The cheapest phone in the lineup is the iPhone 12 mini, which starts at $699. The top-of-the-line iPhone 12 Pro Max, featuring Apple’s biggest ever smartphone display at 6.7 inches, starts at $1,099.
However, there are several ways to get cheaper — or even free — new iPhones, depending on the phone carrier.
Here’s who is offering deals:
AT&T
By locking in existing customers for at least 30 more months, AT&T can help maintain its base.
T-Mobile
“T-Mobile typically thrives on ‘jump ball’ opportunities and has a smaller iPhone base, putting them in attack position,” the analysts noted. “However, their offer is relatively benign compared to AT&T and focused on multi-line subscribers.”
Verizon
Similar to its rivals, it’s offering $800 trade-in to shoppers, but they must have the iPhone X (released in 2017) or newer and be a new customer or add a new line. Existing customers can trade in an iPhone X or newer model and pay $15 month for 2 years with an eligible data plan.
“Still, like T-Mobile, Verizon provided ‘good enough’ offers but falling short to AT&T,” Cowen analysts said.