Apple iPhone 16e preorders begin on Feb. 21, with the new devices arriving on Feb. 28. Here’s where to get the best iPhone 16e preorder deals with wireless carrier incentives and more.
Apple’s 2025 iPhone 16e goes up for preorder on Friday, Feb. 21, and if you want the new device right away we’ve rounded up the best preorder deals. Be sure to check back here and bookmark our iPhone deals roundup as new offers continue to launch once preorders goes live.
AT&T
AT&T has a great offer on the new iPhone 16e that’s available for both new and existing customers — and best of all, no trade-in is required.
Get the 128GB iPhone 16e for $5.99 per month with the Unlimited Plan.
The wireless carrier is also offering new and existing customers a “get an iPhone 16 Pro on AT&T” promo when you trade in an iPhone 13 Pro or later in any condition. You can find details surrounding the 16e and 16 Pro deals on att.com.
T-Mobile
T-Mobile is also running its own “get an iPhone 16e on us” promotion at launch, delivering up to $830 in bill credits when you trade in an eligible device on a qualifying plan. Eligible plans include Magenta Max and Go5G Plus/Next — or when trading in and adding a line on Go5G or most plans.
Other offers that will be available starting Feb. 21 include $500 off an iPhone 16e when you trade in an eligible device on Go5G. Another option delivers four iPhone 16e devices on T-Mobile and four new voice lines for $25 per month when you trade in four qualifying devices.
Customers can get free next-day shipping and free activation when preordering the 16e online at t-mobile.com too.
Verizon
Verizon has yet to announce its iPhone 16e deal, but we anticipate it will be competitive against AT&T and T-Mobile’s deals. We’ll update this page as soon as Verizon discloses details and you can also jump straight to Verizon’s incentives.
Apple
Apple is offering up to $630 credit via trade-in deals. You have to pay for the new device upfront and an Apple gift card for any remaining trade-in balance will be emailed to you after the trade-in is received and inspected.
Please note: The offers from wireless carriers have specific terms and conditions pertaining to each promo — and tax is assessed where applicable — so be sure to check the retailer’s site for details to determine if the deal is right for you.