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T-Mobile Magenta MAX or Go5G Plus Accounts: 128GB iPhone 16 Smartphone

(via 24 monthly bill credits)

Up to $830 Off w/ Eligible Trade-in

$830

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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

T-Mobile offers T-Mobile Magenta MAX or Go5G Plus Accounts: Up to $830 Off 128GB iPhone 16 Smartphone w/ Eligible Trade-in. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ouloat for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Purchase an iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, or iPhone 14 Plus on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase.
  2. Have or switch to a Magenta MAX, Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. Sign in to your account see your current plan.
  3. Trade in an eligible device in good condition (storage capacity can affect trade-in value):
    • Get up to $830 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max,12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
      • Samsung Galaxy: S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20 FE, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21, S21 FE, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23 FE, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S24, S24 +, S24 Ultra, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note20 Ultra
      • OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G​
      • Google Pixel: Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro
      • Moto: razr+ 2023
    • Get up to $415 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, SE (2nd Gen), SE (3rd Gen) ​
      • Samsung Galaxy: S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note8, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A35, A71, A51 5G, A32, A32 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold2, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G
      • OnePlus: 7T Pro, 7T McLaren, 8T, 8T+ 5G, 8, 8 Pro5G, 9 5G, 10T 5G
      • Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6a, 7a, 8a
      • LG: V60 ThinQ
      • Moto: Razr 5G, Razr 40, Edge 5G 2022
  4. New lines receive up to $830 back via one-time trade in credit and 24 monthly bill credits. Upgrades receive up to $830 back via 24 monthly bill credits. Yearly Upgrade customers must trade in your current qualifying device after 6+ months, and T-Mobile will pay off your remaining device balance up to 50%.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • If you cancel entire account before receiving 24 credits, credits stop and balance on required finance agreement is due; contact T-Mobile. Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
  • Contact T-Mobile before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99 – iPhone 16 128GB).
  • Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. 
  • Limited-time offer, subject to change.
  • Qualifying credit, service ($85+/mo. plan w/AutoPay) & trade-in (e.g., Save $830: iPhone 11 Pro / Save $415: iPhone 6) required. 
  • Trade-in terms and conditions apply.
  • $35 device connection charge due at sale.
    • For a limited time, $35 device connection charge waived when activating a new line online.
  • Up to $830 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional deal ideas (including other promotions) & discussion.

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Written by ouloat
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Update: This very popular deal is still available.

T-Mobile offers T-Mobile Magenta MAX or Go5G Plus Accounts: Up to $830 Off 128GB iPhone 16 Smartphone w/ Eligible Trade-in. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member ouloat for posting this deal.

Deal Instructions:
  1. Purchase an iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 14, or iPhone 14 Plus on a monthly payment plan and pay the applicable sales tax on the pre-credit price at time of purchase.
  2. Have or switch to a Magenta MAX, Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan. Sign in to your account see your current plan.
  3. Trade in an eligible device in good condition (storage capacity can affect trade-in value):
    • Get up to $830 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max,12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max
      • Samsung Galaxy: S10, S10e, S10+, S10 5G, S20 FE, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, S21, S21 FE, S21+, S21 Ultra, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S23 FE, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S24, S24 +, S24 Ultra, Z Fold3, Z Fold4, Z Fold5, Z Flip3, Z Flip4, Z Flip5, Note9, Note10, Note10+, Note10 Lite, Note20, Note20 Ultra
      • OnePlus: 10 Pro 5G, 9 Pro 5G​
      • Google Pixel: Fold, 8, 8 Pro, 7, 7 Pro
      • Moto: razr+ 2023
    • Get up to $415 off:
      • Apple iPhone: 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XR, XS, XS Max, 11, SE (2nd Gen), SE (3rd Gen) ​
      • Samsung Galaxy: S9, S9+, S8, S8+, S8 Active, Note8, A51, A51 5G, A52, A52 5G, A53 5G, A54 5G, A35, A71, A51 5G, A32, A32 5G, Z Fold, Z Fold2, Z Flip, Z Flip 5G
      • OnePlus: 7T Pro, 7T McLaren, 8T, 8T+ 5G, 8, 8 Pro5G, 9 5G, 10T 5G
      • Google Pixel: 4, 4 XL, 4a, 4a 5G, 5a 5G, 5, 6a, 7a, 8a
      • LG: V60 ThinQ
      • Moto: Razr 5G, Razr 40, Edge 5G 2022
  4. New lines receive up to $830 back via one-time trade in credit and 24 monthly bill credits. Upgrades receive up to $830 back via 24 monthly bill credits. Yearly Upgrade customers must trade in your current qualifying device after 6+ months, and T-Mobile will pay off your remaining device balance up to 50%.

Editor's Notes

Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • If you cancel entire account before receiving 24 credits, credits stop and balance on required finance agreement is due; contact T-Mobile. Bill credits end if you pay off device early.
  • Contact T-Mobile before cancelling entire account to continue remaining bill credits, or credits stop & balance on required finance agreement is due (e.g., $829.99 – iPhone 16 128GB).
  • Bill credits end if you pay off device early. Tax on pre-credit price due at sale. 
  • Limited-time offer, subject to change.
  • Qualifying credit, service ($85+/mo. plan w/AutoPay) & trade-in (e.g., Save $830: iPhone 11 Pro / Save $415: iPhone 6) required. 
  • Trade-in terms and conditions apply.
  • $35 device connection charge due at sale.
    • For a limited time, $35 device connection charge waived when activating a new line online.
  • Up to $830 via bill credits; line with promo must be active and in good standing to receive credits; allow 2 bill cycles. Max 4 discounted devices/account.
  • May not be combinable with some offers or discounts.
  • Refer to the original post & forum comments for additional deal ideas (including other promotions) & discussion.

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xpeng
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$500 for other plans.
desimillionaire
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You can go thru Costco or Sams club if youre a member. Saves you the $35 fee and you can earn up to a $100 gift card for upgrading.
Nachiketkc
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Seems like Simple Choice does qualify and gets you up to $500 trade in value.
Unfortunately t mobile charges $30 extra on phones (apple sells ip16 for 800 and t mobile for 830.
T mobile also asked for $35 connection charge.
This extra $65 surcharge makes it less appealing ☹️

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The fact that plans other than 5G Next or Plus are included is what makes this a great deal (for those of us who are already T Mobile customers). I have a Magenta Max price lock plan. I'm so glad I didn't upgrade to 5G plus. I didn't think Max would ever get an upgrade again.
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Quote from redlikemethodz :
I'm about to pull the trigger on this deal but something is off. I have a 13 pro max trade in. It says I'll get $830 for it. But when you start the check out process you only see the base $250 credit mentioned. Waiting for live chat to be available.
why don't you sell the 13 pro max and get a shitty phone like pixel 7 to trade in.
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kickflip
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Quote from AaronN12 :
Looks like seller responded with the IMEI and it looks good when i checked it. So I think im in the clear to do the trade in at costco now later today. Whew didnt want to stress about having to hunt down a used phone and worrying about the timing of when it would come in/promotion ending lol.
do they also offer a $100 costco card for the upgrade?
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Quote from kickflip :
do they also offer a $100 costco card for the upgrade?
I havent went to costco yet, but i heard they are suppose to give $100 costco gift card for upgrade and to waive the $35 activation fee.
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Quote from AaronN12 :
I havent went to costco yet, but i heard they are suppose to give $100 costco gift card for upgrade and to waive the $35 activation fee.

They were until last month but now I see Sam's offer only $75 for upgrade so wonder what Costco does.

Before I head to the store wanted to make sure they do offer $100, and no one in their Costco kiosk picks up the calls to confirm this. Going to Costco and long queue to get a question answered is waste of time without that extra $25 over Sams.
Last edited by Free2Ads February 14, 2025 at 11:04 AM.
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Quote from Free2Ads :
They were until last month but now I see Sam's offer only $75 for upgrade so wonder what Costco does.

Before I head to the store wanted to make sure they do offer $100, and no one in their Costco kiosk picks up the calls to confirm this. Going to Costco and long queue to get a question answered is waste of time without that extra $25 over Sams.
a rep told me it was $75
Call 833-428-1765 to purchase, activate or upgrade your phone using exclusive Costco member savings.

call that number and ask how much is it for an upgrade
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Quote from dadab :
This does not seem to be a deal at least for me. I'm on essentials and getting 16 pro for $20.83*24 + $78 tax = $578 after getting $500 for my trade-in of 13 pro. Apple sells this for $1000 + $78 tax = $1078 in apple balance which I've stacked over the time using apple gift card deals at target/amazon roughly 20% off using discover CB, target gc, target bonus promo, amazon promo etc. which equals to roughly $1078 * 0.8 = $863. Apple offers $300 for 13 pro trade-in making it $863-300 = $563. Buying from Apple makes sense as I get unlocked phone. Is my thinking wrong here?

The time and effort you spend is what matters. One is simple the other one is stressful just to get $15 benefit. Your approach is based on luck rather.

Unlock phone isn't a big deal unless you switching services.

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no one knows what Trade in an eligible device in good condition means?
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Quote from Free2Ads :
They were until last month but now I see Sam's offer only $75 for upgrade so wonder what Costco does.

Before I head to the store wanted to make sure they do offer $100, and no one in their Costco kiosk picks up the calls to confirm this. Going to Costco and long queue to get a question answered is waste of time without that extra $25 over Sams.
I talked to my local costco tmobile folks and he confirmed $100 costco gift card and $35 activation fee waived on the upgrade.
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Worth while to trade a regular s22 for a new iPhone 16? I don't plan on leaving tmobile. The s22 is literally brand new, never used. Got it free on a free line, sitting in the drawer.
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Quote from Deal2go :
no one knows what Trade in an eligible device in good condition means?
When you test your trade-in online (which you should be doing regardless of the channel of purchase), it will ask you for the condition of the trade-in.

Does this device meet the following conditions?

The device stays powered on
The screen on my device is free of cracks (scratches and scuffs are acceptable)
The device has never been damaged by liquid or moisture
Find My iPhone must be turned off

Learn more about qualifying conditions [t-mobile.com]
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Quote from ouloat :
when you test your trade-in online (which you should be doing regardless of the channel of purchase), it will ask you for the condition of the trade-in.

does this device meet the following conditions?

the device stays powered on
the screen on my device is free of cracks (scratches and scuffs are acceptable)
the device has never been damaged by liquid or moisture
find my iphone must be turned off

learn more about qualifying conditions [t-mobile.com]
devices , which ones?
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EagerWallaby3162
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I am on Tmobile One plan and have iphone 13, can I upgrade without changing the plan and get $500 off?
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icedrip12
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Quote from Enfusion :
So since Costco is shipping the phones do they mail in the trade in or is it instant? Also does anyone know if they do business customers or only consumer?
Costco store rep told me the they dont take the trade in in the costco store. They will ship you a trade in box for you to mail out or you have the option to trade in immediate at the tmobile store. From there you will get you will get a bill credit of your base trade in value on your next bill. and the remaining trade in bonus promotion split over the next 24 months.

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Quote from deals_4_me :
Does anyone know if the kickstart unlimited plan qualifies for $500 trade in of iphone 13? Also can i use my friends Costco account and still get the costco promo?
Worked for me with iPhone 11 Pro

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