Score a free iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max at T-Mobile: here's how to get it

(Image credit: Tom's Guide) The first iPhone 18 Pro preorder deals have officially started. The 6.3-inch iPhone 18 Pro and 6.9-inch iPhone 18 Pro Max both hit stores on September 18. They both sport Apple's new A20 Pro chipset, 256GB of storage, and $100 price hikes when compared to their predecessors. Fortunately, you don't have to spend $1,199 or $1,299 to get your new phone.Right now, T-Mobile is offering the iPhone 18 Pro for free when you bring your number and open an Experience Beyond plan. Or you can get it for free with trade-in and an Experience Beyond plan. Meanwhile, T-Mobile is also taking up to $1,200 off the iPhone 18 Pro Max with trade-in and Experience Beyond plan.Quick LinksiPhone 18 Pro: free w/ new line + unlimited iPhone 18 Pro Max: up to $1,200 off w/ unlimitediPhone 18 ProiPhone 18 Pro MaxWhat's newThe iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max stick to Apple's familiar playbook. They feature rigid enclosures, proven water resistance, and toughened glass surfaces that have repeatedly demonstrated they can take real-world abuse. Both phones offer rock solid reliability, so which phone you get depends on how big of a screen you want and how much battery life you require.The former packs a 6.3-inch OLED display, whereas the iPhone 18 Pro Max sports a larger 6.9-inch OLED screen. Otherwise, they share the same triple-camera system — complete with a 48MP main sensor featuring a variable aperture.Without putting them through proper benchmark testing, it’s hard to definitively say which phone will offer the greatest battery endurance. That said, Apple's spec sheet reveals that the iPhone 18 Pro Max will last for an astonishing 45 hours of video playback, easily outpacing the smaller iPhone 18 Pro's respectable 36 hours.No matter which phone you get, you'll be in for a treat as they are Apple's flagship Pro devices. Stay tuned to Tom's Guide for our full review of both phones.Shop more deals Sign up to the Tom's iGuide weekly newsletter with coverage on everything from product launches to software updates, this is your go-to source for the latest updates on all the best Apple content. As deals editor-in-chief at Tom’s Guide, Louis is constantly looking for ways to avoid paying full price for the latest gadgets, appliances, and apparel. With over 10 years of deals-hunting experience, Louis price checks against multiple retailers and searches high and low for the best deals to bring readers. He's also always on the look out for the best coupon codes to use when shopping. A born-and-bred New Yorker, Louis is also an avid swimmer and marathoner. His work has appeared on Gizmodo, CNET, and Time Out New York.