Best cheap iPhone deals in September 2023

iPhone 15: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ AT&T
New and existing AT&T members can pick up an iPhone 15 for free with trade-in. You'll need to be signed up to one of AT&T's qualifying unlimited plans to get this deal. 

iPhone 15: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
Verizon's iPhone 15 deals are valid for new and returning customers. Additionally, you can trade-in any iPhone for a credit toward the purchase of a new iPhone 15. Note that you'll need to activate a Verizon unlimited plan. You'll get up to $1,000 off on the Unlimited Ultimate plan, up to $830 off on the Unlimited Plus plan, and up to $415 off on the Unlimited Welcome plan.

Infinite Access Plan: $60/month @ Boost Infinite
Boost Infinite is a membership plan for iPhone users. For $60/month, you get unlimited talk, text, and data. Plus, you'll get a free iPhone 15 (any model). After 12 consecutive monthly payments, members can upgrade to the latest iPhone model at no extra cost. There is no trade-in requirement to join, which means you can keep your current iPhone or sell it to a third party.

iPhone 14 Pro Max: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
It's no longer a flagship, but the iPhone 14 Pro Max is still an epic phone. In our iPhone 14 Pro Max review we said its clever Dynamic Island, powerful cameras, always-on display, and super long battery life (13 hours and 39 minutes) make it one of the best phones out there. It features a 6.7-inch OLED 120Hz display, A16 Bionic CPU, 128GB of storage, and IP68 dust/water resistance. It also packs a 48MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 12MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. Verizon is offering it for free with a new line and Verizon's Unlimited Ultimate plan. (No trade-in is required).

iPhone 14 Pro: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
Verizon is offering the iPhone 14 Pro for free when you open a new line and sign up for either Verizon's Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plan. In our iPhone 14 Pro review, we said it's perfect for people who want raw power, but don't want a giant handset. It features a 6.1-inch OLED 120Hz display, A16 Bionic CPU, 128GB of storage, and IP68 dust/water resistance. It also packs a 48MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 12MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom.

iPhone 14: $15/month w/ unlimited @ AT&T
New and existing AT&T members can the iPhone 14 for $15/month. You'll need to be sign up to one of AT&T's qualifying unlimited plans to get this deal. Click on "Available offers" at the top of the page to see the full details on this iPhone deal. 

iPhone 14 Plus: $0/month w/ unlimited @ Verizon
Verizon is offering the iPhone 14 Plus for $0 when you open a new line on Verizon. In addition, you'll need to open either an Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Ultimate plan to get the monthly credits toward the iPhone 14 Plus. 

iPhone 14: up to $800 off w/ trade-in @ Verizon
Verizon is offering up to $800 off any iPhone 14 when you trade-in your old phone and with select 5G unlimited plans. Alternatively, you can buy one iPhone and get up to $800 off the cost of another iPhone. (Select 5G unlimited plan required). Plus, if you're switching from a competing carrier you'll get a $200 eGift card. 

Mint Mobile: get 6 free months w/ iPhone 14 @ Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile is offering one of the best iPhone deals if you want to save on data. Purchase any 6-month plan at Mint Mobile and you'll get an extra 6 months for free. For instance, Mint Mobile's unlimited plan is $30/month. Buy 6 months (total $180) and you'll get an extra 6 months on the house. (You'll wind up with 12 months total).  

iPhone 14: up to $1,000 off @ Best Buy
Best Buy is taking up to $1,000 off the iPhone 14 when you trade-in your old phone and activate your new phone on select carriers. For instance, activate on Verizon or AT&T to get up to $1,000 off, or activate on T-Mobile for up to $700 off. 

iPhone 13: $10/month w/ unlimited @ AT&T
New and existing AT&T customers can score an iPhone 13 for just $10 per month with an eligible unlimited data plan. (No trade-in is required). You'll need to purchase your phone via a monthly installment plan and you'll also need to sign up for an unlimited data plan. 

Mint Mobile: get 6 free months @ Mint Mobile
Purchase any 6-month data plan at Mint Mobile and you'll get 6 additional months for free. For instance, Mint Mobile's unlimited plan is $30/month. Buy 6 months ($180 total) and you'll get an extra 6 months for free (you'll wind up with 6 months total). All Mint Mobile phones are eligible for this sale, including the entire iPhone 14 lineup, entire iPhone 13 lineup, iPhone 12 mini, and iPhone SE 2022.

iPhone 13: free w/ unlimited @ Verizon
Verizon has multiple iPhone deals for new and existing customers. Currently, you can get the iPhone 13 for free with an eligible 5G unlimited data plan. No trade-in is required. Or you can get a free iPad (9th gen) and Apple Watch SE 2022 with your iPhone purchase. Note: Both devices will require separate data lines.

iPhone 13 mini: free w/ trade-in + unlimited @ Verizon
Verizon is offering the iPhone 13 mini for free with trade-in and any unlimited plan. Verizon will even accept old or damaged phones as your trade-in. 

Visible 15-day trial: free @ Visible
Visible is creating a free trial where you can use Visible as your phone provider for 15 days. Best of all, you don't even have to give up using your current phone. Under Visible's free trial program, the carrier will hand out trial phone numbers to potential customers who have an eligible device and sign up on Visible's website. That way, you can continue to use your existing phone and its assigned phone number alongside Visible's trial phone number.

iPhone 13: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile
The Magenta network is taking up to $1,000 off any iPhone 13 model when you trade-in your old phone and sign up for T-Mobile's Magenta Max plan. Magenta Max starts at $57/month and includes unlimited premium data (so you won't be throttled based on your usage). 

iPhone SE (2022): free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
Verizon is offering an epic iPhone deal right now. New and existing members can get the iPhone SE 2022 for free when you open a new unlimited line. (No trade-in is required). That's a savings of $429. 

iPhone SE (2022): $5/month w/ unlimited @ AT&T
AT&T is offering Apple's iPhone SE (2022) for just $5/month (on a 36-month installment plan) with no trade-in required. However, you'll need to be signed up to one of AT&T's eligible unlimited plans. The iPhone SE (2022) is powered by Apple's A15 Bionic chip, which is the same CPU powering the iPhone 13 line. Other new features include 5G connectivity and up to 15-hour battery life. Otherwise, it keeps the same 4.7-inch Retina HD display (1334 x 750), Touch ID support, 12MP wide/rear camera, and 7MP FaceTime camera. 

iPhone SE 2022: was $379 now $149 @ Total by Verizon
Total by Verizon is offering the iPhone SE 2022 for $149 when you open a new service plan. The discount will be reflected in cart. Total by Verizon is a prepaid carrier owned and operated by Verizon. It offers four no-contract plans starting at $30/month for 5GB and going up to $60/month for unlimited data. Its top-tier unlimited plan includes Disney Plus (no ads). 

iPhone SE (2022): from $209 @ Best Buy
Best Buy is offering the new iPhone SE from $209 with trade-in and activation on select carriers. For a limited time, the retailer is offering an extra $100 in savings when you trade-in an old phone. For instance, activate on T-Mobile and you'll pay just $209 with trade-in. 

iPhone SE 2022: $379 @ Cricket
Cricket Wireless is offering the new iPhone SE 2022 for $379. The phone features Apple's A15 Bionic chip, which is the same CPU powering the iPhone 13 line. Other new features include 5G connectivity and up to 15-hour battery life. You also get a 4.7-inch Retina HD display (1334 x 750), Touch ID support, 12MP wide/rear camera, and 7MP FaceTime camera. 

iPhone SE (2022): up to $197 off @ Walmart
The ultimate iPhone SE deal is here. Walmart is taking up to $197 off preorders of the news iPhone SE 2022. The offer is valid with purchase and activation on AT&T, Verizon, or Sprint. An installment plan is required with the carrier.

iPhone SE (2022): up to $400 off w/ trade-in @ T-Mobile
Get the new iPhone SE 2022 for as little as $30 at T-Mobile. The carrier is taking up to $400 off Apple's iPhone SE 2022 when you trade-in your old phone. Alternatively, you'll get 50% off the iPhone SE 2022 when you open a new line. 

iPhone 12: free w/ new line + unlimited @ Verizon
Verizon has a variety of iPhone 12 deals for thrifty shoppers. For instance, you can get the iPhone 12 for free when you open a new line and sign up for any unlimited data plan. This deal is available online only. Plus, you'll get a $200 credit if you switch from a competing carrier. 

iPhone 12: 50% off w/ unlimited @ AT&T
AT&T is offering major discounts on the iPhone 12 family. Currently, new and existing AT&T subscribers can get 50% off the iPhone 12 when you open an eligible unlimited data plan. It's one of the best iPhone deals from AT&T and we especially like it because these iPhone deals apply to new and current members and no trade-in is required. 

iPhone 12 Pro Max: was $1,099 now $799 @ Boost Mobile
Get it before it's gone! Apple has nixed the iPhone 12 Pro Max from its lineup, but Boost Mobile has it on sale. The iPhone 12 Pro Max delivers the best cameras on any phone. Plus, you get a stellar display and unbeatable performance. Boost Mobile is taking $300 off its price and offering it at an all-time price low of $799. The phone features a 6.7-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 12: up to $830 off w/ trade-in @ T-Mobile
50% off family plans: Purchase any iPhone 12, open a new line, and trade-in your old device to get up to $830 off your new iPhone. The promo is valid on any T-Mobile plan, which makes this one of the best iPhone deals we've seen. Plus, T-Mobile is taking up to 50% off family plans. This includes its Essentials, Magenta, and Magenta Max lines. 

iPhone 12 mini Purple: $0/month w/ trade-in + new line @ AT&T
iPhone deals are now available for Apple's new iPhone 12 mini purple. New and existing customers can get the iPhone 12 mini purple for free with trade-in of an old phone and the opening of a new Unlimited plan. That's the best offer we've seen for Apple's newest phone. 

iPhone 12: up to $500 off w/ trade-in @ Apple Store
The Apple Store is offering credits of up to $500 when you purchase a new iPhone 12 and trade-in your old phone. A Galaxy S10 would get you up to $180 in Apple credits, whereas an iPhone XS would get you up to $300 in Apple credits. The credits can be used for your iPhone 12 purchase. 

iPhone 12 mini w/ unlimited data: $60/month @ Mint
Mint Mobile is offering the iPhone 12 mini bundled with unlimited 5G data for $60/month over a 24-month span. That's one of the best iPhone deals we've seen from Mint (or any carrier). You'll wind up paying $30/month for the iPhone 12 mini and $30/month for unlimited 5G data. By comparison, other carriers can charge upwards of $60/month just for 5G data alone. Mint Mobile operates on T-Mobile's network.

iPhone 11: $49 w/ three months payment @ Cricket
Cricket Wireless has the iPhone 11 on sale for $49 when you pay for three months of the Cricket $60/month plan. You must port your number to get this deal. It's one of the best cheap iPhone deals we've see from Cricket. 

Refurb iPhone XR: free w/ new line @ Verizon
The iPhone XR has officially been cut from Apple's lineup, so any iPhone deals on this phone should be dirt cheap as retailers try to sell their remaining stock. Currently, when you port a new line into Verizon, you'll get a refurbished iPhone XR for free. That's $349 off and one of the best cheap iPhone deals we've seen. 

Refurb iPhone XR: was $349 now $249 @ Boost Mobile
Boost still has stock of the iPhone XR. It's offering a refurbished iPhone XR for just $249, which is $100 off its normal price. 

Refurb iPhone: from $639 @ Apple Store
The Apple Store is an excellent place to shop for refurb iPhones. We recommend Apple's refurbs because they're backed by the same one-year Apple warranty that new products receive. Currently, the Apple Store only has iPhone XS and iPhone 11 refurbs. These iPhone deals start from $639. 

Otterbox iPhone cases: up to 55% off @ Amazon
Amazon is taking up to 55% off select Otterbox iPhone cases. After discount, prices start as low as $18. (Otterbox cases normally cost twice that amount). Otterbox makes durable cases for all models of the iPhone. The sale includes cases or the iPhone 12, iPhone SE, iPhone 8, and more. 

Spigen Crystal Flex Case for iPhone 12 mini: was $14 now $7 @ Verizon
iPhone deals aren't limited to just phones. Verizon is taking 50% off the Spigen Crystal Flex Case for the iPhone 12 mini. The case features a slight raise that keeps the camera off flat surfaces to protect the lenses. You also get drop protection on all-four corners, which shields your phone from everyday accidents. The case is also wireless charging compatible, so you don't have to remove it to charge your phone.

Case-Mate iPhone cases: up to 50% off @ Amazon
Amazon has a wide range of iPhone cases on sale at up to 50% off. After discount, prices start as low as $21. It's one of the best iPhone deals we've seen on these Case-Mate accessories. 

ZAGG iPhone screen protectors: up to 50% off @ Amazon
For a limited time, Amazon is taking up to 50% off select ZAGG InvisibleShield screen protecters. After discount, prices start as low as $19. ZAGG makes screen protectors for all models of the iPhone and guards your screen from nicks and scratches. 

Incipio Duo Case iPhone 12: was $29 now $20 @ Amazon
Incipio makes a range of cases for the iPhone. The Duo Case (for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro) can protect your iPhone from drops as high as 12 feet. Its raised-edge bezel also protects your screen from accidental cracks. The case is compatible with MagSafe and wireless charging, which makes it one of the best iPhone deals available if you're on the prowl for a new case.