iPhone 16 Launch: Best Preorder Deals and What to Expect

The Best Presale Deals for the New iPhone 16

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Apple's unveiling event earlier this month announced many new devices, with the new iPhone 16 lineup being the main focus. The lineup is available for pre-order already from many major retailers as well as directly from Apple and most mobile carriers. The deals include trade-in credit, up to 100% finance when signing up for a cellphone provider, and some discounts. The new iPhone 16 is set to launch on Sept. 20, but preorders have been available since September 13. It's not uncommon for these new iPhone launches to sell out of stock on the day of the release for the most popular models, versions, or colors. If you want to make sure you have an iPhone 16 on hand on Sept. 20, your best bet is to pre-order one before the release date. They will be shipped out the day of or you can pick them up from your local store if you pre-ordered it with them. Depending on what storage you get, the price of each iPhone will be different, but here is the range you should expect: Regardless of which iPhone 26 you get, you'll experience Apple's new AI feature, Apple Intelligence, which will all be available with the new iOS 18.1. They'll also be updated with the new A18 chip as well as 8GB of RAM, upgrades that were generally reserved only for the Pro models in previous lineups. If you're in between getting the Plus or the Pro, tech writer Pranay Parab thinks the iPhone Plus is a better option, since the battery life and screen size are better and it comes with all the essential features you'll likely want. You can also read how the iPhone 16 compares to the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S24. Depending on your circumstances, a retailer or cellphone provider will offer you a better deal. If you have a recent iPhone or other valuable devices that you're willing to trade in, T-Mobile offers the best trade-in deal, with up to $1,000 in credits, which essentially gets you the iPhone 16 Pro for "free" if you have (or switch to) their Go5G Next rate plan (the earliest iPhone they accept is the Apple 11 Pro). If you're going for the iPhone 16 Pro, Walmart offers up to $1,100 in trade-in credits and 0% APR when you get your phone through AT&T or Verizon. All other cellphone providers and major retailers also offer trade-in credit, but might not be as good as these two. Not everyone can drop over a grand in cash to get one of the new iPhones, but there are ways to pay a small monthly payment with 0% interest. You can do this directly with Apple, but if you commit to a cellphone carrier, you can pay less monthly for longer still with no interest. AT&T, Verizon, and Boost Mobile all offer 0% APR for 36 months, while T-Mobile offers 0% APR for 24 months. Keep in mind that if you choose to go with a cellphone provider over an unlocked iPhone, you'll have to become a member and likely sign up for the priciest plan they have (this wouldn't apply if you're already with them and have the eligible plan). The best deal available right now is for the 128GB iPhone 16 with Verizon by preordering from Walmart. The payments are $21.64 per month for 36 months with no interest. That would come out to $779.04, which is cheaper than the listing price you can find anywhere else. If you get reward points, or discounts, or want to pick up the iPhone in person on Sept. 20, going with a retailer is a good choice. Best Buy, Walmart, and Target all offer the complete lineup of iPhone 16. Some offer the same trade-in or finance deals that the cellphone providers offer (you can just make the order through one of them instead of going directly with a cellphone provider). If you have no leverage with any retailer, Best Buy offers three months of Apple TV, Apple Fitness, Apple Arcade, and Apple Music if you pre-order with them.

iPhone 16 Launches This Week. Find the Best Preorder Deals Available Now

Apple iPhone 16 series at Visible Save $360 on Visible Plus plan with iPhone purchase Looking to grab the brand-new Apple iPhone 16? The release of the newest Apple smartphone is still a few days away, but you can lock in your preorder now directly from Apple, your mobile carrier or other retailers (and you might be able to get some big bucks with a trade-in model). If you're looking to upgrade to one of the four newest iPhone models -- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max -- the time for preordering is now. Read more: Get the New iPhone 16 Pro for Free With This T-Mobile Preorder Deal Advanced Apple AI features on the iPhone 16 might be grabbing the biggest headlines, but the latest iPhone also offers up one of the most radical hardware redesigns in years. Two new physical buttons -- one for camera control and another "action" button that can be programmed to bring up specific apps depending on the time, like Maps during the day or Flashlight at night. The new iPhone 16 will come loaded with iOS 18, the latest version of Apple's mobile operating system that drops on all iPhones that support it today. The four various models of the new iPhone allow a total of nine colors to choose from and four storage capacities, from 128GB up to 1TB. If you're upgrading to a new iPhone 16, it's also a good time to great some MagSafe accessories. We'll keep updating this page as we find more iPhone 16 preorder deals. Buying the new iPhone 16? Check out the best deals on iPhone accessories like Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4. Apple's iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup will go on sale in stores on Sept. 20. If you preordered your iPhone 16, it should arrive on your doorstep by then. You'll also be able to pop into any retailer that sells the iPhone -- like an Apple Store, BestBuy or your carrier -- and buy from their available stock. It's not unheard of for popular configurations of colors, models and storage capacities to sell out of available stock and experience a delay. So we suggest you have a couple backup options in mind if you're determined to get a new iPhone on Sept. 20 or shortly after. Or be prepared to wait. iPhone 16 preorders are open now -- they kicked off in the early hours of Friday, Sept. 13. First, decide which model iPhone you want to buy -- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max. Then, select your preferred color and storage capacity, and decide if you're trading in an older iPhone, which could get you up to $650 back from the Apple site. Then choose an optional carrier and AppleCare Plus coverage (or not) and click the blue Get ready for pre-order button. You can then choose any accessories you want to add and finally enter your payment information to complete your purchase. Prices differ depending on the amount of storage you buy, but here's the range: Read more: All-New iPhone 16 Button Adds Camera Control to Apple's Flagship Phone Some carriers are offering up to $1,000 on eligible trade-ins, which could net you an iPhone 16 Pro for free. One important thing to keep in mind is that most trade-in deals from carriers require you to become a customer, and they often apply to the priciest plan options. Select retailers with trade-in programs could offer you gift cards toward future purchases instead, so you don't have to be locked into a contract to take advantage of the savings from parting with your old device. However, those offers may not provide as much of a deal as traditional trade-in offers. We've got specifics on how much you can expect to receive for trading in your phone at select retailers and carriers below. We'll continue updating the below list with all of the best iPhone 16 deals across all of the major US retailers and carriers at this preorder stage. Want to get a deal on previous iPhone models? Our roundup of the best iPhone deals includes sales on the iPhone 15, iPhone SE and more.