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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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Written by ouloat

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$500 for other plans.
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.
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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Quote from BTSdeals :
The phones are locked for 2 years. You can't pay them off early either or the bill credits end and you'll be forced to pay the rest of the full price of the phone. So you won't be able to use another country's sim until your 2 years is up
It's a dealbreaker for some. So noGo for me
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Now I know why they were giving these away. This 16PM is so underwhelming compared to the 14. And I ended up losing the panel lottery. The screen is yellow and washed out, not responsive and not as sharp. I'm still going to keep it because i'm trading in a 12 mini, but this will be my secondary phone.
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Is this promo still active for legacy plans getting $500 off?
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Quote from dealhunter85 :
Yes. 6s plus only gave us $415 on our plan which I am happy with.
Thanks, I have a couple of older iPhones but decided to just trade in my iPhone 13 and old Galaxy S20+ for 2 new iPhone 16. Went to Costco after hearing how difficult it is to do it over the phone.

One thing though, the $35 is not waived for existing customers and got to get some gadgets to get that credit. But cannot complain, probably last upgrade with Magenta Plus plan, will be good for the next few years.
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Quote from hoozswup :
Thanks, I have a couple of older iPhones but decided to just trade in my iPhone 13 and old Galaxy S20+ for 2 new iPhone 16. Went to Costco after hearing how difficult it is to do it over the phone.

One thing though, the $35 is not waived for existing customers and got to get some gadgets to get that credit. But cannot complain, probably last upgrade with Magenta Plus plan, will be good for the next few years.

On the phone Costco waived the $35 for me on the 4 lines.

We traded in 14 Pro, 14, 6s plus, 14 pro max.
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chaoss
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Quote from Tho :
iPhone 16E released! Wonder if this deal will work on the new phone --
For reference - this deal works on iPhone 14 (to be discontinued) -- T-mobile price is $629
iPhone 16E Starts at $599 from Apple... so maybe could be available for the 16E? Who knows when T-mobile will have stock though

There might be a different promo for this because on the Apple site it says:

Apple offers great ways to save and upgrade to the latest iPhone. With a carrier offer, customers can get up to $400 (U.S.) in credit when they trade in iPhone 11, or up to $599 (U.S.) in credit when they trade in iPhone 12 to put toward an iPhone 16e.


That value will probably be with the most expensive rate plans.
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If you need an unlocked iPhone 16 from the get go, Apple / apple.com has a T-mobile financing promotion for Go5G (basic), Magenta, and Essentials plans for $500 off with upgrade, EIP, and trade-in. Similar to the promotion in this thread, except Magenta Max only gets $500. Try with your SC and One plans, they may qualify since Go5G and Essentials work. See copied text below and attached screenshot.

Buying from Apple = No $35 DCC fee, unlocked iPhone

------ Copied from test upgrade at apple.com ------

iPhone 16
From $12.46/mo. per month over 24 mo.months after trade-in with a carrier dealfootnote°
On the Go5G, Magenta/MAX, and Essentials rate plans with $500.00 total trade-in credits.
Credit Breakdown

Cost of your new iPhone
Includes $30 connectivity discount (requires carrier activation)
$799.00

Instant trade-in credit for iPhone 13
-$235.00◊◊

Total amount financed at 0% APR
This is the total cost of your new iPhone after your instant trade-in credit has been applied. Does not include T-Mobile bill credits.
$564.00

T-Mobile bill credits
Bill credits will be applied to your T-Mobile bill over 24 months and will begin within two bill cycles. If you have questions about your billing, contact T-Mobile.
-$265.00

Estimated iPhone cost after credits
$299.00

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Quote from chris2k5 :
How long do you have to keep the MaxUp add on?
My plan is on Magenta with 6 lines
When i checked with Costco T-mobile, the guy told me that all my magenta lines becomes Magenta plus and must pay upgrade of $15/line and might loose the current promotions i have (i pay like $120 for 6 lines on magenta)
when i said there is option called "maxup" and the guy told me that is just getting the line to use 40gb hotspot and maxup is not the same as magenta max/plus.
I am totally confused
is Maxup is same as magenta max or magenta plus and can be added only one line ?
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Quote from ouloat :
If you need an unlocked iPhone 16 from the get go, Apple / apple.com has a T-mobile financing promotion for Go5G (basic), Magenta, and Essentials plans for $500 off with upgrade, EIP, and trade-in. Similar to the promotion in this thread, except Magenta Max only gets $500. Try with your SC and One plans, they may qualify since Go5G and Essentials work. See copied text below and attached screenshot.Buying from Apple = No $35 DCC fee, unlocked iPhone------ Copied from test upgrade at apple.com ------iPhone 16From $12.46/mo. per month over 24 mo.months after trade-in with a carrier dealfootnote°On the Go5G, Magenta/MAX, and Essentials rate plans with $500.00 total trade-in credits.Credit BreakdownCost of your new iPhoneIncludes $30 connectivity discount (requires carrier activation)$799.00Instant trade-in credit for iPhone 13-$235.00◊◊Total amount financed at 0% APRThis is the total cost of your new iPhone after your instant trade-in credit has been applied. Does not include T-Mobile bill credits.$564.00T-Mobile bill creditsBill credits will be applied to your T-Mobile bill over 24 months and will begin within two bill cycles. If you have questions about your billing, contact T-Mobile.-$265.00Estimated iPhone cost after credits$299.00
how do you know that you are getting a unlocked phone ?
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how do you know that you are getting a unlocked phone ?
Quoting u/smoelheim [reddit.com], "Seriously? [google.com]"
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Quote from hoozswup :
Thanks, I have a couple of older iPhones but decided to just trade in my iPhone 13 and old Galaxy S20+ for 2 new iPhone 16. Went to Costco after hearing how difficult it is to do it over the phone. One thing though, the $35 is not waived for existing customers and got to get some gadgets to get that credit. But cannot complain, probably last upgrade with Magenta Plus plan, will be good for the next few years.
All four of my $35 fees were waived with no strings attached.
I believe your salesperson was not honest.
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Quote from chek39 :
how do you know that you are getting an unlocked phone ?
Because that's how it works when you buy a T-mobile-linked iPhone directly through the Apple Store. I've done it multiple times, and there are many consistent data points scattered throughout other SD deal posts and other forums/sites.
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Quote from ouloat :
Quoting u/smoelheim [reddit.com], "Seriously? [google.com]"
I know little bit on this earlier but there is no definitive yes from reddit/chatgpt etc...
Please can you test your and can you post the results ? i am ready to jump on it but somehow i dont have strong feeling on this
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Quote from hoozswup :
Thanks, I have a couple of older iPhones but decided to just trade in my iPhone 13 and old Galaxy S20+ for 2 new iPhone 16. Went to Costco after hearing how difficult it is to do it over the phone.

One thing though, the $35 is not waived for existing customers and got to get some gadgets to get that credit. But cannot complain, probably last upgrade with Magenta Plus plan, will be good for the next few years.
$35 DCC waiver is a published Costco member benefit. Reach out to T-mobile, ideally T Force, and ask for a refund or credit. Then walk to your Costco's customer service desk and report the rep for not providing a member benefit.

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Quote from ouloat :
If you need an unlocked iPhone 16 from the get go, Apple / apple.com has a T-mobile financing promotion for Go5G (basic), Magenta, and Essentials plans for $500 off with upgrade, EIP, and trade-in. Similar to the promotion in this thread, except Magenta Max only gets $500. Try with your SC and One plans, they may qualify since Go5G and Essentials work. See copied text below and attached screenshot.

Buying from Apple = No $35 DCC fee, unlocked iPhone

------ Copied from test upgrade at apple.com ------

iPhone 16
From $12.46/mo. per month over 24 mo.months after trade-in with a carrier dealfootnote°
On the Go5G, Magenta/MAX, and Essentials rate plans with $500.00 total trade-in credits.
Credit Breakdown

Cost of your new iPhone
Includes $30 connectivity discount (requires carrier activation)
$799.00

Instant trade-in credit for iPhone 13
-$235.00◊◊

Total amount financed at 0% APR
This is the total cost of your new iPhone after your instant trade-in credit has been applied. Does not include T-Mobile bill credits.
$564.00

T-Mobile bill credits
Bill credits will be applied to your T-Mobile bill over 24 months and will begin within two bill cycles. If you have questions about your billing, contact T-Mobile.
-$265.00

Estimated iPhone cost after credits
$299.00
One plan does not work. It says you are require to change plan to get the promo. I would assume it would be the same for SC plans.

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