Buying new often feels like the safest, smartest move, yet the real costs quietly pile up in ways most budgets never track.

Cellular carriers in the United States regularly provide discounts and offers on numerous models of Apple's iPhone. As of 2025, that means you can find solid bargains on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, ...

Patrick Holland has been a phone reviewer for CNET since 2016. He is a former theater director who occasionally makes short films. Patrick has an eye for photography and a passion for everything ...