The Best Pre-Sale Offers for the New IPhone 16

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Apple’s presentation earlier this month saw a slew of new devices announced, with the main focus being the new iPhone 16 lineup. The lineup is already available for pre-order at many major retailers, as well as directly from Apple and most mobile carriers. Offers include trade-in credit, up to 100% financing when you sign up with a mobile phone provider, and some discounts.

When will the iPhone 16 come out?

The new iPhone 16 will be released on September 20 , but pre-orders are available from September 13. It’s not uncommon for these new iPhone models to sell out on release day for the most popular model, version, or color. If you want to make sure you have the iPhone 16 on September 20, your best bet is to pre-order it ahead of the release date. They will ship the same day or you can pick them up at your local store if you pre-ordered them from them.

How much does the iPhone 16 cost?

Depending on what storage you get, the price of each iPhone will vary, but here’s the range you should expect:

What’s new in iPhone 16?

No matter which iPhone 26 you buy, you’ll be able to take advantage of Apple’s new artificial intelligence feature, Apple Intelligence , which will be available in the new iOS 18.1 . They’ll also be updated with the new A18 chip, as well as 8GB of RAM – upgrades that were typically only available on Pro models in previous lineups.

If you’re between buying a Plus or a Pro, tech writer Pranay Parab thinks the iPhone Plus is a better option , as the battery life and screen size are better, and it comes with all the essential features you’re likely to need. You can also read how the iPhone 16 compares to the Pixel 9 and Galaxy S24 .

The best deals to pre-order iPhone 16 right now

Depending on your circumstances, your retailer or mobile phone provider will offer you a better deal.

According to the Trade-in program:

If you have the latest iPhone or other valuable devices you’re willing to trade in, T-Mobile is offering the best trade-in deal with up to $1,000 in credits , essentially giving you a “free” iPhone 16 Pro if you have have (or have upgraded to) their Go5G Next plan (the earliest iPhone they accept is the Apple 11 Pro).

If you’re in the market for an iPhone 16 Pro, Walmart is offering up to $1,100 in credits and 0% APR when you buy the phone through AT&T or Verizon.

All other mobile phone providers and major retailers also offer trade-in credit, but they may not be as good as these two.

For 100% financing:

Not everyone can spend a large amount of cash to purchase one of the new iPhones, but there are ways to make a small monthly payment with 0% interest. You can do this directly through Apple , but if you choose a cellular carrier, you’ll be able to pay less monthly for longer without incurring any interest. AT&T , Verizon and Boost Mobile offer 0% APR for 36 months, and T-Mobile offers 0% APR for 24 months.

Keep in mind that if you decide to use a cell phone provider instead of an unlocked iPhone, you will have to become a member and likely sign up for the most expensive plan they have (this does not apply if you are already with one and have a qualifying plan) .

For discount:

The best deal available right now is the 128GB iPhone 16 with Verizon when you pre-order from Walmart. Payments are $21.64 per month for 36 months with no interest. That works out to $779.04, which is cheaper than the price you can find elsewhere.

From retailers:

If you’re earning rewards points or discounts or want to pick up your iPhone in person on September 20, going to a retailer is a good choice. Best Buy , Walmart , and Target all offer the full iPhone 16 line. Some offer the same trade-in or financing deals as cell phone providers (you can simply order through one of them instead of going directly to the cell phone supplier). ). If you don’t have leverage with any retailer, Best Buy is offering three months of Apple TV, Apple Fitness, Apple Arcade and Apple Music if you pre-order from them.

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