iPhone 16 pre-orders will begin on Friday, September 13 at 5 a.m. PT on Apple’s website and at all major retailers and carriers. The new iPhone 16 series features high-performance A18 processors that are specifically designed to work with Apple Intelligence. Now that pre-order day is here, you can expect to have the all-new AI iPhone in your hands very soon. In addition to Apple’s stores and website, several retailers and carriers are offering special deals on the new iPhone 16 so you can own the latest beauty while saving big bucks. Read on to find out how to pre-order the iPhone 16 series and steal the best iPhone 16 deal.
How to Pre-Order iPhone 16 from Apple
You can pre-order the iPhone 16 series on the Apple Store starting Friday, September 13 at 5 a.m. PT, and expect it to be available by September 20. The iPhone 16 starts at $799, the 16 Plus at $899, the 16 Pro at $999, and the 16 Pro Max at $1,199. If you want to be first in the virtual queue for the iPhone 16, you should place your pre-order as early as possible. This becomes even more important if you’re considering specific iPhone 16 colors like the iPhone 16’s Ultramarine or the iPhone 16 Pro’s Dessert Titanium.
Here’s how to pre-order the iPhone 16 from Apple:
- Go to the official Apple website. Here are the Pre-order iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus and the Pre-order iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max pages.
- Once you are on the site, select your favorite model followed by Finishing And Storage Capacity.
- Now choose whether you want to trade in an old smartphone or continue with the trade-in.
- Then select a Payment option. You can choose between purchasing, financing, or the Apple iPhone Upgrade Program.
- Choose one optional carrier and decide whether you want to opt for AppleCare+ coverage.
- When finished, press the blue button “Get ready for pre-order” button.
iPhone 16 Pre-Order Apple Deals
Apple is offering up to $650 in credit when you trade in an eligible smartphone. However, you can find carrier deals on iPhone 16 pre-orders that are better than Apple’s. With a trade-in, AT&T customers can save up to $800 on iPhone 16 models. Verizon customers can get up to $930 when they trade-in. Boost Mobile and existing T-Mobile customers can save up to $1,000 with no trade-in required.
The best iPhone 16 pre-order deals
AT&T
AT&T will begin accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro starting September 13. New and existing AT&T customers can get up to $1,000 off iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, and up to $830 on iPhone 16 and 16 Plus with the trade-in option. This means you can get an iPhone 16 for free if you have an eligible device. It’s helpful to know that your old device must have a minimum trade-in value of $180 for a $1,000 discount on the premium iPhone 16 Pro models. To get the $830 discount on the regular iPhone 16 models, your trade-in device must have a minimum value between $130 and $179. Additionally, you must be on one of AT&T’s eligible unlimited plans to take advantage of this offer.
Verizon
Verizon is offering several pre-order deals for the iPhone 16. New and existing Verizon members can Get a free iPhone 16 Pro or get up to $1,000 off any other model in the iPhone 16 lineup. This iPhone 16 Pro deal is valid when you trade in any smartphone in any condition. Users who opt for the Unlimited Plus plan will get up to $830 off. If you opt for the Unlimited Welcome plan, you’ll save up to $415 on all iPhone 16 models.
Verizon is also encouraging users to bring their own devices and add a new smartphone line. You’ll get a $360 promotional credit if you opt for the Unlimited Plus plan or $540 for the Unlimited Ultimate plan. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers and the promotional credit will be applied over 36 months.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile is offering great deals for iPhone 16 pre-orders. Both existing and new customers can get the iPhone 16 for free (up to $1000) when they trade in an eligible device on a Go5G Next plan. If you have another Go5G, you can still get up to $830 off an iPhone 16 model if you trade in an old smartphone and add a new line. The full iPhone 16 lineup will be available for pre-order on T-Mobile starting September 13.
Booster
When you buy an iPhone 16 from Boost Mobile with a $25 per month unlimited plan, you get a full year of Boost Unlimited 5G mobile service for free. Alternatively, you can opt for $1,000 off on the new device, without the usual trade-in discount. If you buy Boost mobile service at Apple Stores or on Apple’s official website and trade in an eligible iPhone, you can get additional credits between $180 and $650.
Best buy
Best Buy is also offering pre-order deals for the iPhone 16 when you opt for an AT&T or Verizon plan. You can get an iPhone 16 and iPhone Plus for $23.05/month and $25.83/month at Best Buy. Plus, you can get up to $750 off when you trade in your iPhone 16 Pro Max. Walmart also has some great deals when you pre-order an iPhone 16 model. You can save up to $930 on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. You can also find huge deals on the Pro models, so be sure to check them out.
Great trade-in deals for the iPhone 16 series
Some carriers are offering up to $1,000 off when you trade in an eligible device, which could essentially get you an iPhone 16 Pro for free. It’s worth noting that most carrier iPhone 16 deals require you to become a customer and then upgrade to one of the more expensive plans. If you don’t want to stick with a specific carrier, Apple will give you a $650 credit when you trade in an eligible smartphone.
It’s worth noting that some retailers with trade-in programs will offer you gift cards for future purchases, saving you from being tied into a contract. That said, these deals may not be as appealing as those carriers offer.
Let’s take a look at iPhone trade-in deals with some examples. You can save up to $650 when you trade in an eligible phone and buy an Apple iPhone 16 model. For example, an older iPhone 11 can help you save $120, while last year’s iPhone 15 Pro Max can give you a $650 credit. Plus, you can save up to $100 when you trade in your old OnePlus 11 for an iPhone 16, or up to $175 when you give away the Google Pixel 7 Pro for the new iPhone 16 Plus. If you upgrade from the Galaxy S22 Ultra to an iPhone 16 Pro Max, you can save up to $390.
This is how you can pre-order the iPhone 16 series and get the best deals. Are you planning to buy an iPhone 16? What do you think about these iPhone 16 and 16 Pro pre-order deals? Let us know in the comments below.
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