We first learned about the iPhone 15 at the Wonderlust event in the fall of 2023, with the new flagship from Apple hitting shelves on Sept. 22 of that year. It’s been several months now since its release, and you can find quite a few ways to get your hands on one for less right now.
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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 $290 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.
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 or $830 if you’re on a Go5G Plus 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.
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The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are available to buy directly from Apple, with delivery and in-store pickup options. You can trade in your old device for up to $650 off your new one and use an Apple Card to get 3% back on your purchase.
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Best Buy isn’t carrying any unlocked models at the moment, but AT&T customers can save $100 on all four models with same-day activation on a new line or account. And both AT&T and Verizon customers can take advantage of Best Buy’s in-house trade-in program to knock a few hundred off the starting price.
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T-Mobile has a few different offers on the iPhone 14 and 14 Pro. If you’ve got an old phone to trade in, you can save up to $1,000 if you’re on the Go5G Next plan, $830 if you’re on the Go5G Plus plan or up to $200 with most other service plans. And if you need a new line, you can save up to $730 with an eligible plan and trade-in. And if you need more than one new phone, you can buy one and get $700 off another with at least one new line
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Technically, AT&T has an offer for customers who have or switch to an eligible unlimited plan. They can save $334 on the basic iPhone 14, $360 on the 14 Pro and $280 on the 14 Pro Max when purchased on an installment plan. There’s no trade-in required to get this deal, but AT&T does accept old phones, tablets and smartwatches for an additional discount. However, because most colors and configurations are sold out, you may be limited on options to take advantage of this deal.
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Visible isn’t offering any discounts on the iPhone 14 series, but if you have a phone you want to trade in, you can potentially get some credit.
Though AT&T no longer carries the iPhone 13 Pro, the company is offering iPhone 13 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.
iPhone SE (2022) deals
The budget option in Apple’s lineup, the iPhone SE was updated in 2022 but was still targeted squarely at people who wanted a no-frills iPhone experience. From $429, it’s the affordable device for anyone who wants to stick with a familiar experience.
If you want an unlocked model of the 2022 iPhone SE, you can pick it up for as much as $175 off the list price with an eligible trade-in at Best Buy.
Though 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 eligible iPad and $120 off the Apple Watch SE (2022) with the purchase. Though you’ll need a new line for these new devices as well to get the discount.
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.
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.
