The Apple iPhone 16 series is one of the best iPhone generations yet. Even the more budget-friendly 16E is excellent. However, most models, including the 16E, aren’t very affordable. But if a discount is involved, finding a suitable option is easier. And since we’re all about making things even more affordable, we’ve gathered the best iPhone 16 deals around so you can save on these top-rated devices.
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You won’t find any straightforward price cuts, but significant savings are available if you have an old phone to trade in or want to add a new line with a carrier. We’ll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so check back anytime to see the latest. And if you’re looking to switch to an Android phone, there are plenty of Samsung Galaxy S25 and Google Pixel 9 deals to be had.
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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 buy iPhone 16 series phones from the Apple Store, and if you have an older phone to trade in, you could get up to $630 in trade-in credit. You’ll also get 3% cash back if you purchase with your Apple Card.* Apple also partners with carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Boost Mobile, which offer enhanced trade-in credit of up to $1,000 if you’re looking for a service plan.
Verizon is offering trade-in and new-line savings on all iPhone 16 models. Just adding a new line on an Unlimited Ultimate plan (or Unlimited Welcome or Plus plans for the basic model) will get you the iPhone 16, 16 Plus or 16 Pro for free and drops the 16 Pro Max down to just $5 per month. If you’ll also be trading in an old phone with the activation of a qualifying line, you can save up to $1,000, which still gets you the basic iPhone 16, 16 Plus and 16 Pro for free.
Interested in the 16E instead? You can score it for just $5 per month when you get a new line on any plan or grab the basic 128GB model for free with an eligible trade-in and a new Unlimited Welcome, Plus or Ultimate line.
When did the iPhone 16 launch?
Apple’s iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup hit stores last September, while the new iPhone 16E was just released in February. You can now pop into any retailer that sells the iPhone — like an Apple store, Best Buy or your carrier — and buy from their available 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, and 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 on 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 or iPhone 16 Pro Max or the 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 $630 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 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 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
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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 | 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 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.
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.
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*All information about the Apple Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.