The iPhone 11 is here — here's how to pre-order it

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After a year of rumors, renders, and speculation, Apple has finally announced its new lineup of iPhones: the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max. The base iPhone 11 price is $699, the base iPhone 11 Pro price is $999, and the base iPhone 11 Pro Max is $1,099.
If you’ve been itching to upgrade from an older iPhone, your wait is over. The three phones are now available for preorder. The devices will ship, and hit store shelves, September 20.
Here’s how to pre-order the iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and Pro Max, and everything else you need to know about Apple’s newest phones.

If you’re an Apple fan itching to upgrade, today is a big day. The new iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max are finally available for pre-order, and they’re shipping September 20. The base iPhone 11 price is $699, the base iPhone 11 Pro price is $999, and the base iPhone 11 Pro Max is $1,099.

For most big devices, there’s one seller that I can recommend as the “best” place to order from. In this case, however, many retailers are offering fairly similar deals, and the best one for you will depend on your situation. Apple’s is currently the only store selling the phone unlocked, for example — but if you don’t need an unlocked device, Best Buy tends to offer slightly more trade-in credit. Meanwhile, if you’re not trading in, you may prefer to just take the gift cards that Walmart and Sam’s Club are offering. And if you need multiple phones, AT&T’s BOGO deal is the way to go.

Here are all the ways to buy the iPhone 11, and all the deals that each seller is offering.

Pre-order directly from Apple
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Apple sells the phones unlocked, or through AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, and Verizon. You can also pre-order from Apple through the Apple Store iOS app — so you don’t even need to get out of bed.

Apple is offering up to $600 of credit if you trade in an old phone. Note that only post-SE iPhones are eligible, and the credit you’ll get will vary depending on the model you have. You can only get up to $45 for an iPhone SE, for example, but could get $600 for an iPhone XS Max.

Apple is also offering a free yearlong subscription to Apple TV+ with the purchase of any Apple device. You can take advantage of this regardless of where you purchase your phone.

Pre-order the iPhone 11 from Apple
Pre-order the iPhone 11 Pro from Apple
Pre-order the iPhone 11 Pro Max from Apple

Pre-order from a carrier
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Verizon is offering up to $500 for trade-ins. Only iPhones 7 and up, Galaxys S8+ and up, Galaxy Note 8 and Note 9, Google Pixel 2 and up, LG’s G8 ThinQ and V50 ThinQ, and the Red Hydrogen One are eligible for $500 on a new line, or up to $200 without a new line. All other trade-ins, including phones from Moto, Droid, and HTC, as well as older models from Apple (through iPhone 5s), Samsung (through Galaxy S4), Google (Pixel and Pixel 3a models), and LG (through G4) can get up to $300 with a new line, or $100 without. In addition, if you open a new unlimited plan with your new iPhone, you’ll receive a $200 prepaid Mastercard.
T-Mobile is offering up to $550 credit for trade-ins. Only iPhones 7 or older are eligible, and you have to purchase with a monthly payment plan.
Sprint is offering up to $525 credit for trade-ins if you purchase with its 18-month “Flex Lease” payment plan. iPhones 7 and up, Galaxys S9 and up, Pixels 3a and up, and LGs G8, V40, and V50.
AT&T is offering a BOGO deal: If you purchase an iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, or iPhone 11 Pro Max on an installment plan and with a new unlimited phone plan, you can receive a free iPhone 11.
Xfinity Mobile is offering a $250 prepaid Visa card to users who buy their iPhone on a new line and keep their old phone number. The carrier also offers in-store trade-ins, but you’ll have to visit a shop for a quote.
US Cellular is providing the iPhone 11 for free, the iPhone 11 Pro for $300, and the iPhone 11 Pro Max for $399.99 if you open a new 30-month unlimited line, purchase a device-protection plan, and trade in an iPhone 7 or newer, Galaxy S8/Note 8 or newer, Pixel 2 or newer, or LG G7/V40 or newer.

Pre-order the iPhone 11 from Verizon: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pre-order the iPhone 11 from T-Mobile: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pre-order the iPhone 11 from Sprint: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pre-order the iPhone 11 from AT&T: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pre-order the iPhone 11 from Xfinity Mobile: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pre-order the iPhone 11 from US Cellular: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max

Pre-order from a retailer
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Best Buy is selling the iPhone 11 through Verizon, Sprint, or AT&T. The store offers up to $630 trade-in credit for iPhones 5 and up. Sprint customers will get a $150 discount if they purchase on a 24-month installment plan, and a $100 discount for a one-time payment.
Walmart is selling the phones through AT&T and Verizon. If you purchase with an installment plan, you’ll get a $100 discount. At the moment, Walmart only offers upgrades to existing phone plans: You can’t open a new phone line.
If you’re a member of Sam’s Club, you’ll receive a $200 gift card alongside your pre-order, if you open a new phone line and purchase on an installment plan. The store is selling the iPhone 11 through AT&T, Sprint, and Verizon.
Amazon is technically selling the iPhone 11, but only through Tracfone’s Simple Mobile network. So if you’re a Simple Mobile fan, I guess this is the place to pre-order.

Pre-order the iPhone 11 from Best Buy: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pre-order the iPhone 11 from Walmart: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pre-order the iPhone 11 from Amazon: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max
Pre-order the iPhone 11 from Sam’s Club

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