Apple iPhone 16e preorders are live: here are today's best deals in both the US and UK
Apple's latest mid-range flagship is going cheap at these carriers

The new Apple iPhone 16e is officially available to preorder today and I've rounded up all the best deals on this exciting new mid-range flagship from the well-known brand.
Today's best deals include trade-in rebates of up to $600 at the major carriers and Apple in the US, as well as some great options in terms of associated plans. Over in the UK, you'll find a number of the major networks stocking the device, with
The new Apple iPhone 16e comes in at $599 / £599, which is significantly more expensive than the $499 / £449 of the previous iPhone SE. The iPhone 16e, however, is a much more specced-out device, sharing the same A18 chipset and main camera as the standard iPhone 16 as well as featuring a much more modern display and design.
If you're looking for a full run-down of the device, head over to our main Apple iPhone 16e page for detailed specs. We'll also have a review launching on-site shortly.
Apple iPhone 16e preorders in the US
Apple iPhone 16e: $5/mo with an unlimited plan, or up to $600 off with a trade-in at Verizon
Verizon's opening iPhone 16e promotion features two deals to check out. You can either trade-in an old device to potentially get the device for free thanks to a maximum rebate of up to $600 off, or you can instead just get it on an unlimited line for $5/mo. Both are pretty good but it's worth noting that Verizon is currently giving the standard iPhone 16 away for free on either a Plus or Ultimate plan. Unless you're going for a line on the basic Welcome unlimited plan, then it definitely makes sense to opt for the pricier flagship device!
Apple iPhone 16e: $16.67 $5.99/mo with an unlimited plan, plus $200 off for new customers at AT&T
AT&T's opening deal on the iPhone 16e is going to get you a significant price cut alongside an unlimited data plan without the need for that usual annoying trade-in. At $6/mo, you're essentially scoring the device for a third of the usual price and new customers can also take advantage of an additional $200 off for bill credits that the carrier is also offering right now.
Apple iPhone 16e: was $599 now $299 with $60/mo plan at Boost Mobile
The prepaid carrier Boost Mobile is offering a really decent upfront $300 discount on the new iPhone 16e today. No trade-ins are needed here, but you will need to pick up the device alongside the carrier's $60/mo Unlimited Premum plan, which is a really good prepaid plan for those who want a nice chunk of priority data per month. Overall, a very strong offer.
Apple iPhone 16e: trade-in a device and get up to $600 off at Xfinity Mobile
Xfinity is offering a pretty standard deal for its iPhone 16e preorder, with a trade-in rebate that's technically enough to cover the entire cost of the device. With a number of excellent cheap cell phone plans, Xfinity could be a good choice if you're looking to save some cash in the long run by pairing up the iPhone 16e with a more budget-friendly plan.
Apple iPhone 16e: get up to $630 off with a trade-in at Apple
You can technically get a free device with an eligible trade-in at Apple today but it's usually pretty tricky to hit that maximum saving unless you're trading in a really high-end device. Still, Apple is the sole vendor for unlocked iPhones and this is definitely a good deal overall if you want to break away from those pricey unlimited plans at the major carriers.
Apple iPhone 16e preorders in the UK
- Apple: up to £650 off with a trade-in
- Carphone Warehouse: starting at £25 per month at ID Mobile
- EE: save up to £288 with trade-in and plan
- O2: save £72 on your plan until March
- Three: get up to £240 off with a plan
Apple iPhone 16e: exclusive £10 Currys gift card at Mobiles.co.uk
Mobiles.co.uk is offering TechRadar readers an exclusive ££10 Currys gift card with all non-SIM only iPhone 16e preorders today. With excellent contract deals starting at just £29 for a 100GB monthly plan, Mobiles.co.uk easily has some of the best tariffs available in the UK today so it's an easy recommendation and the gift card is handy, too!.
What's new?
- It features the A18 chipset, a 6.1-inch OLED display, a single 48MP rear camera, and a 12MP front-facing camera
- The iPhone 16e is also compatible with Apple Intelligence
- The phone features Apple's first homegrown cellular modem, the C1
Unlike with previous 'SE' devices, Apple has taken a slightly different path with the iPhone 16e. As the name suggests, this device is much more akin to a new mid-range iPhone 16 rather than a re-hash of an older model. For example, it shares the same A18 chipset with the main iPhone 16, along with Apple Intelligence compatibility.
There are a few major differences between the devices, however. For example, the iPhone 16e features a notch on the display instead of Dynamic Island and no action button. You also only get a single 48MP rear camera and 12MP front camera, which aren't quite as specced-out as those on the iPhone 16. We do expect good performance, however, as it's the same 'main camera' as the one used on the standard model with an integrated 2x telephoto.
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Alex is TechRadar's deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the best bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He's a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex's expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.
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