Rounding up the best iPhone deals: here's where to score the steepest discounts

If you're shopping for a new iPhone, it's worth checking out the latest deals at wireless carriers for instant savings and buy one, get one free promotions compared to spending MSRP at Apple. We've rounded up the best bargains on a variety of devices, from budget-friendly phones to loaded iPhone XS Max models.

After comparing the unlimited wireless plans offered by popular carriers in the U.S., we're going one step further and rounding up the best device deals, from iPhones for $5 per month to buy one, get one free promotions. Here's where to snap up the best deal on your favorite Apple smartphones.

Sprint

The CDMA wireless carrier is running several specials on iPhones this April, including a lease one, get one promotion. Lease an iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X and get an iPhone 8 for free. The offer requires two new lines or one new and one upgraded line, with the leases running 18 months.

Those looking for the iPhone XS can also save $150 instantly on the 256GB model with Sprint Flex Lease. Or receive a $150 prepaid MasterCard when you lease an iPhone XS Max and bring your number to Sprint.

Apple's iPhone XR is also discounted when you sign up for Sprint Flex lease. Pick up the iPhone XR for $15 per month after a $16.25 per month credit.

Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless is also running an abundance of promotions on Apple devices this April, including iPhones, Apple Watches and iPads. And, as we covered in our unlimited wireless plan comparison, Verizon includes six months of Apple Music for free with select plans.

Kicking off the iPhone discounts, VZW is offering up to $650 toward the latest iPhone with a qualifying trade and new line.

Those looking for a budget-friendly iPhone can also snap up an iPhone 6s for $5 per month (scroll down to Online Exclusives on the landing page for details).

Ready to upgrade to the Apple Watch Series 4? Verizon customers can also save $10 on your first month of service, as well as an additional $50 with the purchase of an iPhone on device payment.

Rounding out the list of Apple deals, Verizon is also knocking $100 off iPads, bringing the total savings to $200 off retail with a two-year contract.

AT&T Wireless

AT&T's popular buy one, give one iPhone promotion is still going strong. Simply buy an eligible iPhone and get an iPhone XR for free when you buy both on AT&T Next with a qualifying wireless and DirecTV plan. Apple's iPhone 8 Plus, X, XR, XS and XS Max are eligible for the deal.

Looking for a single device? Apple's 32GB iPhone 7 is available for $0 when you buy it on AT&T Next with a minimum $50 per month wireless plan after discount. Or opt for the 64GB iPhone 8 for $10 per month with the same conditions.

T-Mobile

T-Mobile's offers aren't as aggressive as the carriers above, but the GSM provider is offering up to $300 off Apple's iPhone 8, 8 Plus, XR, XS and XS Max with a qualifying trade.

Refurbished models

Those open to buying refurbished can save an additional $10 to $50 on select iPhones at Decluttr. Prices start at just $70, making these devices a great option for students and those looking for a budget-friendly device.

Decluttr also offers an industry-leading 12-month limited warranty on the phones for added peace of mind.

Additional Apple Deals

AppleInsider and Apple authorized resellers are also running a handful of additional exclusive promotions this month on Apple hardware that will not only deliver the lowest prices on many of the items, but also throw in discounts on AppleCare, software and accessories. These deals are as follows:

• Deal #1: $150 to $225 off Vega 15-inch MacBook Pros
• Deal #2: Up to $400 off Apple Watches
• Deal #3: $50 to $150 off all CTO 2019 iMacs
• Deal #4: $300 to $480 off 12.9" iPad Pros
• Deal #5: Budget-friendly AirPods alternative just $49