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Article updated on Mar 20, 2026

Apple’s Budget Phone Has Landed. Here's How to Get Yours

Apple's newest phone is impressive and affordable, but we've found ways to cut costs further.

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Apple has now launched all the phones in its flagship iPhone 17 series. Some of the biggest buzz is around the new budget-friendly model -- the iPhone 17E. And now that it's here, the iPhone 17 series is complete. The iPhone 17E starts at just $599 and just hit stores on March 11. We've gathered all your options so you can scoop up this new model at a great price.

Plus, with the Amazon Big Spring Sale coming up, we're seeing major discounts on all sorts of tech, from phones to laptops and beyond. If the iPhone 17E isn't the model you're looking for, checkout all the best iPhone deals. available now.

Best iPhone 17E deals

You can order the iPhone 17E starting at $599 at the Apple store. However, if you have an older phone to trade in, you can save up to $685.

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Save up to $685 with trade-in

Best Buy is not offering any unlocked versions of the iPhone 17E right now. However, you can order through AT&T or Verizon at Best Buy. Plus, Best Buy has its own trade-in program where you can save if you trade in an eligible device.

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Save with trade-in

AT&T is offering up a huge $384 off the new iPhone 17E. All you have to do is purchase the phone on installment on any Unlimited plan. That brings the phone down to just $6 per month.

If you switch over to AT&T from another carrier, you'll get up to $800 for breaking your contract. Finally, if you order this phone online, you can save $200. That brings the price down to just $400.

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Save on an installment plan

You can order the new iPhone 17E at T-Mobile for free when you add a new line on a qualifying plan and trade in an eligible device. If you're already on the Experience Beyond or Experience More plan, you can trade in an eligible phone as well to score your new iPhone 17E for free. You can also get up to $300 off with an eligible trade-in on most other plans.

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Free with new line and trade

If you order your iPhone 17E at Verizon, you'll save $600 with a new unlimited plan. That scores you the 256GB version for free. You'll receive your savings via 36 monthly bill credits.

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Free with new line

When you order from Boost Mobile, you can get the iPhone 17E for $400. The only catch is that you have to be on the $60 Unlimited Premium plan.

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Save $200

What's are the most important features of the iPhone 17E?

The iPhone 17E has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display and Ceramic Shield 2, which makes it more durable and scratch-resistant than its predecessor. It comes with 256GB of storage, which is double the previous model, and it uses an A19 chip and a C1X modem. It also has a 48-megapixel Fusion camera and can capture 4K Dolby Vision video. Plus, MagSafe adds convenience for charging and a whole range of accessories.

Want to snag some magnetic accessories to pair with your new phone? We've rounded up some of our favorite MagSafe accessories to shop right now.

How much does the iPhone 17E cost?

The iPhone 17E comes in two storage sizes. The 256GB version starts at $599, while the 512GB version starts at $799.

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What colors does the iPhone 17E come in?

There are three colors to choose from: black, white and soft pink.