Apple’s iPhone lineup spans seven different models, from the iPhone SE to the iPhone 12 Pro Max, each phone in the line represents several different price points. Every model runs the latest version of iOS 14 and is sure to be supported for years to come.
Whether it’s time to upgrade from an older iPhone model, or you’re ready to make the switch from Android, shopping for a new iPhone can be tricky. There are plenty of deals to be found, but it’s worth taking some time to find one that fits your needs.
For example, wireless carriers are quick to offer steep discounts on the newest iPhone 12, but most of the time the fine print limits the discount to new customers who are willing to switch carriers and bring their phone numbers with them. Carriers know not everyone can or will switch carriers on a whim just to save some cash.
Keep in mind if you can’t find a deal that works for you, you can always turn your old phone into cash to help offset the cost of your shiny new iPhone.
That said, there are still some amazing iPhone deals to be had.
The best deals on iPhone 12
AT&T is offering new and existing customers up to $700 off any iPhone 12 model (or the iPhone XR). You’ll need to either add a new line of service or upgrade an existing line on one of AT&T’s unlimited plans, and trade in your old phone in order to get the discount. The amount of the discount depends on the phone you’re trading in; you’ll need to check with AT&T to see how much your trade-in is worth. You’ll receive credits on your bill over the next 30 months. At $700 off, you can get an iPhone 12 Mini for free.
Verizon is offering up to $700 off any iPhone 12 when you trade in your old phone, even if it’s damaged. The only type of damage that Verizon won’t accept is battery damage. Along with the trade-in, you’ll need to sign up for an unlimited plan and then purchase an iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max as an upgrade or new line of service.
Magenta Max gets you a free iPhone 12 Pro
The Uncarrier is giving customers up to $830 worth of credits when you transfer your number from another carrier and sign up for an eligible plan. You’ll also need to trade in your old phone, which will determine the amount of your credits — again, up to $830 — which are applied over the next 24 months.
Good deal on an iPhone and cellular plan
Qualifying customers can pay $60 a month for an iPhone 12 Mini and with unlimited data on Mint Mobile. It breaks down to $30 a month for the phone and $30 a month for the plan. To be clear, you’re not getting a deal on the iPhone 12 Mini (you’re actually paying a $30 premium), but you are getting a good deal on the service plan which is normally $40 a month when bought in 3-month buckets.
The best deals on iPhone 11
You can get the 64GB iPhone 11 for $10 a month, 128GB for $15 a month or the 256GB model for $20 a month from AT&T when you purchase a new iPhone 11 and sign up for one of AT&T’s unlimited plans.
A free iPhone 11 with a new line
Verizon is currently offering the iPhone 11 for free, when you sign up for an eligible Unlimited plan and add a new line of service. If you need more than 64GB of storage (the free model), you can opt to pay $2.08 per month for 24 months for 128GB of storage, or $6.25 a month for 256GB of storage.
$300 off any iPhone 11 or a BOGO offer
You can get $300 off any iPhone 11 model with a new line of service. Alternatively, when you add two lines of service and buy an iPhone 11 then purchase another iPhone (the model doesn’t matter), you’ll get up to $730 worth of credits on your bill for the lowest-priced iPhone, making it a buy-one-get-one-free promotion.
Visible is giving new customers who port in their phone number a $150 MasterCard virtual account credit with the purchase of an iPhone 11.
The best deals on iPhone XR
A free iPhone XR with trade-in
If you’re looking for an iPhone for your tween or teen, the iPhone XR is a good place to start. It’s affordable, and if you’re trading in an old phone you can get an iPhone XR for free. Just make sure to sign up for an unlimited plan.
The iPhone XR is part of T-Mobile’s current BOGO offer. Add two lines of service and buy an iPhone XR, and you can get a second one for free. (Or up to $730 worth of credits if you buy another iPhone model.)
The best deals on iPhone SE
Add a new line of service and Verizon Wireless will give you a 64GB iPhone SE for free. The cost of the phone will be split up into 24 monthly payments with matching credits on your bill each month until the phone is paid off.
Visible is giving new customers who port in their phone number a $50 MasterCard virtual account credit with the purchase of an iPhone SE.
Another deal on service and a phone
For $30 a month, you’ll get an iPhone SE with a 4GB data plan on Mint Mobile. It breaks down to $15 a month for the phone, and $15 a month for the plan. Unlike the iPhone 12 Mini promo, you’re getting a discount on the iPhone SE and the monthly plan.
You can get an iPhone SE for $50 when you sign up for Cricket’s $60 a month unlimited plan, and port your number in from another carrier. If you want the iPhone SE and plan on getting a new number, you can get the SE for $250.
