Best Prime Day iPhone deals 2021: iPhone deals to grab right now

Looking to buy a new iPhone? Prime Day 2021 starts tomorrow, but the Prime Day deals are already available. Based on what’s already on offer, it’s clear this weekend will showcase some exceptional deals, so this is the time to shop if you’re looking for a shiny new iPhone.

Read on as we take a look at what iPhone deals to expect from the sales event, whether Prime Day is a good time to buy a new iPhone, and which iPhone deals you can secure right now.

The best iPhone deals happening now

Plus $150 off Apple Watch

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max (Verizon)

Save up to $1200 when you switch and trade in your old or damaged phone.

Current or new Verizon customers can score Apple's biggest, baddest new phone, the iPhone 12 Pro Max, for a nice discount by trading in a device and adding or upgrading a line. More Less

Buy at Verizon

Plus $150 off Apple Watch

Apple iPhone 12 Pro (Verizon)

Save up to $1200 when you switch and trade in your old or damaged phone.

It's hip to be square (again): The new iPhone 12 Pro brings some classic style back to Apple's sleek flagships, and Verizon has some nice rebate offers for both new and existing customers. More Less

Buy at Verizon

Plus $150 off Apple Watch

Apple iPhone 12 (Verizon)

Save up to $1200 when you switch and trade in your old or damaged phone.

Verizon customers can get a very nice bill credit rebate on the new iPhone 12, but if you switch and bring a trade-in, you can save even more. More Less

Buy at Verizon

Plus $150 off Apple Watch

Apple iPhone SE 2020 64GB (Verizon)

Free with new line

You can't beat a classic -- especially when it's free. New or current Verizon customers who sign up for an unlimited plan can score the 2020 iPhone SE for no charge. More Less

Buy at Verizon

Plus $150 off Apple Watch

Apple iPhone 11 64GB (Verizon)

Free with new line

Launched in September 2019, the iPhone 11 was already priced just right compared to the 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max. Sign on with Verizon and grab it at a nice discount with an unlimited plan. More Less

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Certified Refurbished iPhone XR 128GB - White (Unlocked)

$399 $600

All Apple Certified Refurbished iPhones have a new battery, a new outer shell, are backed by a one-year warranty, and have free delivery and returns. More Less

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Apple iPhone 11, 128GB, Green - Fully Unlocked (Renewed)

$572 $760

This phone has all you need. It's unlocked for all carriers, functions like new, has a battery with guaranteed 80% capacity, and features a 90-day Amazon Renewed guarantee. More Less

Buy at Amazon

Plus $150 off Apple Watch

Apple iPhone 12 Mini (Verizon)

Save up to $1200 when you switch and trade in your old or damaged phone.

With its nearly bezel-less 5.4-inch display, the new iPhone 12 Mini is the perfect pocket-sized companion for those who are tired of the big phone trend. More Less

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Apple iPhone XR (64GB, Total Wireless Prepaid)

$234 $334

It's locked to Total Wireless, but the discount more than makes up for it. The iPhone XR is still an exceptional phone, and at a price that's cheaper than last year's iPhone SE, it's hard to pass up. More Less

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Apple iPhones - Various Models (Apple Store Refurbished)

Up to $330 off

Buying refurbished is a great way to save money if you're doing it from a trusted retailer, and it doesn't get much better than the Apple Store. These Apple-refurbished iPhones look and work like new. More Less

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What Prime Day iPhone deals to expect

Prime Day is always a good time to buy new technology, with Amazon generally pretty keen on reducing the prices of big-name technology brands. When it comes to Prime Day iPhone sales, it’s likely that every iPhone will be reduced in some way.

That means we’ll see discounts on the popular more inexpensive iPhone SE as well as some price cuts for the iPhone 12 as well. It’s possible we’ll see these Prime Day iPhone deals covering the iPhone 12 Pro right down to the iPhone 12 Mini, with Prime Day iPhone sales likely to be seen on the iPhone 11 range too if you don’t mind buying a little older than before.

What Prime Day iPhone deals we saw last year

Last year, we saw Prime Day iPhone sales on all the iPhone models you’d expect. That meant discounts on the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, XS Max, SE, 8, and much more. Consumers could save up to $330 if they went for the iPhone 11 Pro with over $400 off the older iPhone XS. There was also over $100 off the iPhone 8 Plus if you didn’t mind going even older.

Other discounts were also available if you were fine to purchase a refurbished iPhone model too.

Should you buy an iPhone on Prime Day?

Prime Day is generally a pretty good time to dive into the sales. It’s often on a par with Black Friday with not a lot to distinguish the two when it comes to technology sales. Even better, you get the item now rather than needing to wait until later in the year.

As always, it’s a smart move to know what your budget is before you dive right in as iPhones are available at a variety of different price points.

It’s also a good idea to check out our look at the best iPhone to buy as there are plenty of different options out there these days and each has its own set of pros and cons. Don’t be tempted by something that isn’t a good fit for you simply because it’s heavily discounted during the Prime Day iPhone sales.

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