For our tech-savvy editors, the release of a new iPhone is always an exciting time. Since the latest iPhone 16 lineup hit stores last week, many of us are thinking about ways we can upgrade our devices. In this article, we’ll reveal everything you need to know about the latest iPhone along with all the current trade-in deals that are available.

How much does the iPhone 16 cost?

The price for a new iPhone 16 ranges depending on the model and amount of storage you select.

  • iPhone 16 ranges from $799 to $1,099
  • iPhone 16 Plus ranges from $899 to $1199
  • iPhone 16 Pro ranges from $999 to $1,499
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max ranges from $1,199 to $1,599

What are the differences between the iPhone 16 models?

Here are the specs for the current iPhone 16 lineup:

iPhone 16

iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro Max

128GB Starting Price

$799

$899

$999

N/A

256GB Starting Price

$899

$999

$1,099

$1,100

512GB Starting Price

$1,099

$1,199

$1,299

$1,399

1TB Starting Price

N/A

N/A

$1,499

$1,599

Display Size

6.1-inch

6.7-inch

6.3-inch

6.9-inch

Software

iOS18

iOS18

iOS18

iOS18

Processor

A18 Chip

A18 Chip

A18 Pro Chip

A18 Pro Chip

Camera

48MP fusion, 12MP ultra-wide

48MP fusion, 12MP ultra-wide

48MP fusion, 48MP ultra-wide, 5X telephoto

48MP fusion, 48MP ultra-wide, 5X telephoto

Front Facing Camera

12-megapixel

12-megapixel

12-megapixel

12-megapixel

Video Capture

4K up to 60fps

4K up to 60fps

4K up to 120fps

4K up to 120fps

Battery Life

Up to 22 hours of video playback

Up to 27 hours of video playback

Up to 27 hours of video playback

Up to 33 hours of video playback

Connector

USB-C

USB-C

USB-C

USB-C

What colors are available for the iPhone 16?

The iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus are available in black, pink, white, ultramarine, and teal. The iPhone 16 Pro and the Pro Max are available in four different titanium shades: black, white, natural, and desert.

What are the best deals on an iPhone 16?

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Apple Store: Shop Carrier Deals to Save up to $1,000

When you shop through the Apple Store, you may be eligible for a $40-$650 credit toward your next iPhone. You can also connect directly to carriers through Apple to save up to $1,000. Better yet, those with an Apple Credit Card can earn 3% back on their purchase when they use it during checkout. Carriers available for this offer include AT&T, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile, and Verizon. You can also choose to buy the phone and connect to any carrier later.

Best Buy: Save up to $1,000 with Trade-In and Carrier Offers

Very similar to Apple, you can shop through Best Buy to get your new iPhone and save up to $1,000 with qualified activation and trade-in. You can choose to shop from AT&T or Verizon.

Boost Mobile: $1,000 Off iPhone 16 with No Trade-In Required

Boost mobile is offering a free iPhone 16 with the purchase of a Boost Mobile Infinite Access plan. No trade-in is required to get this deal. The Infinite Access plan costs $65/month for one line. You will get unlimited talk, text, and data with this plan and the ability to upgrade to the latest iPhone every year. There is also no activation fee.

T-Mobile : $1,000 Off iPhone 6 for New & Existing Customers

Trade in an eligible device and sign up for a Go5G Next plan to get an iPhone 16 Pro for free or get $1,000 off the purchase of any iPhone 16 model at T-Mobile. If you’re already on the Go5G plan, you can trade your phone in for a free iPhone 16 or get $830 off the price of any iPhone 16 model. The Go5G Next plan includes unlimited talk, text, and data. It also includes benefits like Hulu, Netflix, and Apple TV and has the ability to trade in your phone for the latest model each year. Prices start at $105/month for one line, but that monthly price goes down the more lines you add.

AT&T: Up to $1,000 Off iPhone with Trade-In

You can get $1,000 off an iPhone 16 when you trade in an eligible phone at AT&T. This discount is paid out over 36 monthly credits and requires you to sign up for an unlimited voice and data plan. Your phone must have a trade-in value of $180 or more to be eligible for $1,000 off a new iPhone. AT&T unlimited plans range from $65.99-$85.99 for a single line, but you get discounts with each additional line you add.

Verizon: Up to $1,000 Off with Trade-In of Any Phone

New and existing customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get up to $1,00 off any phone in the iPhone 16 lineup, or get an iPhone 16 for free when they trade in any phone, no matter the condition at Verizon. You can also add a new line or switch to Verizon to get an iPhone 16 Pro for $10/month on the Ultimate Unlimited Plan or for $15/month on the Unlimited Plus Plan.

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