iPhone 13 Black Friday Price: How Much Will One Cost?

A Black Friday deals page shows an iPhone 13 for under $250 with a higher price crossed out, and you're left wondering whether that's a real Black Friday price or just this week's number. Apple stopped selling the iPhone 13 in September 2024, so the answer depends on who is selling it and what shape it's in.

On Black Friday 2026 (Friday, November 27), an unlocked 128GB iPhone 13 should cost roughly $190 to $270, based on what sellers listed in October 2026. Apple no longer sells the iPhone 13 new, so there is no Apple sale price to wait for. The prices you'll see from the big resellers are mostly for certified, refurbished or renewed phones. The iPhone 13 Pro starts around $320 and the Pro Max around $380.

What an iPhone 13 Costs Today: Model by Model

A 128GB iPhone 13 is the cheapest way in, and the Pro Max sits at the top. Here is how the four models compared in October 2026, with Apple's launch prices for scale:

Plug's Pro and Pro Max prices are for a Connected Pack, which comes with one month of Boost Mobile service, and the Pro price is for 256GB. The other columns are phone only, so treat those two rows as a rough guide rather than a like-for-like comparison.

Apple's launch prices come from its September 2021 announcements. The middle column is one large refurbisher's iPhone 13 Black Friday page as read in October 2026, and its prices shifted by color and from one day to the next. Plug's prices come from Plug's iPhone 13 collection on October 22, 2026. Prices move, so check the live number before you buy.

At Plug that day, the unlocked 128GB certified pre-owned iPhone 13 started at $259.99. The Starter Pack (the phone plus a case and screen protector) started at $279.99, which makes it the easy pick if the iPhone is a gift. The Pro and Pro Max were listed only as Connected Packs: a Plug Certified phone that arrives with a month of Boost unlimited 5G service, set up by eSIM. The iPhone 13 mini wasn't in the collection.

Put the launch price next to Plug's: $799 in 2021, $259.99 now. That's about a third of what the phone cost new. This means you pay roughly $540 less for the same A15 Bionic chip, the same display and the same cameras.

Why There's No Apple Black Friday Price for the iPhone 13

Apple doesn't put the iPhone 13 on sale because Apple doesn't sell it anymore. It discontinued the phone in September 2024, three years after launch.

Apple's own Black Friday offer skips older models too. In 2025 it handed out Apple Gift Cards with the iPhone 16, 16 Plus and 16e, not price cuts, according to MacRumors. The iPhone 13 wasn't on the list.

It works like a car that's out of production. No dealer has a new one to mark down, so the price comes from what the cars already on the road are worth, one at a time.

Carriers don't fill the gap either. We found no confirmed 2026 Black Friday promotion selling the iPhone 13 at the major carriers, and one carrier's Black Friday page lists the iPhone 13 only as a phone to trade in. A deal could still appear, but for this phone, Black Friday deals come from refurbishers and retailers.

Will the iPhone 13 Price Drop Before Black Friday?

Probably not by much. With Apple out of the picture, there's no official price cut left to wait for, and third-party price trackers show iPhone 13 prices easing slowly rather than falling all at once.

The iPhone 13 left Apple's price list in 2024, so what's left is seller-by-seller pricing.

A year makes less difference than you'd expect. A New York Post Black Friday roundup on November 28, 2025 listed a renewed, unlocked 128GB iPhone 13 at $244.57. In October 2026, the same model ran about $193 to $262, and a third-party tracker put September's average sale price for the 128GB at about $242. After twelve months, the middle of the range sits close to where it was.

This means waiting a week to save a few dollars rarely pays off. If you find a phone with the battery health, grade and warranty you want at a price inside the ranges above, that's the best time to buy, Black Friday or not.

What a Good Price Looks Like for Each Model

A good price is one inside the October 2026 ranges with a real warranty attached. Here is how to read each model:

• iPhone 13 (128GB): About $190 to $270 with a warranty is in line with what sellers listed in October 2026. As a rule of thumb, if a 128GB model creeps well past that range, it's worth comparing with a newer model before you commit.
• iPhone 13 (256GB): Around $284 was in line in October. As a rough guide, a price close to that is reasonable for the extra storage.
• iPhone 13 mini: About $209 to $253. Reliable price data for the mini is thinner, so compare a few listings.
• iPhone 13 Pro: About $320 to $375 is in line.
• iPhone 13 Pro Max: From about $380. Data for the Pro Max was thin in October 2026, so check the live price and the storage size.

Treat a price far below these ranges with care, and read up on how to spot fake Black Friday deals on pre-owned tech. Ask what grade it is, whether the battery has been checked, and who stands behind the phone if something fails.

What to Check Before You Pay

The price only matters if the phone is right. Consumer Reports lists the checks that count most when you buy a refurbished phone, and here is how to run them:

• Battery Health: On the phone, go to Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging and read Maximum Capacity. Apple rates an iPhone battery to keep 80% of its original capacity at 500 complete charge cycles under ideal conditions, so 80% or higher is the line to hold.
• Unlocked, Not Carrier-Locked: An unlocked phone works with any carrier. Consumer Reports advises steering clear of carrier-locked phones.
• Warranty Length: Consumer Reports found one year at Apple and some refurbishers, and 90 days at several large retailers' renewed programs. Three months is a short window on a phone that's already a few years old.
• Return Window: Returns ranged from two weeks at Apple to as long as 90 days elsewhere, per the same Consumer Reports review.
• Testing and Parts: Ask how the phone was tested, whether the battery was replaced, and whether replacement parts came from the maker.
• What's Included: Check which accessories come with the phone before you compare prices.

At Plug, all Plug Certified devices go through a 90+ Point Inspection, and every Plug Certified iPhone has battery health of 80% or higher and arrives unlocked. Each one carries Plug's 12-Month Warranty, 30-day returns and free shipping on US orders. The grade on the listing (Good, Great or Excellent) only tells you how the phone looks, since all three are fully tested and carry the same warranty.

Is an iPhone 13 Still Worth Buying in 2026?

Yes, if the price and the battery are right and you don't need Apple's newest AI features. The iPhone 13 runs iOS 27, according to MacRumors' September 2026 compatibility list, so it still gets Apple's current software.

It has the A15 Bionic chip, 5G and an IP68 water-resistance rating, per Apple's 2021 announcement. The limit is Apple Intelligence: Siri AI and the other Apple Intelligence features need an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. If those features are why you're upgrading, an iPhone 13 won't get them.

Buying older tech mostly comes down to the battery. Whether you're buying a first phone for a teenager or replacing a cracked one on a budget, the iPhone 13 still delivers on calls, photos, apps and streaming at a fraction of a new iPhone's price. If you want Apple Intelligence, look at an iPhone 15 Pro or later instead. Plug's guide on whether the iPhone 13 is still worth buying goes deeper.

Your Plan for November 27

This year Black Friday lands on November 27, with Cyber Monday three days later on November 30. For an iPhone 13, decide on the model and storage before you shop, note its range above, and buy the first phone that passes the battery, unlock and warranty checks at a price inside it.

You can compare current listings on Plug's iPhone 13 Black Friday deals page. If the battery report is the part you're unsure about, Plug's guide to iPhone 13 battery health walks through reading it. If you're torn between sizes, Plug's iPhone 13 mini vs Pro comparison covers the differences.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the iPhone 13 going to be on Black Friday?

It depends most on storage. Beyond the 128GB figures above, a third-party tracker put September 2026 average sale prices at about $264 for a 256GB iPhone 13 and $331 for a 512GB one. Expect Black Friday listings close to those numbers, with sale prices from individual sellers a little under.

Do iPhones get cheaper on Black Friday?

No, not from Apple directly. Apple's 2025 Black Friday event ran November 28 to December 1 and gave a $75 Apple Gift Card with the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus and $50 with the iPhone 16e. The iPhone 17, 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max and iPhone Air were left out, and the price of every phone stayed the same. For the wider picture, see how much iPhones drop on Black Friday.

What month do iPhones drop in price?

September. Apple adjusts its lineup's prices after its fall launch event; in 2024 it cut the previous-generation iPhone 15 and 15 Plus by $100, according to Macworld. Retailers then move older stock through October and Black Friday week, which is when most seller discounts on older models show up.

When did the iPhone 13 come out?

Apple announced the iPhone 13 on September 14, 2021. Preorders opened Friday, September 17, and it went on sale Friday, September 24, alongside the 13 mini, 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max. That makes any iPhone 13 about five years old by Black Friday 2026, which is why battery health matters more than the cosmetic grade.

What colors does the iPhone 13 come in?

The iPhone 13 and 13 mini launched in Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight and (PRODUCT)RED. The 13 Pro and Pro Max came in Graphite, Gold, Silver and Sierra Blue. Which of those you can still buy depends on what each seller has in stock, so check the live listings for today's colors before you settle on one.