Getting a new phone might bring to mind the latest model, like the Apple iPhone 16 series, but not everyone wants the hot new thing. There are plenty of reasons to opt for an older phone — either as a backup phone, a first device for a tween or for someone with very basic mobile needs. If that sounds like you, you might consider the iPhone 13, which is a few generations old now but can still be a decent option for those with a budget in mind and those who aren’t set on having the most powerful device on the market. Not many outlets are still carrying this model, but our team of expert deal hunters managed to find two places where you can not only buy the iPhone 13 but get it at a deep discount.
If you decide you want a newer model, check out our roundup of iPhone 16 deals or best bargains on the iPhone 15 right now. But if the iPhone 13 works for you, read below to see where you can get one for cheap.
The iPhone 13 has essentially the same design, screen and A15 Bionic processor as the iPhone 14, as well as 5G support and MagSafe charging. It has a 12-megapixel front-facing camera, and the two cameras on the back stereoscopically capture 1080p video at 30 frames per second.
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If that sounds like the iPhone for you, read on for our top recommendations for iPhone 13 deals.
What colors does the iPhone 13 come in?
The iPhone 13 comes in six colors: green, pink, blue, midnight, starlight white and Product Red. Cases come in a much wider range of hues and patterns.
How much does the iPhone 13 cost?
iPhone 13 prices start at $599 for 128GB and rise to $699 for 256GB or $899 for 512GB.
Best iPhone 13 deals
Very few retailers and carriers are still selling the iPhone 13, so finding deals on them is not easy. If you have an older iPhone that you’re looking to trade in, you can save hundreds on a new model — essentially getting the phone for free. We’ve rounded up the best deals we could find right now, which at the moment are limited to T-Mobile and Best Buy.
We’ll update this page if any new offers become available and will delete old ones if they expire, so check back if your carrier or preferred retailer isn’t listed below.
T-Mobile is currently offering up to 50% off with a new line and is also offering trade-in discounts on top of that. That means you can get the phone for free if the phone you’re trading in is good enough. While not all color variants are in stock, you can still nab this phone in red, starlight or green.
When buying a new iPhone 13, you can get up to $230 off when you trade in an older phone. You will also get three free months of Apple TV Plus, Apple Fitness and Apple Music and four free months of Apple Arcade.
Along with that, you can save an additional $150 if you let Best Buy connect you to a carrier when buying the phone.
Boost Mobile is offering customers a massive $400 discount, making this phone just $150, as long as you sign up for the Unlimited Premium plan at $60/month.
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