If you’re an Apple fan who wants to have the best phone you can buy in 2025, then you’re going to want the iPhone 16. It’s full of impressive features, including slo-mo video capture and Apple Intelligence, and is a joy to use. It’s not cheap though, with the base model starting at $799, and the Pro and Pro Max costing even more. So, to help you out, we’ve gone out and found all of the best iPhone 16 deals around and listed them all below.
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We’ll continue to update this page as offers come and go, so be sure to check back often. And if you’re looking to make the switch to an Android phone, there are plenty of Samsung Galaxy S24 and Google Pixel 9 deals to be had as well.
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When did the iPhone 16 launch?
Apple’s iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup hit stores in September. 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 you can 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, too.
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How do I order the iPhone 16?
You can shop 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. Then select your preferred color and storage capacity and decide if you’re going to trade in an older iPhone, which could get you up to $630 back from the Apple site.
Then choose an optional carrier and AppleCare Plus coverage (or not) and click the blue Add to Bag button. You can then add any accessories you want 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 (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 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 you 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’ve got specifics on how much you can expect to receive for trading in your phone at select retailers and carriers below.
We first saw the new iPhone 16 models in the demo room at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California.
Best deals for the iPhone 16
We’ll continue updating the list below with 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 $630 in trade-in credit. You’ll also get 3% cash back if you make the purchase with your Apple Card*.
T-Mobile is offering a number of trade-in and new-line discounts on the iPhone 16 series at the moment. Exchanging your old phone will save you up to $1,000 if you have a Go5G Next plan, which scores you the basic iPhone 16, 16 Plus or 16 Pro for free. People on a Go5G Plus plan can get up to $830 off with a trade-in, which still scores you the basic iPhone 16 for free. Those on most other plans can get up to $300 in trade-in credit.
You can also save up to $830 with both a new line and a trade-in, and military members, first responders and folks over 55 can take advantage of special trade-in offers for up to $800 off.
AT&T is offering great deals on the iPhone 16 lineup. If you’re after the basic iPhone 16 or 16 Plus, you can save up to $700 with an eligible trade-in, which drops the monthly cost down to just $4 and $6, respectively. If you want to upgrade to a Pro model, a trade-in will save you up to $1,000, which nets you the 128GB iPhone 16 Pro for free, or the 16 Pro Max for just $6 per month.
Note that you need to have or switch to an eligible unlimited plan to get these offers, and the discount will be applied as bill credits over a 36-month period. AT&T is also offering a special online-only discount of $200 off with the activation of a new line.
Xfinity Mobile isn’t offering any direct discounts on iPhone 16 series phones. However, you can save up to $500 on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max with an eligible trade-in. But unlike some other carriers, Xfinity isn’t offering enhanced credit, so the year and condition of your device will have a much larger impact on its value. And if you’re looking to make the switch from another carrier, Xfinity will give you up to $500 to pay off your current contract.
Verizon is offering slight savings on all iPhone 16 models right now. Adding a new line on an Unlimited Ultimate plan will save you $830 on the basic iPhone 16 and, $640 on the iPhone 16 Pro. Discounts are applied as bill credits over a 36-month period, which drops the cost down to nothing for the base model and just $10 for the Pro.
If you’ll also be trading in an old phone with the activation of a new Unlimited Ultimate line, the discount jumps up to $830, which scores you the basic iPhone 16 for free.
Best Buy isn’t carrying any unlocked iPhone 16 models right now, but there are some serious savings available if you add a new line and trade in your old phone through AT&T or Verizon. AT&T customers will get up to $700 off the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, or up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. Verizon customers can trade in for up to $830 off any iPhone 16 model.
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.
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.
US Cellular is offering a discount of up to $1,000 and doesn’t require a trade-in. To qualify for this discount, you’ll need to sign up for a new line on any of its Unlimited personal or business line plans. You’ll receive bill credits for up to 36 months. Remember to check if US Cellular services your area.
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*All information about the Apple Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.