{"id":889104,"date":"2026-10-20T18:10:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T18:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/889104\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T18:10:22","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T18:10:22","slug":"put-an-iphone-18-pro-in-your-pocket-for-practically-free-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/889104\/","title":{"rendered":"Put an iPhone 18 Pro in Your Pocket for Practically Free Today"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple\u2019s first foldable, the iPhone Duo<\/a>, is getting a lot of attention right now, but it\u2019s not the only iPhone worth your time. The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max<\/a> are available without the long wait, and plenty of carriers and retailers are offering some serious deals that can knock hundreds off that $1,199 starting price. We\u2019ve rounded up the best bargains below, and you\u2019ll want to make sure you\u2019ve got a proper case<\/a> to protect your new phone as well.<\/p>\n

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T-Mobile has a ton of offers to help you snag a new iPhone 18 for less right now. If you’re on an Experience Beyond plan, have an eligible tra…<\/p>\n

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Apple is the obvious choice if you’re hoping to grab the iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max, and it’s already offering a chance to get one for less. An …<\/p>\n

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Verizon customers adding a new line on its Unlimited Ultimate plan will save $840 on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Plus, you can save up to $…<\/p>\n

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An eligible trade-in could potentially put the iPhone 18 Pro in your pocket for free right now at AT&T. You’ll get up to $1,200 for any device…<\/p>\n

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New customers who switch their existing number to Boost Mobile’s Unlimited Premium plan will get $200 off the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro …<\/p>\n

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Switching to Metro on a plan starting at $50 a month with AutoPay and bringing your own number can save you up to $300 on the iPhone 18 Pro, d…<\/p>\n

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That\u2019s not the only thing Apple announced<\/a>, either. We\u2019ve also rounded up the best deals on the new AirPods 5<\/a> and Apple Watch Series 12<\/a> in case you\u2019re looking to upgrade your entire lineup of Apple gadgets.<\/p>\n

iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max deals<\/p>\n

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T-Mobile has a ton of offers to help you snag a new iPhone 18 for less right now. If you\u2019re on an Experience Beyond plan, have an eligible trade-in or a new line and port-in of an existing number can save you up to $1,000. That puts the basic iPhone 18 Pro in your pocket for around $6 per month, and knocks the 18 Pro Max down to just $8 per month.\u00a0<\/p>\n

That same deal will knock up to $830 off if you\u2019re on an Experience More plan, and those on most other plans can save up to $730 with both a new line and trade-in. Just a trade-in can save you up to $300, and T-Mobile also has tons of special offers for military members, first responders and people aged 55 or older.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Apple is the obvious choice if you\u2019re hoping to grab the iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max, and it\u2019s already offering a chance to get one for less. An eligible trade-in could knock up to $885 off. The latest iPhones will net you the biggest discounts, but phones from Google and Samsung are also accepted. You\u2019ll also get 3% cash back when you purchase with your Apple Card.*<\/p>\n

Plus, you can save even more if you\u2019re also looking to sign up with a carrier. A trade-in could save you up to $1,200 when activating the phone through AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon, potentially putting the basic iPhone 18 Pro in your pocket for free.<\/p>\n

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Verizon customers adding a new line on its Unlimited Ultimate plan will save $840 on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. Plus, you can save up to $1,000 if you\u2019re also trading in an eligible device, which drops the 18 Pro to around $6 per month, and the 18 Pro Max down to around $8 per month. You can also get a free iPad or Apple Watch Series 12 with the iPhone 18 Pro, but you\u2019ll need a new line for these devices as well.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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An eligible trade-in could potentially put the iPhone 18 Pro in your pocket for free right now at AT&T. You\u2019ll get up to $1,200 for any device valued at $230 or more, which drops the basic 256GB model to $0, and the iPhone 18 Pro Max down to less than $3 per month. Plus, you can still get up to $930 off devices valued at $130 or more, and even old or damaged devices worth at least $35 can still net you up to $350 in savings.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also get an extra $200 off when you activate a new line, as long as you place the order online. And AT&T will even chip in up to $800 to help you pay off what you currently owe on your old device if\u00a0you\u2019re switching over from another carrier.<\/p>\n

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We haven\u2019t found any unlocked models listed on Best Buy yet, but you can activate the phone through AT&T or Verizon. Plus, you can score some serious savings if you\u2019ve got an old phone to trade in.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Verizon customers can save up to $1,000 if they\u2019re also adding a new line or get up to $840 off if they\u2019re upgrading an existing one. AT&T customers can save up to $1,200 on an AT&T Premium or Elite 2.0 plan, or up to $930 with other plans.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Xfinity Mobile Plus customers are sitting on some serious savings right now if you\u2019ve got an old phone to trade in. You can get up to $930 off if you\u2019re also adding a new line, or up to $500 off if you\u2019re upgrading an existing one. With these offers, you can get the iPhone 18 Pro for around $7 per month, or the 18 Pro Max for around $10 per month.<\/p>\n

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Visible customers on its Plus Pro plan will get $480 in service credits when they purchase the iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max at full price right now. Plus, you can save even more if you\u2019ve also got an old phone to trade in.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Trading in an older phone can save up to $640 on the new iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. New customers also get a full year of the Unlimited plan for $180, which works out to just $15 per month instead of the usual $30.<\/p>\n

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New customers who switch their existing number to Boost Mobile\u2019s Unlimited Premium plan will get $200 off the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Or, you can get $100 off with just a new line on the Unlimited Premium plan, and you can save even more with an eligible trade-in.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Switching to Metro on a plan starting at $50 a month with AutoPay and bringing your own number can save you up to $300 on the iPhone 18 Pro, dropping the price to $900. The iPhone 18 Pro Max is currently sold out in all colors, though.<\/p>\n

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When were the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max released?<\/p>\n

Both models officially hit shelves on Sept. 18 and are available now at most major retailers and carriers.<\/p>\n

How much does the iPhone 18 Pro series cost?<\/p>\n

Apple\u2019s latest flagship is available starting at $1,199 for the 18 Pro and $1,299 for the 18 Pro Max. That\u2019s a $100 increase<\/a> over the previous-gen models.<\/p>\n

What colors are available on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max?<\/p>\n

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max come in black, silver, glacier and burgundy.<\/p>\n

Should I get the iPhone Duo or the iPhone 18 Pro?<\/p>\n

This is subjective, but you should consider whether you want the convenience of an iPhone-iPad hybrid or prefer a focus on portability. Also, keep your budget in mind as you compare the pros and cons of each model.<\/p>\n

Where is the best place to find iPhone 18 Pro deals?<\/p>\n

We\u2019re seeing some best deals at Apple, T-Mobile, Walmart, Amazon, Verizon, AT&T, Best Buy and Xfinity. Each comes with its own perks and, in some cases, could get you the phone for free.<\/p>\n

Not sure you\u2019re ready to upgrade to the latest model? We\u2019ve tracked down all the best previous-gen iPhone deals<\/a> for you to shop right now.<\/p>\n

*All information about the\u00a0Apple Card has been collected independently by CNET and has not been reviewed by the issuer.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAashna Gheewalla is an Associate Writer at CNET. She previously worked as a Deals Writer at Wirecutter and a Health Advocacy Writer at GoodRx. She spends her free time teaching and practicing Pilates and trying out different restaurants.
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