Best iPhone Deals 2023: Cheapest Ways to Get an Apple Phone

AT&T is offering up to $700 off the iPhone 15 or 15 Plus, or up to $1,000 off the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max. To get the discount, you'll need to have an eligible unlimited plan and purchase the phone on an installment plan. And to get the full discount, your trade-in needs to be valued at just $230 or more. And even old or damaged phones valued at just $35 or more will still net you $350 in savings, so you may be surprised at what that cracked iPhone in your drawer is worth. 

Verizon is offering both new and existing subscribers some serious trade-in savings right now. Those adding a new line on a qualifying unlimited plan can save up to $830 on the basic iPhone 15, $930 on the 15 Plus or $1,000 on the 15 Pro and Pro Max with an eligible trade-in. And existing customers who qualify for an upgrade can still save up to $830 on all four models.

There are also some other bonuses available, including a free Apple TV 4K (64GB) and six free months of Apple One. You can also save $280 on an iPad and $120 on an Apple Watch with the purchase, but you'll need a new line for these devices as well.

T-Mobile is offering quite a few different ways to save on the iPhone 15 series at the moment. If you've got an old phone to trade in, you can save up to $1,000 if you're on a Go5G Next plan, $830 if you're on a Go5G Plus plan, $350 if you're on a Go5G, Magenta or One rate plan, or $200 if you're on a different qualifying service plan.

Or, you can save up to $830 with both a trade-in and a new line of service. And if you need more than one new phone, you can buy one and get up to $700 off another when adding at least one new line of service.

You can trade in your current iPhone and get as much as $650 off the iPhone 13. Though if you're handing over a base iPhone 12 the value is likely to be closer to $300. You can check what an older model will get you on the site. You can also choose to finance your phone and Apple will apply the value as credit, or you can pay the full amount of the phone and they'll credit your payment method after receiving the old phone. Also, you'll get 3% back if you pay with an Apple card.

AT&T is offering iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro devices from just $18 per month on qualifying installment plans without the need to trade in your old phone. AT&T does offer discounts for trade-ins though. 

T-Mobile customers adding a new line of service on a qualifying service plan can snag an iPhone 13 for free with either an eligible trade-in or when porting their existing number over from another carrier. Those only adding a new line can still save 50%, which saves you $315 via bill credits over a 24-month period. And when you buy one iPhone, you can save $700 on a second when adding a new line of service.

If you want an unlocked model of the 2022 iPhone SE, you can pick it up for as much as $200 off the list price with an eligible trade-in at Best Buy. It also comes with four free months of Apple Music, Apple Arcade and Apple Fitness Plus (for new subscribers only).

If you prefer to buy your new iPhone right from the source, you can do that with the iPhone SE. Apple has all the carrier models along with the unlocked one. And if you're already an iPhone owner looking to switch to the new SE, Apple is offering up to $650 when you trade-in an iPhone 7 or newer. With a base price of $429, that means that you could theoretically get the new SE totally free, though you're probably going to be trading a phone that gets you $40 to $100 off. If your trade-in doesn't cover the full cost, you can pay the remaining cost in full, or split it into 24 months of interest-free payments when you use an Apple Card during checkout.

While Verizon deals on upgrading existing lines are pretty slim right now, there is a great offer available if you're looking to add a new line of service. When you buy an iPhone SE on a new line with any 5G unlimited plan, you can save $430, which gets you the 64GB model for free. Just note that the discount will be applied in the form of monthly credits over a 36-month period, even if you buy the phone outright. 

Verizon is also offering some other bonuses, including $280 off an iPad and $120 off select Apple Watches with the purchase. Though you'll need a new line for these new devices as well to get the discount. 

If you've got an old phone to trade in, you can pick up the iPhone SE for free if you're on a Go5G Next or Plus plan. Those on a Go5G, Magenta or One rate plan can save up to $350 with a trade-in, and those on other service plans will save up to $200. Or, you can save $215 when adding a new line of service, with no new line required.

Spectrum is another carrier that has the 2022 iPhone SE available for purchase, though the deals are pretty slim. The only offer available is an extra $100 on top of the estimated value of your device with a qualifying trade-in and a new line of service.

Metro has the best prepaid offer of any retailer or carrier out there at the moment. When you purchase an iPhone SE at full retail price and switch your existing number over to Metro's $60-per-month unlimited data plan, you'll get an instant $330 rebate. Meaning you're getting the iPhone SE for a single $100 purchase, rather than discounted via monthly credits. Those who don't have a number to switch over can still save $100 with the activation of a new line on a qualifying Metro plan. If you're looking to purchase your phone outright, this is the best offer you'll find, though you'll have to actually go to the store in person to claim it.

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

Visible isn't offering any discounts on the iPhone SE, but if you have a phone you want to trade in you can potentially get some value for your old device.