Apple iPhone 11, Pro, and Pro Max: How to pre-order and where to find the best deals
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If you're interested in the iPhone 11, here is your go-to guide for how and when to pre-order, plus all the best deals available.
Also: Everything Apple unveiled at iPhone 11 event
The new iPhone 11 series consists of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. All three models will be available to pre-order later this week. There will likely be a few special discounts for those who buy one at certain carriers and retailers, although only a few sales have been announced so far. We plan to aggregate the best iPhone 11 deals below.
iPhone 11, Pro, and Pro Max: When and where to buy
- Pre-orders start on Sept. 13 at 5:01am PT/8:01am ET
- Full availability starts Sep. 20
Pre-orders for the new iPhone 11 series open at 5:01am PT on Sep. 13 -- but it's limited to Apple's own online and physical stores. Full availability starts Sept. 20, which is when you'll be able to buy any of the new models at both retailers and carriers.
iPhone 11, Pro, and Pro Max: Best deals at retailers
To compare the different iPhone 11 models, go here. Once you decide which one you want, browse where they're available as well as the pre-order deals available at each place:
APPLE
You could trade in your old iPhone, and if you do so, you'll get up to $400 off a new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max. Apple has said the iPhone 8 Plus will be worth up to $300 of credit if you trade it in for a new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max. The iPhone X will be worth $400. Go to Apple's website for more details.
You can order your new iPhone 11 through Apple's website and the Apple Store iOS app. Here's are direct links to the Apple UK store and Apple's Australian store.
IPHONE 11
You can pre-order the 64GB iPhone 11 for $699 (£729/$1,199 AU) at Apple. The 128GB model is $749 (£779/ $1,279 AU), while the 256GB model is $849 (£879/$1,449 AU). If you get the 64GB model over 24 months, it costs $29 per month.
IPHONE 11 PRO
You can pre-order the 64GB iPhone 11 Pro for $999 (£1,049/$1,749 AU) at Apple. The 256GB model is $1,149 (£1,199/ $1,999 AU), while the 512GB model is $1,349 (£1,399/$2,349 AU). If you get the 64GB model over 24 months, it costs $41 per month.
IPHONE 11 PRO MAX
You can pre-order the 64GB iPhone 11 Pro Max for $1,099 (£1,149/$1,899 AU) at Apple. The 246GB model is $1,249 (£1,299/$2,149 AU), while 512GB is $1,449 (£1,499/$2,499 AU). If you get the 64GB model over 24 months, it costs $45 per month.
BEST BUY
Best Buy is offering pre-orders of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. You can get any of them through Sprint, AT&T, or Verizon. And, if you activate it with a carrier, Best Buy will give you a gift card valued at up to $550 for your old phone. But you must do this transaction in-store, and the gift card can only be used toward the purchase of a new iPhone.
- 64GB iPhone 11 pre-order: Starts at $22 for 24 months through a carrier
- 64GB iPhone 11 Pro pre-order: Starts at $33 for 24 months through a carrier
- 64GB iPhone 11 Pro Max pre-order: Starts at $36 for 24 months through a carrier
SAM'S CLUB
Sam's Club said customers will be able to pre-order the phones from Sept. 13 to Sept. 15. They will get a $200 gift card if they purchase and activate the phone on an installment plan between Sept. 20 and 22. All major carriers are participating in the offer.
WALMART
Walmart is taking $100 off all iPhone 11 models when you preorder on its website upgrade through Verizon or AT&T.
- 64GB iPhone 11 pre-order: $21 for 24 months (or $600 upfront)
- 64GB iPhone 11 Pro pre-order: $31 for 24 months (or $900 upfront)
- 64GB iPhone 11 Pro Max pre-order: $34 for 24 months (or $1,000 upfront)
iPhone 11, Pro, and Pro Max: Best deals at carriers
To compare the different iPhone 11 models, go here. Once you decide which one you want, browse where they're available as well as the pre-order deals available at each place:
SPRINT
Sprint is offering the iPhone 11 through its Sprint Flex Lease program. If you switch to Sprint and trade in an iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max, you can pre-order the iPhone 11 for $0 per month after $29.17 monthly bill credits. If you want the iPhone 11 Pro it's $12.50 per month, while the iPhone 11 Pro Max is $16.67 per month).
You can also add one of the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max with monthly payments or at full price to your cart, trade in an eligible phone, and get up to $500 for your trade-in via bill credits for 24 months.
- Pre-order now: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max at Sprint
Lastly, you can order the Apple Watch Series 5 through Sprint and save 50% off via monthly bill credits for the cellular models. This deal requires Sprint's 24-month installment agreement and a new watch plan activation, as well as one active phone on an account.
T-MOBILE
T-Mobile is offering a $350 credit on iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus trade-ins -- basically cutting 50% off the price of an iPhone 11. But you have to sign up for a 24-month service plan. T-Mobile's trade-in program is available to current and new customers.
- 64GB iPhone 11 pre-order: $29 for 24 months with zero down (or $699 upfront)
- 64GB iPhone 11 Pro pre-order: $31 for 24 months with $250 down (or $999 upfront)
- 64GB iPhone 11 Pro Max pre-order: $31 for 24 months with $350 down (or $1,099 upfront)
VERIZON
You'll be able to preorder from the carrier starting on Sept. 13.
If you are switching to Verizon from a different carrier and have an old phone to trade in, you can get up to $700 off of the iPhone 11. You'll need to pay for the new iPhone on a monthly device payment plan and open a new unlimited line. You'll receive a $200 prepaid card after, however, as well as $500 of trade-in credit paid to you over a 24-month period.
- 64GB iPhone 11: $29 for 24 months (or $699 upfront)
- 64GB iPhone 11 Pro: $41 for 24 months (or $999 upfront)
- 64GB iPhone 11 Pro Max: $45 for 24 months (or $1,099 upfront)
VISIBLE
Visible is Verizon's prepaid service, and it's offering a flat-rate service plan for $40 a month. You must buy the iPhone 11 from Visible and keep your service active for at least two months, and you'll also get a $200 prepaid Mastercard.
- Pre-order now: iPhone 11 at Visible
Want to trade your old iPhone?
ZDNet explains here how and where you can trade your old phone.
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