The iPhone 17 Is Still Pricey, but You Can Snap Up the iPhone 16 for Free in a Lot of Places
The iPhone 16 remains a very good phone for a lot of people, and you can save big on it with these discounts.
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While a lot of Apple fans have moved on to theiPhone 17 series, the last-gen iPhone 16 still has a lot to offer. Plus, since it's not the latest phone anymore, you can find it for a lot cheaper. You're still getting plenty of power and a range of great features, but at reduced prices with carriers such asAT&T,T-Mobile andVerizon.
To help you make the most of these offers, CNET's shopping experts have rounded up all the best iPhone 16 deals below. It's worth noting that offers 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 deals for the iPhone 16
We'll continue updating the list below with the best iPhone 16 deals across all the major US retailers and carriers.
You can still buy iPhone 16 series phones directly from the Apple Store, and you could get up to $650 in credit if you have an old phone to trade-in. You'll also get 3% cash back if you make the purchase with yourApple Card.*
AT&T is offering some serious discounts on the iPhone 16 series just for purchasing the phone on an installment plan. With these offers, you can get the iPhone 16E for just $2 per month, the basic iPhone 16 for $8 a month, 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 aren't any 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 where you can save even more. Plus, it's offering a special online-only discount of $200 off with a line activation.
Adding a line on a qualifying unlimited plan at Verizon will save you $600 on the iPhone 16E, $730 on the basic 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 deals score you a basic configuration of any available model for free. Discounts are applied as bill credits over 36 months.
Xfinity customers adding a line or upgrading an existing one will get $400 off any iPhone 16 model and can save up to $830 when they also trade in an eligible device, scoring some basic configurations free. Plus, Xfinity is offering up to $500 to pay off existing contracts when switching from another carrier.
Best Buy is currently offering a discount of $50 on a few different iPhone 16 models. You can also save money by trading in an eligible device. Best Buy will also provide an extra discount of $100 if you allow them to connect your phone to a carrier.
When did the iPhone 16 launch?
Apple's iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup hit stores in September 2024, while the iPhone 16E was released in February. You can now pop into any retailer that sells the iPhone -- like an Apple store, Best Buy or your mobile provider -- and buy from their remaining stock.
Use the Apple Store app to select the model, storage and color you like and check availability at your nearest physical Apple store. You'll also find the lineup at all major carriers. We've highlighted those offers below.
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How do I order the iPhone 16?
You can shop for the iPhone 16 series at nearly all online retailers and carriers, as well as at brick-and-mortar locations.
First, decide which model iPhone you want to buy: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max or iPhone 16E. Then, select your preferred color and storage capacity and decide if you'll trade in an older iPhone, which could get you up to $700 back from Apple.
Then, choose an optional carrier and AppleCare Plus coverage (or not) and click the blueAdd to Bag 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 specs?
Prices differ depending on the amount of 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 lineup specs
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price 128GB | $799 | $899 | $999 | N/A |
| Starting price 256GB | $899 | $999 | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| Starting price 512GB | $1,099 | $1,199 | $1,299 | $1,399 |
| Starting price 1TB | N/A | N/A | $1,499 | $1,599 |
| Display size | 6.1-inch | 6.7-inch | 6.3-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Screen resolution (pixels) | 2,556 x 1,179 | 2,796 x 1,290 | 2,622 x 1,206 | 2,868 x 1,320 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Processor | A18 | A18 | A18 Pro | A18 Pro |
| Mobile software | iOS 18 | iOS 18 | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| Camera (megapixels) | 48MP fusion camera, 12MP ultrawide camera | 48MP fusion camera, 12MP ultrawide camera | 48MP fusion camera, 48MP ultrawide camera, 5x telephoto | 48MP fusion camera, 48MP ultrawide camera, 5x telephoto |
| Front-facing camera | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
| 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 video playback | Up to 27 hours video playback | Up to 27 hours video playback | Up to 33 hours video playback |
| Fingerprint sensor | None (Face ID) | None (Face ID) | None (Face ID) | None (Face ID) |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
What colors do the iPhone 16 models come in?
- iPhone 16E: 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 from carriers require you to become a customer and they often apply to the priciest plan options.
Select retailers with trade-in programs could offer gift cards toward future purchases instead, so you don't necessarily have to be locked into a contract to take advantage of the savings you can get from parting with your old device. However, those offers may not provide as much of a deal as traditional trade-in offers.
We first saw the new iPhone 16 models in the demo room at Apple headquarters in California.
Lisa Eadicicco/CNETWant to get a deal on previous iPhone models? Our roundup of the best iPhone deals includes sales on the iPhone 17, iPhone 15 and more.
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