iPhone 16 Preorder Countdown: Release Date, Price, Colors for Apple’s Newest Phones

You can preorder the iPhone 16 series from the Apple Store starting Fri., Sept. 13, with the expected arrival date to be Sept. 20.  

Apple is already offering some carrier deals with preorders as well. Existing Verizon customers can save up to $930 with trade in; AT&T customers can save up to $800 with trade-in and both T-Mobile and Boost customers save up up to $1,000 with no trade-in required.

T-Mobile will offer the iPhone 16, IPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, all available for preorder beginning Fri., Sept. 13, with in-store availability at T-Mobile Fri., Sept. 20. T-Mobile will also carry the new Apple Watch as well as the AirPods 4 which will also be available beginning Sept. 20. 

T-Mobile is already announcing their iPhone 16 deals, for both new and existing customers. Trade in an eligible device on Go5G Next or Go5G Business Next and get an iPhone 16 Pro for free or up to $1,000 off any iPhone 16 model. Those who trade in and are on the Go5G Plus or Go5G Business Plus can get a free iPhone 16 or up to $830 off any other iPhone 16 model. If you have another Go5G you can still qualify for the iPhone 16 or up to $830 off if you trade in and add a new line.

Customers also get $200 back to spend at T-Mobile for every new line they switch to Go5G Next or Go5G Plus (up to 4 lines) from eligible carriers. Families can get four iPhone 16 and four new lines for just $25/line when trading in four eligible devices. And finally, pick up any new Apple Watch and get $300 off the second when adding a new watch line.

These offers all come in the form of bill credits spread out over 24 months.

Metro is a T-Mobile owned company so the anticipated availability date on the iPhone 16, IPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the same: Fri., Sep. 20. Customers who switch to Metro, sign up for Metro Flex Plus, and have an eligible trade in can get $300 off any iPhone 16. This offer does not apply to existing T-Mobile or Metro customers. 

AT&T has announced that it will take preorders for the iPhone 16 lineup beginning Fri., Sept. 13 at 5 a.m. PT, and they will carry the latest Apple Watches both in store and online beginning Fri., Sept. 20. 

There are some deals on offer already. You can get an iPhone 16 or 16 Pro for free with an eligible trade in. If you want the iPhone 16 Plus, you can get up to $830 off with trade in. For those hoping for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, an eligible trade can garner you up to $1000 off. These discounts are dolled out over 36 months in the form of bill credits. There is an upgrade or activation fee of $35 per line. 

Eligible devices are smartphones with a minimum trade-in value of $180 for up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro or 16 Pro Max. For other phones in the series, the trade-in device must have a minimum value between $130 and $179. Additionally, customers must sign up for or be on an unlimited voice and data plan. Value Plus, Value Plus VL, and Value Plus Unlimited plans are not eligible.

Starting this Fri., Sept. 13, you can preorder the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Max via Boost’s site, their Amazon storefront or the Apple store. Purchase an iPhone 16 on a $25 per month unlimited plan and you can get one entire year free of Boost Unlimited 5G mobile service, or opt to get up to $1,000 off a device — no trade-in required. 

Opt to get Boost mobile service through Apple Stores or Apple’s website and trade in an eligible iPhone through Apple to receive between $180 and $650 additional credits. 

Xfinity Mobile will carry the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max, all of which will be available for preorder beginning Fri., Sept. 13, with availability Sep. 20. They will also carry the AirPods 4 as well as the latest Apple Watches, which can be preordered now and available Sept. 20. 

At this time there are no deals announced but we anticipate those on par with other carriers and will update this post accordingly once those are announced. 

Verizon will be offering the iPhone 16 series for preorder beginning Fri., Sept. 13, with availability on Fri., Sept. 20. They are offering a number of deals already. 

New and existing Verizon customers on the Unlimited Ultimate plan can get an iPhone 16 Pro for free or up to $1,000 off another phone in the iPhone 16 lineup, when you trade in any phone in any condition. If you opt for the Unlimited Plus, you can get up to $830 off or choose the Unlimited Welcome plan, you can still get up $415 off phones in the iPhone 16 series. 

If you switch to Verizon or add a new line, you can get an iPhone 16 Pro for just $10 per months on the Ultimate Unlimted plan (36 months) or $15 per month on the Unlimited Plus plan. 

And finally, there’s the option to bring your own device and add a new line to receive a promotional credit: $360 if you opt for the Unlimited Plus plan or $540 on if you opt for the Unlimited Ultimate. This promo credit is applied over 36 months. 

In addition, Verizon is offering 20% off select Apple accessories such as cases and chargers and you can get the Apple Watch Series 10 for as low as $6 per month with iPhone 16 purchase and trade-in a qualifying watch. 

Walmart is offering the iPhone 16 lineup for preorder on Sep. 13, with availability Sept. 20. It appears they will be offering the iPhone 16, 16 Pro, 16 Pro Max and 16 Plus. 

While Walmart is offering any unlocked model deals, you can save on carrier options through AT&T. New and existing AT&T customers can trade-in an eligible device worth $130, you can get up to $830 off; if you have a device to trade-in worth $180, you can save up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max. You’ll have to activate a new line or upgrade your line to an eligible plan if you’re not already on one.