Best iPhone 13 deals: The deals are few and far between, but these are the best

Buying a new phone may bring to mind the latest models, such as one of Apple’s iPhone 16 series, but not everyone wants the hot new product. There are many reasons to choose an older phone – whether it’s as a backup, a teenager’s first device, or a phone for someone with basic mobility needs.
If an older model sounds good to you, you might consider the iPhone 13, which although it’s a few generations out of date now, is still a good option for those on a budget and those who don’t plan on owning the most devices on the market on powerful devices.
There aren’t many stores still selling this model, but our team of sale experts managed to find a few places where you can not only buy the iPhone 13 but do so at a significant discount.
The iPhone 13 has basically 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 lens, and the two cameras on the back capture 1080p videos in stereo at 30 frames per second.
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If this sounds like an iPhone, read on for our top recommendations for iPhone 13 deals. If you decide you want a newer model, check out our roundup of iPhone 16 deals or our list of the best iPhone 15 deals .
What colors does iPhone 13 come in?
The iPhone 13 comes in six colors: Green, Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight White, and Product Red. Case Available in a wider range of shades and patterns.
How much does the iPhone 13 cost?
iPhone 13 starts at $599 for 128GB, $699 for 256GB, and $899 for 512GB.
iPhone 13 Best Deals
Very few retailers and carriers are still selling the iPhone 13, so finding deals on them isn’t easy. If you’re looking to trade-in your old one, you can save hundreds of dollars on a newer model of iPhone—basically getting the phone for free. We’ve rounded up the best deals we can find right now, and they’re only available at T-Mobile and Best Buy right now.
We’ll update this page if any new deals become available, and we’ll remove old deals if they expire, so check back if your carrier or preferred retailer isn’t listed below.
T-Mobile is currently offering discounts of up to 50% on new product lines, as well as trade-in discounts. This means that if the phone you’re trading in is good enough, you can get the phone for free. While not all colors are in stock, you can still buy the phone in red, starlight, or green.
When you buy a new iPhone 13, you can get up to $230 off when you trade in your old phone. You also get three months of free access to Apple TV Plus, Apple Fitness and Apple Music, and four months of free access to Apple Arcade.
On top of that, you can save an additional $150 if you let Best Buy connect you to your carrier when you buy the phone.
Boost Mobile is offering customers a hefty $400 discount, making the phone just $150 if you sign up for the Unlimited Premium plan for $60 per month.
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