While the latest iPhone SE 2022 may be capturing the majority of attention over the past few weeks, good deals on this budget handset have been surprisingly sparse at launch.
In fact, if you're eying up a Verizon device in particular, we'd say the carrier's current promotion on the humble iPhone 12 is a much better buy. Currently, you can get this awesome flagship for absolutely free with a new line on an unlimited data plan, and that's without the need for a trade-in. By comparison, the $17/mo iPad bundle being offered on the new iPhone SE 2022 looks... well, rather weak.
Sure, the new iPhone SE 2022 might have that fancy Apple A15 Bionic chip under the hood giving it a slight advantage when it comes to outright power and computational features, but it's wrapped in a much, much older design. The iPhone 12, with its lack of bezels and distinctive squared-off design looks way more premium in comparison. Plus, the slightly older A14 Bionic chip in the iPhone 12 isn't exactly a slouch in its own right.
If you're looking for a direct like-for-like alternative to the new SE, you could also consider the iPhone 13 mini - which is going for just $5 per month right now with a new unlimited line at Verizon. Again, no trade-in is needed here which makes this one a no-brainer if you're looking for a smaller device with plenty of power under the hood. This 13 mini features the same A15 Bionic chip as the 2022 SE while also sharing the same basic premium design as the iPhone 13, just smaller. In short, it's a much fancier device for a much lower price at Verizon than the SE 2022 so it's an easy recommendation from us.
Outside the US? Check out today's best iPhone deals in your region just below.
Apple iPhone 12 now free at Verizon
For more excellent promotions from this carrier, head on over to our main Verizon deals page. Also worth checking out is our iPhone deals page, which compares all the devices and every decent carrier promotion currently on the market.
