Apple iPhone prices tend to be very stable, with rare discounts throughout the year. Hence, it is especially important to keep an eye on carrier discounts. You end up paying for the phone over two or three years but usually get a hefty discount over buying them unlocked.

In this article, you will find all offerings from carriers and major retailers in a simple price comparison, so that you can choose the one that is most convenient for you. We will keep this page updated with the most recent iPhone models available in the US.

How to buy the iPhone with the best deals:

Tips for selecting the best iPhone deals

Before we dive into the different carriers, there are a few things you will need to keep in mind. I strongly recommend you get your calculator out to figure out the exact cost you will have to pay with your own individual plan. It is well known that a carrier deal may look great with the device, but the plans themselves may be overpriced.

In case you are looking to get the best price for your older iPhone model, trading it in might not be the best solution. So it is a good idea to try your luck outside of the Apple and carrier ecosystem and this is how you can resell your iPhone for the best possible price.

Lastly, because nobody wants to buy a phone with the color they dislike the most, I advise you to take a look at the options that are available on each page. One carrier may have the (Product)RED color available in the 256 GB version but another may not. So if you do not find the color or capacity that you want I would recommend you to check other carriers too, or perhaps an unlocked version.

iPhone 16 Pro & Pro Max deals

The best deals for the flagship iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max can be found when pairing the purchase with a phone contract. You can get up to $1000 off the device’s price when signing up for an unlimited plan.

iPhone 16 and 16 Plus deals

The base iPhone 2024 models are also heavily discounted when purchased with a contract. Big retailers such as Amazon and BestBuy also offer the phone already with a contract, so it is worth checking these deals:

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus deals

The 2023 vanilla iPhones are not far behind when it comes to discounts. If you are lucky, you can even grab a phone for free when signing up with an unlimited phone plan.

iPhone 14 and 14 Plus deals

The 2022 vanilla iPhones are now part of the bargain range from Apple, just remember that they don’t feature some conveniences such as the Dynamic Island or USB-C charging. Regardless, most carriers offer a free iPhone 14 for contract subscribers. 

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The iPhone 14 Plus can be had for cheap when signing up for an unlimited plan while trading in your current phone. / © nextpit Image source: NextPit

iPhone SE deals

The “junior iPhone” is a good, albeit old-fashioned, way of getting into the Apple ecosystem. The cheapest iPhone can also be found for free when signing a phone contract, with additional deals when trading your old phone in.

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The iPhone SE (left) offers 5G connectivity for cheap. / © nextpit Image source: NextPit

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Have you spotted any enticing deals on iPhones that we may have missed? Share them with us in the comments below, and we’ll add them to our list!


Article updated on October 2024 with current offers and the removal of the discontinued iPhone 13.

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