This is the perfect cheap Black Friday iPhone deal: get the iPhone 16e for free with a plan at Metro by T-Mobile

On the hunt for a cheap iPhone deal this Black Friday? Metro by T-Mobile has just listed a fantastic option on the iPhone 16e that's the perfect alternative to the pricey post-paid options found elsewhere this week.

For a limited time, new customers can get the excellent iPhone 16e for free with an eligible number port-in and plan; an exceptional deal that doesn't require the usual annoying trade-in criteria.

While the 'eligible plan' in this case includes the mid-tier $50/mo plan and above, this is still a much cheaper option than most of the competition today. The $50/mo plan also includes unlimited 5G data, 8GB of mobile hotspot data, and access to the T-Mobile Tuesdays perk program. You also get a five-year price guarantee, which is very handy indeed if you're thinking long-term here.

While it's possible to get a free iPhone 17 with this week's Black Friday iPhone deals elsewhere, there aren't many options right now that get you a new device without a trade-in on a plan that costs under $60, let alone $50/mo. Subsequently, Metro's deal is definitely worth a look today.

Metro by T-Mobile Black Friday iPhone 16e deal

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.

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Deals aside, you may be wondering, do we actually recommend the iPhone 16e? Well, yes, we do; in fact, we scored the device an impressive four stars out of five when we reviewed it earlier this year.

Outwardly, the device isn't quite as flashy as the iPhone 17 range, but it is still a very modern design when compared to the likes of the older iPhone SE. Internally, the iPhone 16e also features the super-speedy A18 chipset, which if we're honest, blows most 'budget' devices out of the water right now when it comes to performance.

More of this week's best early Black Friday deals

• Amazon: 60% off TVs, AirPods & vacuums
• Adidas: shoes, clothing & gift ideas from $18
• Apple: iPads, AirPods & MacBooks from $85
• Best Buy: $1,000 off TVs, laptops & headphones
• Cheap TVs: smart TVs from $69.99 at Amazon
• Christmas: wreaths, trees & decor from $5
• Dell: laptop deals from $249.99
• Home Depot: 40% off appliances, grills & tools
• Hulu: Hulu + Live TV – $64/m for the first 3 months
• Lenovo: 45% off laptops & tablets
• Lowe's: up to 30% off appliances & holiday decor
• Samsung: up to $2,000 off TVs & phones
• Target: Christmas decor & clothing from $10
• T-Mobile: up to $1,100 off latest iPhone 17
• Walmart: TVs, vacs & holiday decor from $4
• Wayfair: 54% off Christmas, furniture & decor