James Martin/CNET The new iPhone XS and XS Max start at $1,000 and rise sharply from there. Ouch. The iPhone XR is more affordable at $749, but it's not available for preorder for about another month. Thankfully, there are deals to be had on Apple's new flagships. Four of them come from the Big Four carriers, while the fifth (and arguably best) comes from a carrier that operates on Verizon's network. Although we've focused primarily on the iPhone XS in these deals, most of the carriers have options for the XS Max as well. (Currently, only one, US Mobile, supports the iPhone XR.) Read more: iPhone deals: Save big on last year's models Read more: How to preorder the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR AT&T and Verizon: Buy a new iPhone, get another iPhone free If you're looking for two phones instead of one, check out the options from AT&T and Verizon: Both will give you a "free" second iPhone when you buy a new one -- but that freebie comes in the form of service credit paid out during the two (or more!) years that you lease the phones. AT&T, for example, will lease you the iPhone XS for $33.34 per month -- for a period of 30 months. But the service credits during that time will fully cover the cost of an iPhone 8 or iPhone 8 Plus. Verizon, meanwhile, charges $41.66 per month for 24 months for the iPhone XS (64GB). When you buy a second iPhone -- anything from the iPhone 8 ( ) on up to the iPhone XS Max ( ) (but in the 256GB configuration, for some reason) -- you'll get amortized credits worth $700. Needless to say, these prices don't include the costs for your lines of service, which are offered at the carriers' standard rates. But there's no trade-in required. Sprint: Free iPhone XS with an eligible trade-in If you take it as read that a Big Four-carrier unlimited service plan is going to cost you at least $60 per month, then Sprint has a pretty tempting deal: When you preorder an iPhone XS (64GB), trade in an eligible phone and sign up for an 18-month Sprint Flex Lease, the phone itself will cost you $0 -- you pay only for service. That service actually starts at $40 per month, for a plan that includes 2GB of high-speed data. But Sprint's Unlimited plans range from $60-$90 -- on par with what the other Big Four carriers charge. As for eligible trades, here's the list: iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 7 ( ), iPhone 7 Plus ( ), Samsung Galaxy S9 ( ), Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus, LG G7 ThinQ, Samsung Galaxy S8 ( ), Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, Samsung Galaxy Note8, Google Pixel 2, Google Pixel 2 XL. T-Mobile: Save up to $300 with eligible trade-in T-Mo's deal is pretty straightforward: Trade in an iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus or iPhone 8 and you'll get a $300 credit that's amortized out across 24 bill credits. (In other words, you're agreeing to two years of T-Mobile service.) You can also get credit for older iPhones: $200 for the 6S and 6S Plus, or $100 for just about any model prior to those (including as far back as the iPhone 3GS! ). Meanwhile, the phone itself can be financed for $280 down and $30 per month, again for a period of 24 months. As for service, T-Mo's single-line unlimited plan costs $70 per month. US Mobile: Save $400 US Mobile's deal is a little different -- and arguably the best option currently available, because there's no trade-in required. If you're willing to switch, the Verizon-powered carrier will give you a $400 credit to use over the next 12 months. Just activate a new line of service when you bring your iPhone XR, iPhone XS or iPhone XS Max and a new or ported-in number. To take advantage of the deal, just buy US Mobile's Starter Kit for $3.99, making sure to apply promo code CHEAP400 at checkout. Next, order your new iPhone from Apple, wait for it and the Starter Kit to arrive, then activate both using the second promo code that'll arrive from US Mobile. This is one of the few deals that includes the iPhone XR, which isn't due to ship until late October. But US Mobile's offer gives you until the end of November to activate service, so you've got some buffer. Read more about the deal in my original post from earlier this week. Best Buy: Trade in for a gift card worth up to $275 Do you have an iPhone 7 or newer model you're willing to trade in? Take it to a Best Buy store for a gift card worth up to $275. You can use the site's online estimator to get the exact trade-in value before getting in the car. Best Buy also offers new-iPhone preorders from AT&T, Verizon and Sprint, but also lists the various deals available directly from those carriers (including trade-ins). It's not immediately clear how your Best Buy gift card might be applied to any of those activations, though I'm sure the in-store salespeople will be able to explain it. Which iPhone deal strikes you as the most attractive? Or are you going to sit out this round of upgrades and wait for lower prices down the road? Originally published on Sept. 14, 2018. Update, Sept. 18: Added Best Buy. Everything Apple announced at its Sept. 12 event: Our exhaustive roundup. Read More: All the latest AT&T coupons Read More: All the latest Verizon coupons Read More: All the latest Sprint coupons Read More: All the latest T-Mobile coupons Read More: All the latest Best Buy coupons CNET's Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on tech products and much more. For the latest deals and updates, follow the Cheapskate on Facebook and Twitter. Find more great buys on the CNET Deals page and check out our CNET Coupons page for the latest promo codes from Best Buy, Walmart, Amazon and more.<doc-sep>AppleInsider has affiliate partnerships and may earn commission on products purchased through affiliate links. These partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Now that Apple's iPhone XS and XS Max have hit store shelves, wireless carriers are offering deals on the new devices. We're rounding up where to get the best discounts, including buy one, get one $700 off promotions. AT&T Wireless Kicking off our wireless deal roundup is AT&T Wireless. The wireless giant has added Apple's iPhone XS and XS Max to its popular "buy one, give one" program, which provides shoppers with $700 off when two qualifying devices are purchased. The promotion requires users to buy both devices on AT&T Next with a minimum wireless plan of $65 per month (combined) after the discount. It also requires a new line in order to secure up to $700 off in credits over 30 months. As with other wireless deals, if service is canceled, the device balance becomes due. An activation fee of $30 does apply. Find out how to take advantage of the deal by visiting AT&T Wireless' website. Verizon Wireless Like AT&T, Verizon Wireless is running its own iPhone XS and XS Max promotion. Shoppers can trade in a used device and save $100 on the XS or XS Max when you upgrade, or $300 when you add a new line. To qualify, you must have a qualifying trade-in that's in good working and cosmetic condition. You'll then see $100 or $300 over 24 months as a small monthly credit starting in one to two billing cycles. This ends when the balance is fully paid, or if you cancel or transfer your line to another plan. Luckily, if the market value of your trade-in is higher than $100 or $300, you'll get the full value as an account credit in one to two billing cycles. The following iPhones are eligible for the trade-in promotion: iPhone X iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 8 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone 7 iPhone 6s Plus iPhone 6s iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6 iPhone 5s iPhone SE Devices from other brands also qualify, including: Google Pixel 2 Google Pixel 2 XL Google Pixel Google Pixel XL LG V30 LG V20 LG V10 LG G6 LG G5 LG G4 Motorola Z2 Force Motorola Z Force Motorola Z2 Play Motorola Z Play Motorola Z Droid Motorola Z Play Motorola Turbo 2 Samsung GS9 Samsung GS9+ Samsung GS8 Samsung GS8+ Samsung GS7 Samsung 7 Edge Samsung 7 Active Samsung GS6 Samsung 6 Edge Samsung 6 Edge+ Samsung 6 Active Samsung GS5 Samsung GS4 Samsung Note 8 Samsung Note 5 Samsung Note 4 Samsung Note Edge HTC 10 HTC M9/M9+ T-Mobile After initially only accepting preorders for the iPhone XS and XS Max over the phone due to demand, T-Mobile is now accepting online orders for both phones — and matching Verizon's $100 to $300 off the iPhone XS or XS Max promotion with an eligible trade in good condition. Currently, qualifying devices include iPhones only as opposed to Verizon accepting other brands. Here's are the steps needed to redeem the offer: 1. Buy iPhone Xs Max, iPhone Xs, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone 8 on a monthly payment plan. Buy iPhone Xs Max, iPhone Xs, iPhone X, iPhone 8 Plus, or iPhone 8 on a monthly payment plan. 2. Trade-in an eligible iPhone, in good condition. Trade-in an eligible iPhone, in good condition. 3. Go to https://promotions.t-mobile.com/OfferSearch. Go to https://promotions.t-mobile.com/OfferSearch. 4. Enter promo code 300APPLE and other necessary information. Enter promo code and other necessary information. 5. You'll receive a prepaid Mastercard within 6-8 weeks. Save $300 on the iPhone XS or XS Max when you trade in one of these devices in good condition: iPhone 8 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone 7 You'll receive a prepaid Mastercard within 6-8 weeks. Save $200 on the iPhone XS when you trade in one of these devices in good condition: iPhone 6s Plus iPhone 6s Save $100 on the iPhone XS when you trade in one of these devices in good condition: iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6 iPhone 5c iPhone 5s iPhone 5 iPhone 4s iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G The original iPhone Sprint Sprint is also running a promotion that offers shoppers the 64GB iPhone XS for $20.83 per month after a $20.84 per month credit. You must have an eligible trade-in and sign up for Sprint Flex Lease, the latter of which includes Sprint's iPhone Forever perk, allowing you to return and upgrade to the latest iPhone any time after 12 lease payments. Those wanting the new iPhone XS Max are also eligible for a discount under the same terms. However, the monthly payment will be $25.00 per month with an eligible trade-in. Full terms and conditions can be found on Sprint's website. Mac Deals<doc-sep>Only the best deals on Verge-approved gadgets get the Verge Deals stamp of approval, so if you're looking for a deal on your next gadget or gift from major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and more, this is the place to be. The new iPhone XS and XS Max and the Apple Watch Series 4 have found their way into lots of headlines this week. That’s because they’re all available now for preorder. A few retailers and carriers are offering some special deals associated with the preorder of a new Apple phone, but otherwise, this week’s best deals are a smattering of tech and home products that are discounted enough to be worth you checking them out. Sam’s Club is offering a $100 gift card to members who preorder before September 16th, then activate an iPhone XS or XS Max with a 24-month contract at purchase before September 23rd. AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile are offering $700 back in billing credits when its respective customers buy two iPhone XS or XS Max phones through their service. Each require a new line to be opened to take advantage of the promo. If you’re a GameStop Pro member, you’ll want to check out GameStop’s Pro Day sale, happening today only, Saturday, September 15. You’ll be able to buy the likes of Burnout Paradise Remastered for $14.99 (usually $29.99,) Madden 19, or God of War for $39.99 (usually $59.99 each). GameStop will also be offering boosted trade-in credit for consoles, games, and accessories, to name a few of the promotions.<doc-sep>OK, so you’re a big Apple fan. You really want the new iPhone XS or XS Max, with the giant 6.5-inch screen and the fancy camera. The only problem? You don’t want to pay $999 or $1099 — plus tax — for your new phone. If that’s you, then here’s some good news: You don’t have to. Thanks to aggressive price cutting and some nifty deals, you can get Apple’s AAPL, -0.04% new flagship phones for as much as 60% off, brand new. All you have to do is combine a couple of deals — a tactic that is perfectly legitimate and relatively easy. Don’t miss:Watch out for iPhone scalpers Naturally, whether it makes sense to buy a new phone, or chase the latest products, is another question. Sprint is offering steep discounts on the XS and XS Max Steep discounts on the new iPhones are being offered by cellular network Sprint US:S , which is offering an 18-month lease for the XS Max for $4.17 a month, under certain conditions. That’s $750 off the sticker price. Sprint is also offering the smaller XS, an upgrade from last year’s X, for an 18-month lease of $0 a month. The offer is open to people opening new lines and comes with a $100 bonus for signing up as well, the network says. The downside? To get the deal you also have to trade in a phone. Only certain models apply. The cheapest seems to be the iPhone 7. Combine trade-in deals at Sprint to get more off Apple is selling “refurbished” iPhone 7 models for $379. (Sprint is selling refurbished iPhones for $288, but a company spokeswoman said those aren’t eligible for the trade-in program). • So a customer aggressively chasing a deal can pay $379 to Apple for a refurbished iPhone 7, trade it in to Sprint, and lease an XS or XS Max super-cheap on a new line. • They’ll get $100 back as a sign-up bonus, reducing the initial cost to $279, and then pay either $0 or $4.17 a month for the phone, depending on whether they get the XS or XS Max. (Sprint plans start at $40 a month.) Mobile virtual network operators have more deals These are not the only deals. While Apple charges top dollar for its phones, mobile networks are offering aggressive sign-up bonuses to gain market share. Some of the best come from mobile virtual network operators, companies that don’t have their own towers but resell capacity they buy from the big carriers. Prepaid carrier USMobile, for example, is offering $400 in statement credits if you bring over a new iPhone XS, XS Max or XR and stay with the network for 12 months.The company’s plans offer menu pricing. Menu pricing means you can choose individually how many minutes, texts and data you want each month. And if you’re an Xfinity cable or internet customer, you can buy the new iPhones from their Xfinity Mobile service for $300 off so long as you bring over your number from another network .<doc-sep>
Apple's new iPhone XS and XS Max aren't just similar to last year's iPhone X in design, they also are fairly close in price – as in they are both expensive $999 or more phones. With both phones now available to preorder, carriers are beginning to advertise their offers to lure customers to get Apple's latest on their respective networks by offering hundreds of dollars off. Which deal is the best? We break down what each of the four major networks are offering. The "add a line deal" The cheapest way to get a new phone isn't necessarily the easiest: switching networks. All four major carriers have aggressive promotions to get you to switch and add lines to their networks. In the case of the iPhone XS and XS Max, AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are each offering up to $700 off a second iPhone XS or XS Max if you add a new line. While we're focusing here on Apple's newest iPhones, the $700 discount can also be applied to purchase other iPhones, such as the 8 or 8 Plus or X (while it's still around). So, for example, you could get a 64GB iPhone 8 or 8 Plus for free (the cheaper of the two devices purchased will be the one getting discounted). Note: The $700 discount isn't applied up front when you buy it but is instead doled out over 24 or 30 months (depending on your carrier) as part of their monthly device payment plan. This is similar to how the carriers offer some trade-in discounts and it is how they keep you locked into their systems. For those planning to stay on their current network, here are your upgrade options. More:Thinking of a new iPhone? You may want to try iOS 12 first More:Apple's newest iPhones are available for preorder and some are already selling out More:Apple offering new AppleCare monthly plans along with theft and loss option AT&T As of this printing, AT&T hadn't announced any additional discounts plans for the XS and the XS Max beyond its add-a-line deal. Verizon Verizon will be offering a "guaranteed" $100 minimum trade-in with the purchase of an iPhone XS, XS Max, 8, or 8 Plus on a Verizon payment plan, with the discount being doled out over 24 months. While those with recent iPhones, such as last year's X, will get a sizable trade-in value (up to $630 for the X), Verizon's offer ensures that older devices such as the iPhone 6 Plus, 6, SE and 5S will still get $100 off even though the Verizon trade-in site lists those phones' values as less than $100. In the case of the 6, SE and 5S that's even better than what Apple offers. Note: As with all trade-ins, the pricing is assuming that the phone is in good, working condition without issues like a cracked screen. T-Mobile T-Mobile will similarly be generous on trade-ins, offering $300 when trading in the iPhone 8, 7 Plus or 7 (a better deal than Apple for the 7 Plus and 7) and $200 when trading in a 6S Plus and 6S (both better than Apple). Any older iPhone, from the 6 and 6 Plus all the way down to the original iPhone, will get $100 off when trading in for phones in good working condition. All devices need to be in good, working condition. Those looking for the discount would also need to purchase of the phone on a T-Mobile monthly installment plan. Sprint The most interesting deal for a new iPhone comes from Sprint. Instead of offering big money off for adding a new line, the company is offering the 64GB iPhone XS for free (and the 64GB XS Max for just $4.17 a month). You've got to have an eligible trade-in and sign up for the company's 18-month Flex lease plan. For those switching to Sprint, this list of phones eligible for trade-in includes iPhones from the 7 through the X; Samsung Galaxy S8 through the S9+; LG G7 ThinQ and Google's Pixel 2 and 2 XL in good condition. Those already with Sprint looking to upgrade on this deal will need to have the more recent devices on that list such as the iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X; Samsung's Galaxy S9, S9+, S8 Active and Note8 and LG's G7 ThinQ.