Best iPhone 12 deals: Free phone offers, cash savings, bonus AppleCare promo

Apple's long-awaited iPhone 12 is officially available for pre-order and AppleInsider has rounded up the best deals on the new devices, from free phone offers to instant cash savings and free AppleCare.

AT&T Wireless: Free iPhone 12 with trade-in

Wireless carrier AT&T is now accepting pre-orders for the iPhone 12, with a special offer that can save shoppers up to $800. Trade in a qualifying device and get up to $800 in bill credits over 30 monthly installments. This offer applies to new and existing subscribers when you add a new line or upgrade an existing line, perfect for AT&T users looking to upgrade to the latest handset.

Verizon Wireless: Get up to $550 off the iPhone 12 with trade

Verizon Wireless is running a highly aggressive promo right out of the gate on the new iPhone 12. For a limited time, trade in a qualifying device and save up to $550 on the iPhone 12 via bill credits spread over 24 months. You must sign up for an Above, Beyond, Do, Play, or Get Unlimited plan. Visit Verizon Wireless for additional terms and conditions.

Red Pocket Mobile: $80 off iPhone 12, free AppleCare

Shoppers can also snag a deal on the new iPhone 12 and AppleCare. Prices start at $749 for the iPhone 12 ($80 off full retail) when customers sign up for the $40 or $60 1-month plan. Free AppleCare is also included that will stay active for free as long as you remain an active Red Pocket Mobile customer with the same device on the $40 or higher monthly plan.

Xfinity Mobile: Save $250 on iPhone 12

If you're an Xfinity internet customer, chances are you want to check out the company's newest iPhone 12 promotion. Xfinity customers can snap up a free $250 prepaid card when upgrading to a new Apple iPhone, including the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro.

T-Mobile: Save up to $850 with a new line and trade

Switch to T-Mobile and save up to $850 on the iPhone 12 with an eligible trade.

Additional Apple deals

AppleInsider and Apple authorized resellers are also running additional exclusive deals on hardware that will not only deliver the lowest prices on many of the items, but also throw in bonus discounts on AppleCare, software and more. Here are some of the offers:

• iPad Pros dip to $599, beating Prime Day deals
• Every 16" MacBook Pro is on sale now, AppleCare discounted to $299
• Get a 10% cash bonus when you sell your iPhone ahead of iPhone 12 event
• iMac inventory becoming scarce, save up to $2,260
• MacBook Pros dip to $889 today only