Deals: Verizon Discounts iPhone XS Leather and Silicone Cases to $19.99 for a Limited Time
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As of writing, you can get the iPhone XS leather case in Midnight Blue, Sunset Orange, and Lilac for $19.99, down from Apple’s price of $49.99. Comparatively, retailers like Amazon have this accessory priced around $39.99.
The silicone case options include (Product) Red, Midnight Blue, Pacific Green, and White for $19.99, down from $39.99. On Amazon, you’ll find these cases priced between $31.00 and $39.00 at this time, making Verizon’s deal a solid buy for any iPhone XS owner looking for a new case.
Verizon also sells the new cases for Apple’s iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max, but these aren’t on sale right now.
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