Best iPhones under $250
Every unlocked iPhone we sell for $250 or less, cheapest first.
- 1-year warranty
- 30-day free returns
- Tested in Las Vegas
Best iPhones under $250 models
Best iPhones under $250 buying guide
The best picks under $250
- iPhone 12 and 12 mini: 5G, an OLED screen and MagSafe, and they run iOS 26. The best all-round pick at this price.
- iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max: strong cameras and battery life. The Pro models add a telephoto camera and an OLED screen.
- iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd gen): small, with Touch ID and a home button, at the lowest prices. The 3rd gen adds 5G.
- iPhone XR, XS and XS Max: the lowest-priced Face ID phones, but they stop at iOS 18.
What to keep in mind
Older iPhones stop getting iOS updates sooner, so if you want it to last, pick an iPhone 11, 12 or SE, which all run iOS 26. Every phone here is unlocked and works with any US carrier.
What the grades mean
Excellent, Good and Fair only differ in how the outside looks. Every grade passes the same tests, has battery health of 80% or higher and gets the same 1-year warranty, which also covers accidental damage like a cracked screen or a drop.