Early Black Friday iPhone Deals: Save on Apple's Popular Smartphones With These Discounts 17 minutes ago

The Black Friday deals are already starting to flow, and that means there has never been a better time to consider upgrading your phone to something a little more capable. Whether you’re on the hunt for the latest iPhone 16 or the more budget-friendly 2022 iPhone SE, we have found all of the best discounts available right now so you don’t end up paying more than you have to for that new iPhone.

Just be sure to read the fine print closely. Buying a new iPhone on Black Friday isn’t always as straightforward as making some other big-ticket purchases, like TVs or laptops. Many deals on phones require you to meet certain conditions, such as trading in an older device, opening a new line or paying through a monthly installment plan. These deals can be worthwhile if you meet the criteria, with some carriers essentially offering iPhones for free under the right conditions.

To help you make the most of these savings, we’ve rounded up the best deals out there on both current and previous-gen iPhones below. 

iPhone 16 Black Friday deals

Apple

Apple isn’t known for offering direct discounts very often, but you can still save up to $650 with an eligible trade-in at Apple. That includes devices from Apple, Samsung, Google and others. You’ll want to trade in a member of the iPhone 15 series to get the best discount.

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Up to $650 off with trade-in

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Walmart

Walmart is offering up to $1,100 off when you buy an iPhone 16 Pro and up to $930 off the iPhone 16. Final prices will differ depending on which model you choose as well as which carrier you opt for.

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Up to $1,100 off carrier models

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More iPhone 16 deals:

• Best Buy: Save up to $1,000. The big retailer is offering big discounts depending on your choice of iPhone and carrier.
• Verizon: Save up to $1,000. If Verizon is your carrier of choice, you can get Apple’s latest iPhones with up to $1,000 off this Black Friday.
• AT&T: Save up to $1,000. AT&T is offering various deals on Apple’s latest models including big credits and more.

iPhone SE (2022) Cyber Monday deals

Apple

Apple is also offering up to $650 off the budget-friendly iPhone SE with an eligible trade-in. With a $429 starting price, that means you could get your hands on this model for free. If your trade-in value exceeds the cost, you’ll get the remaining balance back in the form of an Apple gift card.

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Up to $650 off with trade-in

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Metro

Buy an iPhone SE at full retail price and move your number over to Metro’s unlimited plan and you’ll get $430 off, making the phone absolutely free.

Note: Because Metro is owned by T-Mobile, this offer isn’t available to those switching their number from an existing T-Mobile plan.

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Up to $430 off

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More iPhone SE (2022) deals:

• T-Mobile: Free iPhone SE. Trade in your old iPhone and add a new line and you’ll get monthly bill credits for 24 months.
• Best Buy: Save up to $220. Best Buy will slash $100 off the iPhone SE when you trade in your old device and take out a new plan.
• Mint Mobile: Save up to $180 on new contract plans. Buy an iPhone SE from Mint Mobile and you’ll save up to $180 depending on which plan you choose.

Previous-gen iPhone Black Friday deals

iPhone 15

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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Free iPhone with a new line

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iPhone 14

T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus with up to $830 off right now, making the phones free. You’ll need to trade in an old device and take out a new line to get the best price.

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Free iPhone 14 or iPhone 14 Plus

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More previous-gen iPhone deals:

• iPhone 13 at Best Buy: Save $230 with trade in. Hand over your old iPhone and you can get up to $230 off the cost of your new iPhone 13.
• iPhone 14 at Apple: Save up to $650 with trade in. Apple will give iPhone buyers up to $650 back when they trade in their old model, making the handset free.

Which iPhone is best?

There are quite a few different iPhones on the shelf right now, which can make choosing the right one a little overwhelming. The iPhone 15 is still a great model and the iPhone 16 is our top pick for most people. However, if you need something with some serious hardware, you’ll probably want to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro or Pro Max.

Those on a budget will probably want to grab the third-gen iPhone SE, which normally starts at just $429. However, if you have specific priorities, like a big 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 will help you save some cash without sacrificing too much by way of performance. 

Where is the best place to buy an iPhone on Black Friday?

Deciding whether you should purchase your new Apple phone through a retailer or directly from your carrier will depend on your situation. If you’re creating a new line or account, you’ll probably want to purchase your iPhone through a major carrier like AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile, where you can score hundreds in savings — though you’ll be locked into a multi-year contract. 

If you’d rather not get locked into a service plan, you’ll probably want to opt for a prepaid deal from a retailer like Walmart. You’ll have to pay for everything upfront, but you will also be free to cancel service at any time. And if you’d rather skip the headache of choosing a service plan altogether, you can pick up an unlocked model from Apple or places like Best Buy, which are both offering some solid Apple Black Friday deals right now.