Metro's iPhone 16e Deal: A Budget-Friendly Smartphone That Pays for Itself

As of November 13th, 2025, Metro by T-Mobile is offering a compelling deal on the iPhone 16e, a budget-friendly smartphone that's perfect for teens, older kids, and adults who want a simple yet capable iPhone.

New customers who sign up for a qualifying Metro plan can get the $600 iPhone 16e for just $100 upfront, as long as they keep their current phone number. After three months of service, Metro will send them a $100 prepaid Mastercard, essentially making the phone mostly pay for itself.

The iPhone 16e features a 6.1-inch OLED display, offering great color accuracy, contrast, and detailing on a compact screen. It also boasts a 48MP Fusion Camera, which gives users the power of two cameras in one lens for filming and shooting photos in 4K resolution. With Dolby Vision HDR support, even personal videos will have a professional look. The phone's aerospace-grade aluminum frame is protected by Apple's Ceramic Shield coating, helping to safeguard it from bumps, drops, and spills. And with a 26-hour battery life, users can talk, text, and stream all day without worrying about recharging.

Metro's qualifying plans start at $40 per month, with all taxes and fees included, providing unlimited talk, text, and data. Higher-tier plans offer up to 25GB of hotspot data and a 100GB Google One membership, ensuring users can stay connected even when they can't access the T-Mobile LTE network. New customers who sign up or switch now will also lock in their phone plan price for five years, providing long-term savings.