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frontpageFrugalForever posted Jan 06, 2026 05:04 AM

Straight Talk 128GB Apple iPhone 16e (Locked) + 30-Day 10GB Bronze Prepaid Plan

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Straight Talk has 128GB Apple iPhone 16e Smartphone (Locked) for $299 when activated on a 30-Day $35 Bronze 10GB ($34 w/ AutoPay) or higher prepaid plan (see all plan options/pricing). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member FrugalForever for finding this deal.

Product Specs:
  • 6.1" 2532 x 1170 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
  • 8GB RAM
  • 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)
Unlock Policy:
  • Device will remotely unlock automatically 60 days after paid activation with 60 days of paid active service on Straight Talk (see complete unlock policy here).

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Straight Talk is a prepaid, no-contract wireless service provider, owned by Verizon. You are not required to activate the bundled prepaid service. However, if you decide you would like to, you are not obliged to continue service past the initial 30 days of included airtime, unless desired.
  • 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 128GB Apple iPhone 16e Smartphone (Locked) for $299 when activated on a 30-Day $35 Bronze 10GB ($34 w/ AutoPay) or higher prepaid plan (see all plan options/pricing). Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member FrugalForever for finding this deal.

Product Specs:
  • 6.1" 2532 x 1170 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
  • 8GB RAM
  • 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)
Unlock Policy:
  • Device will remotely unlock automatically 60 days after paid activation with 60 days of paid active service on Straight Talk (see complete unlock policy here).

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • Straight Talk is a prepaid, no-contract wireless service provider, owned by Verizon. You are not required to activate the bundled prepaid service. However, if you decide you would like to, you are not obliged to continue service past the initial 30 days of included airtime, unless desired.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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FrugalForever
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Sure I bought one of those as well for ~$155 after taxes. Plus bought the Samsung galaxy a9+ tablet for additional $20 post activation of the line and sold it for ~$100 to make the deal sweeter.

This however might work for someone who would want to use the phone elsewhere after 60 days instead of waiting for 365 days past activation.

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Jan 06, 2026 05:25 AM
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Update:
Looks like Walmart is also selling this phone for the same price of $299:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Straig...4822456361
Worth trying to buy via Walmart and use the $25 unlimited plan to activate. YMMV
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Straig...0506716112
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Jan 06, 2026 05:38 AM
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OnePlus7proJan 06, 2026 05:38 AM
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I'm happy with mine from Metro. 2 for $300 and I'll let them unlock in 12 months after sitting in a drawer.
Last edited by OnePlus7pro January 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM.
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Quote from OnePlus7pro :
I'm happy with mine from Metro. 2 for $300 and I'll let them unlock in 12 months after sitting in a drawer.
Sure I bought one of those as well for ~$155 after taxes. Plus bought the Samsung galaxy a9+ tablet for additional $20 post activation of the line and sold it for ~$100 to make the deal sweeter.

This however might work for someone who would want to use the phone elsewhere after 60 days instead of waiting for 365 days past activation.
Jan 06, 2026 06:02 AM
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ellemdeeJan 06, 2026 06:02 AM
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Straight Talk unlocks phones after 60 days of active service. This service does not have to be continuous.

If you're on the silver plan or higher, you can add a second line and get $15 off service on the second line (so silver would only be $30).
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GergorJan 06, 2026 06:15 AM
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Quote from FrugalForever :
Update:
Looks like Walmart is also selling this phone for the same price of $299:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Straig...4822456361
Worth trying to buy via Walmart and use the $25 unlimited plan to activate. YMMV
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Straig...0506716112
Why is it YMMV?
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Why is it YMMV?
In one of the threads it was discussed that recharging for 2nd month using the $25 recharge from Walmart was not working lately for some (including myself), hence YMMV
Last edited by FrugalForever January 5, 2026 at 11:21 PM.
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GergorJan 06, 2026 07:12 AM
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Quote from FrugalForever :
In one of the threads it was discussed that recharging for 2nd month using the $25 recharge from Walmart was not working lately for some (including myself), hence YMMV
Thanks, sounds dicey
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Jan 06, 2026 07:35 AM
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emails4vgJan 06, 2026 07:35 AM
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Any deal on 256GB or white color 16e ?
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Jan 06, 2026 07:40 AM
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oregon14Jan 06, 2026 07:40 AM
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Quote from FrugalForever :
In one of the threads it was discussed that recharging for 2nd month using the $25 recharge from Walmart was not working lately for some (including myself), hence YMMV
That's because that's a BYOP plan so won't work for current locked phone (it's in the details of the plan).
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MrthaiboyJan 06, 2026 07:48 AM
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Quote from ellemdee :
Straight Talk unlocks phones after 60 days of active service. This service does not have to be continuous.

If you're on the silver plan or higher, you can add a second line and get $15 off service on the second line (so silver would only be $30).
Questions please: Once 60 days after Straight Talk subscription is up I can just stop paying for more services and the phone will be unlocked by itself? If so, will it be able to use with any carrier? Thanks
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Quote from Mrthaiboy :
Questions please: Once 60 days after Straight Talk subscription is up I can just stop paying for more services and the phone will be unlocked by itself? If so, will it be able to use with any carrier? Thanks
Since Straight Talk is a prepaid service, yes you can just stop paying after 60 days.

As far as if they unlock is automatic, I'm still in my first 60 days and on an Android device, so I can't say if they unlock will be automatic on an iPhone or not and I don't want to give you incorrect information. I've spent a lot of time in Straight Talk threads the last few months and generally what I've heard is that Android phones unlock automatically on or around the 60 day mark. I have seen iPhone users mention they had to contact Straight Talk for an unlock, but I'm not sure if those were isolated cases. Perhaps someone with iPhone/Straight Talk experience could speak on that specific issue?

Once unlocked, the phone should work on any carrier (in the US, at least). HTH!
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ellemdeeJan 06, 2026 08:39 AM
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Quote from FrugalForever :
In one of the threads it was discussed that recharging for 2nd month using the $25 recharge from Walmart was not working lately for some (including myself), hence YMMV
I'm hesitant to use it for my second month because the terms technically state that it's not for phones which have been activated in the last year. That's a rather weird restriction, IMO, but I doubt I'll take the risk.
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Cheapy StuffJan 06, 2026 08:55 AM
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Can this be rebranded to tracfone for a cheaper 2 month plan?
Jan 06, 2026 12:32 PM
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maynard7Jan 06, 2026 12:32 PM
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Don't forget to check the different cash back sites because there are several that would give you additional money back. Additionally, check your Bank of America offers, Chase offers and Capital One offers to see if you receive a statement credit for using a particular card to pay for the service.
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abbygayleJan 06, 2026 12:44 PM
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Quote from OnePlus7pro :
I'm happy with mine from Metro. 2 for $300 and I'll let them unlock in 12 months after sitting in a drawer.
Where is metro deal?

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