Early Black Friday iPhone deals: Save on Apple’s popular smartphones with these discounts
The Black Friday deals are already starting to roll in, and that means there’s never been a better time to consider upgrading your phone to something more capable. Whether you’re looking for the latest iPhone 16 or the more budget-friendly 2022 iPhone SE, we’ve found the best discounts available right now so you don’t end up paying more than you need to for that new iPhone.
Make sure you read the fine print carefully. Buying a new iPhone on Black Friday isn’t always as easy as making other big purchases, like TVs or laptops. Many phone offers require you to meet certain conditions, such as trading in an older device, opening a new line or paying via a monthly payment plan. These deals can be worth it if you meet the criteria, with some carriers offering iPhones essentially for free under the right terms.
To help you make the most of these savings, we’ve rounded up the best deals on both current and previous generation iPhones below.
iPhone 16 Black Friday deals
Apple isn’t known for offering instant discounts often, but you can still save up to $650 with a qualifying trade-in with Apple. That includes devices from Apple, Samsung, Google and others. To get the best discount, you’ll want to trade in an iPhone 15 series member.
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Walmart is offering up to $1,100 off if you buy an iPhone 16 Pro and up to $930 off the iPhone 16. Final prices depend on which model you choose and which carrier you choose.
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iPhone SE (2022) Cyber Monday deals
Apple is also offering up to $650 off the budget-friendly iPhone SE on trade-in. With a starting price of $429, that means you can get your hands on this model for free. If your trade-in value exceeds the cost, you will receive the remaining balance back in the form of an Apple Gift Card.
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Buy an iPhone SE at full retail price and transfer your number to Metro’s unlimited plan and you’ll get $430 off, making the phone completely free.
Remark: Because Metro is owned by T-Mobile, this offer is not available to people switching their number from an existing T-Mobile plan.
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Black Friday deals for the previous generation iPhone
You can buy an iPhone 15 from Verizon today and save up to $1,100, making your new handset completely free.
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T-Mobile is now offering the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus with up to $830 off, making the phones free. To get the best price, you need to trade in an old device and get a new line.
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Which iPhone is the best?
There are quite a few different iPhones on the shelves right now, which can make choosing the right one a bit overwhelming. The iPhone 15 is still a great model and the iPhone 16 is our top choice for most people. However, if you need something with serious hardware, you’ll probably want to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max.
Those on a budget will likely want to grab the third-generation iPhone SE, which normally starts at just $429. However, if you have specific priorities, such as a large screen or an advanced camera system, you may want to opt for a high-end model from an older generation, like the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which can save you some money without sacrificing too much in terms of performance.
Where is the best place to buy an iPhone on Black Friday?
The decision whether to buy your new Apple phone through a store or directly from your carrier depends on your situation. If you’re creating a new line or account, you’ll likely want to purchase your iPhone through a major carrier like AT&T, Verizon, or T-Mobile, where you can save hundreds of dollars even though you’ll be locked into a multi-year contract.
If you’d rather not be tied into a service plan, you’ll probably want to opt for a prepaid deal from a retailer like Walmart. You must pay everything upfront, but you can also cancel the service at any time. And if you’d rather skip the headache of choosing a plan altogether, you can pick up an unlocked model from Apple or from places like Best Buy, both of which are currently offering some solid Apple Black Friday deals.
