Best iPhone Deals: Start 2025 With a New Phone Thanks to These Carrier and Trade-In Offers

You can buy a phone in the iPhone 16 series from the Apple Store, and if you have an older phone to trade in, you could get up to $650 in trade-in credit.

T-Mobile is offering a few different trade-in discounts depending on which service plan you have. If you’re on a Go5G Plus or Next plan, you can save up to $1,000 with an eligible trade-in, which scores you the basic iPhone 16, 16 Plus or 16 Pro for free. If you don’t feel like upgrading to a Go5G Plus or Next plan, folks on other qualifying plans can still save up to $1,000 with a trade-in and a new line of service.

T-Mobile is also offering up to $800 off with a new line and a trade-in if you’re on a One, Magenta, or Magenta Max plan, or one of its special discounted service plans for people over 55, military members and first responders. Those on other qualifying Go5G plans will get $300 off with a trade-in, and any other plans will get $200 in trade-in credit.

T-Mobile also has a special offer for new customers looking to grab more than one phone. Switch your existing number over to T-Mobile and activate two new lines on a qualifying service plan, and you’ll save $730 on your order of two iPhones.

AT&T is offering great deals on the iPhone 16 lineup. If you’re looking to trade in your old phone, you can save up to $1,000, which scores you the iPhone 16 and 16 Pro for free, and drops the cost of the iPhone 16 Pro Max down to less than $6 per month. You’ll get the full discount for any devices valued at $230 or more, while folks with devices valued at $130 or more will still get $830 off and, even older devices valued at just $35 will still net up to $350 in credit.

If you’re looking to get your hands on the iPhone 16 Plus, you can save $534 when you purchase it on an installment plan, which drops the cost down to $11 per month with no trade-in required. You can also get a 10th-gen iPad and/or an Apple Watch SE for just $1 per month when bundled with an iPhone 16 purchase, though you’ll need to activate a new line of service for these devices as well.

Verizon customers on an Unlimited Ultimate plan (or Unlimited Plus for the basic iPhone 16) can get the iPhone 16, 16 Plus or 16 Pro for free when adding a new line of service. This offer also saves you $1,020 on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which drops the cost down to just $5 per month.

If you don’t want to upgrade to Verizon’s priciest service plans, customers on any Verizon myPlan can still save up to $1,000 with a new line and an eligible trade-in, which still scores you the basic 16, 16 Plus or 16 Pro for free, and the 16 Pro Max for just under $6 per month. Discounts are applied as bill credits over a 36-month period..

Best Buy isn’t carrying any unlocked iPhone 16 models right now, but you can score some serious savings if you sign up with a carrier. Purchase your new iPhone through Best Buy with qualified activation and trade-in through AT&T or Verizon, and you can save up to $1,000 on the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max and up to $830 on the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.

Similar to Best Buy, you can save at Walmart on carrier options through AT&T. New and existing AT&T customers can trade in an eligible device worth $130 and get up to $830 off; if you have a device to trade in worth $180, you can save up to $1,100 off the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. Keep in mind that you’ll have to activate a new line or upgrade your line to an eligible plan if you’re not already on one. 

Similar to Best Buy, Target is offering up to $1,300 off the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max with AT&T. You’ll get $1,000 off your chosen device, plus an extra $300 off in bill credits. You’ll also save up to $830 off the iPhone 16 with a qualifying trade-in and either activation of a new line or by upgrading a line through AT&T. If you want the iPhone 16 Plus, you can get it for just $11 per month when you purchase the phone on an installment plan, with no trade-in required. Just note that you’ll have to visit your local Target branch in person to take advantage of these offers.

Though there are no direct discounts on any of the iPhone 15 series devices, Apple does have a trade-in program that can save you hundreds on a new iPhone 15. Apple says you can save up to $650, but that’s only if you’re trading in another iPhone 15, which is an unlikely scenario. For the iPhone 14 series and older, the most you’ll save is $500. The iPhone Upgrade Program or Apple Card* financing (and cash back) are also options, and you can save even more when you opt to sign up with a carrier. 

AT&T is offering discounts in the form of monthly bill credits when you buy a new iPhone 15 on an installment plan. People who have or switch to an eligible unlimited plan can get the basic iPhone 15 for just $6 per month, which is $514 off the usual price. You can also get the iPhone 15 Pro for just $26 per month and the Pro Max for just $21 per month with this deal, saving you $324 and $344, respectively. At the moment, there aren’t any discounts available on the iPhone 15 Plus.

You can also save up to $200 off on a new line with an online order.

The iPhone 15 Pro is currently sold out at Verizon, but you can score big savings on all other models right now. Adding a new line on an Unlimited Welcome, Plus or Ultimate plan scores you the basic iPhone 15 or the 15 Plus for free. You can also save up to $1,100 on the iPhone 15 Pro Max with a new line on an Unlimited Plus or Ultimate plan, which drops the 512GB model down to under $6 per month (the 256GB configuration is currently sold out).

These discounts are applied in the form of monthly bill credits over a 36-month period.

T-Mobile is offering some serious iPhone 15 savings to people with an old phone to trade in, though the discount varies depending on what service plan you have. You can save up to $1,000 with a Go5G Next or Go5G Plus plan, which scores you the basic iPhone 15, the 15 Plus and the 15 Pro for free. Folks on a Go5G plan can still save up to $300, and you can save up to $200 with a trade-in on another qualifying plan.

If you’re looking to add a new line on a qualifying service plan, you can save up to $730 with an eligible trade-in. T-Mobile also offers a $630 discount when you switch your existing number over from another carrier. There are exclusive discounts and offers for seniors, military members and first responders, too.

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are $50 off at Best Buy right now.

Customers looking to pick up an iPhone 15 or 15 Plus can save $100 when they opt for same-day activation at Best Buy and sign a contract with either AT&T or Verizon. There aren’t any savings available on the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max.

Best Buy also has its own trade-in program, where you can exchange your old phone for additional savings. And all iPhone 15 purchases come with some freebies, including three free months of Apple TV Plus, Apple Fitness Plus and Apple Music, as well as four free months of Apple Arcade — as long as you’re a new or returning subscriber.

Target is currently offering an extra $300 off iPhone 15 series phones on top of AT&T’s offers. To secure the best deal, it’s best to visit your local Target.

Right now Spectrum is offering $100 off the iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max, and you’ll get an extra $100 in credit for any eligible trade-in. The phone you trade in needs to have a value greater than $1, so even old and damaged devices will still net you at least $100.

The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus are available to buy directly from Apple with a low $599 starting price. Plus, Apple has its own trade-in program, where you can score some discounts in exchange for your old phone. Technically, you can get up to $650 in credit, but that would only be if you’re downgrading from a more recent model (which is pretty unlikely). However, the iPhone 13 series can still net you up to $400, which is a pretty significant discount.

You’ll also get 3% back if you use your Apple Card* for the purchase. And if you’re interested in a carrier model, T-Mobile customers can get up to $999 in trade-in credit. 

T-Mobile only has the basic iPhone 14 still in stock, and it’s offering a few different ways to get your hands on one for free right now. If you’re looking to switch carriers, you’ll get the phone for free when you bring your existing number and add a new line of service. You can also get one for $800 off when trading in and adding a new line on a 55, Military, or First Responder Go5G, One, Magenta or Magenta Max plan. Folks already on a Go5G plan will get $300 off with just a trade-in, or $200 off if they’re on any other eligible service plan.

But there are other major deals you can take advantage of. You can score a massive $1,000 off with trade-in if you sign up for a Go5G Next plan. These bigger savings might mean you score an iPhone 14 for free.

AT&T isn’t offering any direct discounts on the iPhone 14 right now, but you can save with an eligible trade-in. You’ll also save $200 on a new line when you open it online.

Add a new line on an Unlimited Welcome, Plus or Ultimate plan and you can get the iPhone 14 or 14 Plus for free at Verizon. The discount comes in bill credits over 36 months, and there’s no trade-in required. Note that Verizon is only carrying certified refurbished models of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, though you can still pick them up at a discount with a new line.

Exchange your old phone at Spectrum and you’ll get an extra $100 on top of the trade-in value. Spectrum accepts any devices valued at just $1 or more, so even old and damaged phones will still net you some savings. Plus, if the final trade-in value exceeds the cost of the new device, the difference will be refunded to your Spectrum Mobile Account.

Best Buy has knocked $50 off the price of the iPhone 14 Plus, which is one of the few straightforward discounts available at the moment. Plus, you’ll get an extra $100 off when you opt for same-day activation and sign up with either AT&T or Verizon. The tech retailer also has its own trade-in program, where you can score even more savings in exchange for your old phone.

Best Buy isn’t currently carrying any new 14 Pro or Pro Max phones, though it does have some refurbished models.

As with other iPhone models, Best Buy will knock $100 off the starting price of the iPhone 13 when you choose same-day activation with AT&T or Verizon. That means you can get your hands on one for as little as $450 right now, which is a pretty serious bargain — though only select colors are still in stock. You can also take advantage of Best Buy’s trade-in program for even more savings. And you’ll get three free months of Apple Music, Apple TV Plus and Apple Fitness, plus four free months of Apple Arcade. 

Best Buy has the same offer available on the iPhone SE, which knocks $100 off the starting price with same-day activation through AT&T or Verizon. You can save even more with an eligible trade-in, and this deal comes with three free months of Apple Music, Apple TV Plus and Apple Fitness, plus four free months of Apple Arcade. 

If you prefer an unlocked model, you can get your iPhone SE straight from the source. Apple has its own trade-in program that could save you up to $650, but that’s only if you’re looking to downgrade (which is pretty unlikely). The iPhone 12 series can net you up to $300 off, which is the best discount you’re likely to get. Most other phones will knock $100 to $200 off the starting price, which is still a pretty great bargain considering how affordable this model is.

Anyone on a 55, Military or First Responder Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan at T-Mobile can get the iPhone SE for free with an eligible trade-in. Folks on another Go5G plan will still get $300 off, and people on other qualifying plans will get $200 off. If you don’t have an old phone to trade in, you can still save 50% ($215) when adding a new line. Note that stock is limited at T-Mobile right now to the 128GB version in midnight.

As with the other iPhone models, Spectrum will give you an extra $100 in trade-in credit toward the iPhone SE.