iPhone 16 preorder deals: Save to $1,000 on Apple's new AI phone

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iPhone 16 preorder deals start Friday, Sept. 13 as announced at Apple's September event Monday. Early adopters can save big with iPhone 16 preorder deals at Apple, authorized Apple retailers, and major carriers in the U.S.

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 iPhone 16 preorder deals.

As with the previous-gen iPhone 15, iPhone 16 preorder deals slash up to $1,000 off Apple's new flagship phone. Usually, you must trade in an eligible device and activate your iPhone 16 on a specified plan.

Given that pricing for the iPhone 16 ranges from $799 to $1,199, you could wind up getting a free iPhone 16 or pay just $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.

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 a dated iPhone or want to switch to the Apple ecosystem, you don't necessarily have to spend a small fortune. Here are the best iPhone 16 preorder deals you can expect to see this Friday.

iPhone 16 preorders ship to arrive by Friday, Sept. 20.

iPhone 16 |iPhone 16 Plus

Preorder iPhone 16| iPhone 16 Plus: from $799 up to $1,000 off @ T-Mobile w/ trade-in
Expect to save up to $1,000 on any iPhone 16 at T-Mobile when you trade in an eligible device. Or, T-Mobile may be generous enough to offer a free iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Plus when you switch. To qualify for these deals, you must activate your new iPhone 16 on a T-Mobile on Go5G Plus or Go5G plan. Your cash-back will appear on your monthly bill over the course of your 24-month agreement. iPhone 16 preorders ship to arrive by Sept. 20

Preorder iPhone 16 |iPhone 16 Plus: from $799 @ Verizon w/ trade-in & new line
Not to be outdone, Verizon is expected to offer tempting iPhone 16 preorder deals to new and existing customers. Expect to save up to $1,000 on 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. As an alternative, existing customers can upgrade and get up to $830 off the new iPhone 16 Series with select trade-in on a qualified Verizon Unlimited plan. iPhone 16 preorders ship to arrive by Sept. 20

iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max

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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.