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Jul 24, 2026 5:35 PM

128GB Apple iPhone 16e Unlocked Smartphone (White)

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Best Buy has 128GB Apple iPhone 16e Unlocked Smartphone (White, MD0W4LL/A) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free.

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Details:
  • 6.1 inches Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak); 1170 x 2532 pixels (~460 ppi)
  • Apple A18 (3 nm)
  • 128GB with 8GB RAM
  • Main: 48 MP f/1.6 OIS; Selfie: 12 MP f/1.9
  • USB Type-C 2.0
  • iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
  • 4005 mAh; 50% in 30 min wired, 7.5W wireless

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  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $49.01 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $549.

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Best Buy has 128GB Apple iPhone 16e Unlocked Smartphone (White, MD0W4LL/A) on sale for $499.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member das1984 for sharing this deal.

Details:
  • 6.1 inches Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak); 1170 x 2532 pixels (~460 ppi)
  • Apple A18 (3 nm)
  • 128GB with 8GB RAM
  • Main: 48 MP f/1.6 OIS; Selfie: 12 MP f/1.9
  • USB Type-C 2.0
  • iOS 18.3.1, upgradable to iOS 26.5
  • 4005 mAh; 50% in 30 min wired, 7.5W wireless

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $49.01 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $549.

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Shawners419
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I hate when people spread misinformation on here. Since July 1 it's a whole year of service to get the phone unlocked, and they don't allow you to downgrade the service on phone deals.
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CalmReward787
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17e is $100 more and double the storage.
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joatmon22
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Don't get this phone. I have it and it's probably the worst iPhone I've ever had the unfortunate experience to use. I usually use a phone for at least a year before changing but I barely lasted 3 months with this phone.

The camera sucks, it lacks MagSafe and Bluetooth is the worst. I use Apple CarPlay in my car and if I get a phone call while listening to music, after the call hangs up the music skips like crazy. The only way to get rid of that effect was to disconnect BT and reconnect. If I happen to drive near a police radio, the music cuts out completely. This has never happened on any phones but this one. There are plenty of examples that other people with the same phone have similar issues to mine. Honestly, if it wasn't because of the battery being worse I'd rather use a 2022 iPhone SE than this 16e.
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Community Reviews

The iPhone 16e is framed as a compact, snappy iPhone that works well for basic tasks, with strong battery life and solid everyday performance as a secondary phone. It shares the iPhone 13 style body and screen, runs apps fine, and can feel good in hand. The biggest knocks are the missing MagSafe, weak camera, and reports of Bluetooth glitches and carrier locking, with some saying the phone stays tied to a carrier for 365 days. At $499.99 for 128 gigabytes, the value is questioned, especially when the 17e is only $100 more with double the storage.

  • People wanting a secondary phone for calls and browsing, because it feels snappy, runs apps, and has fine signal with strong battery life.

    Caoh14Vic121

  • Drivers using CarPlay and basic daily tasks, because the phone handles web browsing, calls, and getting things done without trouble.

    Caoh14j4j

  • Shoppers who want a compact iPhone with long battery life, because it shares the older body style while adding upgraded internals.

    Vic121j4j

  • Families needing a straightforward iPhone for everyday use, because multiple units have worked fine across the latest iOS.

    ctr11

  • Mobile photographers wanting a strong camera, because the camera is described as weak for the price.

    joatmon22Ananke

  • Buyers who need MagSafe accessories, because this model lacks MagSafe.

    joatmon22sshlyk

  • International travelers or anyone needing immediate carrier freedom, because it can lock to the first U.S. carrier and refuse international activation.

    NeatCable281Ananke

  • People who rely on a clean Bluetooth and CarPlay experience, because music can skip after calls and cut out near radio interference.

    joatmon22

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Jul 24, 2026 7:49 PM
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nikolgjonikolovJul 24, 2026 7:49 PM
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Just get it at cricket for $190 and u get 3 months of paid unlimited service and u only need 3 more months to get it in unlocked , which you can find a plan for $35
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Jul 24, 2026 8:53 PM
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sackofpotatoesJul 24, 2026 8:53 PM
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Quote from nikolgjonikolov View quoted comment :
Just get it at cricket for $190 and u get 3 months of paid unlimited service and u only need 3 more months to get it in unlocked , which you can find a plan for $35
6 months of their $60 Supreme Unlimited plan is $360 then, plus the $9.99, so $370 before any taxes and you need to wait 6 months?
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Jul 25, 2026 12:34 AM
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Shawners419Jul 25, 2026 12:34 AM
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Quote from nikolgjonikolov View quoted comment :
Just get it at cricket for $190 and u get 3 months of paid unlimited service and u only need 3 more months to get it in unlocked , which you can find a plan for $35
I hate when people spread misinformation on here. Since July 1 it's a whole year of service to get the phone unlocked, and they don't allow you to downgrade the service on phone deals.
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Jul 25, 2026 12:53 AM
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luckybob04Jul 25, 2026 12:53 AM
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Quote from Shawners419 View quoted comment :
I hate when people spread misinformation on here. Since July 1 it's a whole year of service to get the phone unlocked, and they don't allow you to downgrade the service on phone deals.
Sometimes they don't allow you to downgrade depending on the deal, but I was able to drop to the Sensible plan the first day of service when I signed up six months ago.
Jul 25, 2026 1:09 AM
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sterlingbludJul 25, 2026 1:09 AM
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It's a 12 month hitch to cricket.
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Jul 25, 2026 1:48 AM
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joatmon22Jul 25, 2026 1:48 AM
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Don't get this phone. I have it and it's probably the worst iPhone I've ever had the unfortunate experience to use. I usually use a phone for at least a year before changing but I barely lasted 3 months with this phone.

The camera sucks, it lacks MagSafe and Bluetooth is the worst. I use Apple CarPlay in my car and if I get a phone call while listening to music, after the call hangs up the music skips like crazy. The only way to get rid of that effect was to disconnect BT and reconnect. If I happen to drive near a police radio, the music cuts out completely. This has never happened on any phones but this one. There are plenty of examples that other people with the same phone have similar issues to mine. Honestly, if it wasn't because of the battery being worse I'd rather use a 2022 iPhone SE than this 16e.
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Jul 25, 2026 1:50 AM
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DrRadJul 25, 2026 1:50 AM
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This is a $200 phone.
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Jul 25, 2026 2:19 AM
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CalmReward787Jul 25, 2026 2:19 AM
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17e is $100 more and double the storage.
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Jul 25, 2026 2:54 AM
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guppygemJul 25, 2026 2:54 AM
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Quote from CalmReward787 View quoted comment :
17e is $100 more and double the storage.
Please send the link.
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Jul 25, 2026 5:07 AM
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Jul 25, 2026 5:07 AM
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Quote from Shawners419 View quoted comment :
I hate when people spread misinformation on here. Since July 1 it's a whole year of service to get the phone unlocked, and they don't allow you to downgrade the service on phone deals.
Some people just trade in their iPhone to Apple, and they get a $310 Apple gift card.
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Jul 25, 2026 5:32 AM
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LovelyPlant435Jul 25, 2026 5:32 AM
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Quote from guppygem View quoted comment :
Please send the link.
It's the original price.
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Jul 25, 2026 3:53 PM
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SCmeJul 25, 2026 3:53 PM
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Please send the link.
www.apple.com
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Jul 25, 2026 9:53 PM
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britdudeJul 25, 2026 9:53 PM
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Quote from nikolgjonikolov View quoted comment :
Just get it at cricket for $190 and u get 3 months of paid unlimited service and u only need 3 more months to get it in unlocked , which you can find a plan for $35
Wot you smoking, stop peddling MIS-INFO
Jul 26, 2026 3:24 AM
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AB91_91Jul 26, 2026 3:24 AM
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Quote from nikolgjonikolov View quoted comment :
Just get it at cricket for $190 and u get 3 months of paid unlimited service and u only need 3 more months to get it in unlocked , which you can find a plan for $35
As others have stated, this is incorrect info. Also I believe "unlocked" phones from places such as Best Buy come "flex-locked" and you'll need to meet that carrier's terms before the phone unlocks.

Better option would be to have two numbers ready to port in (I used MobileX), go into a Cricket Store and haggle to get a couple of 16e phones with 1 month of service on each. A few months ago people were getting incredible deals, I was able to get two phones for about $350 all in. Then I went to Apple and traded both in for $620 worth of gift cards to buy an unlocked 17e. Double the storage, better features, true unlocked phone, and beats this deal but requires some work. It's YMMV because of what the cricket store will quote you but I encourage people to push for a discount. Also there was the whole thing with some iPhones not passing diagnostic testing for Apple, not sure what the solution was but I can confirm I successfully did this earlier this week!
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Jul 26, 2026 4:51 AM
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Caoh14Jul 26, 2026 4:51 AM
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This phones fine for basic stuff like browsing the web and taking calls but I wouldn't recommend it as a primary phone. Pretty snappy and feels good in the hand.
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