Best iPhone SE deals in August 2024

iPhone SE 2022
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iPhone SE deals can be found across various retailers this month. Although it's now dated, the iPhone SE 2022 remains one of the best budget phones you'll find and retailers from Verizon to the Apple Store have new deals at the ready. 

One of our favorite iPhone SE deals comes courtesy of Verizon. New and existing members can get an iPhone SE 2022 for free at Verizon with a new unlimited line. (No trade-in required). Likewise, AT&T is offering the iPhone SE for just $1.99/month with eligible unlimited data plan. (No trade-in required). These are among the best iPhone SE deals you can get right now. 

Make sure to check out our iPad deals, the best iPhone VPNs, and Apple coupons coverage more discounts on Apple devices.  

Today's best iPhone SE deals at a glance

Best iPhone SE 2022 deals 

iPhone SE 2022: free w/ unlimited + new line @ Verizon

iPhone SE 2022: free w/ unlimited + new line @ Verizon
New and existing members can get a new iPhone SE 2022 for free when you open a new unlimited line. That's $429 off and one of the best Verizon deals we've seen. (No trade-in is required for this deal). In our iPhone SE 2022 review we said it delivers best-in-class performance and great photos for an affordable price, if you can live with a small screen. It's powered by Apple's A15 Bionic chip, which is the same CPU powering the iPhone 13 line. Other features include a 4.7-inch Retina HD display (1334 x 750), Touch ID support, 12MP wide/rear camera, 7MP FaceTime camera, 5G connectivity, and up to 15-hour battery life. 

iPhone SE (2022): $1/month w/ unlimited @ AT&T

iPhone SE (2022): $1/month w/ unlimited @ AT&T
AT&T is offering Apple's iPhone SE 2022 for $1.99/month (on a 36-month installment plan and with eligible unlimited data plan). The iPhone SE (2022) is powered by Apple's A15 Bionic chip, which is the same CPU powering the iPhone 13 line. Other new features include 5G connectivity and up to 15-hour battery life. Otherwise, it keeps the same 4.7-inch Retina HD display (1334 x 750), Touch ID support, 12MP wide/rear camera, and 7MP FaceTime camera. 

iPhone SE 2022: was $379 now $99 @ Total by Verizon

iPhone SE 2022: was $379 now $99 @ Total by Verizon
Total by Verizon has the iPhone SE 2022 on sale for just $99 when you open a new service plan. The discount will be reflected in cart. Total by Verizon is a prepaid carrier owned and operated by Verizon. It offers four no-contract plans starting at $30/month for 5GB and going up to $60/month for unlimited data. Its top-tier unlimited plan includes Disney Plus (no ads). 

Mint Mobile: get 6 free months @ Mint Mobile

Mint Mobile: get 6 free months @ Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile is offering one of the best iPhone SE deals we've seen from any carrier. For a limited time, purchase any 6-month data plan at Mint Mobile and you'll get 6 additional months for free. For instance, Mint Mobile's unlimited plan is $30/month. Buy 6 months ($180 total) and you'll get an extra 6 months for free (12 months total). The iPhone SE 2022 is eligible for this deal. 

iPhone SE 2022: 50% off w/ trade-in @ T-Mobile

iPhone SE 2022: 50% off w/ trade-in @ T-Mobile
Get the iPhone SE 2022 for a fraction of its price at T-Mobile. The carrier is taking 50% off with trade-in or 50% off when you open a new line. 

iPhone SE deals at the Apple Store

iPhone SE 2022 back of phone

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As a reminder, the iPhone SE costs $429 for the 64GB model, $479 for the 128GB model, or $579 for the 256GB model. However, if you have an older iPhone you're willing to trade in, Apple will give you a trade-in credit toward the purchase of your iPhone SE. 

The iPhone SE houses an A15 Bionic chip, 4.7-inch Retina display, Touch ID sensor, and wireless charging. Although there's only one camera on the front and back, they get a boost from Apple's machine learning tricks to capture portraits. Face ID fans will also be bummed to learn that the 2022 iPhone SE doesn't support that feature. Despite those few limitations, it's still an excellent phone if you don't require
the cutting-edge horsepower we found in our iPhone 15 review. (Also make sure to follow our iPhone deals coverage for sales on Apple's other smartphones). 

Louis Ramirez

As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.

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