Slickdeals is community-supported.  We may get paid by brands for deals, including promoted items.
forum thread Posted by desterpot • Dec 7, 2024
forum thread Posted by desterpot • Dec 7, 2024

T-Mobile Go5G Plus Customers: Get $1,000 Off iPhone 16 with Trade-In!

T-Mobile
25 Comments 10,214 Views
Get Deal at T-Mobile
Good Deal
Save
Share
Deal Details
For the first time ever, Go5G Plus plans are offering $1,000 off the iPhone 16 with an eligible trade-in.

Key Details:


$1,000 Trade-In Tier:
• Apple iPhones: 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
• Samsung Galaxy: S22 Ultra, S23 Ultra, S24 Ultra, Z Fold5, Z Flip5


$830 Trade-In Tier:
• Apple iPhones: 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 13, 13 mini, 14, 14 Plus, 15, 15 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy: S9–S24 series, Note9–Note20 series, Z Flip3–Z Flip4, Z Fold3–Z Fold4
• Google Pixel: Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, 6, 6 Pro
• OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G
• Moto: Razr+ (2023)


Credits show up on your bill as Apple Trade ID240636.
Great time to upgrade if you've been holding out!

https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/brand/apple
Community Notes
About the Poster
Deal Details
Community Notes
About the Poster
For the first time ever, Go5G Plus plans are offering $1,000 off the iPhone 16 with an eligible trade-in.

Key Details:


$1,000 Trade-In Tier:
• Apple iPhones: 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
• Samsung Galaxy: S22 Ultra, S23 Ultra, S24 Ultra, Z Fold5, Z Flip5


$830 Trade-In Tier:
• Apple iPhones: 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, 12, 12 mini, 13, 13 mini, 14, 14 Plus, 15, 15 Plus
• Samsung Galaxy: S9–S24 series, Note9–Note20 series, Z Flip3–Z Flip4, Z Fold3–Z Fold4
• Google Pixel: Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro, 6, 6 Pro
• OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G
• Moto: Razr+ (2023)


Credits show up on your bill as Apple Trade ID240636.
Great time to upgrade if you've been holding out!

https://www.t-mobile.com/cell-phones/brand/apple

Community Voting

Deal Score
-5
Good Deal
Get Deal at T-Mobile
Leave a Comment
To participate in the comments, please log in.

25 Comments

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Pro
Dec 7, 2024
11,169 Posts
Joined May 2007
Dec 7, 2024
superslickz
Pro
Dec 7, 2024
11,169 Posts
Isn't this the same deal as during the release of iPhone 16?
Original Poster
Pro
Dec 7, 2024
200 Posts
Joined Jan 2012
Dec 7, 2024
desterpot
Dec 7, 2024
Original Poster
Pro
200 Posts
Quote from superslickz :
Isn't this the same deal as during the release of iPhone 16?
The highest tier was only $830 off during the launch promo, but this is the first time there's a $1,000 trade-in for Go5G Plus. Honestly, this offer still doesn't seem that great. Just wanted to post this to bring awareness for people on Go5G plus.
Pro
Dec 7, 2024
11,169 Posts
Joined May 2007
Dec 7, 2024
superslickz
Pro
Dec 7, 2024
11,169 Posts
Quote from desterpot :
The highest tier was only $830 off during the launch promo, but this is the first time there's a $1,000 trade-in for Go5G Plus. Honestly, this offer still doesn't seem that great. Just wanted to post this to bring awareness for people on Go5G plus.
Yes you are right. Good point. It's a good deal if you have an iPhone 12 or 11 pro and want 16 pro (and already have go5g+).

Edit : nvm only 13 pro and up gets 1000.
Last edited by superslickz December 7, 2024 at 01:50 AM.
Original Poster
Pro
Dec 7, 2024
200 Posts
Joined Jan 2012
Dec 7, 2024
desterpot
Dec 7, 2024
Original Poster
Pro
200 Posts
Quote from superslickz :
Yes you are right. Good point. It's a good deal if you have an iPhone 12 or 11 pro and want 16 pro (and already have go5g+).
Unfortunately, for this offer, only the 13 pro and up gets the $1,000 off.
Dec 7, 2024
278 Posts
Joined Oct 2019
Dec 7, 2024
northvolt
Dec 7, 2024
278 Posts
Great deal. It looks like the deal is also available at Apple with T-Mobile financing, which is the route I'm taking for since it'll be unlocked on day 1. Otherwise, I would check if Costco has any active promotions for a Costco shop card upgrading at a T-Mobile kiosk inside Costco
Pro
Dec 7, 2024
4,732 Posts
Joined Dec 2010
Dec 7, 2024
needgeech
Pro
Dec 7, 2024
4,732 Posts
Quote from desterpot :
Unfortunately, for this offer, only the 13 pro and up gets the $1,000 off.
This might help those who trade in their latest flagship phones, but that ain't me!

It's like they made a "top shelf" trade extra level for newer trade ins. Problem is it costs me more than $170 more to get anything else (other than a iP13 Pro) vs. a iP12 or the older Galaxies on the list that I might even have laying around from last years deals anyways or buy. Not giving up an S23 Ultra

This is really similar to the Holideals two years ago for MMax Plans (now Go5G+), sans the free airpods. i.e. was $1k off of iP14 Pro with trade in of a 3 year old Pro (11 Pro) and up. And even back then the iP12 only fetched $800 off ($30 less) though an X also would then.
Last edited by needgeech December 7, 2024 at 02:31 AM.
Dec 7, 2024
295 Posts
Joined Dec 2013
Dec 7, 2024
lookingfordeals13
Dec 7, 2024
295 Posts
What happens if I have credits still coming in for my last trade in for iPhone 14 Pro (got 6 more months of credits left)?

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Dec 7, 2024
3,949 Posts
Joined Sep 2010
Dec 7, 2024
pbmpharmacist
Dec 7, 2024
3,949 Posts
Thanks for posting. We have 5g plus. We have Samsungs but now I can make sure my son doesn't want to switch.
Dec 7, 2024
133 Posts
Joined Apr 2018
Dec 7, 2024
HighTechnology
Dec 7, 2024
133 Posts
Quote from lookingfordeals13 :
What happens if I have credits still coming in for my last trade in for iPhone 14 Pro (got 6 more months of credits left)?
If you trade a device on credits to Apple directly, you can continue to make the payments and get the credits. So you'll have 2 separate open EIPs, each with credits.
If you want to trade to T-Mobile and got your iPhone 14 prior to 7/1/2024* (which you did if you only have 6 months remaining), then you can pay off the existing device BEFORE you trade it in. In that case, you will continue to get credits, but you'll need to make the up front 6 months of payments (prior to credits). Then you can trade to T-Mobile and get this deal (and you'll also get the remaining 6 months of credits).
* For EIPs that started 7/1/2024 or later, you can no longer advance pay the EIP and keep the credits. Doesn't apply to this person's situation, but added merely for completeness.
Dec 7, 2024
881 Posts
Joined Oct 2012
Dec 7, 2024
dmk1974
Dec 7, 2024
881 Posts
Quote from HighTechnology :
If you trade a device on credits to Apple directly, you can continue to make the payments and get the credits. So you'll have 2 separate open EIPs, each with credits.
Just to clarify, I would go through Apple to get the T-Mobile carrier deal for this, correct? Not just the regular trade to Apple for minimal trade credit?
Dec 7, 2024
157 Posts
Joined Sep 2024
Dec 7, 2024
UseYourBrain
Dec 7, 2024
157 Posts
These deals suck, and have sucked for a few years now, from the phone carriers.

I was able to get 830 off with an iPhone 8 trade in 3.5 years ago, to get an iPhone 12 Pro Max, and keep my 35 dollar a month plan (now 40 a month plan) which is already unlimited, through T-Mobile.

The issue is that you have to have expensive plans to get these deals now, and trade in a phone worth about 100 more than the phone that was required to be traded on the other deal.

Thanks for sharing, but pass.
Original Poster
Pro
Dec 7, 2024
200 Posts
Joined Jan 2012
Dec 7, 2024
desterpot
Dec 7, 2024
Original Poster
Pro
200 Posts
Quote from northvolt :
Great deal. It looks like the deal is also available at Apple with T-Mobile financing, which is the route I'm taking for since it'll be unlocked on day 1. Otherwise, I would check if Costco has any active promotions for a Costco shop card upgrading at a T-Mobile kiosk inside Costco
I think it's only T-Mobile, not Apple.

Edit: Oh, you were right! $1,000 trade-in can be done through Apple via T-Mobile financing as well. Thank you for letting me know.
Last edited by desterpot December 7, 2024 at 07:36 AM.
Original Poster
Pro
Dec 7, 2024
200 Posts
Joined Jan 2012
Dec 7, 2024
desterpot
Dec 7, 2024
Original Poster
Pro
200 Posts
Quote from UseYourBrain :
These deals suck, and have sucked for a few years now, from the phone carriers.

I was able to get 830 off with an iPhone 8 trade in 3.5 years ago, to get an iPhone 12 Pro Max, and keep my 35 dollar a month plan (now 40 a month plan) which is already unlimited, through T-Mobile.

The issue is that you have to have expensive plans to get these deals now, and trade in a phone worth about 100 more than the phone that was required to be traded on the other deal.

Thanks for sharing, but pass.
Yeah, you got a point.
Original Poster
Pro
Dec 7, 2024
200 Posts
Joined Jan 2012
Dec 7, 2024
desterpot
Dec 7, 2024
Original Poster
Pro
200 Posts
Quote from lookingfordeals13 :
What happens if I have credits still coming in for my last trade in for iPhone 14 Pro (got 6 more months of credits left)?
Doesn't matter. You can stack eip/credits on one line.

Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.

Original Poster
Pro
Dec 7, 2024
200 Posts
Joined Jan 2012
Dec 7, 2024
desterpot
Dec 7, 2024
Original Poster
Pro
200 Posts
Quote from dmk1974 :
Just to clarify, I would go through Apple to get the T-Mobile carrier deal for this, correct? Not just the regular trade to Apple for minimal trade credit?
You can do it at

1) through T-Mobile (Costco and Sam's club included)

2) Carrier trade-in deal through Apple

Popular Deals

View All

Trending Deals

View All