While the iPhone 16E and the rest of the iPhone 16 family are now the best iPhones around, the iPhone 15 is still an excellent device. It boasts impressive specs and features, and also comes with a more reasonable price tag now that it's no longer the newest generation. While inventory is drying up at some outlets, you can still save some decent money on the iPhone 15 with the deals we've listed below.
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Best iPhone 15 deals
Though there are no direct discounts on any of the iPhone 15 series devices, Apple does have a trade-in program that can save you hundreds on a new iPhone 15. Apple claims you can save up to $630, but that's only if you're trading in another iPhone 15, which is an unlikely scenario. For the iPhone 14 series and older, the most you'll save is $450. The iPhone Upgrade Program or Apple Card* financing (and cash back) are also ways to save.
Verizon only has used iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models available, but there are some serious savings on the basic iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus. You can get either model for free when adding a new line on an Unlimited Welcome, Plus or Ultimate plan, with no trade-in required. That saves you up to $830, and the discounts are applied in the form of monthly bill credits over 36 months.
AT&T is offering discounts in the form of monthly bill credits when you buy a new iPhone 15 on an installment plan. Those who have or who switch to an eligible unlimited plan can get the basic iPhone 15 for just $8 per month or the 15 Pro Max for $21 per month. Only the 1TB configuration of the 15 Pro is still in stock, and this deal drops the price down to $31 per month -- a $284 discount. At the moment, there aren't any discounts available on the iPhone 15 Plus.
Anyone adding a new line will also get an extra $200 back via monthly bill credits, but it's not required to take advantage of these iPhone discounts. You can also save up to $800 per line when you break your current contract and switch to AT&T from another carrier.
Both the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are sold out at T-Mobile, but there are plenty of ways to snag a basic model for free. Those on a Go5G Plus or Next plan can get either the basic iPhone 15 or the iPhone 15 Plus for free with an eligible trade-in. Those on most other plans can still save up to $300 with an eligible trade-in.
You can also get either model for free with an eligible trade-in and a new line of service on a qualifying unlimited plan. Military members, first responders and people 55 years or older can take advantage of special offers for up to $800 off.
Best Buy isn't offering any straightforward discounts, but it does still have some unlocked iPhone 15 and 15 Plus models in stock, and you can score some savings with an eligible trade-in. You can also knock the starting price down if you opt for same-day activation through a carrier. Verizon customers will save $100 and AT&T customers will save $50.
All iPhone 15 purchases also come with some freebies, including three free months of Apple Fitness Plus, Apple Arcade and Apple Music, as well as two free months of Apple TV Plus (new or returning subscribers only).
Boost only has the basic iPhone 15 in stock, and you can pick it up for $430 off when you sign up for its $60-per-month Unlimited Premium plan. That drops the starting price down to just $300.
You also have the option to purchase the phone outright at full price, which scores you a free year of service on its Unlimited plan, typically $25 per month.
Spectrum offers trade-in savings on all four iPhone 15 models, but only the 15 Pro Max is eligible for special discounts right now. It's automatically $200 off, and you'll save an extra $200 in trade-in credit for up to $400 in total savings, which reduces the price to just $700.
What is the best iPhone 15 deal right now?
Multiple carriers are offering serious savings on the iPhone 15 series, but AT&T's deals stand out. That's because it's the only carrier offering discounts that don't require a trade-in or new line. You can save up to $514 by purchasing the phone on an installment plan, and the discount will be applied as bill credits over 36 months.
If you're not looking to add a new line or service, Apple's trade-in program is the best place to score some savings on an unlocked model.
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