Best Memorial Day iPhone deals and sales for 2021

Memorial Day has arrived, semi-officially kicking off the summer sale season and bringing with it plenty of great bargains on everything from clothes to home appliances. We’re all about the technology, though, so if you’re in need of a new mobile device, then you’re in luck. Memorial Day sales and other such seasonal events are always the best time to shop, and there are some killer Memorial Day iPhone deals up for grabs right now. Better yet, we’ve got ’em all here. Read on to see all the best Memorial Day iPhone sales on tap from various retailers right now.

Best Memorial Day iPhone deals

Plus up to $1000 when you switch.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max (Verizon)

Up to $1,000 back with trade-in

If you're the type that has to have the biggest and the best, Apple has you covered with the big, beautiful iPhone 13 Pro Max. Score a whopping discount with an eligible trade-in with Verizon. more

Buy at Verizon

Plus up to $1000 when you switch.

Apple iPhone 13 Pro (Verizon)

Up to $1,000 back with trade-in

Want Apple's latest flagship phone but something better than the standard model? The iPhone 13 Pro is for you, and this is one of the best deals going now if you have a device to trade in. more

Buy at Verizon

Plus up to $1000 when you switch.

Apple iPhone 13 (Verizon)

Up to $800 back with trade-in

It doesn't reinvent the wheel, and you already know it doesn't have to. The iPhone 13 is Apple's latest flagship, and if you're an iOS fan, it won't leave you disappointed. more

Buy at Verizon

Plus up to $1000 when you switch.

Apple iPhone 13 Mini (Verizon)

Up to $700 back with trade in

The iPhone 13 Mini gives you the iOS flagship experience you know and love in a compact, pocket-friendly package. more

Buy at Verizon

Apple iPhone XS Max, 512GB, Gold - Cricket Wireless (Renewed)

$550 $1,349

If you have Cricket, this iPhone XS Max is a beautiful option. Renewed to all its former glory, and super cheap with this incredible deal. more

Buy at Amazon

Apple iPhone 8 Plus, 64GB, Space Gray, Fully Unlocked (Renewed)

$272 $450

Why spend more? Pick up this iPhone 8 Plus unlocked for all carriers. Functions like new and battery guaranteed to have 80% battery capacity. Comes with 90-day Amazon Renewed guarantee. more

Buy at Amazon

Certified Refurbished iPhone XR 128GB - White (Unlocked)

$325 $342

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

Buy at Amazon

Apple iPhone 7 a1778, GSM Unlocked, 32GB (Renewed)

$156 $196

The iPhone 7 might be several years old, but it's a solid smartphone. You get a both a forward-facing camera and traditional, 4K camera. more

Buy at Amazon

Apple iPhone XS, 64GB, Space Gray, Fully Unlocked (Renewed)

$302 $344

Snap up a 64GB fully unlocked iPhone XS. It's unlocked for all carriers. Functions like new and battery guaranteed to have 80% battery capacity. Comes with 90-day Amazon Renewed guarantee. more

Buy at Amazon

Save $180 on Apple Watch with iPhone purchase.

Apple iPhone 12 Mini (Verizon)

Free with new line

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

Buy at Verizon

Apple iPhone X, 64GB, Space Gray, Fully Unlocked (Renewed)

$295 $319

Grab a fully unlocked iPhone X with 64GB before they run out. Unlocked for all carriers. Functions like new, and battery guaranteed to have 80% battery capacity. 90-day Amazon Renewed guarantee. more

Buy at Amazon

Apple iPhone XS (64GB, Renewed)

$315 $354

Great battery endurance, Smart HDR cameras, and waterproof design are all the best reasons you would want to have the iPhone XS. more

Buy at Amazon

Apple iPhone XS Max, 64GB (Unlocked, Renewed)

$363 $405

With its epic plus-sized screen, the Apple iPhone XS Max is a smartphone you can live in. Save hundreds on this unlocked Amazon Renewed model, allowing you to take yours to a carrier of your choosing. more

Buy at Amazon

Should you shop the Memorial Day iPhone sales?

If you need a new phone because yours died of old age or kicked the button in some other fashion (such as by going for an impromptu swim, for example), then chances are good that you can’t afford to wait around to get another one. As much as most of us rely on these handy mobile devices for pretty much everything nowadays, being without one for even a short period of time can quickly become a hassle. If that’s your situation, then yes, you should absolutely shop these Memorial Day iPhone sales while the getting’s good.

On the other hand, if you can afford to wait a bit, then don’t forget that the 2021 Prime Day deals are coming down the pipe soon. Amazon’s big yearly sale was delayed until October last year due to the coronavirus wreaking havoc on shipping and supply chains, but thankfully it’s back in its usual summer time slot for 2021. In fact, this year it’s actually coming a little earlier than usual — late June instead of early July — so you won’t even have to wait a full month to shop those upcoming Prime Day iPhone deals.

However, Amazon’s official Prime Day deals are exclusive to those with a Prime membership (even if other retailers are increasingly getting in on the action with their own concurrent sales), so that’s something to consider if you need a new phone and don’t have a Prime subscription. Amazon’s Prime Day discounts are also typically limited-time Lightning Deals that go out of stock quickly. If you don’t have Amazon Prime and/or you’re worried about the phone you want getting snapped up on Prime day before you can get to it, then these Memorial Day iPhone deals are probably the better choice — and you won’t have to wait until next month.

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