Apple’s big event this month revealed a host of new devices, including the AirPods Pro 3 and its latest lineup of smartwatches. We’re here to talk about the iPhone 17 series, which is now up for grabs and brings with it the ultra-thin iPhone Air, the base iPhone 17, the step-up iPhone 17 Pro and the top-of-the-line iPhone 17 Pro Max. These are all incredible devices but, as expected, not exactly affordable.
Thankfully, Apple, as well as major carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are offering some serious savings right now, including a chance to grab select models free with a new line or an eligible trade-in. To help you make the most of these discounts before they’re gone, we’ve rounded up all the best offers below.
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Best iPhone 17 deals
You can order the iPhone 17 at Apple right now. Plus, if you have an older device to trade in, you can get between $40 and $700 in trade-in credit when you trade in an iPhone 13 Pro or newer. You’ll also get 3% cash back if you purchase with your Apple Card.* Plus, Apple partners with carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Boost Mobile, which offer an enhanced trade-in credit of up to $999 if you’re looking for a service plan.
If you have the Unlimited Premium plan, you can get $1,100 off any phone in the new iPhone 17 lineup. To get this deal, you’ll need to trade in a qualifying phone and either add a line or upgrade an existing one. This means you’ll basically get the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Pro free.
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AT&T is offering up to $830 off iPhone 17 when you trade in an old phone. The savings are made via 36 monthly credits on your bill.
T-Mobile customers can get the iPhone 17 free with an eligible trade-in, as long as they’re on an Experience More, Experience Beyond, Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. Those on most other plans will get up to $300 in trade-in credit. You can also get this phone free when you switch to T-Mobile and add a line on an Experience More, Beyond or Go5G Next plan. A new line and a trade-in also gets you this phone free. These offers will be applied as bill credits over a 24-month period. Cancel before this and you’ll owe any unpaid balance.
US Cellular is offering customers up to $830 off the iPhone 17, which scores you the basic model free with no trade-in required. All you need to do is activate a line on an Unlimited Data Basic, Everyday or Even Better 3.0 plan, which includes business plans. The discount will be applied as bill credits over 36 months.
You can also save $350 if you’d prefer to prepay and purchase your phone outright. There’s also no activation fee when purchased online.
Best iPhone Air deals
If you have an older device to trade in, you can get between $40 and $700 in trade-in credit. You’ll also get 3% cash back if you purchase with your Apple Card.* Apple also partners with carriers like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Boost Mobile, which offer an enhanced trade-in credit of up to $1,100 if you’re looking for a service plan.
AT&T is offering up to $830 off the iPhone Air when you trade in an old iPhone valued at just $130 more, which includes any iPhone 13 or newer. Other trade-ins valued at just $35 or more will still net you up to $350 of credit. Discounts will be applied as bill credits over 36 months.
T-Mobile is offering some significant savings on the ultra-thin iPhone Air, although discounts vary depending on your service plan. If you’re trading in an old phone, you can save up to $1,000 if you’re on an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, $830 if you’re on an Experience More or Go5G Plus plan, or $300 for most other plans.
There are also discounts for those who are switching their existing number over from another carrier. You’ll get $1,000 off if you switch to an Experience Beyond or Go5G Next plan, or $830 off if you switch to an Experience More plan. A new line and trade-in will also save you $830. T-Mobile also offers special deals to military members, first responders and people aged 55 and older.
Those adding a line can save up to $1,200 on the iPhone Air at US Cellular. To get the deal, you’ll need to activate a line on an Unlimited Data Basic, Everyday or Even Better 3.0 plan (which includes business plans), with no trade-in required. The discount will be applied as bill credits over 36 months.
You can also save $350 if you’d prefer to prepay and purchase your phone outright. There’s also no activation fee when purchased online.
Boost Mobile is offering $830 off the iPhone 17 series for those on its $65 per month Infinite Access for iPhone plan. That drops the cost of the iPhone Air down to less than $5 per month. You can also prepay for the entire phone up front, which scores you a free year of service.
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Best iPhone 17 Pro deals
Order pages for the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max are now live. Plus, if you have an older device to trade in, you can get between $40 and $700 in trade-in credit. You’ll also get 3% cash back if you purchase with your Apple Card.* Carrier partners like AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Boost Mobile offer an enhanced trade-in credit of up to $1,100 if you’re looking for a service plan.
AT&T is offering up to $1,100 back via bill credits when you trade in an old phone valued at just $180 or more, which includes any iPhone 13 or newer. Trade-ins valued at $130 will still net you $830 in credit and those valued at just $35 or more can still score you up to $350 in credit.
Boost Mobile’s offers vary a bit. Pay in full and you’ll qualify for a free year of service on either the 17 Pro or 17 Pro Max. You can also score the 17 Pro from $8 a month or the 17 Pro Max from $10 a month when you’re enrolled in the Infinite Access for iPhone plan for $65 per month.
Verizon is offering up to $1,100 off an iPhone 17 Pro or Pro Max when you sign up for a line on its Unlimited Ultimate plan and trade in an eligible device. These savings will be applied via 36 monthly bill credits and effectively get you the base model free.
The iPhone 17 Pro and 17 Pro Max are available free right now at US Cellular. You’ll need to activate a line on an Unlimited Data Basic, Everyday or Even Better 3.0 plan to save up to $1,099 on the iPhone 17 Pro, and will also need to trade-in a device valued at just $150 or more to get up to $1,200 off the iPhone 17 Pro Max.
You can also save $350 if you’d prefer to prepay and purchase your phone outright. There’s also no activation fee when purchased online.
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What’s new about the iPhone 17 series?
Our CNET experts have put together a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know in our iPhone 17 model comparison, and our iPhone 17 reviews offer an even deeper dive. But a shorter version looks like this: The iPhone 17 comes with a new A19 chip, while the 17 Pro and 17 Air get an A19 Pro chip. There is a storage bump as well, up to a starting 256GB. That’s double the base 128GB we saw in the previous iPhone 16. Another exciting change coming with this series is iOS 26 and its minimalistic Liquid Glass feature, which was released Sept. 15. But don’t fret if you’re not a fan of the new interface — light and dark mode UIs will still be available if you prefer.
How much does the iPhone 17 series cost?
Prices differ depending on the amount of storage you buy, but here’s the range:
- iPhone 17: From $799 (£799, AU$1,399)
- iPhone Air: From $999 (£999, AU$1,799)
- iPhone 17 Pro: From $1,099 (£1,099, AU$1,999)
- iPhone 17 Pro Max: From $1,199 (£1,199, AU$2,199)
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What colors do the iPhone 17 models come in?
- iPhone Air: Space black, cloud white, light gold and sky blue.
- iPhone 17: Lavender, mist blue, sage, white and black.
- iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max: Silver, cosmic orange and deep blue.
Shopping for a previous iPhone model? Our roundup of the best iPhone deals includes sales on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16E, iPhone 15 and more.
How do iPhone 17 trade-in offers work?
There are multiple carriers offering trade-in savings through Apple, some valued at up to $1,100 on eligible trade-ins, which could net you a free iPhone 17 Pro.
Not a fan of contracts? Some retailers also offer trade-in programs, which could offer gift cards toward future purchases instead. This can be a great way to take advantage of savings without necessarily being locked into a contract. Retail offers may not provide as much of a deal as traditional trade-in offers from carriers, though, so keep that in mind as you shop and more offers come online.
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