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The release date for Apple’s latest iPhone draws near quickly. Here’s how to order the model and color you want today.
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Apple iPhone 16 series at the Apple Store
Save up to $1,000 with carrier offers
Apple iPhone 16 series at T-Mobile
Up to $1,000 off with trade-in
Apple iPhone 16 series at AT&T
Up to $1,000 off with eligible trade-in
Two new buttons on the iPhone 16 are the biggest change to the smartphone design in years.
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The latest version of Apple’s mobile operating system — iOS 18 — has landed (on all of the iPhones that can run it), and the newest Apple devices aren’t far behind. The iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods 4 will arrive in stores and on doorsteps Friday, Sept. 20.
When you actually receive your iPhone 16 delivery will depend on the model, storage capacity and color you select, but you can lock in your preorder now directly from Apple, your mobile carrier or other retailers. If you’re thinking about upgrading to one of the newest iPhone models — iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max — the time for preordering is now.
Read more: Get the New iPhone 16 Pro for Free With This T-Mobile Preorder Deal
The new iPhone sports two new physical buttons — the most notable physical changes to the device in years. One button controls the camera, while the other “action” button can be programmed to launch specific apps depending on the time, like Maps during the day or Flashlight at night.
The four various models of the new iPhone allow a total of nine colors to choose from and four storage capacities, from 128GB up to 1TB. If you’re upgrading to a new iPhone 16, it’s also a good time to great some MagSafe accessories. We’ll keep updating this page as we find more iPhone 16 preorder deals.
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When is the launch of the iPhone 16?
Apple’s iPhone 16 and 16 Pro lineup will go on sale in stores on Sept. 20. If you preordered your iPhone 16 on the first day possible, it should arrive on your doorstep by then. You’ll also be able to pop into any retailer that sells the iPhone — like an Apple Store, BestBuy or your carrier — and buy from their available stock. Use the Apple Store app to select the model, storage and color you like, and you can see if it’s available at your local Apple Store.
It’s not unheard of for popular configurations of colors, models and storage capacities to sell out of available stock and experience a delay. So we suggest you have a couple backup options in mind if you’re determined to get a new iPhone on Sept. 20 or shortly after. Or be prepared to wait.
How can I preorder the iPhone 16 before Friday?
iPhone 16 preorders are open now — they kicked off in the early hours of Friday, Sept. 13.
First, decide which model iPhone you want to buy — iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max. Then, select your preferred color and storage capacity, and decide if you’re trading in an older iPhone, which could get you up to $650 back from the Apple site.
Then choose an optional carrier and AppleCare Plus coverage (or not) and click the blue Add to Bag button. You can then choose any accessories you want to add and finally enter your payment information to complete your purchase.
What are the prices and specs for the different iPhone 16 models?
Prices differ depending on the amount of storage you buy, but here’s the range:
- iPhone 16: $799 to $1,099
- iPhone 16 Plus: $899 to $1,199
- iPhone 16 Pro: $999 to $1,499
- iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1,199 to $1,599
Read more: All-New iPhone 16 Button Adds Camera Control to Apple’s Flagship Phone
iPhone 16 lineup specs
iPhone 16iPhone 16 PlusiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro MaxStarting price 128GB $799$899$999NAStarting price 256GB $899$999$1,099$1,199Starting price 512GB $1,099$1,199$1,299$1,399Starting price 1TB NANA$1,499$1,599Display size 6.1-inch6.7-inch 6.3-inch6.9-inch Screen resolution 2,556×1,1792,796×1,2902,622×1,2062,868×1,320Pixel density 460 ppi460 ppi460 ppi460 ppiProcessor A18A18A18 ProA18 ProMobile software iOS 18iOS 18iOS 18iOS 18Camera 48MP fusion camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera48MP fusion camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera48MP fusion camera, 48MP ultra-wide camera, 5X telephoto48MP fusion camera, 48MP ultra-wide camera, 5X telephotoFront-facing camera 12-megapixel12-megapixel12-megapixel12-megapixelVideo capture 4K up to 60fps4K up to 60fps4K up to 120fps4K up to 120fpsBattery/charging speeds Up to 22 hours video playbackUp to 27 hours video playbackUp to 27 hours video playbackUp to 33 hours video playbackFingerprint sensor None (Face ID)None (Face ID)None (Face ID)None (Face ID)Connector USB-CUSB-CUSB-CUSB-C What are the colors I can get for the iPhone 16?
- iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: Black, white, pink, “teal” (green) and “ultramarine” (blue)
- iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max: Black titanium, white titanium, natural titanium and desert titanium
How do trade-in offers for the iPhone 16 work?
Some carriers are offering up to $1,000 on eligible trade-ins, which could net you an iPhone 16 Pro for free. One important thing to keep in mind is that most trade-in deals from carriers require you to become a customer, and they often apply to the priciest plan options.
Select retailers with trade-in programs could offer you gift cards toward future purchases instead, so you don’t have to be locked into a contract to take advantage of the savings from parting with your old device. However, those offers may not provide as much of a deal as traditional trade-in offers. We’ve got specifics on how much you can expect to receive for trading in your phone at select retailers and carriers below.
We saw the new iPhone 16 models in the demo room at Apple headquarters in Cupertino, California.
Lisa Eadicicco/CNETBest preorder deals for the iPhone 16
We’ll continue updating the below list with all of the best iPhone 16 deals across all of the major US retailers and carriers at this preorder stage.
You can preorder the iPhone 16 series from the Apple Store with the expected arrival date to be Sept. 20.
Apple is already offering some carrier deals with preorders as well. Existing Verizon customers can save up to $930 with trade-in; AT&T customers can save up to $800 with trade-in and both T-Mobile and Boost customers save up up to $1,000 with no trade-in required.
T-Mobile has the full iPhone 16 lineup for preorder, with in-store availability at T-Mobile on Sept. 20. Both new and existing customers can trade in an eligible device on Go5G Next get an iPhone 16 Pro for free or up to $1,000 off any iPhone 16 model. Those who trade in and are on the Go5G Plus plan can get a free iPhone 16 or up to $830 off any other iPhone 16 model. If you have another Go5G, you can still qualify for the iPhone 16 or up to $830 off if you trade in and add a new line.
AT&T is taking preorders for the iPhone 16 lineup. You can get up to $1,000 off on iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max and up to $830 off on iPhone 16 and 16 Plus, with an eligible trade-in. That essentially nets you an iPhone 16 or 16 Pro for free. These discounts are doled out over 36 months in the form of bill credits.
Eligible devices are smartphones with a minimum trade-in value of $180 for up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro or 16 Pro Max. For other phones in the series, the trade-in device must have a minimum value between $130 and $179. Additionally, customers must sign up for or be on an unlimited voice and data plan.
As of Friday, Sept. 13, you can preorder the iPhone 16 lineup via Boost’s site, its Amazon storefront or the Apple store. Purchase an iPhone 16 on a $25 per month unlimited plan and you can get one entire year free of Boost Unlimited 5G mobile service or opt to get up to $1,000 off a device — no trade-in required.
Opt to get Boost mobile service through Apple Stores or Apple’s website and trade in an eligible iPhone through Apple to receive between $180 and $650 additional credits.
Xfinity Mobile will carry the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, all of which are available for preorder as of Friday, Sept. 13, with availability on Sept. 20. It will also carry the AirPods 4 as well as the latest Apple Watches, which can be preordered now and available Sept. 20.
At this time, there are no deals announced, but we anticipate those to be on par with other carriers and will update this post accordingly once those are announced.
Verizon has the iPhone 16 series for preorder as of Friday, Sept. 13, with availability on Friday, Sept. 20. They are offering a number of deals already.
New and existing Verizon customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get an iPhone 16 Pro for free or up to $1,000 off another phone in the iPhone 16 lineup, when you trade in any phone in any condition. If you opt for the Unlimited Plus, you can get up to $830 off or choose the Unlimited Welcome plan and you can still get up $415 off phones in the iPhone 16 series.
If you switch to Verizon or add a new line, you can get an iPhone 16 Pro for just $10 per month on the Ultimate Unlimted plan (36 months) or $15 per month on the Unlimited Plus plan.
And finally, there’s the option to bring your own device and add a new line to receive a promotional credit: $360 if you opt for the Unlimited Plus plan or $540 on if you opt for the Unlimited Ultimate.
