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Straight Talk: Pre-Order: 128GB iPhone 16e Smartphone + 1-Mo Platinum Unlimited Plan

(+ $300 back in device credits over 12-months)

$360

$665

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Straight Talk has for Pre-Order: 128GB iPhone 16e Smartphone for $299.99 when you activate a new, single line or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited Plan with prices starting from $60/month (w/ Auto Pay, otherwise $65/month). Additionally, you will receive $300 back in device credits over a 12-month period (must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits). Shipping is free.
  • Note: This is a pre-order with estimated ship date of 3/4/25.
Thanks to Community Member Ziemniak for finding this deal.

Phone Specs:
  • 6.1 inches Super Retina XDR OLED Display
  • Apple A18 (3 nm) CPU Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
  • Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO11 | Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA11
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • Main Camera: Single 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
  • USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
  • Weight: 5.89 oz

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Terms:
    • Limited time offer. While supplies last. Device taxes and fees apply. Requires new, single line activation or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited Plan or higher. Must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits; credits will drop if you change plans or fail to continuously maintain active service. Savings based on full retail cost of device. Not available on extended plans. Limit one device per account.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Ziemniak
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Straight Talk has for Pre-Order: 128GB iPhone 16e Smartphone for $299.99 when you activate a new, single line or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited Plan with prices starting from $60/month (w/ Auto Pay, otherwise $65/month). Additionally, you will receive $300 back in device credits over a 12-month period (must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits). Shipping is free.
  • Note: This is a pre-order with estimated ship date of 3/4/25.
Thanks to Community Member Ziemniak for finding this deal.

Phone Specs:
  • 6.1 inches Super Retina XDR OLED Display
  • Apple A18 (3 nm) CPU Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
  • Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
  • 128GB internal storage
  • 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave) with 4x4 MIMO11 | Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA11
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • Main Camera: Single 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
  • USB-C Charging (charge cable included)
  • Weight: 5.89 oz

Editor's Notes

Written by StrawMan86 | Staff
  • Terms:
    • Limited time offer. While supplies last. Device taxes and fees apply. Requires new, single line activation or upgrade on Platinum Unlimited Plan or higher. Must stay on the Platinum Unlimited plan for 12 mos. to receive all credits; credits will drop if you change plans or fail to continuously maintain active service. Savings based on full retail cost of device. Not available on extended plans. Limit one device per account.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Ziemniak

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Summary:


Plan Cost: $65/month
iPhone 16e Price: $599 - $300 = $299
Total Before Tax: $299 (phone) + $65 (plan) = $364
Unlocking: Use service for 1 month, then keep the second month idle → Phone unlocks.
Number Options: Get a new number or port out an existing one.
Bonus Credit: Keep the number active for 12 months → Get an extra $300 credit.
Unlocked today
Activated March 3
April 2, deactivated
checked earlier today was locked
added another month $30 today
May 2 reactivated
Unlocked no sim restrictions after a couple hours.
No ID verification at Straight Talk

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Feb 21, 2025
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qkumbr
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Feb 21, 2025
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Hard to believe USB 3.0 is 16 years old yet this phone doesn't have it.
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Feb 21, 2025
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Debo954
Feb 21, 2025
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Quote from Calidaithi :
You just lose out on the credits
Doesnt say anything about credits with straigh talk. Can you clarify?
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bartshorts
Feb 21, 2025
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Quote from Monkeycheese123 :
It has been in the past. I've bought other iPhones from Straight Talk and there was never an issue using it for only a month. No need to buy a second month. Just wait 60 days after you activate, automatically unlocks.
Do they not charge you if you don't use it? And do you know what network the phone can be used on after you unlock it, I can't find clarification on what network straight talk uses.
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Is anyone waiting to see how the new C1 cellular modem does compared to Qualcomm's? I just don't want to buy this then beta test for Apple.
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Quote from Debo954 :
Doesnt say anything about credits with straigh talk. Can you clarify?
really?
iPhone 16e 128GB
Pay $299.99 when you switch to a Platinum Unlimited plan, and get $300 back in device credits over a 12-month period
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Quote from bartshorts :
Do they not charge you if you don't use it? And do you know what network the phone can be used on after you unlock it, I can't find clarification on what network straight talk uses.
Charge you for what if you don't use what?
ST is Verizon network, Iphone works on any network when unlocked.
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bieberwhole69
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Quote from qkumbr :
Hard to believe USB 3.0 is 16 years old yet this phone doesn't have it.
welcome to the apple ecosystem.... where apple consumers defend apple's decisions so nothing ever changes. innovation!
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nighttimecat
Feb 21, 2025
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My order is showing as APPROVED in my account under Transactions, still no confirmation email.
Am I understanding correctly that once I receive and activate the phone I can delete the payment method from my account, just let it lapse, and wait for it to automatically unlock before switching to other carriers after the 60 days (or whatever date the 611611 service shows)? No need to actually go into my account and cancel the plan or anything? Thanks!
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Kaeveey
Feb 21, 2025
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this looks like a great deal.. buy use for one month.. and get an unlocked new apple iphone.. whats teh catch here ??? what am i missing
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spacemanvt
Feb 21, 2025
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Quote from CrimsonFang9126 :
My order is showing as APPROVED in my account under Transactions, still no confirmation email.
Am I understanding correctly that once I receive and activate the phone I can delete the payment method from my account, just let it lapse, and wait for it to automatically unlock before switching to other carriers after the 60 days (or whatever date the 611611 service shows)? No need to actually go into my account and cancel the plan or anything? Thanks!

Did you happen to get any shipping date?
Feb 21, 2025
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ac52700v2
Feb 21, 2025
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Quote from Kaeveey :
this looks like a great deal.. buy use for one month.. and get an unlocked new apple iphone.. whats teh catch here ??? what am i missing
I'm wondering the same. Other than paying for 1 month of service and waiting 60 days for a full device unlock, there don't appear to be any drawbacks to this offer.
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nighttimecat
Feb 21, 2025
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Quote from spacemanvt :
Did you happen to get any shipping date?
No shipping date, I did call though and the guy said to expect delays because they are getting flooded with orders right now 😅
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nanda.slicktogo
Feb 21, 2025
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Thank you.. almost 50% off on a preorder seems to be a good deal
Feb 21, 2025
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Kaeveey
Feb 21, 2025
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Anyone else have issue with the order? i placed the order and have the order numner screen grab but i dont see it in my account or got an email
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audierules
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if you have autopay doesn't your credit card get charged in 60 days for second month?
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nighttimecat
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Quote from audierules :
if you have autopay doesn't your credit card get charged in 60 days for second month?
I selected no autopay when choosing the plan (was 65 without and 60 with autopay), not sure if you can just turn it off in account settings but decided not to risk it
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