Best iPhone deals for December 2025: how to get a free iPhone 17 Pro Max, and much more

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: free with a new unlimited line, plus free iPad and Apple Watch at Verizon
Verizon's incredible Black Friday deal on the iPhone 17 Pro Max is still available this week, although potentially for not that much longer! For the first time ever, you don't need to trade-in to get this device for free alongside a new unlimited line. On top of that, you can also throw in a free iPad and Apple Watch. Previously, that's a promotion that's only been available on the cheaper 17-series devices. Even better still, this deal is eligible on the higher-end Ultimate and mid-tier Plus plan, so you're not technically tied into the priciest option here if you don't want it.

Buy it if:
✅ You want the latest and greatest device
✅ You don't mind a pricey unlimited plan

Apple iPhone 17: four devices for free on an unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
Here's another Black Friday hold-out deal, this time from T-Mobile's big seasonal end-of-year sale. Right now, you can get four iPhone 17 for free on an unlimited data plan without the usual trade-in criteria. By itself, that doesn't sound ground-breaking, but the real magic here is in the details. Plan eligibility for this deal includes the carrier's entry-level 'Essentials' plan, which comes out at just $100 per month for four lines. Yep, that means you can get four free iPhone 17 on four lines that average out at just $25/mo each.

Buy it if:
✅ You're looking for multiple lines
✅ You don't want to trade-in

Apple iPhone 16e: was $599, now free with a new plan at Metro by T-Mobile
New customers at Metro by T-Mobile can get a free iPhone 16e when they port their number over to the carrier this week. Eligible with the carrier's mid-tier $50/mo or up, no trade-ins are needed at all with this particular deal. That makes it a fantastic option if you're looking for a cheap (but decent) iPhone with a similarly great-value unlimited data plan.

Buy it if:
✅ You want to skip the trade-in
✅ You want a cheaper unlimited plan

Apple iPhone 17: up to $700 off with a trade-in at Apple
For the first time ever, I'm recommending our readers buy a brand-new iPhone directly from the Apple Store. Usually, Apple's deals are extremely questionable, but I think it makes sense this time around. First up, the $700 maximum trade-in rebate on the new iPhone 17 is a decent discount for an unlocked device. Secondly, I believe the iPhone 17 is one of the best value iPhones the brand has released in years. At $799, it's $100 more expensive than the iPhone 16, but you get double the storage, much better cameras, and a more powerful chipset. It's totally worth it, in my opinion.

Buy it if:
✅ You're looking for flexibility
✅ You're happy to trade-in

Apple iPhone 14: free with a new Visible Plus Pro plan
Use the code BLUEDEAL at checkout to get yourself a free iPhone 14 alongside a new line on Visible's Plus Pro plan today. No trade-ins are needed at all to get this still-great device free-of-charge on one of the best prepaid unlimited plans on the market right now. Note, however, that all colors aside from Blue are sold out already, so it's worth picking this one up sooner rather than later.

Buy it if:
✅ You're cool with an older device
✅ You want a cheaper unlimited plan

Apple iPhone 17 deals
This is our page for all the latest deals on the brand new iPhone 17 series. Included in the line-up are four brand new devices with all-new chipsets, significant camera upgrades, and for the first-time-ever, a new slim-line model in the form of the stunning iPhone Air.

Apple iPhone 16 deals
This is our page for all the latest deals on the now-older iPhone 16 series. These devices are still great buys in our opinion, and even with the arrival of the iPhone 17 series, still hold up great in 2025. Even better still, iPhone deals on these older models tend to be a little better now they're not longer the new hotness.

iPhone 15 deals / iPhone 15 Plus deals
The standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are still outstanding buys for 2025. Outwardly, they're almost identical to the latest models, although they do lack the very latest components and computational features. Still, a great buy - and one that's much cheaper now thanks to recent price cuts from Apple and other retailers.

iPhone SE 2022 deals
Apple's latest budget-focused device is here and 2022's iteration of the iPhone SE brings a number of welcome updates. Above all else, the A15 Bionic chip in this device gives it superb power to cost and enough grunt to easily zip through nearly any task. It is, however, rocking an oldschool design - one that's essentially based on the iPhone 8 from way back in 2017. Is this the right device for you? Check out our standalone piece for a full breakdown of this budget pick.