Best Prime Day iPhone deals 2021: iPhone deals to grab right now

Looking to buy a new iPhone? Prime Day 2021 is set for June 21 and June 22, but the Prime Day deals are already available. Based on what’s already on offer, it’s clear this weekend will showcase some exceptional deals, so this is the time to shop if you’re looking for a shiny new iPhone.

Read on as we take a look at what iPhone deals to expect from the sales event, whether Prime Day is a good time to buy a new iPhone, and which iPhone deals you can secure right now.

The best iPhone deals happening now

Apple iPhone 12 (All Models, T-Mobile)

Up to $1000 off with trade-in

T-Mobile has a ton of offers for new and current customers on all models of the new iPhone 12, with massive savings available (via bill credits) when you trade in and switch. More Less

Buy at T-Mobile

Apple iPhone SE 64GB (Straight Talk Wireless)

$199 $350

With a high-definition camera, a fast-performing chip, and long-enduring battery life, the iPhone SE is guaranteed to give you the best quality iPhone for the best price. More Less

Buy Now

With trade in

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (Verizon)

Save up to $1000 when you switch and trade in your old or damaged phone.

Current or new Verizon customers can score Apple's biggest, baddest new phone, the iPhone 12 Pro Max, for a nice discount by either trading in a device or buying two and getting the second one free. More Less

Buy at Verizon

Apple iPhone 12 Mini (AT&T)

$530 $700

It's official: Small phones are back. The iPhone 12 Mini follows the iPhone SE as a return to more pocket-friendly devices, and this pre-order offer from AT&T lets you score one for as little as $0. More Less

Buy at Best Buy

WITH UNLIMITED PLAN

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (AT&T)

Get up to $700 back with trade-in.

If you want Apple's latest flagship and love big phones, then the iPhone 12 Pro Max is the one for you with its stunning 6.7-inch Super Retina touch display. More Less

Buy at AT&T

With trade in

Apple iPhone 12 Pro (Verizon)

Save up to $1000 when you switch and trade in your old or damaged phone.

It's hip to be square (again): The new iPhone 12 Pro brings some classic style back to Apple's sleek flagships, and Verizon has some nice rebate offers for both new and existing customers. More Less

Buy at Verizon

With trade in

Apple iPhone 12 (Verizon)

Save up to $1000 when you switch and trade in your old or damaged phone.

Verizon customers can get a very nice bill credit rebate on the new iPhone 12, but if you switch and bring a trade-in, you can save even more. More Less

Buy at Verizon

WITH UNLIMITED PLAN

Apple iPhone 12 (AT&T)

Up to $700 back with trade-in

AT&T has a great offer going right now on the new iPhone 12, letting you score one for barely any money at all, as long as you have a device to trade in. More Less

Buy at AT&T

Apple iPhone 12 and 12 Mini

Up to $525 back with trade-in

Apple's stunning new iPhone 12 and pocket-friendly iPhone 12 Mini are available for order, and if you have a device to trade, then you can get one of these new iOS flagships at a discount. More Less

Buy at Apple

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Apple iPhone XR, 64GB, Fully Unlocked (Renewed)

$360

Apple has reduced the price of the iPhone XR to $499, but this renewed deal is a bargain and one of the best ways to get a hold of a powerful iPhone for less. More Less

Buy at Amazon

WITH PORT-IN

Apple iPhone SE 2020 64GB (Cricket Wireless)

$50 $250

If you're looking to ditch the traditional carriers for a more economical prepaid service provider, then Cricket Wireless has the new iPhone SE on sale for a nice discount if you bring your number. More Less

Buy Now

Apple iPhone SE 2020 64GB (Verizon)

Save $250 on iPad with iPhone purchase.

You can't beat a classic -- especially when it's free. New or current Verizon customers who sign up for an unlimited plan can score the 2020 iPhone SE for no charge. More Less

Buy at Verizon

WITH PLAN PURCHASE

Apple iPhone 11 64GB (Total Wireless, Refurbished)

$599 $699

The last-gen Apple iPhone 11 is still a fantastic phone if you're planning to switch to the iOS ecosystem. You can score this professionally refurbished model with a Total Wireless plan to save big. More Less

Buy at Walmart

WITH PLAN PURCHASE

Apple iPhone SE 256GB (2020, Total Wireless)

$199 $350

The new iPhone SE has the heart of an iPhone 11, the body of an iPhone 8, and the price tag of an iPhone 6. More Less

Buy Now

Certified Refurbished iPhone XS 64GB - Silver (Unlocked)

$639 $899

All Apple Certified Refurbished iPhones have a new battery and a new outer shell, are backed by a one-year warranty, and have free delivery and returns. More Less

Buy at Apple

WITH UNLIMITED PLAN

Apple iPhone 12 Pro (AT&T)

Up to $700 back with trade-in

The 6.1-inch iPhone 12 Pro strikes a nice balance in size, price, and performance between the standard iPhone 12 and more pricey (and larger) iPhone 12 Pro Max. More Less

Buy at AT&T

Certified Refurbished iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB - Space Gray (Unlocked)

$1,060 $1,698

All Apple Certified Refurbished iPhones have a new battery, a new outer shell, are backed by a one-year warranty, and have free delivery and returns. More Less

Buy at Best Buy

Apple iPhone 11 (All Models, T-Mobile)

$300 off with new line

Add a new line on T-Mobile and score a nice discount the Apple iPhone, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max. No trade-in required. More Less

Buy at T-Mobile

iPhone XR

Up to $525 off with trade-in

The iPhone XR has seen a price drop to $499 with the iPhone 12 announcement. Save up to an extra $210 when you trade-in another smartphone. More Less

Buy at Apple

Certified Refurbished iPhone XR 128GB - White (Unlocked)

$365 $549

All Apple Certified Refurbished iPhones have a new battery, a new outer shell, are backed by a one-year warranty, and have free delivery and returns. More Less

Buy Now

Certified Refurbished iPhone XS Max 256GB - Gold (Unlocked)

$482 $999

All Apple Certified Refurbished iPhones have a new battery, a new outer shell, are backed by a one-year warranty, and have free delivery and returns. More Less

Buy Now

Apple iPhone 11, 128GB, Green - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)

$605

This phone has all you need. It's unlocked for all carriers, functions like new, has a battery with guaranteed 80% capacity, and features a 90-day Amazon Renewed guarantee. More Less

Buy at Amazon

Apple iPhone X, 256GB, Unlocked

$325 $1,149

A leap forward in technology at the time it was released, this refurbished iPhone X is for GSM carriers only. It functions like new and its battery guaranteed to have 80% capacity, More Less

Buy at eBay

Apple iPhone 8, 64GB, Space Gray - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)

$180 $699

Here's a chance to snap up an iPhone 8 refurb unit that's unlocked for all carriers. It functions like new, has a battery with guaranteed 80% capacity, and features a 90-day Amazon Renewed guarantee. More Less

Buy Now

Apple iPhone 12 Mini (Verizon)

Save up to $1000 when you switch and trade in your old or damaged phone.

With its nearly bezel-less 5.4-inch display, the new iPhone 12 Mini is the perfect pocket-sized companion for those who are tired of the big phone trend. More Less

Buy at Verizon

iPhone 11

Up to $525 off with trade-in

The iPhone 11 is still an incredible iPhone, and it's now even cheaper with prices starting at $599. Save up to another $210 with a trade-in. More Less

Buy at Apple

WITH NEW OR UPGRADED LINE

Apple iPhone 12 (AT&T/Verizon, All Models)

Up to $900 back with trade-in

If you're an AT&T or Verizon customer, you can score up to $900 back in bill credits towards any iPhone 12 model when you trade in an old device and add or upgrade a line. More Less

Buy at Walmart

Apple iPhone 11 Pro 256GB (AT&T)

$650 $1,200

Activate an unlimited line and enjoy a very nice 50% price cut on the 256GB iPhone 11 Pro -- an incredible discount on Apple's last-gen flagship. More Less

Buy at eBay

Apple iPhone XR (Straight Talk)

$349 $499

Aside from the 2020 iPhone SE, the iPhone XR might be the best cheap iPhone you can buy right now, especially if you want a bigger display without the SE's big chin and forehead. More Less

Buy at Walmart

Certified Refurbished iPhone X 256GB - Silver (Unlocked)

$302 $699

All Apple Certified Refurbished iPhones have a new battery, a new outer shell, are backed by a one-year warranty, and have free delivery and returns. More Less

Buy at Apple

What Prime Day iPhone deals to expect

Prime Day is always a good time to buy new technology, with Amazon generally pretty keen on reducing the prices of big-name technology brands. When it comes to Prime Day iPhone sales, it’s likely that every iPhone will be reduced in some way.

That means we’ll see discounts on the popular more inexpensive iPhone SE as well as some price cuts for the iPhone 12 as well. It’s possible we’ll see these Prime Day iPhone deals covering the iPhone 12 Pro right down to the iPhone 12 Mini, with Prime Day iPhone sales likely to be seen on the iPhone 11 range too if you don’t mind buying a little older than before.

What Prime Day iPhone deals we saw last year

Last year, we saw Prime Day iPhone sales on all the iPhone models you’d expect. That meant discounts on the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, XS Max, SE, 8, and much more. Consumers could save up to $330 if they went for the iPhone 11 Pro with over $400 off the older iPhone XS. There was also over $100 off the iPhone 8 Plus if you didn’t mind going even older.

Other discounts were also available if you were fine to purchase a refurbished iPhone model too.

Should you buy an iPhone on Prime Day?

Prime Day is generally a pretty good time to dive into the sales. It’s often on a par with Black Friday with not a lot to distinguish the two when it comes to technology sales. Even better, you get the item now rather than needing to wait until later in the year.

As always, it’s a smart move to know what your budget is before you dive right in as iPhones are available at a variety of different price points.

It’s also a good idea to check out our look at the best iPhone to buy as there are plenty of different options out there these days and each has its own set of pros and cons. Don’t be tempted by something that isn’t a good fit for you simply because it’s heavily discounted during the Prime Day iPhone sales.

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