Acquisition a new phone may remind the latest model, such as Apple iPhone 16 seriesbut not everyone wants the hot new thing. There are many reasons to choose an older phone — whether as a backup phone, a first device for a tween or for someone with the most basic mobile needs. If you like that, you might want to consider iPhone 13which is a few generations old now but can still be a decent option for those with a budget in mind and those who don’t set out to have the most powerful device on the market. Not many outlets still carry this model, but our team of expert deal hunters managed to find two places where you can not only buy the iPhone 13 but get it at a deep discount.
If you’ve decided you want a newer model, check out our roundup of iPhone 16 deals or best iPhone 15 deals right now. But if the iPhone 13 works for you, read below to find out where you can get one for cheap.
The iPhone 13 has the same design, screen and A15 Bionic processor as iPhone 14as well as 5G support and MagSafe charging. It has a 12-megapixel front-facing camera, and the two rear cameras stereoscopically capture 1080p video at 30 frames per second.
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What colors does the iPhone 13 come in?
The iPhone 13 comes in six colors: green, pink, blue, midnight, star white and Product Red. Cases comes in a wide range of colors and patterns.
How much does the iPhone 13 cost?
iPhone 13 prices start at $599 for 128GB and go up to $699 for 256GB or $899 for 512GB.
Best iPhone 13 deals
Few retailers and carriers are still selling the iPhone 13, so it’s not easy to find deals on it. If you have an old iPhone that you want to sell, you can save hundreds on a new model – essentially getting the phone for free. We’ve rounded up the best deals we can find right now, which are currently limited to T-Mobile and Best Buy.
We’ll update this page when new offers become available and delete old ones when they expire, so check if your carrier or preferred retailer isn’t listed below.
T-Mobile is currently offering up to 50% off a new line and is also offering trade-in discounts on top of that. That means you can get the phone for free if the phone you’re trading in is good enough. Although not all color variants are in stock, you can get this phone in red, starlight or green.
When buying a new iPhone 13, you can get up to $230 off if you’re trading in an older phone. You also get three free months of Apple TV Plus, Apple Fitness and Apple Music and four free months of Apple Arcade.
Plus, you’ll save an extra $150 if you let Best Buy connect you with a carrier to buy the phone.
Boost Mobile is offering customers a whopping $400 discount, making this phone just $150, as long as you sign up for the Unlimited Premium plan at $60/month.
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