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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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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.
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holly_mollyFeb 23, 2025 06:31 PM
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Quote from AvalancheX :
I was really temped by this deal but lack of dynamic island feature kills it.
Functionality-wise it is no different from my iPhone 12 mini, which just got battery replaced a few months ago.
The 60Hz screen is also a bummer.
i had 12 mini for a while but it was one of the worst phone for me. main issues were poor battery life and over heating. my phone would literally crash while using carplay because of over heating. no case or cover and battery life was more than 90%.
Feb 23, 2025 06:39 PM
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MonzellFeb 23, 2025 06:39 PM
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Quote from StrongCrowd1171 :
I know these seem like good deals, but paying over $1000 for a $600 phone isn't Slick. These will flop and go the way of the SE 2022 and frequently be on sale for $399 in a matter of months. Until then, with my SE 2022 I got for $199 and my $25/mo US Mobile plan that offers the premium lines of all 3 major carriers 😅. Paying triple for a phone without Mag and that isn't even capable of light stream gaming is wild.
Paid $362.12 won't pay more...
Feb 23, 2025 07:07 PM
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GrenvilleFeb 23, 2025 07:07 PM
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Quote from StrongCrowd1171 :
I know these seem like good deals, but paying over $1000 for a $600 phone isn't Slick. These will flop and go the way of the SE 2022 and frequently be on sale for $399 in a matter of months. Until then, with my SE 2022 I got for $199 and my $25/mo US Mobile plan that offers the premium lines of all 3 major carriers . Paying triple for a phone without Mag and that isn't even capable of light stream gaming is wild.
What the hell are you talking about? Try understanding the deal first it's around $360 for this phone which is a great deal if you want a basic Apple phone. New. With one year warranty. Unlocked after two months.

You clearly didn't understand this fairly simple deal.

See the 72 thumbs up for this deal – you are not smarter than all those people
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Feb 23, 2025 07:51 PM
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FrannardFFeb 23, 2025 07:51 PM
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16e is basically the regular 16 without the extra camera, mag safe, dynamic island and one less GPU core. Now ask yourself, would you rather pay under $400 for the 16e with this deal, or $800 for the 16. We all know the answer to this.
Last edited by FrannardF February 23, 2025 at 11:53 AM.
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Feb 23, 2025 08:03 PM
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summi99Feb 23, 2025 08:03 PM
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Quote from Monzell :
Paid $362.12 won't pay more...
Taxes for $599 will be charged to your card soon.
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Feb 23, 2025 08:15 PM
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RUBYSTEVENSFeb 23, 2025 08:15 PM
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Quote from summi99 :
Taxes for $599 will be charged to your card soon.
Nope.
Feb 23, 2025 08:16 PM
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summi99Feb 23, 2025 08:16 PM
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Quote from RUBYSTEVENS :
Nope.
You're saying there is zero taxes ? Not a chance.
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GrenvilleFeb 23, 2025 08:17 PM
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Quote from summi99 :
You're saying there is zero taxes ? Not a chance.
If you had read the thread, you'll see that for some reason they aren't charging taxes. It could be a glitch who knows.
Feb 23, 2025 08:20 PM
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link626Feb 23, 2025 08:20 PM
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$360 is a hot deal for an iphone?
Feb 23, 2025 08:20 PM
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summi99Feb 23, 2025 08:20 PM
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Quote from Grenville :
If you had read the thread, you'll see that for some reason they aren't charging taxes. It could be a glitch who knows.
It's not a glitch. Yes I read the thread and there is no taxes at checkout. But remember you'll only have a temporary authorization on your card just like when you pay at a restaurant when you eat for $10 and then when you tip $2 it will update later as $12.
Same goes here. You will be charged taxes when the device actually ships.
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RUBYSTEVENSFeb 23, 2025 08:22 PM
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Quote from summi99 :
You're saying there is zero taxes ? Not a chance.
IE post 6 paid $372. Point is if tax isn't collected at checkout, it won't be.
Feb 23, 2025 08:23 PM
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summi99Feb 23, 2025 08:23 PM
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Quote from RUBYSTEVENS :
IE post 6 paid $372. Point is if tax isn't collected at checkout, it won't be.
Dream on!!
Buy an iPhone and there's zero taxes? Seriously? Only happens if you're in a state which doesn't charge state taxes.
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GrenvilleFeb 23, 2025 08:24 PM
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Quote from link626 :
$360 is a hot deal for an iphone?
I know. For a brand new iphone unlocked - its a ripoff. Who the hell would pay $365 for a iphone these days…sheesh
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Feb 23, 2025 08:25 PM
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GrenvilleFeb 23, 2025 08:25 PM
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Quote from summi99 :
Dream on!!
Buy an iPhone and there's zero taxes? Seriously? Only happens if you're in a state which doesn't charge state taxes.
Nice guessing- you dont KNOW. Also tax is on $300. Doesnt negate this great deal.

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Feb 23, 2025 08:26 PM
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summi99Feb 23, 2025 08:26 PM
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Quote from Grenville :
Nice guessing- you dont KNOW. Also tax is on $300. Doesnt negate this great deal.
Ok. Let's wait and see.

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