Best iPhone 16 deals this weekend — here's how to get iPhone 16 for free

iPhone 16 Pro: was $999 now free @ Verizon
Verizon lets you snatch the iPhone 16 Pro with 128GB for free for 36 months. But as is the case with most carriers deals, you're really just getting back the cost of the iPhone 16 Pro in the form of bill credits spread out over 36 months. You're also required to sign up for Verizon's Unlimited Ultimate plan, the most expensive of the carrier's three unlimited data options at $90/month for a single line. If you want to sign up for a cheaper unlimited plan — or if you're an existing Verizon customer who's upgrading your phone without opening a new line of data — you'll need to trade-in a device for credit off the cost of the iPhone.

iPhone 16: free with trade-in @ VerizonAs with the iPhone 16 Pro, you can get the iPhone for free by signing up for a specific wireless plan, though you also have the option of making that plan the $80/month Unlimited Plus plan. If you'd prefer a cheaper plan like Unlimited Welcome ($65/month), you'll need to trade-in a phone for credit. Note that Verizon charges $829 for the 128GB phone, a device that costs $799 at other locations.

iPhone 16 Pro: Half off unlimited service for a year @ Mint Mobile
Mint's offer is less about a discount on the iPhone 16 Pro — you're paying $999 for the phone, though you can trade in your current device to get some money back — and more about wireless service through T-Mobile's discount carrier. Buying an iPhone 16 Pro lets you get a year of unlimited data at Mint for $15/month — half off the usual cost. You do have to pay for that service in advance, so that's $180 on top of the cost of the phone. If this deal sounds interesting, act quickly, as Mint says it's running out of inventory.

iPhone 16 Pro: was $999 now free @ Xfinity Mobile
If you get your internet from Xfinity, it may be worth it to bundle your phone service. (Xfinity Mobile uses Verizon's network for coverage.) That also puts you in a position to benefit from Xfinity's free iPhone 16 Pro deal. Trade-in a device and sign up for the carrier's Unlimited Plus plan, and you can get the Pro model for free. Unlimited Plus costs $50/month — $10 more than the regular unlimited plan at the carrier — but Xfinity does drop the per line price as you add more people to your plan.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro: free AirPods 4 with purchase @ T-Mobile
T-Mobile's current deal is giving new customers a free pair of AirPod 4 when they buy the iPhone 16 Pro and finance it for 36-months. You end up paying $41.67/month, but at least you can get the latest AirPods without spending extra.

Grab the third generation iPhone SE for just $149 over at Walmart — an all-time low for this phone. The device is locked to the Straight Talk carrier, but it's the cheapest way to buy yourself a brand new iPhone right now. Last time we saw this deal it went in and out of stock frequently, so be sure to get it while you can.

You cannot forget about Boost Mobile's deal on the iPhone 15 because for a limited time the carrier is offering it for $449 when switch from your service provider. You only need to commit to Boost's $60/month unlimited premium plan.

If you want a solid phone that can perform most tasks perfectly and have no interest in Apple Intelligence then I can think of little better than the iPhone 14 Plus. I had one of these for years, and it never let me down. The display is big enough to show off any movie or show you care to watch. If you want a stable smartphone without a host of bells and whistles, this is the one for you.

The standard discounted price on this phone is $679. You get the full discount by activating the phone with a carrier at Best Buy.

Apple iPhone SE 2022: $2/month @ AT&T
Although it's nowhere close as powerful as the latest models, the cheapest one you can get is the iPhone SE 2022. For those looking for a basic model that's incredibly compact by today's standards, can still take excellent photos, and has access to the same iOS 18 software, the iPhone SE 2022 is a logical choice.

You don't have to pay a hefty amount for an iPhone 13 and a year's worth of unlimited data service because Visible packages the two for a mere $395, which is an epic savings like no other because you won't have to worry about making monthly payments for service for an entire year.