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.
Read: How to pre-order iPhone 16, Plus, Pro and Pro Max on Friday and get ready early so you can get 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.
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.
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 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.
128GB iPhone 16, MSRP: $799
$799
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:
128GB iPhone 16, MSRP: $899:
$899
Best iPhone 16 Pro deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Pro.
128GB iPhone 16 Pro, MSRP: $999
Best iPhone 16 Pro Max deals right now
Here are the best prices across a range of retailers for the iPhone 16 Pro.
256GB iPhone 16 Pro Max, MSRP: $1,199
$1199
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:
