iPhone prices plummet ahead of iPhone 13 launch — here are 4 models you can get for free

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The iPhone 13 will be unveiled soon and for iOS fans that means one thing — epic iPhone deals. Every fall, carriers slash the price of their iPhone inventory as they await Apple's new smartphone. This year is no exception.

Keep in mind, there's a good chance we'll see more iPhone 12 deals after the Apple Event. (Apple is renown for lowering iPhone prices after debuting new models). So for now, we're only rounding up iPhone sales that are free. Here's a rundown of the best deals available.

iPhone 12 Pro: $1,200 off w/ trade-in + new line @ Verizon
This iPhone sale requires that you jump through a few more hoops than normal. However, if you trade in your old iPhone (or Android phone) Verizon will slash up to $700 off the cost of your new iPhone 12 Pro when you purchase the device with an Unlimited plan. If you're switching from a competing carrier, you'll get an extra $500 off for a combined total of up to $1,200 off. (That more than covers the $999 price of the iPhone 12 Pro). The phone features a 6.1-inch Super Retina OLED display, 5G connectivity, Dolby Vision HDR video, three rear cameras, A14 Bionic CPU, and a LiDAR scanner for night mode portraits.

iPhone SE: free with Unlimited @ Verizon
Open a new line of service at Verizon and you'll get an iPhone SE for free. It's one of the best iPhone sales you can get right now. The iPhone SE is great for users who don't require a cutting edge smartphone. It houses an A13 Bionic chip, 4.7-inch Retina display, Touch ID sensor, and support for wireless charging. Although there's only one camera on the front and back, it gets a boost from Apple's machine learning tricks to capture excellent portraits.

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As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.