Preorder the iPhone 16 now (and even get one for free) - here's how

On Monday, Apple announced the iPhone 16 lineup at the "It's Glowtime" event in Cupertino, California. The new iPhones -- the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max -- are the first designed for Apple Intelligence. All iPhone 16 models are available for preorder today from Apple as well as from Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, Boost Mobile, and more -- all with potential trade-ins and other deals you can take advantage of.

The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus include a new A18 processor that 35% less power than the iPhone 15's A16 Bionic, and runs a 6-core CPU that's 30% faster. Other notable iPhone 16 features include a Camera Control button, an Action button, and a boost in battery life. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus come in five colors: ultramarine, teal, pink, white, and black. 

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The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max include larger displays, an A18 Pro processor that's 15% faster than the A17 Pro and 20% more power-efficient, a Camera Control feature, a new 48MP fusion camera, and what Apple says will be the best battery life on an iPhone, ever. The Pro models come in four colors: desert, natural, white, and black.

ZDNET reviews editor Kerry Wan went hands-on with the new iPhone 16, and said "for most users, these devices are almost perfect," with a smaller gap between the base and Pro lines than ever.

iPhone 16 release date and preorder information

The iPhone 16 line is now available for preorder on Apple's website. The devices will be released to the public on September 20. 

The iPhone 16 starts at $799, and the iPhone 16 Plus starts at $899. You can get up to $800 off from Apple when you trade in an iPhone 12 or newer, depending on your phone carrier.

The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at $1,199. You can get up to $650 off with an eligible trade-in.

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iPhone 16 deals: Verizon, T-Mobile, and more

If you want to preorder the iPhone 16 from a phone carrier like Verizon or T-Mobile, you can do so starting today. Here are the best iPhone 16 deals we've found so far from those phone carriers.

iOS 18 release date

iOS 18 will be available as a free software update on Monday, September 16, and iPhone 16 models will arrive with it installed. Find out if your iPhone is compatible here.