November will be flooded with iPhone Black Friday deals from the likes of Verizon, Walmart, and more. All devices from the iPhone SE to the latest iPhone 13 will undergo steep price drops as the first Black Friday deals of the season roll out.
So what kind of iPhone Black Friday deals can you expect this holiday? Carriers will once again offer the most aggressive deals with promotions that offer a free iPhone with trade-in or when you sign up for a new unlimited plan. These freebie deals will require you to jump through a few hoops, but they'll be the best in terms of savings.
We also expect to see BOGO iPhone Black Friday deals from mainstream carries like T-Mobile and AT&T. Below is a quick look at what you can expect in the coming days along with deals you can get now.
Black Friday iPhone deals — best early deals
- iPhone 13: up to $1,500 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ Verizon
- iPhone 13 Pro: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ AT&T
- iPhone 11: free w/ unlimited plan @ Verizon
- AT&T: iPhone 12 from $0 w/ trade-in
- Mint Mobile: iPhones from $15/month
- Cricket: iPhones from $0 w/ new line
- iPhone 12 (Purple): up to $700 off w/ trade-in @ AT&T
- iPhone 11 Pro (256GB): 50% off (no trade-in) @ AT&T
- iPhone SE: free w/ new line + Unlimited @ Verizon
- T-Mobile: up to $830 off iPhone 12 w/ new line + trade in
- Verizon: up to $1,500 off all iPhones w/ new line
- Visible: $200 gift card w/ new line
- Refurb iPhone deals: from $339 @ Apple Store
- Xfinity Mobile: $250 off all iPhone 12 models w/ switch
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iPhone 12
iPhone 11
iPhone SE
Black Friday iPhone deals — what to expect
iPhone 13: Practically every major carrier is currently offering free iPhone 13 deals. The iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, and the iPhone 13 Pro can be had for free when you trade-in an older device and open a new unlimited line. Meanwhile, the iPhone 13 Pro Max is being sold for $99 if you meet the same requirements. As the holidays approach, expect to see BOGO deals and higher trade-in credits.
iPhone 12: Apple's previous-gen smartphone is a better bargain than ever. Expect to see iPhone Black Friday deals on the step-up model (128GB), whereas the base model (64GB) will continue being offered for free when you switch carriers.
iPhone 11: At its new $499 price, the iPhone 11 is now $100 cheaper than it was prior to the iPhone 13's launch. You won't see many discounts on this phone from major carriers, but other prepaid carriers will likely slash an extra $50 off the iPhone 11.
iPhone SE: Apple's $399 budget phone will sell for $0 on contract this holiday season. In fact, multiple retailers like Verizon are already offering the iPhone SE for free. These models will be the cheapest iPhone Black Friday deals of the year.
Tips for finding the best iPhone Black Friday deals
- Start with mobile carriers: Mobile carriers tend to offer the best iPhone deals. There is one catch — in order to get their best deals, you'll have to switch to their service. In some instances, you may also have to sign up for an unlimited plan.
- Trade-in your old phone for credit: If you have an older phone to trade in, many carriers will give you a generous credit that could range from $100 to as high as $1,000 off. As a result, it pays to keep your smartphone's cables, box, and accessories in good condition so you can get the most from your trade-in.
- Check out MVNOs: Short for mobile virtual network operator, MVNOs operate on the infrastructure of existing networks. For instance, Verizon-owned Visible works on Verizon's network, whereas Mint Mobile uses T-Mobile's. MVNOs offer less costly plans than their bigger counterparts. In some instances, there are some trade-off such as less readily available customer support or slightly slower data speeds.
- Don't be afraid of refurbs: Apple offers some of the best refurbs in the industry. They refurbish their iPhone to look like new and we especially like the company's refurbs because they're all backed by the same 1-year warranty you'd get with a new Apple device.
