iPhone 16 Pro Max deals — the biggest discounts right now

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They say that bigger is always better — and that certainly rings true for the brand-new iPhone 16 Pro Max. With the largest display in iPhone history at 6.9 inches and an insanely long-lasting battery life, it is in fact one of the best phones that money can buy.  

Speaking of money, the iPhone 16 Pro Max's starting price is $1,199 — but in reality, you probably won't have to pay that much. Recently, we've seen epic deals from phone carriers across the board. For instance, new and existing AT&T members can get up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro Max when they trade in an older phone. Similar deals can be taken advantage of at Verizon, Boost Mobile, T-Mobile and Visible.

If you've had your eye on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, I wouldn't hesitate to jump on these deals. But don't just take it from me — the "ultimate big-screen phone" also comes highly recommended in our iPhone 16 Pro Max review. Below, I've rounded up all the best deals on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. 

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iPhone 16 Pro Max: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ AT&T

iPhone 16 Pro Max: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ AT&T
The iPhone 16 Pro Max packs a 6.9-inch 2868 x 1320 OLED display with 120Hz refresh, A18 Pro CPU, and 256GB of storage. Rear cameras include a 48MP main (f/1.78), 48MP ultrawide (f/2.2), and 12MP telephoto (5x, f/2.8). There's also a 12MP (f/1.9) front camera. In our iPhone 16 Pro Max hands-on review, we said the Pro Max is the phone to get if you want the largest screen and longest battery life. New and existing AT&T members can get up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro Max with trade-in. (You'll pay as little as $5.56/month with a 36-month installment plan). You'll need to be signed up to one of AT&T's qualifying unlimited plans to get this deal. 

iPhone 16 Pro Max: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ Verizon

iPhone 16 Pro Max: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ Verizon
Trade in any phone, in any condition and you'll get up to $1,000 off on the Unlimited Ultimate plan, up to $830 off on the Unlimited Plus plan, and up to $415 off on the Unlimited Welcome plan. 

iPhone 16 Pro Max: $360 credit w/ Visible+ @ Visible

iPhone 16 Pro Max: $360 credit w/ Visible+ @ Visible
Purchase an iPhone 16 Pro Max with Visible+ service ($45/month) and you'll get up to a $360 credit. (You'll receive a $10 monthly credit over the span of 3 years). Visible+ offers unlimited talk, text, and 5G data on Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network with no slowdowns due to prioritization. Additionally, you get smartwatch service and a free day of Global Pass international coverage every month.

iPhone 16 Pro Max: free wireless service @ Boost Mobile

iPhone 16 Pro Max: free wireless service @ Boost Mobile
Boost Mobile is offering a year of free wireless service when you purchase an iPhone 16 outright. This no contract plan is available with the $25/mo. Unlimited plan or as a $25 off per-month discount on Boost Mobile's Unlimited+ and Unlimited Premium plans.

iPhone 16 Pro Max: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile

iPhone 16 Pro Max: up to $1,000 off w/ trade-in + unlimited @ T-Mobile
The Magenta network is taking up to $1,000 off the iPhone 16 Pro Max when you trade-in an old device and sign up for a qualifying Go5G Next or Go5G Business Next plan. Or you can get up to $830 off any iPhone 16 when you trade-in on a Go5G Plus or Go5G Business Plus plan. 

Olivia Halevy

Olivia is a Deals Writer at Tom’s Guide. She loves all things lifestyle, shopping, and sourcing the best deals from some of the top brands, retailers, and websites around. From fashion and beauty to smart home and tech, she has an eye for finding practical, stylish, and reasonably-priced items that help make life simpler (and a little more aesthetically-pleasing). Olivia has over five years of experience writing lifestyle, commerce, and branded content for Patch.com. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new exercise classes, binge-watching the latest viral TV shows, cooking, spending time with family, and taking long walks with her dog, Gus.