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New Mint Mobile Customers: 128GB Samsung Galaxy A16 5G + 12-Mo Unlimited Plan

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$195

$560

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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 128GB Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Smartphone (Locked) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $195. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Meowssi for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 5G Capability
  • 6.7" FHD + Super AMOLED Infinity-U
  • Rear: 50MP/5MP/2MP; Front: 13MP
  • Android 14
  • Exynos 1330 Octa-core Processor
  • Dual Nano-SIM
  • 128GB, Expandable up to 1.5TB via microSD card
  • 5,000mAh battery (25W Fast Charge)

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Offer terms:
    • Requires separate purchase of new device on mintmobile.com and upfront payment of $180 (equiv. $15/mo.) for Unlimited plan. Taxes and fees extra. Unlimited only customers who use over 35GB/mo. may notice reduced speeds for the rest of the monthly cycle in certain locations when our network is busy. Includes up to 10GB/mo of mobile hotspot. Videos stream at ~480p. Availability, speed & coverage varies. See terms.
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Meowssi | Staff
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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 128GB Samsung Galaxy A16 5G Smartphone (Locked) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $195. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter Meowssi for finding this deal.

Specs:
  • 5G Capability
  • 6.7" FHD + Super AMOLED Infinity-U
  • Rear: 50MP/5MP/2MP; Front: 13MP
  • Android 14
  • Exynos 1330 Octa-core Processor
  • Dual Nano-SIM
  • 128GB, Expandable up to 1.5TB via microSD card
  • 5,000mAh battery (25W Fast Charge)

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • Offer terms:
    • Requires separate purchase of new device on mintmobile.com and upfront payment of $180 (equiv. $15/mo.) for Unlimited plan. Taxes and fees extra. Unlimited only customers who use over 35GB/mo. may notice reduced speeds for the rest of the monthly cycle in certain locations when our network is busy. Includes up to 10GB/mo of mobile hotspot. Videos stream at ~480p. Availability, speed & coverage varies. See terms.
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by Meowssi | Staff

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david61983
2090 Posts
253 Reputation
The A36 was $230 for the phone and plan. Pixel 9 was also a great deal. The A16 is trash.
Joshua.Mattingly
39 Posts
22 Reputation
It's like getting their new customers unlimited plan for $180 and paying $15 extra for the phone.
Great price point.

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Nov 21, 2025 11:23 PM
747 Posts
Joined Jan 2005
beaulieuNov 21, 2025 11:23 PM
747 Posts
I signed up for the Unlimited plan in early September for $15 a month / $180 for the year ,

Ohh well , it would have been cool to also get an almost free phone ,

You never know !
Pro
Nov 22, 2025 12:55 AM
1,403 Posts
Joined Dec 2008
Xplic1T
Pro
Nov 22, 2025 12:55 AM
1,403 Posts
Quote from mark48304 :
Recovery fee is charged by carrier to pay for federal and local fees. It is paid by carrier to external entities. Some people report $25 recovery fee on the Mint Mobile 12m plan, but it depends on location. The amount will show up on the final checkout page.
Not worth it for me to go through the hassle and switch from US Mobile. I pay $210 a year and am about to renew.
3
Nov 22, 2025 01:23 AM
252 Posts
Joined Nov 2016
riverhorseNov 22, 2025 01:23 AM
252 Posts
Quote from bmx :
can this phone be rooted?
Doubtfully. No XDA dedicated sub, mediocre processor, very little RAM.
1
Nov 22, 2025 01:24 AM
252 Posts
Joined Nov 2016
riverhorseNov 22, 2025 01:24 AM
252 Posts
Quote from Erpt77 :
Will this phone unlock eventually? Like after a certain number of days?
Mint policy 60 days.
Nov 22, 2025 01:25 AM
252 Posts
Joined Nov 2016
riverhorseNov 22, 2025 01:25 AM
252 Posts
Quote from illiterateshopper :
Anyone ordered this or know the amount of RAM on the phone? The Mint site doesn't say whether it's the 4GB, 6 GB, or 8GB model.
T-Mobile carries the 4GB variant, so...
even at max 8gb meh...
Pluses: dual nano SIM, unlocks after 60 days, upgrades thru Android 19 (but then again- TMO A13 didn't receive Android 14 or latest patches even though international variant did).
Nov 22, 2025 01:51 AM
14 Posts
Joined Jan 2022
cuphead100Nov 22, 2025 01:51 AM
14 Posts
Good deal, unfortunately not for existing customers
Nov 22, 2025 03:49 AM
552 Posts
Joined Dec 2022
StrongManatee366Nov 22, 2025 03:49 AM
552 Posts
Get at least the A36, I got mine through Mint for $261 with taxes and a year of unlimited service

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Nov 22, 2025 11:42 AM
302 Posts
Joined Nov 2016
NewSkinNov 22, 2025 11:42 AM
302 Posts
Quote from illiterateshopper :
You can always switch phones by moving the SIM card to another phone.
What about esims. Does mint make it easy to immediately switch out the esim to another phone?
Nov 22, 2025 12:16 PM
303 Posts
Joined Oct 2022
WittyBelieve1554Nov 22, 2025 12:16 PM
303 Posts
Quote from WingedWheel :
Mint's website shows $330 for A36 with one year of service. Was yours an old deal?
It was $230 on Thursday. Went up to $330 on Friday. Crap
Nov 22, 2025 01:00 PM
2,951 Posts
Joined Dec 2010
radarsNov 22, 2025 01:00 PM
2,951 Posts
The phone camera is poor.
1
Nov 22, 2025 04:05 PM
125 Posts
Joined Dec 2007
oceanblueNov 22, 2025 04:05 PM
125 Posts
Quote from NewSkin :
What about esims. Does mint make it easy to immediately switch out the esim to another phone?
Per Mint rep - It is very easy, you can just get a replacement esim to install it on your new phone and that's it The best part - it is delivered immediately and is free
Nov 22, 2025 04:25 PM
52 Posts
Joined Nov 2017
gonediving77Nov 22, 2025 04:25 PM
52 Posts
Anyone have problems with Mint Mobile?
Nov 22, 2025 04:35 PM
2,098 Posts
Joined Jan 2009
arbitragerNov 22, 2025 04:35 PM
2,098 Posts
Quote from gonediving77 :
Anyone have problems with Mint Mobile?
didn't freshen my breath like I thought it would
2
Nov 22, 2025 06:52 PM
31 Posts
Joined Dec 2013
ludoviclaloNov 22, 2025 06:52 PM
31 Posts
I bought this phone and got shafted on the Straight Talk change in terms a few months back.

Regardless, I wanted a cheap phone for traveling to Ethiopia (and other developing countries) where my Nexus 6 was stolen on a prior trip there.

I didn't expect this phone to perform like my Pixel 9 Pro XL, especially after reading reviews, but it was perfectly adequate during my travels. The camera is good enough, the screen is legible, the battery life is acceptable, but it is so slow to open apps and when switching between apps/web browsing. I don't play games on phones, so that's irrelevant to me.

It worked fine with MTN and Ethio Telecom.
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Nov 22, 2025 08:49 PM
64 Posts
Joined Dec 2012
fearless69Nov 22, 2025 08:49 PM
64 Posts
Samsung?! Unit 8200 will be able to read and laugh at your messages and emails in real time!😁

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