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.
Thanks Community Member
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 phone with an OLED screen, headphone jack, microSD support, stylus, and a faster Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip than the 2024 model. Community feedback also points to solid battery life for some units, Smart Connect support, and useful extras like wireless charging and a bright display for Wi-Fi-only or travel use. The main drawback is Metro's 365-day unlock policy, which leaves the phone carrier-locked for a year and can block use on other networks in the meantime. A few reports also mention bloat, battery drain, and occasional shipping or activation hassles.
The phone can be used as a Wi‑Fi-only device after the first month, which supports short-term travel or secondary-device use.
The phone includes an OLED display and the storage is confirmed as 128GB, which matches the expected specs for the model.
Smart Connect works for screen sharing and device control, which can support a computer-based workflow while the phone waits to unlock.
The device supports a headphone jack, which makes it suitable as a dedicated modern music player.
The unlock timeline is tied to a 365-day requirement from activation, which can block SIM flexibility for about a year.
The phone may not work with other carriers even after unlocking, including reported Cricket compatibility failures for the 2025 Metro model.
Battery life can be poor on at least some units, and disabling or removing apps may be needed to reduce fast drain.
The phone does not support Motorola Ready For desktop experience, which limits that specific desktop use case.
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Shipping info shows "SIM Starter Kit Metro", most likely not e-sim.
So far, I like the Total Wireless/Verizon version I am using, battery is not that bad, just disable all the junk apps with ADB and turn of data for those that can't be disabled, wireless charging magnet is not as strong as apple's and is difficult to align, I bough a case with the ring built in to help.
My only big gripe is that I prefer the fingerprint sensor on the power button like previous models, not on the front touch screen like newer Samsung models. Having to press the power button or double tap the screen to wake up, then touch the front screen, and dealing with the blinding touch sensor white light at night😱.
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Which sucks for me because I did this a couple years ago to get the Moto G Stylus 2023 which DOES work on the cricket network (XT2315-1)
I guarantee you from experience, this will not work on Cricket, even when unlocked. I got this deal last December, phone unlocked recently, and when I swapped my SIM from cricket, it would not work. It is definitely whitelisted by the AT&T network, as the model number is XT2517V... apparently on XT2517-1 is the model that works on AT&T.
Which sucks for me because I did this a couple years ago to get the Moto G Stylus 2023 which DOES work on the cricket network (XT2315-1)
- Can I get in on this and the iPhone deal?
- Do I truly have to be a "new customer"?
- I did the "free" phone thing in the past, when unlocking was 6 months.
I guess I'd start "new" here, then port-in/add a new line on the iphone deal as I have new Visible sim to use.Sign up for a Slickdeals account to remove this ad.
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