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expiredKMZ posted Nov 25, 2024 7:36 PM

New Mint Mobile Customers: 128GB Google Pixel 9 (Locked) + 12-Mo Unlimited Plan

$479

$979

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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 128GB Google Pixel 9 Locked Smartphone (Obsidian) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $479 when you Port-In a Number from another carrier. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member KMZ for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Google Tensor G4 Processor
  • 6.3" 2424x1080 120Hz OLED Display
  • 12GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Cameras:
    • Main Camera:
      • 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
      • 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
    • Front Camera:
      • 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
  • 4700mAh Battery
  • Android OS
No Longer Available:
  • Wintergreen

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this store:
    • Unlock Policy: Customers must have had their locked device activated on Mint Mobile service for no fewer than 60 days and not have had their telephone number recycled or ported (see details).
    • Unlimited Customers using >40GB/mo will experience lower speeds. Videos stream at 480p.
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
    • This offer is $100 lower (17% savings) than previous Front Page deal that earned 48+ thumbs up.

Original Post

Written by KMZ
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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 128GB Google Pixel 9 Locked Smartphone (Obsidian) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $479 when you Port-In a Number from another carrier. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member KMZ for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • Google Tensor G4 Processor
  • 6.3" 2424x1080 120Hz OLED Display
  • 12GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Cameras:
    • Main Camera:
      • 50 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
      • 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
    • Front Camera:
      • 10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
  • 4700mAh Battery
  • Android OS
No Longer Available:
  • Wintergreen

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this store:
    • Unlock Policy: Customers must have had their locked device activated on Mint Mobile service for no fewer than 60 days and not have had their telephone number recycled or ported (see details).
    • Unlimited Customers using >40GB/mo will experience lower speeds. Videos stream at 480p.
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
    • This offer is $100 lower (17% savings) than previous Front Page deal that earned 48+ thumbs up.

Original Post

Written by KMZ

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Nov 27, 2024 6:13 AM
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nik08840Nov 27, 2024 6:13 AM
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Anyone have any experience with this? What if I activate the phone and then transfer sim back to my older phone? Can I get the Pixel 9 unlocked after 60 days?
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Nov 27, 2024 6:16 AM
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bob-oNov 27, 2024 6:16 AM
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Quote from ccb3112 :
Dead for existing customers
Not true, if you are an existing customer and you are logged in, they won't show the Pixel 9 in the list of phones. But if you go straight to the Pixel 9 product page it is available for $299, and you will not be presented with a choice of plans.
https://www.mintmobile.com/device...9/6810275/
Perhaps they did not intend to make this available to existing customers and are trying to hide it?
The strange thing is, I logged in to my account, and then if I visit the list of phones or the Pixel 9 product page, it shows "Login" at the upper right. But I am logged in, and there certainly is a difference in behavior if I am truly not logged in (by opening an Incognito Window or whatever).
So login, and then click on that link to go directly to the product page.
Nov 27, 2024 6:38 AM
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bokehNov 27, 2024 6:38 AM
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Quote from TenderWinter9234 :
God dammit just did the 579 deal last week. Anyone know if they'll refund the difference?
I have the same question. I bought the phone a month ago but haven't actually used it or activated it. I've only used the SIM from the deal. Possible to get a refund since it's last than 30 days?
Nov 27, 2024 6:38 AM
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drinkingbirdNov 27, 2024 6:38 AM
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Quote from notebookreunion :
Thanks. I saw that port in requirement after I bought the phone and tried to cancel right away. Customer service seemed to understand, but I just received a tracking number. Now I have to find a number to port in.
If you bought the phone and plan, yes you must port in or you'll only get 6 months of the plan instead of 12.

If you just bought the phone, you do not have to port in, that requirement is only for the phone+plan deal.
Nov 27, 2024 6:46 AM
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bob-oNov 27, 2024 6:46 AM
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Quote from MrPennyPincher :
If you were a mint customer, you were able to purchase the phone for the cost shown without purchasing a year subscription. I did this when the phone was 399 and it worked. Drop your SIM card into the phone to start the 60 day unlock countdown. I would assume that's what the 300 phone being referred to is talking about.
I am a Mint customer. I just ordered this Pixel 9 deal. Can I put my SIM card in the 9, power it on and configure it, and then remove my SIM, power off the phone, and give it to a friend to put in his drawer for 60 days, and then it will unlock for him? Or, do I have to use the phone for 60 days in order for it to unlock? This part is not clear to me.
Nov 27, 2024 9:15 AM
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peebody01Nov 27, 2024 9:15 AM
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Ha, I'll never buy myself a $700 phone, never mind a teen! Said I need a SLICK deal on an iPhone 14 or 15.

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Teens with a $700 phone? Wow.
Nov 27, 2024 12:16 PM
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MrPennyPincherNov 27, 2024 12:16 PM
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Quote from bob-o :
I am a Mint customer. I just ordered this Pixel 9 deal. Can I put my SIM card in the 9, power it on and configure it, and then remove my SIM, power off the phone, and give it to a friend to put in his drawer for 60 days, and then it will unlock for him? Or, do I have to use the phone for 60 days in order for it to unlock? This part is not clear to me.
I believe you need to activate it on the mint network and then it would be good to put in a drawer to unlock 60 days later. I cannot confirm this as I've only had my phone for a couple weeks.

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Nov 27, 2024 12:38 PM
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CoralStep2796Nov 27, 2024 12:38 PM
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I'm a mint customer, bought the phone yesterday by 1pm, never got a confirmation email, but the PayPal transaction went through. Contacted Mint and told me to wait 24 hours for the email. Something's not right here .
Nov 27, 2024 12:39 PM
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Luckydazz001Nov 27, 2024 12:39 PM
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Quote from Luckydazz001 :
If I buy $45 mint plan for 3 months and become a new customer, would I become eligible to buy the pixel 9 for $299 immediately once I login into my mint account? Thanks
I tried this approach and it worked. You can order the three month plan online with promo code "Freemonth" for 36$, however it may take 2-3 days if you order a physical sim, better option is buy it in Best Buy for $48 and activate it. Once you activate and login, then click on the pixel product link specified in several comments here. Now you would see just the phone for $299. For me it costed $299 plus $22tax plus $48 plan from Best Buy, I paid the $$321 with chase freedom using PayPal which gives 5% cashback and I paid the 3 month plan in Best Buy with gift card I bought for 7% discount from card cookie using my BofA rewards card which gives 3% for online. With all the cashback my net cost is $345. Good luck
Nov 27, 2024 1:08 PM
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HARRINGT0NNov 27, 2024 1:08 PM
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I'm a Mint customer and bought one yesterday. My account is already paid for until next June. I got it for $317.69 with MA state tax and free shipping. Didn't really need a phone right now but couldn't pass up such a great deal. Like the old Nexus days =)
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Nov 27, 2024 1:31 PM
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NSXMK3
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Nov 27, 2024 1:31 PM
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Great price for a new Pixel 9. Unlocks after 60 days of service (if you want to switch carriers). Some have reported that it unlocked right after delivery, not requiring the 60 day period.

https://www.mintmobile.com/device...9/6810275/

For new customers it looks like it requires 12-months of service ($180/year for unlimited data)

For existing customers you can go in the Mint Mobile app, Shop New Phones
Click "Home", scroll down to "Pixel 9 - $479" and click the link.. it will remove $180 since you have an active plan.
Screen recording for existing users: https://imgur.com/a/5AWEVxw
Last edited by NSXMK3 November 27, 2024 at 06:21 AM.
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Nov 27, 2024 1:53 PM
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Cobalt_Blue_FFNov 27, 2024 1:53 PM
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Can verify, as an existing mint user, I was able to purchase 2 for $299 via the app. Thanks OP!
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Nov 27, 2024 2:04 PM
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DimitroffVodkaNov 27, 2024 2:04 PM
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Quote from Cobalt_Blue_FF :
Can verify, as an existing mint user, I was able to purchase 2 for $299 via the app. Thanks OP!
Weird doesn't even show up on the app for me. It goes from Pixel 9 Pro Fold to Pixel 8a
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Nov 27, 2024 2:06 PM
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Cobalt_Blue_FFNov 27, 2024 2:06 PM
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Quote from DimitroffVodka :
Weird doesn't even show up on the app for me. It goes from Pixel 9 Pro Fold to Pixel 8a
You need to poke around a bit. I think the initial "phones" landing page takes you to a limited set (pixel 9 fold and 8a for some reason), but if you go back to the main phone screen and drill down to google phones, it will get you there. Like the OP says, it only works in the app. I hope that helps!

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Nov 27, 2024 2:07 PM
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ArmsAllDayNov 27, 2024 2:07 PM
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What's preventing someone from signing up for the service separately. So now they're an existing user. Then buy the phone without the 12 months lock in.

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