ll get an additional camera lens for macro photography, a more powerful A16 Bionic chip, a brighter display with the new Dynamic Island feature, plus a heftier-feeling stainless steel construction.
The older iPhone 13 models are still solid phones, though, and you can pick up the iPhone 13 from Apple for a while longer. Just because these are previous-gen devices doesn’t mean they might not be the best iPhone for you, with their high-quality displays, cameras and speedy performance making them a great value for money. Plus, Apple is great at supporting its older devices with software updates for many years after they are released.
If you want the most affordable iPhone, you’re going to be looking at the iPhone SE (at least when it comes to brand-new phones, that is). Updated in 2022, the third-generation iPhone SE maintains the overall design of the iPhone 8, which will be familiar to a lot of iPhone buyers. Don’t be fooled by its classic appearance, as inside it is powered by the beefy A15 Bionic chip found in the current flagship iPhone models. It also offers 5G connectivity and a 12-megapixel camera. For $429, it’s a lot of iPhone for not a lot of money.
What is the cheapest iPhone deal?
To buy outright in new condition, the iPhone SE is going to offer the cheapest iPhone deal. It starts at $429 contract-free and you can find carriers offering iPhone SE deals from as little as $0 per month making it a free or super affordable choice.
When is the best time to snag an iPhone deal?
There are a few points in the year that make the most sense to buy an iPhone. The first is when a new model launches, usually in September each year. If you’re an early adopter and want the best device as soon as possible, that’s when you’ll get it. It’s also a great time of year to buy if you’re looking for an iPhone deal as prices on older models drop to make room for the new devices.
Other times of year that make the most sense are during major sale seasons, including annual events like Memorial Day sales, Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day. Apple tends not to participate in these events, at least not directly, but you can bet third-party retailers and carriers will be offering some of their best iPhone deals of the year at these times.
