iPhone 16 preorders are now live. Unveiled at the Apple Glowtime event, the new iPhones pack Apple's A18 processors and are specifically designed to work with Apple Intelligence. In the case of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, they're also the largest iPhones Apple has ever made.
The 6.1-inch iPhone 16 costs from $799, whereas the 6.7-inch iPhone 16 Plus costs from $899. They both use Apple's new A18 processor. Meanwhile, the 6.3-inch iPhone 16 Pro and 6.9-inch iPhone 16 Pro Max cost from $999 and $1,199, respectively. They use Apple's A18 Pro processor with a 16-core neural engine, supported by a 17% increase in memory bandwidth.
All four phones are available for preorder now with in-store availability starting on September 20. New iPhone 16 preorder deals have surfaced in the last few days. Trade-in credits range from $650 to $1,000 based on your carrier and your trade-in phone. Here's everything you need to know about iPhone 16 preorders. (Make sure to check out our iPhone 16 hands-on review for our initial thoughts on the new phone).
iPhone 16 preorders
Quick Links
- AT&T: iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro free w/ trade-in
- Verizon: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in + unlimited
- Boost Mobile: free wireless service w/ iPhone 16
- Cricket: unlimited data for $25/month
- Apple Store: up to $650 off w/ trade-in @ Apple
- T-Mobile: free with trade-in + unlimited
iPhone 16 preorder deals
iPhone 16 Plus preorder deals
iPhone 16 Pro preorders
iPhone 16 Pro Max preorders
When do iPhone 16 preorders start?
Preorders for the iPhone 16 went live on September 13 at 5 a.m. (PT), which works out to 8 a.m. (ET). All models will be widely available for purchase online and in stores starting Friday, September 20.
iPhone 16 preorder pricing
| Starting costs | |
| iPhone 16 | $799 |
| iPhone 16 Plus | $899 |
| iPhone 16 Pro | $999 |
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | $1,199 |
Will there be iPhone 16 preorder deals?
There are plenty of iPhone 16 deals to choose from right now. Apple, for instance, has its own trade-in program that offers up to a $650 credit when you trade-in your old smartphone for one of the new iPhone 16 models. We found the most generous trade-in values on Apple's own iPhones. According to the Apple website, an iPhone 11 will get you up to a $120 credit, whereas an iPhone 15 Pro Max will get you up to a $650 credit. However, your trade-in value could change depending on the phone’s condition, which is why you should take extra care to get the most resell value.
Besides Apple, there are iPhone 16 preorder deals at all of the major carriers like Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. Brick and mortar retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Target are also offering sales. Here are some tips for finding more deals:
- Consider switching wireless carriers: We know this one might be tougher to pull off depending on whether you're locked into a contract or lease of some kind, but if you're not, you can use the occasion to get better iPhone 16 pricing because wireless carriers often reserve them for new customers.
- Clean your phone: If you do intend on selling your old phone, it’s wise to give it a proper cleaning before handing it off to its next owner. Not only should you reset the phone, but it's also helpful to clean it off so that it looks pristine. Buyers are more apt to pay more if it's in excellent condition.
Apple's iPhones regularly top our best phones and best camera phones guides. They're even known to hit our best phone battery life lists. Make sure to follow Tom's Guide for our full review on Apple's new phones in the coming days. Also, if you don't require a new phone, now is a great time for iPhone 15 deals.
