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expiredZiemniak posted Feb 21, 2025 01:16 PM
expiredZiemniak posted Feb 21, 2025 01:16 PM

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

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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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Himanshu1236
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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.
campysig
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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.
Ziemniak
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Feb 22, 2025 08:50 AM
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cccheelFeb 22, 2025 08:50 AM
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Quote from elitox87 :
keep us updated in a month =)
It's 60 days...Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
Feb 22, 2025 11:54 AM
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XMotoXFeb 22, 2025 11:54 AM
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Keep in mind this isn't a "new" phone other than the processor and AI capabilities.

I still think the iPhone 13 is the better deal considering you get MagSafe, another camera, etc.

If you aren't dead set on Apple Intelligence which from what I gather is a joke so far then I think the 13 is the better buy.
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Feb 22, 2025 11:54 AM
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fadegsFeb 22, 2025 11:54 AM
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Quote from Veran7 :
Yes and no. I'd probably still take a cheap 14 over this since the 16e has less features than the 14 outside of a newer processor and usb c. 16e cut just enough features to make it feel like a downgrade from older models

What less features compared to 14 are you referring to?
Feb 22, 2025 12:10 PM
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XMotoXFeb 22, 2025 12:10 PM
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Quote from fadegs :
What less features compared to 14 are you referring to?
UW camera, MagSafe, AirTag capability
Feb 22, 2025 12:31 PM
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drsnowmonFeb 22, 2025 12:31 PM
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Quote from RUBYSTEVENS :
Charge you for what if you don't use what?
ST is Verizon network, Iphone works on any network when unlocked.
Just to be clear, I don't have to call or go on their website to unlock? Also, can I use it on the AT&T network when it's unlocked?
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Feb 22, 2025 12:47 PM
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langkhack19Feb 22, 2025 12:47 PM
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After check out it's showing order number (null), seems like the system for ordering is down atm
Edit: I was checking out as guest. Worked fine now when login into account
Last edited by TenderArm455 February 22, 2025 at 06:06 AM.
Feb 22, 2025 12:48 PM
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langkhack19Feb 22, 2025 12:48 PM
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Quote from drsnowmon :
Just to be clear, I don't have to call or go on their website to unlock? Also, can I use it on the AT&T network when it's unlocked?
Yes, it will show No SIM restriction in the setting. Then you can use whatever network you want
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Feb 22, 2025 12:51 PM
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kchillh1Feb 22, 2025 12:51 PM
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Quote from drsnowmon :
Just to be clear, I don't have to call or go on their website to unlock? Also, can I use it on the AT&T network when it's unlocked?

Yes you can. So for the deal on the 13 I got back in November, I put the SIM card in for new number let it set up and tested that number. You can use that number for the 30 days. You bought 30 days worth of service. But as others have told you, do not do anything to the phone for 60 days. You can dial 611611 to se when unlock date is exactly for your sixty days. Do not do auto refill or buy a refill. And on day 60 or the date 611611 tells you 💥bam it's unlocked. Then put your eSIM from what every carrier in you like. Wish this was out before I did the 13 if not for the years of updates and battery life .
Feb 22, 2025 01:02 PM
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drsnowmonFeb 22, 2025 01:02 PM
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Quote from TenderArm455 :
Yes, it will show No SIM restriction in the setting. Then you can use whatever network you want
Thanks for clarifying, I appreciate it.
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drsnowmonFeb 22, 2025 01:06 PM
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Quote from kchillh1 :
Yes you can. So for the deal on the 13 I got back in November, I put the SIM card in for new number let it set up and tested that number. You can use that number for the 30 days. You bought 30 days worth of service. But as others have told you, do not do anything to the phone for 60 days. You can dial 611611 to se when unlock date is exactly for your sixty days. Do not do auto refill or buy a refill. And on day 60 or the date 611611 tells you 💥bam it's unlocked. Then put your eSIM from what every carrier in you like. Wish this was out before I did the 13 if not for the years of updates and battery life .
Thanks for sharing your experience. I was considering the iPhone 13 too, but after reading your comment I think this is a better phone for the price considering it's a newer phone.
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shik.charmFeb 22, 2025 02:04 PM
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Quote from RUBYSTEVENS :
There no non qualcomm non processor no think sim provider device.

So it's not possible to use it for the first 60 days with another line using vsim/usim? I wonder if there is an eSIM unlock features …
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Feb 22, 2025 02:15 PM
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langkhack19Feb 22, 2025 02:15 PM
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Quote from shik.charm :
So it's not possible to use it for the first 60 days with another line using vsim/usim? I wonder if there is an eSIM unlock features …
Why so impatient?
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crzpoFeb 22, 2025 02:34 PM
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Quote from MMPG :
Make sure you have the order # and ready to spend time on the phone with them...

I didn't screenshot the order page assuming I would get an email confirmation...i didn't for 4 days...and the transaction posted to my credit card ..and I had to spend 40 mins on the phone trying get information about my order after 5 days without an confirmation email...I think they didn't push my order thru until I called. 2 days later I got the phone delivered...
"Got the phone delivered"…the phone isn't even out yet…
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Feb 22, 2025 02:34 PM
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crzpoFeb 22, 2025 02:34 PM
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Quote from MMPG :
Make sure you have the order # and ready to spend time on the phone with them...

I didn't screenshot the order page assuming I would get an email confirmation...i didn't for 4 days...and the transaction posted to my credit card ..and I had to spend 40 mins on the phone trying get information about my order after 5 days without an confirmation email...I think they didn't push my order thru until I called. 2 days later I got the phone delivered...
"Got the phone delivered"…the phone isn't even out yet…
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