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Verizon Apple iPhone 16 Pro 5G Smartphone (Various) w/ $500 Walmart eGift Card

& More + Free Shipping

from $25/mos for 36 mos

$1,399

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Update: Event 1 (valid on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.
Event 2 will begin on 11/24/25 at 7pm ET for Walmart+ members, all other customers begin after 11/24/25 at 11:59PM ET. Event 2 will end on 12/1/25 at 11:59pm PT.

Walmart has Verizon Apple iPhone 16 Pro & 16 Pro Max 5G Smartphones (Various) w/ $500 Walmart eGift Card on sale as listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ProudToBeAnIndian for finding this deal.

Available:

Verizon iPhone 16 Pro
  • 128GB
Verizon iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Written by RevOne | Staff
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    • 1-year warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Walmart's return policy (here)
No Longer Available:
  • Verizon iPhone 16 Pro
  • Verizon iPhone 16 Pro Max
    • 512GB

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Update: Event 1 (valid on purchases made from 11/13/25 at 7pm ET through 11/16/25 at 11:59pm PT) has expired and this offer is currently no longer valid.
Event 2 will begin on 11/24/25 at 7pm ET for Walmart+ members, all other customers begin after 11/24/25 at 11:59PM ET. Event 2 will end on 12/1/25 at 11:59pm PT.

Walmart has Verizon Apple iPhone 16 Pro & 16 Pro Max 5G Smartphones (Various) w/ $500 Walmart eGift Card on sale as listed below. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ProudToBeAnIndian for finding this deal.

Available:

Verizon iPhone 16 Pro
  • 128GB
Verizon iPhone 16 Pro Max

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this deal:
  • About this product:
    • 1-year warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Walmart's return policy (here)
No Longer Available:
  • Verizon iPhone 16 Pro
  • Verizon iPhone 16 Pro Max
    • 512GB

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gadgetNerd
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There are advantages to doing this with ATT instead of Verizon.

1. After buying the phone in Walmart, you can pay off phone via ATT online chat. For Verizon you have to go to a store.
2. ATT activation fee can be voided instantly from the bill by clicking on "Don't recognize this fee" when the bill arrives even if it's more than 3 days from activation which will mostly happen if you ship it to your house.

3. ATT version can be instantly unlocked using eSIM swap. It's YMMV but for most people it works if you follow the instructions below and do the transfer of the eSIM properly from iPhone to another phone.
4. Even if the eSIM swap does not work I have seen some getting the phone unlocked by chatting with CS once the phone is paid off. That also is YMMV

Sim swap instructions

1. There are two timelines for the cancellation. If you cancel a line before 3 days it was active then the activation fee is waived. If you cancel it within 14 days from activation under buyers remorse then no bill is charged but activation fees need to be paid. But as mentioned earlier that fee can be voided instantly by clicking on "Don't recognize this fee" in the bill even after 3 days.

2. You can use SIM swap method method to unlock the device.

3. When you receive the phone activate it on ATT with the eSIM. Make sure it shows up on myATT app/in the web so ATT knows and registers the IMEI in the network. Then transfer the eSIM to another unlocked phone. Make sure you are transferring the eSIM without making a new one so no ATT involvement. Reboot the other phone, make some calls and make sure this unlocked phone is now showing under the line in app/web portal.

4. Now go to ATT unlock portal https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ (in incognito mode) and then choose not an ATT customer and use the IMEI of iPhone nd submit an unlock request using a different email, phone number, name etc not associated with the ATT account.

5. Confirm the unlock request email and receive the unlock code.

6. ONLY CANCEL THE LINE AFTER YOU HAVE UNLOCKED THE PHONE. OTHERWISE, YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO UNLOCK IT ANYMORE.




Edit: Forgot to mention you will have to try the SIM swap roughly 24 hours after paying off the phone. The unlock portal syncs with the billing system every night or so.
iyg
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Not started yet. I don't like gc promotion because you have to pay tax on the full amount.
sprintuser
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Thank you for posting this deal! Is the following correct?

1. Order the iPhone 16 online to take part of this deal
2. Once phone is delivered, activate the phone and place a test call
3. Call Verizon or log into your Verizon account to pay off the phone and cancel your service within 3 days of activation
4. Receive the $500 walmart gift card
5. iPhone is unlocked after 60 days despite not paying for a Verizon plan at all

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Nov 18, 2025 05:06 AM
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FabulousSoda6306Nov 18, 2025 05:06 AM
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Can anyone here actually guide me on how to transfer esim or esim swap from iphone to android for the ATT trick. TIA
Nov 18, 2025 05:10 AM
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smileygNov 18, 2025 05:10 AM
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Quote from Dealfinder789 :
Could you please share navigation path
I used the chat link from here: https://www.verizon.com/digital/n.../contactus
Had to wait for 10mins, but told the agent that i needed to dsconnect since i got a work phone. They were very friendly and worked with me to make sure all the charges were removed. my account is still showing a charge of $16. i might contact them tomorrow if it does not go away, but the service was great
Nov 18, 2025 05:13 AM
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FabulousSoda6306Nov 18, 2025 05:13 AM
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Quote from SidRach :
has anyone done esim swap from iphone to android and can share steps without ATT involvement? i googled steps to swap to android but that seems to involve getting QR code from ATT.
Looking for the same steps... let me know if you get it. Thanks
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Nov 18, 2025 05:42 AM
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DealMayhem
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Nov 18, 2025 05:42 AM
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ASAP before 3 days are up. This way you will owe nothing, if they cancel on the last day of 1st month service, you loose $40 activation fee and pay for one month of service.
Quote from smileyg :
Thanks so much. I was able to pay it off. Checked online and no payment remaining. How long should i wait before cancelling now.
Nov 18, 2025 05:49 AM
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SidRachNov 18, 2025 05:49 AM
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Quote from SociableBuyer :
Do I understand this correctly?

Best case scenario:
If I buy the phone with AT&T, I'll:
1. Activate the new iPhone 16 on a new AT&T line/plan
2. Do an eSIM swap so that AT&T service moves to my old Samsung S23
3. Then use the AT&T device unlock portal as a "non-AT&T customer" and try to unlock the iPhone
4. Cancel ATT plan

Worse case scenario:
If that doesn't work, I would need to keep the AT&T line active for 60 days (per their official policy), and only then should the phone be eligible to be unlocked. Is that right, or am I missing something?
Can you share your steps to sim swap from IPhone to S23? I upgraded to ios26 and I'm trying to swap from iphone to S25+ but it's not getting detected
Nov 18, 2025 08:01 AM
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SidRachNov 18, 2025 08:01 AM
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Quote from FabulousSoda6306 :
Looking for the same steps... let me know if you get it. Thanks
still not able to sim swap to android. On iphone there's option to 'Transfer to Android' but it asks to scan for QR code . where do i get QR code from? Or is there something i'm missing?
Nov 18, 2025 08:15 AM
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SidRachNov 18, 2025 08:15 AM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
There are advantages to doing this with ATT instead of Verizon.

1. After buying the phone in Walmart, you can pay off phone via ATT online chat. For Verizon you have to go to a store.
2. ATT activation fee can be voided instantly from the bill by clicking on "Don't recognize this fee" when the bill arrives even if it's more than 3 days from activation which will mostly happen if you ship it to your house.

3. ATT version can be instantly unlocked using eSIM swap. It's YMMV but for most people it works if you follow the instructions below and do the transfer of the eSIM properly from iPhone to another phone.
4. Even if the eSIM swap does not work I have seen some getting the phone unlocked by chatting with CS once the phone is paid off. That also is YMMV

Sim swap instructions

1. There are two timelines for the cancellation. If you cancel a line before 3 days it was active then the activation fee is waived. If you cancel it within 14 days from activation under buyers remorse then no bill is charged but activation fees need to be paid. But as mentioned earlier that fee can be voided instantly by clicking on "Don't recognize this fee" in the bill even after 3 days.

2. You can use SIM swap method method to unlock the device.

3. When you receive the phone activate it on ATT with the eSIM. Make sure it shows up on myATT app/in the web so ATT knows and registers the IMEI in the network. Then transfer the eSIM to another unlocked phone. Make sure you are transferring the eSIM without making a new one so no ATT involvement. Reboot the other phone, make some calls and make sure this unlocked phone is now showing under the line in app/web portal.

4. Now go to ATT unlock portal https://www.att.com/deviceunlock/ (in incognito mode) and then choose not an ATT customer and use the IMEI of iPhone nd submit an unlock request using a different email, phone number, name etc not associated with the ATT account.

5. Confirm the unlock request email and receive the unlock code.

6. ONLY CANCEL THE LINE AFTER YOU HAVE UNLOCKED THE PHONE. OTHERWISE, YOU MIGHT NOT BE ABLE TO UNLOCK IT ANYMORE.




Edit: Forgot to mention you will have to try the SIM swap roughly 24 hours after paying off the phone. The unlock portal syncs with the billing system every night or so.
Unable to swap sim from iphone to S25+. Steps i'm following to swap:
1) updated to ios26
2) updated to latest android version
3) turned bluetooth on both phones and connected to same wifi
4) 'Transfer number to Android' on iphone
5) 'Transfer SIM from another phone' on S25+
But it's asking for QR code on iphone to proceed further. any suggestions?

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Nov 18, 2025 01:30 PM
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Quote from SidRach :
Unable to swap sim from iphone to S25+. Steps i'm following to swap:
1) updated to ios26
2) updated to latest android version
3) turned bluetooth on both phones and connected to same wifi
4) 'Transfer number to Android' on iphone
5) 'Transfer SIM from another phone' on S25+
But it's asking for QR code on iphone to proceed further. any suggestions?
QR code, check your online account

Can I transfer an eSIM from one device to another?
https://www.att.com/support/artic...KM1481652/
Last edited by tl215 November 18, 2025 at 07:17 AM.
Nov 18, 2025 02:45 PM
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Cozypanda007Nov 18, 2025 02:45 PM
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Quote from OrangeHorn821 :
It was a human rep. I was also able to submit an unlock request. They said it is supposed to be unlocked within 24 hours.
I chatted with a rep yesterday for an hour (mostly waiting). The rep was really nice and said that my phone was showing unlocked on his end after he submitted unlock request. But as of now (15 hours later), phone is still locked. Sickw shows locked to verizon. I was surprised the rep did not say things like I need wait for 60 days. Any update on your unlock request?
Nov 18, 2025 04:20 PM
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SidRachNov 18, 2025 04:20 PM
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Quote from tl215 :
QR code, check your online account

Can I transfer an eSIM from one device to another?
https://www.att.com/support/artic...KM1481652/
I Can't find QR code online. Where can I find it in my account? Contacting ATT for QR code seems not recommended
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Nov 18, 2025 04:37 PM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 18, 2025 04:37 PM
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Quote from tl215 :
QR code, check your online account

Can I transfer an eSIM from one device to another?
https://www.att.com/support/artic...KM1481652/
Did you successfully do SIM swap with iPhone to Android using the QR code from the account?
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Nov 18, 2025 04:39 PM
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gadgetNerd
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Nov 18, 2025 04:39 PM
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Quote from SidRach :
I Can't find QR code online. Where can I find it in my account? Contacting ATT for QR code seems not recommended
I am afraid through account is your only option in this case.

From ATT

"Yes. If both devices are eSIM compatible, you can move the eSIM between them. Here's how:
Go to Manage my SIM. Sign in, if asked.
Choose Switch to change devices if needed.
Scroll to and select Switch devices, then Get started.
Follow the prompts to complete your transfer."
Nov 18, 2025 04:44 PM
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StrongHome970Nov 18, 2025 04:44 PM
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I ordered my phone online with AT&T. I haven't received the phone yet. Can i paid off it now via my online account?
Nov 18, 2025 04:45 PM
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Mahmoud1994Nov 18, 2025 04:45 PM
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Can I pay off the phone and cancel the line before activating the phone to avoid activation fees headache? I assume iPhones are locked if you put in the eSIM "Flex Lock", and they come originally unlocked.

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Nov 18, 2025 04:46 PM
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Nov 18, 2025 04:46 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd :
Did you successfully do SIM swap with iPhone to Android using the QR code from the account?
I did with iPhone. There is switch device icon there in the account. You should see device name and phone number in middle section

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