With the recent launch of the iPhone 13 lineup, there are many deals to be found -- directly from Apple, carriers and retailers. Apple's current offering spans four different models of the iPhone, including iPhone SE, iPhone 11, iPhone 12 and iPhone 13.
Each one serves a different price point while still supporting the latest software in iOS 15.
Now that we're in the holiday shopping season, there are sure to be more deals and promotions that could potentially net you a free iPhone -- as long as you have an old device to trade-in.
Naturally, there's a fine print with any smartphone deal, often requiring you to have an unlimited price plan and a newer smartphone to trade-in.
And if you decide that the current deals aren't worth trading-in your old phone for, you can always sell it yourself and see if you can get more cash than a retailer or carrier is offering.
Below you'll find the best deals we can currently fnd. Bookmark this page and keep checking back as we continuously update this list.
The best deal on an iPhone 13
Where to find the best deals on Apple's latest smartphone.
Apple iPhone 13 deals
Carrier deals directly from Apple
Apple is taking a different approach when it comes to promoting the iPhone 13. Instead of leaving the promotions only to the carriers, the iPhone maker is allowing carriers to offer deals for phones bought directly from Apple. For example, new and existing AT&T customers can get up to $800 worth of credits towards an iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Mini after signing up for an unlimited plan and with an eligible trade-in. That makes either phone free for AT&T customers.
Verizon customers can get up to $440 worth of a credit applied towards an iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Mini with an eligible trade-in and by signing up for an eligible unlimited plan.
As far as the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max go, AT&T's deal is the same, with customers getting up to $800 worth of credits based on the phone you're trading in and signing up for an unlimited plan. Verizon's promotion also mirrors its standard iPhone 13 promo -- giving $440 in credits towards an iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Pro Max with an eligible trade-in and unlimited plan.
T-Mobile customers can get up to $1,290 in credit by trading in a phone to Apple, plus an additional $500 credit from T-Mobile for signing up for the Magenta Max plan. The credit can be applied to any iPhone 13 model. If you don't sign up for the Magenta Max plan, that $500 credit drops down to $200.
AT&T iPhone 13 deals
Up to $800 off
AT&T's current iPhone 13 promotions match those that are offered through Apple's online store. It breaks down like this: New and existing customers can get up to $800 worth of credit, spread out over 36 months, towards any iPhone 13 model. That makes the iPhone 13 Mini and standard iPhone 13 free. If you're shopping for an iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, you can get up to $800 worth of credits spread out over the same time period, reducing the price a good amount.
The catch is the amount of credit is based on the phone you're trading in, and you'll need to be on or sign up for any of AT&T's unlimited plans.
T-Mobile iPhone 13 deals
A free iPhone 13 on T-Mobile
The amount of credit you'll get from T-Mobile depends on a few different things. First, there's the phone you're trading in. Next is the price plan you sign up for. If you play your cards right, you can get up to $1,000 worth of credits -- making the iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Mini free. The iPhone 13 Pro Max will still cost you, but the base model shouldn't be more than $200 total (before taxes).
The catch? You'll need to sign up for T-Mobile's Magenta Max plan and trade in an iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Pro or iPhone 12 Pro Max.
If you don't want to sign up for the Magenta Max plan, you'll get up to $500 worth of credits for trading in the same phones.
Verizon iPhone 13 deals
Up to $2,000 in credits if you switch carriers
Verizon has an enticing promotion running for the new customers who buy an iPhone 13. It's a lucrative deal that can net you up to $2,000 in credits, depending on which phone you buy, plan you sign up for and what you trade-in. You'll need to port your number from a different carrier into Verizon in order to qualify. The credit is actually two different credits.
First, there's up to $1,000 towards the purchase of an iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 13 Pro Max, and that's accompanied by up to a $1,000 prepaid Mastercard to help cover the cost of leaving your current carrier. Buying an iPhone 13 or iPhone 13 Mini? You're eligible for up to an $800 with a trade-in, and up to $1,000 towards your final bill at your old carrier.
Existing customers don't get the same treatment. You'll get up to $440 off any iPhone 13 model with a trade-in of your old phone, even if it's damaged.
Visible iPhone 13 deals
Get a $200 gift card
The prepaid carrier Visible is offering a pretty sweet deal for new customers. If you buy an iPhone 13 and transfer your number to the carrier, you'll get a $200 virtual gift card after your third month of service.
The best deals on iPhone 12
AT&T iPhone 12 deals
$15 a month for an iPhone 12
AT&T's iPhone 12 deals no longer require a trade-in. Instead, you'll need to sign up for a device payment plan and any unlimited service plan. Once you do that, you'll the iPhone 12 for $15 per month, instead of $20.28 per month. The same promotion will net you 50% off the iPhone 12 Mini.
Verizon Wireless iPhone 12 deals
Up to $600 off
Verizon's current deals for the iPhone 12 lineup range from a $600 in credits with a new line of service on an unlimited plan, to getting an iPhone 12 Mini for free when you're on an unlimited plan.
T-Mobile iPhone 12 deals
Sign up for Magenta Max, get a free iPhone 12
T-Mobile is expanding its Magenta Max offer from the iPhone 13 line to the iPhone 12 line. Only, this time, all four iPhone 12 models are included. That means you can trade-in an iPhone 11 Pro or iPhone 11 Pro Max to get up to $1,000 worth of credits -- making any model of iPhone 12 free.
The same catch applies, though. You'll need to activate a new line of service on the carrier's Magenta Max plan.
Visible iPhone 12 deal
Get up to $100 via a gift card
Visible, a prepaid carrier that uses Verizon's wireless network, will give you a $100 gift card to a retailer of your choice after you sign up for service and port your number to the carrier. After three months of service, you'll receive a promotional code you can redeem for a gift card of your choosing.
The best deals on iPhone 11
T-Mobile iPhone 11 deals
Up to $700 off
You can get up to $700 worth of credits to apply towards the purchase of an iPhone 11 when you sign up for a new line of service with an eligible trade-in. Without a trade-in, you can still get up to $250 worth of credits to apply towards an iPhone 11.
Visible iPhone 11 Deals
$100 gift card
Visible is giving new customers who port in a number to the carrier a $100 virtual gift card of their choosing after completing three months of service when you buy an iPhone 11.
The best deals on iPhone XR
Verizon Wireless iPhone XR Deals
Free iPhone XR
Verizon Wireless is offering a free iPhone XR with 64GB of storage to a new line of service. You can pick between spreading out the device credits over 30 months or 24 months.
Cricket Wireless iPhone XR deals
Get a steep discount for porting in your number
Sign up for Cricket's service and bring your number from a different carrier, and you can get the iPhone XR for $199. Don't want to keep your number? It'll cost you $399.
The best deals on iPhone SE
Verizon Wireless iPhone SE deals
Get a free iPhone SE
Add a new line of service and pick an unlimited plan and Verizon Wireless will give you a 64GB iPhone SE for free. The cost of the phone will be split up into 24 monthly payments with matching credits on your bill each month until the phone is paid off.
T-Mobile iPhone SE deals
50% off an iPhone SE
T-Mobile will take 50% off the iPhone SE -- which costs $399 -- when you activate a new service line. That drops the price of the iPhone SE by $200, with the remainder split up in credits over 24 months.
Cricket Wireless iPhone SE deals
$0 for an iPhone SE
You can get an iPhone SE for free when you sign up for Cricket's $60 a month unlimited plan and port your number in from another carrier. If you want the iPhone SE and plan on getting a new number, you can get the SE for $350.
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