The iPhone 17 series models are undoubtedly among the best phones around, and that includes the new iPhone 17E. However, the iPhone 16 is still an excellent buy right now, especially if you're on a tight budget. While the iPhone 16 might not have all the latest features of the new iPhone 17 lineup, it still packs a solid punch in terms of power, features and battery life. You can also get some impressive discounts on it if you opt to buy through carriers such as AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
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 $685 in credit if you have an old phone to trade-in. You'll also get 3% cash back if you make the purchase with your Apple Card.*
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.
If have an old phone, you can trade-in and get up to $730 off. If you don't have a phone to trade, you can still get $400 off just for starting a new line.
If none of this applies to you, you can also save $100 on the iPhone 16, no trade-ins, new lines or anything.
While there are no direct discounts on the iPhone 16, Best Buy is giving a direct discount of $80 on iPhone 16E.
You can also save money with Best Buy by trading in an eligible device. Additionally, Best Buy will provide an extra discount of $100 if you allow it to connect your phone to a carrier.
With your purchase, you'll also get three free months of Apple Fitness Plus, Apple Music and Apple Arcade. You'll also get two free months of Apple TV. Finally, you'll score one month of Xbox GamePass Premium.
There are a few ways to score the phone for at a discount at T-Mobile. If you trade in an eligible device on the Experience More plan, you'll get the iPhone 16 for free. Or, you can get one for free with a trade-in and a new line on a qualifying plan. No phone to trade? You can also get up to $630 off when you switch to T-Mobile on most plans, no trade-in needed. You'll get the discount over 24 months of bill credits.
If you purchase the phone on an unlimited installment plan, you can knock over $400 off the phone. That means the monthly payment goes from $20 per month to $8 per month. You'll get the savings through bill credits.
You can also knock $200 off by ordering online. That's a flat $200 discount. And if you break your current phone contract to join AT&T, you'll get up to $800 off, getting you the phone for free.
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 2025. 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 blue Add 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.
Want 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.
*All information about the Apple Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.
