iPhone 12 preorders: How to buy 2 of Apple's new phones now - CNET

You can now preorder two of the new iPhone 12 models, but you'll have to wait for the iPhone 12 Mini and Pro Max.

The iPhone 12 is still marked for delivery on launch day, Friday, Oct.

With so many models (here's how to tell them all apart) and staggered sale dates, this is certainly Apple's most confusing iPhone launch yet.

We lay out everything you need to know about buying an iPhone 12, including the full pricing options across carriers, models and configurations.

iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro: Preorders are now available.

iPhone 12 Mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max: Preorders begin Friday, Nov.

The iPhone 12 Mini is the smallest of the lot, with a 5.4-inch display.

Buying the new iPhone through a wireless carrier can have the added benefit of deals and promotions, but often the deals require you to switch carriers or add lines to your account. 

New or existing AT&T customers can get a free iPhone 12 by trading in an iPhone 8 or newer, and sign up for one of AT&T's new unlimited plans. 

T-Mobile is running several different promotions for the iPhone 12 launch

For example, you can get two iPhone 12 Pros with two lines of service on an unlimited 5G plan for $100 a month with a qualifying trade-in

Adding a line to your account and trading in an eligible phone can get you up to $850 off an iPhone 12

You can save up to $130 on the iPhone 12 when you preorder from Walmart

Target's website has placeholders for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro lines, with an availability date of Oct

Best Buy is effectively mirroring AT&T's offer: Get the iPhone 12 for free with "qualified activation and trade-in with AT&T for new and existing customers," or the Pro with the same basic stipulations for $6.67 per month over 30 months