Not a typo! I can't believe this iPhone 16 Pro Max is just $.01 at Amazon for Black Friday
This could be the iPhone deal of the year. Amazon has big discounts on all of the new iPhone 16 models, but this Black Friday sale is too good to pass up.
Right now you can get the iPhone 16 Pro Max for just 1 cent at Amazon when you sign up for a Boost Mobile Unlimited plan. Specifically, you'll get Boost's $65/month Infinite Access plan, and Boost tacks on another $5.55 each month for the 256GB model.
Still, you're getting a $1,200 phone for next to nothing initially, with only the cost of monthly wireless service required. Here's why this is such a great deal.
Yes, you read the price right. The iPhone 16 Pro Max with 256GB is just $.01 at Amazon right now when you sign up with a Boost Mobile plan. In our iPhone 16 Pro Max review, I liked the promising Apple Intelligence features but I was even more impressed by the giant 6.9-inch display, great cameras and over 17 hours of battery life in our testing. This is an unbeatable Black Friday iPhone deal.
As you'll see in my iPhone 16 Pro Max review, I gave this phone 4.5/5 stars. And it's my favorite new iPhone overall. You get a huge 6.9-inch display that's even brighter than before along with a handy new Camera Control that works hand in hand with Visual Intelligence. This Apple Intelligence feature lets you point the camera at an object, pet or whatever you want and get instant info. It's Google Lens for the iPhone.
Another thing I love about the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the epic battery life. It lasted over 17.5 hours in our testing, which makes it a top pick on our best phone battery life list. I can use this handset all day and still have 30% or more left on a charge.
Other highlights include a great camera system that focuses faster on moving subjects while delivering sharper and brighter results. And I continue to appreciate the great macro photography and powerful 5x optical zoom.
I do wish Apple included faster charging speeds and the size might be too big for some, but overall the iPhone 16 Pro Max is a killer phone and this is a killer deal. All you need to do is activate with Boost Mobile and you'll be good to go!
For more discounts, see our Black Friday phone deals page.
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Mark Spoonauer is the global editor in chief of Tom's Guide and has covered technology for over 20 years. In addition to overseeing the direction of Tom's Guide, Mark specializes in covering all things mobile, having reviewed dozens of smartphones and other gadgets. He has spoken at key industry events and appears regularly on TV to discuss the latest trends, including Cheddar, Fox Business and other outlets. Mark was previously editor in chief of Laptop Mag, and his work has appeared in Wired, Popular Science and Inc. Follow him on Twitter at @mspoonauer.