The best iPhone 15 Pro Max deals for December 2024

iPhone 15 Pro Max deals: jump to...

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max on grey background

(Image credit: Future)

1. Today's best deals
2. FAQ

You'll find all of this week's best iPhone 15 Pro Max deals neatly lined up and compared right here on this page. If you're looking to save some cash on this admittedly pricey flagship then you've landed on the right page as there are some awesome discounts up for grabs. We've included options here from all the major carriers, Apple, and some other notable alternatives.

Overall, the best iPhone 15 Pro Max deals tend to revolve around trading in an old device and unlimited plans at the major carriers. As of late 2024, this still tends to be the case but Verizon has recently introduced a really superb discount that doesn't require the usual trade-in. There are usually also a number of excellent prepaid choices too, which let you avoid the pricey unlimited postpaid plans in favor of something a little cheaper (expect to spend more upfront, though).

It's no surprise that the iPhone 15 Pro Max has proven to be one of the more popular devices in the current range. Upgrades to the camera and chipset make it the most powerful device yet, while the subtle changes to the design and new titanium chassis give it a fresher look versus the competition. Is it worth the upgrade? Well, that will depend on your needs, but today's iPhone 15 Pro Max deals could help make that decision much easier.

If you're looking for a full in-depth overview of the device, we'd highly recommend checking out our iPhone 15 Pro Max review in full. If you want to compare these promotions to those on the other devices in the range, head to our main iPhone 15 deals page. Alternatively, head to our iPhone deals hub for this week's top promotions on older devices.

Apple iPhone 16 deals

Apple iPhone 16 deals
The latest iPhone 16 series is now available and we've launched a standalone page for our recommended promotions on these outstanding flagships. Alongside several of the usual trade-in rebates, you'll also find superb deals at prepaid carriers so don't hesitate to check-in and see what we've got this week.

Today's best iPhone 15 Pro Max deals

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB): $5/mo with a new unlimited line at Verizon

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (512GB): $5/mo with a new unlimited line at Verizon
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is mostly all sold-out at Verizon but you can still get a decent deal on the 512GB model specifically. Right now, the device is just $5/mo alongside a new line on an unlimited data plan - which is a pretty good deal considering you don't need the usual trade-in rebate. That said, the 256GB model was free when it was still in stock, which was probably a stronger deal. Still, you don't need one of the pricey higher unlimited data plan tiers to be eligible for a discount here.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: $20/mo with an unlimited plan at AT&T

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: $20/mo with an unlimited plan at AT&T
Over at AT&T, you'll be able to get a decent discount on the iPhone 15 Pro Max if you pick it up with an unlimited data plan. Overall, this isn't quite as good as some deals on the market right now but no trade-ins are needed at all for this particular promotion, which makes it a flexible option versus the deals on the newer devices at the carrier.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: up to $630 off with a trade-in at Apple

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: up to $630 off with a trade-in at Apple
If you're looking for an unlocked device, then Apple is going to be your only choice, unfortunately. The good news, however, is that Apple has its own trade-in program that offers pretty good rebates of up to $630 on fully unlocked devices. If you're handing over an iPhone 14 Pro Max in good condition, you'll be able to score the full amount here, but the iPhone 14 will still fetch up to $430.

iPhone 15 Pro Max deals: FAQ

Is the iPhone 15 Pro Max worth upgrading to?

iPhone 15 Pro Max

(Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
  • A17 Bionic Pro chip offers better gaming performance
  • Quicker at AI integrated tasks
  • Upgraded zoom and sensor for camera
  • Titanium chassis reduces weight
  • USB-C port with USB 3.0 speeds

Sometimes Apple can be guilty of incremental upgrades for its next generation of flagship devices, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max features solid improvements to nearly every aspect of the device. Not only has the design received a make-over with its gorgeous brushed titanium chassis and neatly rounded-off edges, but internally it's received some significant upgrades.

At the heart of the device sits the A17 Bionic Pro, a chipset that utilizes the latest 3-nanometer process node to offer better power efficiency and overall performance for AI integration and gaming. While the chip is incrementally more powerful than the A16 for everyday tasks, it's up to 20% faster for gaming and up to twice as quick for AI-assisted tasks like photo editing, voice transcription, and auto-correct.

Camera-wise, avid mobile photographers will be glad to know that the 15 Pro Max not only features a slightly larger sensor (always handy for low-light capture) and a new 5x optical zoom that's exclusive to the Max model specifically. We're a little disappointed the Max doesn't have a 10x periscope zoom like the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but there's no doubt that the Max will take fantastic pictures thanks to the 48MP sensor and host of software tricks that Apple implements well for its photos.

Another major new addition to the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the inclusion of a new Action Button - a control that replaces the old silence/mute button that's featured on every iPhone since its inception. This one is a welcome change since not only can that action button still function as a mute, but it can also be mapped to a number of apps, widgets, and custom functions. Essentially, you're going to be able to navigate straight to your favorite apps without having to deal with the home screens and menus.

Finally, perhaps the best new feature for the 15 Pro Max - it now has a USB-C port instead of a lightning port. This isn't exactly a first for Apple since we've had USB-C on iPads and MacBooks for a while now, but it's the first time we've seen its inclusion on an iPhone. Unlike the USB 2.0 port on the standard iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Pro Max now supports USB 3.0 data transfer and charging speeds, which is always handy.

Swipe to scroll horizontally
iPhone 15 range: specs
Header Cell - Column 0 iPhone 15iPhone 15 PlusiPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 Pro Max
Dimensions:147.6 mm x 71.6 mm x 7.80 mm160.9 mm x 77.8 mm x 7.80 mm146.6 mm x 70.6 mm x 8.25 mm159.9 mm x 76.7 mm x 8.25 mm
Weight:171g201g187g221g
Display:6.1-inch OLED6.7-inch OLED6.1-inch OLED6.7-inch OLED
Resolution: 2556 x 1179 pixels2796 x 1290 pixels2556 x 1179 pixels2796 x 1290 pixels
Refresh rate:60Hz60HzAdaptive 1-120HzAdaptive 1-120Hz
Chipset:A16 BionicA16 BionicA17 ProA17 Pro
Rear cameras: 48MP main, 12MP ultrawide48MP main, 12MP ultrawide48MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom48MP wide, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto with 5x optical zoom
Front camera: 12MP12MP12MP12MP
Storage:128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Alex Whitelock
Deals Editor

Alex is TechRadar's deals editor, specializing in getting our readers the bang bang for the buck on the tech that we know and love. He's a dab hand at covering retailer events like Black Friday and Amazon Prime Day having over seven years of e-commerce experience at Future PLC; including bylines at our sister sites T3 and GamesRadar. Alex's expertise touches on most areas of TechRadar but he has a particular love for phones, laptops, and cameras, being an avid photographer. Outside of work, you'll find him indulging his love for street and travel photography, at home working on music, or down at the local climbing gym.