After weeks of previews and early offers, Black Friday is in the books and we’re barreling full speed through the weekend to Cyber Monday. It’s still one of the best times of the year to upgrade your phone, even though some of the accessory and case deals for your new Apple iPhone have sold out. Whether you’re in the market for the flashy iPhone 16 Pro Max or the budget-friendly iPhone SE, you’ll find some incredible savings in our roundup of the season’s best savings, below.
Just be sure to read the fine print closely. Buying a new iPhone during Black Friday or Cyber Monday isn’t always as straightforward as buying a TV or laptop. Many Black Friday phone deals require you to meet certain conditions, such as trading in an older device, opening a new line with your carrier or paying by way of a monthly installment plan.
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These deals can be worthwhile if you meet the criteria, with some carriers essentially offering iPhones for free under the right conditions, but please be careful to avoid a postholiday shock on your phone bill. To help you make the most of these savings, we’ve rounded up the best deals out there on both current and previous-gen iPhones.
iPhone 16 Black Friday deals
Apple isn’t known for offering direct discounts very often, but you can still save up to $650 with an eligible trade-in at Apple. That includes devices from Apple, Samsung, Google and others. You’ll want to trade in a member of the iPhone 15 series to get the best discount.
Walmart is offering up to $1,100 off when you buy an iPhone 16 Pro and up to $930 off the iPhone 16 with an eligible trade-in or activation of a new line of service on a qualifying plan. Final prices will differ depending on which model you choose, as well as which carrier you opt for.
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- Best Buy: Save up to $1,000. The tech retailer is offering big trade-in and new-line discounts depending on your choice of iPhone and carrier.
- Verizon: Save up to $1,020. If Verizon is your carrier of choice, you can get Apple’s latest iPhones with up to $1,020 off this Black Friday.
- AT&T: Save up to $1,000. AT&T is offering various deals on Apple’s latest models, including big trade-in credits and more.
- T-Mobile: Save up to $1,000. Eligible trade-ins will net you up to $1,000 in credit at T-Mobile, scoring you the iPhone 16, 16 Plus or 16 Pro for free.
iPhone SE (2022) Black Friday deals
Apple is also offering up to $650 off the budget-friendly iPhone SE with an eligible trade-in. With a $429 starting price, that means you could get your hands on this model for free. If your trade-in value exceeds the cost, you’ll get the remaining balance back in the form of an Apple gift card.
Buy an iPhone SE at full retail price and move your number over to Metro’s unlimited plan and you’ll get $430 off, making the phone absolutely free. If you don’t have an existing number to switch over, you can still save $150 with a new line on a Metro Flex Plus plan.
Note: Because Metro is owned by T-Mobile, this offer isn’t available to those switching their number from an existing T-Mobile plan.
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More iPhone SE (2022) deals
- T-Mobile: Free iPhone SE. Trade in your old iPhone and add a new line and you’ll get monthly bill credits for 24 months.
- Verizon: Free iPhone SE. Verizon customers can get a free iPhone SE with a new line on an Unlimited Welcome, Plus or Ultimate plan. No trade-in required.
- AT&T: Save $358. Those on an unlimited plan can score the iPhone SE for just $2/month when they purchase it on an installment plan (final price of $72).
- Best Buy: Save up to $220. Best Buy will slash $100 off the iPhone SE with a new carrier line, and you can save up to $120 with a trade-in.
- Mint Mobile: Save up to $180 on new contract plans. Buy an iPhone SE from Mint Mobile and you’ll save up to $180 depending on which plan you choose.
Previous-gen iPhone Black Friday deals
You can buy an iPhone 15 from Verizon today and save up to $1,100 when you activate a new line of service on an Unlimited Welcome, Plus or Ultimate plan, making your new handset completely free.
It’s getting pretty tough to find the iPhone 14 in stock, but Verizon still has this 2022 Apple phone available, and you can get your hands on one for free right now. The carrier is offering up to $730 off the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus when you activate a new line on an Unlimited Welcome, Plus or Ultimate plan. The savings are distributed as bill credits over 36 months.
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Which iPhone is best?
There are quite a few different iPhones on the shelf right now, which can make choosing the right one a little overwhelming. The iPhone 15 is still a great model and the iPhone 16 is our top pick for most people. However, if you need something with some serious hardware, you’ll probably want to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max.
Those on a budget will probably want to grab the third-gen iPhone SE, which normally starts at just $429. However, if you have specific priorities, like a big screen or an advanced camera system, you may want to opt for a high-end model from an older generation, like the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which will help you save some cash without sacrificing too much by way of performance.
Where is the best place to buy an iPhone on Black Friday?
Deciding whether you should purchase your new Apple phone through a retailer or directly from your carrier will depend on your situation. If you’re creating a new line or account, you’ll probably want to purchase your iPhone through a major carrier like AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile, where you can score hundreds in savings — though you’ll be locked into a multiyear contract.
If you’d rather not get locked into a service plan, you’ll probably want to opt for a prepaid deal from a retailer like Walmart. You’ll have to pay for everything upfront, but you will also be free to cancel service at any time. And if you’d rather skip the headache of choosing a service plan altogether, you can pick up an unlocked model from Apple or places like Best Buy, which are both offering some solid Apple Black Friday deals right now.
