Update: This popular Frontpage Deal is still available.
Metro by T-Mobile has
128GB Motorola Moto G Stylus 2025 Smartphone (Locked) for
Free when purchased together with
1-Month of their
$55/ Month Unlimited Prepaid Plan as a new customer or when adding a new line to your existing Metro by T-Mobile account.
Shipping is free.
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FrugalForever for sharing this deal
- Note: Plan costs $55 for the first month and $50/month with AutoPay (optional). You must join Metro on a $55/ Month Plan or higher to qualify for the free device.
Specs (
source):
- 6.7" Super HD (2712 x 1220) 446ppi Display
- Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Processor
- 8GB LPDDR4X Memory (RAM)
- 256GB10 uMCP (Up to 1TB microSD card6 expandable)
- Front Camera: 32MP
- Rear Camera: 50MP
- IP68 Underwater Protection
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
- Android 15
Unlocking:
- Currently, device will unlock after 365 days from the date of plan activation. No need to pay for additional service after first month/initial activation (see unlock policy). Note that terms may be subject to change at any time.
(No Port-In Required) + Free S/Hat Metro by T-Mobile
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Community Reviews
The Moto G Stylus 2025 stands out as a budget-friendly Android with an OLED display, headphone jack, microSD support, optical zoom, and a faster Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip than the 2024 model. Smart Connect and Ready For style desktop features are present, and the phone is often described as a solid Wi Fi device or backup for a year. The main drawback is Metro's 365 day unlock wait, with no need to keep paying after the first month but little carrier flexibility until then. Battery life, bloat, and AT&T or Cricket compatibility also come up as practical concerns.
Common Questions (5)
After unlocking, it should work on T-Mobile and Verizon-based networks, but AT&T/Cricket compatibility is inconsistent because those carriers may whitelist specific IMEIs. Several comments say this XT2517V model is not recognized by AT&T/Cricket even when unlocked.
Yes, it supports Motorola's Smart Connect/Ready For-style desktop and screen-sharing features. It can be used for virtual display, screen sharing, and PC-style control from a computer or other devices.
The standard Metro unlock rule is 365 days after activation. The phone can unlock automatically after that period, and Metro's policy language says the device must be purchased from Metro, not lost/stolen/blocked, and 365 days must pass since activation.
Yes. Autopay is off by default, and the phone can be used on Wi‑Fi after the first month without paying for a second month, though the line may suspend and then deactivate if you do not pay again.
Yes, the deal phone is 128GB, not 256GB. The display is OLED, and "Super HD" refers to the screen resolution.
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huh? I did it last year and it was 60 days. Did they change the policy? Best buy offers unlocked with sim card promo.
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Is it still going to charge me after one month?
And if you deactivate the Metro account, will that prevent the device from getting unlocked after a year?
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Is it still going to charge me after one month?
And if you deactivate the Metro account, will that prevent the device from getting unlocked after a year?
Edit: should point out that my phone before the 2024 was a Samsung fold4, and before that a flagship OnePlus, so I know from premium, too. Still happy with the stylus line for my needs, much as my old eyes miss the fold.
Regarding the phone must be in service for 1 month, not really. Up until around mid-2025, Metro unlocked phones after 6 months. I bought several phones and since you have to activate phone #1 before you can order #2, and activate #2 before ordering #3, the phones' activation dates were staggered. The phones were in the same account, so when the line for phone #1 expired after 30 days all the lines expired at the same time. As such, phone #2 and phone #3 were in service for less than 30 days each. But 6 months after each phone's activation date it got unlocked.
So, if Metro mainly wants you to pay for 1 month of service for each discounted phone but doesn't care how many days of service the phone actually had, then transferring service out won't prevent it from getting unlocked. That's my speculation.
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The processor is certainly less capable on the stylus. Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 vs 6 Gen 3. I don't really game, so that doesn't matter a whole lot to me and I don't expect to notice a difference in day to day usage. The 512GB of storage vs 128GB is certainly a concern. I have a 256GB card laying around from my previous phone. I can always go get a 512GB or even 1TB card, so I'm not too worried about that. I'm not sure if accessing pictures, video, podcast from a microSD vs internal storage will be noticeably slower.
The big thing that I know for sure is better on the G Stylus is the wireless charging. I'm not sure if it's a problem on every Edge+ 2022 or just poor quality control, but mine has a lot of problems trying to charge wirelessly. It seems it charges full speed for a few minutes, then drops down to 1-2W. I've tested the G Stylus with my 15W and 10W charges and it seems to charge full speed the whole time. I also like having a stylus for the fairly rare times that I want to markup an image on my phone.
I'm not obligated to switch to the stylus, but it will be nice to have the option. I also like the idea of having something on hand that I can switch to if my edge+ dies suddenly. I've had 2 phones (Galaxy Note 4 and Moto Z2 Force) that just suddenly wouldn't turn on one day. No water, drops, or any trauma, just suddenly dead. Maybe the Edge+ will keep going for a few more years, but if it suddenly dies after August I'm good to go.
There's also a chance my mom or dad could need a new phone.
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