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T-Mobile trade-in program for a new iPhone: it's definitely more generous than Apple's!

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By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Dec 11, 2018, 8:45 AM

T-Mobile trade-in program for a new iPhone: it's definitely more generous than Apple's!

Product	Carrier	Location	Discount
iPhone XR, XS, XS Max	T-Mobile	Costco Warehouse	up to $390

Trade-in deal

A couple of days ago, Apple began to aggressively promote its trade-in program towards new iPhones right on its main page, over at Apple.com. Unprecedented, for sure, some speculate that this may be because 2018 iPhones are not selling super-well. Of course, we can't say that's a fact, since Apple doesn't report sales numbers anymore.

In any case, if you own an iPhone 7 Plus or iPhone 8, you can get a nice $300 discount towards one of the new phones — iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max. Not bad in terms of a discount, but if your device is well kept, you really should be able to get a better price for it on the second-hand market.

Well, T-Mobile and Costco have teamed up to give you a better trade-in offer. For one, you can trade a wider variety of phones, not just iPhones, but you will also get more money for your old device.

In order to get this deal, you need to go to a Costco Warehouse brick and mortar store and get a new iPhone to activate on T-Mobile. You will be issued a prepaid MasterCard within 6-8 weeks of the purchase, and it'll hold your discount money.

So, how much better is T-Mo's offer than Apple's? Well, if you have an old iPhone 5 or 5c, Apple will only give you up to $25 for it. T-Mobile and Costco will give you up to $150. For an iPhone 7, 7 Plus, iPhone 8, or iPhone 8 Plus, T-Mo will give you up to $390, while Apple offers up to $250 / $300 / $300 / $350. Not to mention, you can trade in an old Nexus 6, LG G4, Galaxy Note 5 or Galaxy S6, and others with T-Mobile. Here's the full list:

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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