Apple iPhone 16 series at the Apple Store
Save up to $650 with trade-in
Apple iPhone 16 series at T-Mobile
Up to $830 off with trade-in
Apple iPhone 16 series at AT&T
Up to $1,000 off with eligible trade-in
Apple iPhone 16 series at Verizon
Save up to $1,020 with trade-in
Apple iPhone 16 series at Best Buy
Save up to $1,000 with carrier offers
Apple iPhone 16 series at Walmart
Save up to $1,100 with carrier offers
Apple iPhone 16 at Boost Mobile
Get up to $1,000 off with no trade-in required
The iPhone 16 lineup contains some of the best phones you can buy. Our editors love these phones, but the iPhone 16 starts at $799, and the iPhone 16 Pro starts at $1,599, so if you’re planning to pick one up, you’re going to want to find a way to save some money in the process — especially as holiday shopping and travel ramp up. We’ve made this roundup of the best deals available on these phones to make it easier to figure out where to make your purchase.
In his extensive review of the new iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, CNET’s Patrick Holland says the high-end model’s slo-mo video capabilities are the best new iPhone feature he’s seen in years. Lisa Eadicicco says the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are “faster, more intuitive and more customizable,” in her full review of the base iPhone 16 models.
Between the four new iPhone models — iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max — with a total of nine colors to choose from and four storage capacities, you’ve got a lot of decisions to make. And with so many deals going on at both retailers and carriers, you’ve also got to decide the best place to buy your new phone. We’ve rounded them up here to make it easier to compare them. Check out the best deals for the iPhone 16 below.
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When did the iPhone 16 launch?
Apple’s iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup hit stores in September. You can also now pop into any retailer that sells the iPhone — like an Apple Store, BestBuy or your carrier — and buy from their available stock. Use the Apple Store app to select the model, storage and color you like, and you can check availability at your local Apple Store. You’ll also find the lineup at all major carriers, and we’ve highlighted those current offers below.
It’s not unheard of for popular configurations of colors, models and storage capacities to sell out of available stock and experience a delay. So we suggest you have a couple backup options in mind if you’re determined to get a new iPhone right away. Or be prepared to wait.
How do I order the iPhone 16?
Now that the iPhone 16 series has been in stores for a couple of months, you can order the phone you want from nearly all online retailers and carriers as well as find it at brick-and-mortar locations.
First, decide which model iPhone you want to buy — iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max. Then select your preferred color and storage capacity and decide if you’re trading in an older iPhone, which could get you up to $650 back from the Apple site.Â
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Then choose an optional carrier and AppleCare Plus coverage (or not) and click the blue Add to Bag button. You can then choose any accessories you want to add and finally enter your payment information to complete your 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 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
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iPhone 16 lineup specs
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
| Starting price 128GB | $799 | $899 | $999 | NA |
| Starting price 256GB | $899 | $999 | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| Starting price 512GB | $1,099 | $1,199 | $1,299 | $1,399 |
| Starting price 1TB | NA | NA | $1,499 | $1,599 |
| Display size | 6.1-inch | 6.7-inch | 6.3-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Screen resolution | 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 | 48MP fusion camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera | 48MP fusion camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera | 48MP fusion camera, 48MP ultra-wide camera, 5X telephoto | 48MP fusion camera, 48MP ultra-wide 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 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 an iPhone 16 Pro for free. 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.Â
Select retailers with trade-in programs could offer you gift cards toward future purchases instead, so you don’t have to be locked into a contract to take advantage of the savings from parting with your old device. Those offers may not provide as much of a deal as traditional trade-in offers. We’ve got specifics on how much you can expect to receive for trading in your phone at select retailers and carriers below.Â
We saw the new iPhone 16 models in the demo room at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California.Â
Best deals for the iPhone 16
We’ll continue updating the below list with all of the best iPhone 16 deals across all of the major US retailers and carriers.
You can buy the iPhone 16 series from the Apple Store, and if you have an older phone to trade in, you could get up to $650 in trade-in credit.
Those who trade in an old device and go for the Go5G Plus plan can get a free iPhone 16 or up to $830 off any other iPhone 16 model. If you have another Go5G plan, you can still qualify for up to $300 off with an eligible trade-in.Â
AT&T is offering great deals on the iPhone 16 lineup. You can get up to $1,000 off on iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max and up to $830 off on iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, with an eligible trade-in. That essentially nets you an iPhone 16 or 16 Pro for free. These discounts are doled out over 36 months in the form of bill credits.Â
Eligible devices are smartphones with a minimum trade-in value of $180 for up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro or 16 Pro Max. For other phones in the series, the trade-in device must have a minimum value between $130 and $179. Additionally, customers must sign up for or be on an unlimited voice and data plan.
Xfinity Mobile isn’t offering any direct discounts on iPhone 16 series phones. However, you can save on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max with an eligible trade-in. No phone to trade? You can still save when you add a new line and transfer your number. The amount you’ll save depends on your trade-in device.
New and existing Verizon customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get an iPhone 16 Pro for free or up to $1,020 off another phone in the iPhone 16 lineup when you trade in any phone in any condition. If you opt for the Unlimited Plus, you can get up to $840 off or choose the Unlimited Welcome plan and you can still get up to $415 off phones in the iPhone 16 series.Â
If you switch to Verizon or add a new line, you can get an iPhone 16 for $5 per month, and the 16 Pro for just $10 per month on the Ultimate Unlimited plan (36 months).
Right now, Verizon also has a deal that can net you an iPhone 16, iPad and Apple One for free when you switch to the Unlimited Ultimate plan. Note that Apple One is free for the first 6 months and then reverts to $10 per month with this deal.
Finally, there’s the option to bring your own device and add a new line to receive a promotional credit: $360 if you opt for the Unlimited Plus plan or $540 if you opt for the Unlimited Ultimate. This promo credit is applied over 36 months.Â
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If you purchase your new iPhone through Best Buy with a qualified activation and trade-in through AT&T or Verizon, you can save up to $1,000 on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max and up to $830 on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
Walmart is offering carrier deals that can help you save up to $930 off the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, and up to $1,100 off the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with trade-in when you activate a new line or upgrade with an unlimited voice. You’ll receive the savings via 36 monthly bill credits. You’ll have to activate a new line or upgrade your line to an eligible plan if you’re not already on one. Â
If you opt for one of the iPhone 16 series at Boost, you can save up to $1,000 off with no trade-in is required. That nets you the iPhone 16, 16 Pro and 16 Plus for free and gets you a nice discount on the 16 Pro Max. To get the savings, Boost asks you to sign up for their Infinite Access plan, a $65 per month fee.
If you prefer to pay for the phone outright, you won’t get a direct discount on the price, but you will get a free year of 5G service. You can also find Boost via their Amazon storefront, where you’ll find the same offers.
Want to get a deal on previous iPhone models? Our roundup of the best iPhone deals includes sales on the iPhone 15, iPhone SE and more.
Source: CNET
