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Win! Get the iPhone 16e for free at Metro by T-Mobile

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The iPhone 16e is Apple's current budget phone. This Black Friday, one carrier is making it cheaper than ever.

For a limited time, Metro By T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 16e for free. You'll need to bring your number to Metro and sign up for Metro's $50/month unlimited plan to get this deal, but it's the best iPhone 16e deal I've seen to date.

Apple iPhone 16e
Apple iPhone 16e: was $599 at Metro by T-Mobile

Bring your number to Metro by T-Mobile and sign up for the carrier's $50/month unlimited data plan (with auto-pay) and you'll get the iPhone 16e for free. The iPhone 16e is Apple's budget iPhone. Although it's pricier than the $429 iPhone SE (2022), the iPhone 16e packs a stronger punch. You get a larger 6.1-inch OLED display (2532 x 1170), A18 CPU, 128GB of storage, 12MP (f/1.9) front camera, and a 48MP rear camera with 2x in-sensor zoom (f/1.6). Additionally, the iPhone 16e supports Apple Intelligence. In our iPhone 16e review, we said it's a new breed of iPhone taking some of the best parts about a modern iPhone, but offering them at slightly lower cost.

Metro by T-Mobile is part of T-Mobile's portfolio of brands and we especially like it for its budget-friendly plans. To get this deal you'll need to port your number and sign up for one of Metro's $50/month unlimited data plans (with auto pay). However, it's a solid deal.

The iPhone 16e replaces the iPhone SE (2022) and sports a much larger 6.1-inch display and faster A18 chipset. (It's the same CPU powering the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus). Other noteworthy upgrades include a Face ID notch and a full-screen design with gesture-based navigation. Unfortunately, there's no Dynamic Island nor is there a Camera Control key, but the iPhone 16e does have an Action button like the iPhone 16.

Another added bonus is that it supports Apple Intelligence. That means you don't have to spend $799 or more to get a modern iPhone experience.

Louis Ramirez

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.

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