Here are some of the discount deals available starting Friday for new iPhone 16 models -- and four alternatives to buying the latest phone.

Apple Intelligence is also compatible with the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, as well as last year's iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models, with the iOS 18.1 update. It will also be available on iPad with the iPadOS 18.1 update, Mac with the M1 chip, and later on the macOS Sequoia 15.1 update.

A new iPhone Pro series often includes a number of additional perks to justify a premium price over the entry-level iPhone. These perks usually include a third telephoto camera -- which has remained exclusive to the Pro series -- and other newer features that debut on a Pro model and roll out to the standard iPhone a year later.

I've waited a long time for an iPhone upgrade, and I've decided this is finally the year I make the switch. With the iPhone 16 series, I've seen enough to convince me to leave my ancient iPhone XS behind.

Apple debuted the new series of Apple iPhone 16 models (now up for preorder) during the "It's Glowtime" event this week, showcasing devices with on-board AI features, better audio and video, new colors and much more.

Is Apple's iPhone 16 good enough or should you upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro? Here's what to know about both phones.

After about a three-hour downtime, the Apple Store is back online and preorders have started for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro.