Best iPhone 16 launch deals in September 2024

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Today is iPhone 16 launch day, and the best iPhone 16 deals of September help you snag Apple's latest phone for less. Or, trade in your old device and get an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro for free. Read on to find out how. 

Pricing for the iPhone 16 Series starts at $799 for the entry model iPhone 16, $899 for the iPhone 16 Plus, $999 for the iPhone 16 Pro, and $1,199 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. If you're due for an upgrade or switching carriers, you'll want to check out today's iPhone 16 deals.

Currently, iPhone 16 deals at carriers in the U.S. continue to slash up to $1,000 off Apple's new flagship phone when you trade in your old device. Given that this discount is higher than the $799 Phone 16, $899 iPhone 16 Plus, and $999 iPhone 16 Pro, you're getting a free iPhone. Or, you'll pay as little as $199 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. That's only if you get the maximum trade-in value for the device you're swapping. Newer phones in good condition typically get the highest trade-in value of $1,000.

To take advantage of these generous iPhone 16 carrier offers, you must trade in an eligible device and activate your iPhone 16 on a specified plan. Select carriers require you to open a new line or switch from a competitor to their network.

Don't have a phone to trade in? If you don't mind jumping to a new carrier, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are known to offer a free iPhone when you switch. This deal is especially tempting if you're a prepaid customer who normally has to purchase your phone outright. Even if you spend $5 to $10 more on a monthly plan, it'll be cheaper than buying an unlocked iPhone 16 at full price. 

So if you're sitting on an older model iPhone or want to switch to the Apple ecosystem, you don't have to spend a fortune or a kidney. Here are the best iPhone 16 deals available this week. 

Apple iPhone 16 |iPhone 16 Plus deals

Apple iPhone 16: from $830, up to $830 off @ AT&T w/ trade-in
 

Apple iPhone 16: from $830, up to $830 off @ AT&T w/ trade-in
iPhone 16 deals at AT&T knocks up to $830 off the iPhone 16 (priced at $830 at AT&T)  when you trade in an eligible device. Your rebate will appear in the form of credits on your monthly billing statement throughout your 36-month agreement. To qualify, you'll have to activate your new iPhone 16 on an eligible AT&T Unlimited plan. 

Apple iPhone 16| iPhone 16 Plus: from $799 up to $1,000 off @ T-Mobile w/ trade-in

Apple iPhone 16| iPhone 16 Plus: from $799 up to $1,000 off @ T-Mobile w/ trade-in
Save up to $1,000 on the iPhone 16 at T-Mobile when you trade in an eligible device. To qualify you must activate your new iPhone 16 on  T-Mobile's Go5G Next or Go5G plan (save up to $830). Your cash-back will appear on your monthly bill throughout your 24-month contract. The iPhone 16 is available in black, white, and three new colors including ultramarine, teal, and, pink.

Apple iPhone 16 |iPhone 16 Plus: from $799 @ Verizon w/ trade-in & new line

Apple iPhone 16 |iPhone 16 Plus: from $799 @ Verizon w/ trade-in & new line
Not to be outdone, Verizon is slashing up to $1,000 off any iPhone 16 Series Phone with a new line on Verizon's Unlimited Ultimate plan. To get this deal, you may trade in any old iPhone in any condition. 

Apple iPhone 16: $829 $0.01 @ Amazon

Apple iPhone 16: $829 $0.01 @ Amazon
You can now buy the 6.1-inch iPhone 16 at Amazon for just a penny with activation with Boost Mobile Unlimited plan required. The new iPhone 16 features an A18 chip A18 chip with 5-core GPU, 48MP Fusion camera, Apple Intelligence, and AAA gaming support. The iPhone 16 is available in black, white, and three new colors including ultramarine, teal, and, pink. 

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: $929 $0.01 @ Amazon

Apple iPhone 16 Plus: $929 $0.01 @ Amazon
You can now buy the 6.7-inch iPhone 16 Plus at Amazon for just a penny with activation with a Boost Mobile Unlimited plan required. The new iPhone 16 features an A18 chip with 5-core GPU, 48MP Fusion camera, Apple Intelligence, and AAA gaming support. The iPhone 16 Plus is available in black, white, and three new colors including ultramarine, teal, and, pink. 

Apple iPhone 16 Series from $799, up to $1,000 off @ Best Buy w/ trade-in

Apple iPhone 16 Series from $799, up to $1,000 off @ Best Buy w/ trade-in
Buy the iPhone 16 Series from $799 at Best Buy and save up to $1,000 when you trade in an eligible device via AT&T and Verizon carrier offers. 

Apple iPhone 16 |iPhone 16 Plus: from $799 up to $650 off @ Applew/ trade-in

Apple iPhone 16 |iPhone 16 Plus: from $799 up to $650 off @ Apple w/ trade-in
Get a $40-$650 credit toward the purchase of an iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus when you trade in an iPhone 12 or later. The new iPhone 16 series features an A18 chip, 48MP Fusion camera, Apple Intelligence, and AAA gaming support. 

Apple iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max deals

Apple iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max: from $999 up to $1,000 off @ Apple w/ trade-in

Apple iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max: from $999 up to $1,000 off @ Apple w/ trade-in
iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max deals from Apple offer a $40-$650 credit towards your iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max purchase. To qualify, you must trade in an iPhone 12 Pro or later.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: up to $1,000 off @ AT&T w/ trade-in

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: up to $1,000 off @ AT&T w/ trade-in
AT&T's iPhone 16 Pro deals to slash up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro with eligible trade-in and activation on a qualifying AT&T unlimited plan.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max: up to $1,000 off @ T-Mobile w/ trade-in

Apple iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max: up to $1,000 off @ T-Mobile w/ trade-in
T-Mobile's iPhone 16 deals take up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro when you trade in an eligible device and activate the iPhone 16 Pro on T-Mobile's Go5G Next plan. The Titainum-strong iPhone 16 Pro is available in four finishes: Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: up to $1,000 off @ Verizon w/ trade-in & new line

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: up to $1,000 off @ Verizon w/ trade-in & new line
New and existing Verizon customers save up to $1,000 on iPhone 16 Pro purchases with a new line on Verizon's Unlimited Ultimate plan. To qualify for this deal, Verizon will accept any old iPhone in any condition. 

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: $999 $0.01 @ Amazon

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: $999 $0.01 @ Amazon
You can now buy the 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro at Amazon for just a penny with activation with a Boost Mobile Unlimited plan required. The new iPhone 16 Pro features an A18 Pro chip with 6-core GPU, 48MP Fusion camera, Apple Intelligence, and AAA gaming support. The iPhone 16 Pro is available in black titanium, desert titanium, natural titanium, and white titanium.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1.199 $0.01 @ Amazon

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1.199 $0.01 @ Amazon
You can now buy the 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max at Amazon for just a penny with activation with a Boost Mobile Unlimited plan required. The new iPhone 16  Pro Max features an A18 Pro chip with 6-core GPU, 48MP Fusion camera, Apple Intelligence, and AAA gaming support. The iPhone 16 Max is available available in black titanium, desert titanium, natural titanium, and white titanium.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro |iPhone 16 Pro Max: from $999 up to $1,000 off @ Best Buy w/ trade-in
 

Apple iPhone 16 Pro |iPhone 16 Pro Max: from $999 up to $1,000 off @ Best Buy w/ trade-in
When you buy the iPhone 16 Pro Series starting from $999 at Best Buy, you might score huge savings with an eligible device trade-in via carrier offers. Best Buy may also throw in 1-month of Xbox Game Plus Ultimate for free when you buy the iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max. 

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Hilda Scott

Hilda Scott uses her combined passion for gadgets from laptops to TVs and her bargain-shopping savvy to bring you the best prices on all things tech. She has a bachelor’s degree in film and media studies from Hunter College and over a decade of experience in tech journalism. Her work has been featured on Tom’s Guide, iTechPost, Examiner.com, Parlemag, Enstars, and Latin Times. When she's not scouting for the best deals, Hilda’s catching up on her favorite TV series and combat sports.