Best iPhone deals for January 2026: free devices, cheap plans, and unlocked discounts

You'll find all of this week's best iPhone deals neatly lined up and compared right here on this page. Regardless of whether you're looking for a great discount on the latest iPhone 17 series or something a little cheaper, you'll be able to compare all your options right here on this page with New Year promotions from the likes of AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and other major carriers.

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This week's best iPhone deals at a glance

  1. Apple iPhone 17 Pro: free with a new unlimited line at Verizon
  2. iPhone 17: four free devices w/ unlimited plan (no trade) at T-Mobile
  3. iPhone 17 series: $1,100 off with trade-in and plan at AT&T
  4. iPhone 16e: $1.99/mo with an unlimited plan at AT&T
  5. iPhone 16e: was $599, now free with a new plan at Metro by T-Mobile
  6. iPhone 17: $700 off with a trade-in at Apple

Today's best iPhone deals

1. This week's best iPhone 17 deal

2. Another amazing deal for families

3. The best deal at AT&T this week

4. Best unlocked iPhone deal

5. And, one more cheap iPhone deal

More iPhone deals

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How do I get a free iPhone?

It's usually possible to get a 'free' iPhone by trading in an old device at one of the major carriers. I put free in quotation marks there because, aside from the caveat of having to trade, you usually need a new line on an unlimited data plan to be eligible for these types of deals, too.

These unlimited plans can run for two to three years and cost significant amounts of money per month, so it's worth adding up your total costs before you really jump on board with a free device. The overall costs of these plans can be offset by the savings on the devices, which usually equal about $1,000 to $1,100 in total in the most extreme cases of the latest Pro-series devices.

When is the best time to buy iPhone deals?

Like a lot of the other questions here, there isn't an exact answer but there are certain times that can offer better prices on Apple's phones.

- New releases: Like all other phones, when a new iPhone comes out we frequently see the other devices in Apple's arsenal come down in price. Apple generally releases phones in the August to October time window, so that's often a good time to upgrade.

- Black Friday: The yearly mega sale, Black Friday, can be the perfect time to get iPhone deals. Every year we see phones come crashing down in price and we'll be shouting out the best offers to grab when the time comes this year.

- Amazon Prime Day: Amazon's impressive sale for Prime Subscribers, we almost always see a load of cheap iPhones appear during this two day sale - as long as you're looking for an unlocked or prepaid device.

- Absolutely any day: Realistically, there isn't any specific time or place that is best for getting a new iPhone deal. There are price cuts, promotions and major discounts every day and you just have to catch them as they happen. Luckily, our iPhone deals round-up is here, freshly updated and aims to offer all the best from across the web.

To ensure you're getting the best deal, browse our Apple promo codes for potential discounts.

Alex Whitelock
Retail Editor

Alex is TechRadar's retail editor, specializing in deals, buying advice, and general tips on how to save our readers as much cash as possible. He's covered events like Black Friday and Amazon in some capacity for over seven years now; both in editorial and other ecommerce adjacent roles on TechRadar, T3, GamesRadar, and other Future PLC sites. Alex's expertise touches on most areas, but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer.

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