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The iPhone 17 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones on the market, with a premium price tag to match its host of high-end features. But if you're looking to upgrade on a budget, Verizon is offering the iPhone 17 Pro for free when you sign up for or switch to the Unlimited Ultimate mobile plan. And to sweeten the deal, they'll also give you a $200 Verizon digital gift card to spend online or in any Verizon store.
Also: iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 17 Pro
Verizon's deal covers the 256GB model, the smallest storage option Apple offers. But it's still more than enough space for all your photos, videos, apps, and music. The 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR display delivers 2622 x 1206 resolution for crisp details while streaming or making video calls, and the 120Hz refresh rate delivers consistently smooth motion for video playback.
Read the review: iPhone 17 Pro
The iPhone 17 Pro features a 48MP primary camera, as well as 48MP ultra-wide and telephoto lenses, to take your photography and video to the next level. The front camera features an 18MP lens that's perfect for video calls, candid photos, and videos. The battery gives you up to 33 hours of use on a full charge, which means you can talk, text, and stream all day before you even need to think about your charging cable. And with rapid charging support, you can get up to 50% of your battery in as little as 20 minutes.
To get your free iPhone 17, new and current Verizon customers must opt into the Unlimited Ultimate mobile plan which starts at $50 per month and offers not only unlimited calling and texting, but also unlimited mobile hotspot data and international talk/text/data. Once you've completed the process of signing up for your new mobile phone plan and purchasing your iPhone 17 Pro, Verizon will send you a digital voucher for a $200 Verizon gift card, which can be redeemed online or in Verizon stores.
How I rated this deal
Not only are you saving $1,100 on one of the newest Apple smartphones, but you'll also receive a $200 Verizon e-gift card to spend on accessories you need to make the most of your new phone. With excellent battery life, a refreshed display, and support for hundreds of apps, getting a brand new iPhone 17 Pro for free is a pretty sweet deal all on its own. But when you throw in the gift card, this deal has me seriously considering finally upgrading from my iPhone 13. That's why I gave this deal a 5/5 Editor's rating.
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