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frontpageTattyBear | Staff posted Feb 17, 2026 03:56 PM
frontpageTattyBear | Staff posted Feb 17, 2026 03:56 PM

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

& More + Free Shipping

from $199.50

$369

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Mint Mobile offers New Customers select Samsung Galaxy A Series 5G Smartphones (Locked) starting from $1 when purchased together with their 12-Mont Unlimited Prepaid Plan for $180. A one-time Recovery Fee (typically $18.50 to $25.25, depending on location) + applicable local sales tax & surcharges also applies. Shipping is free.


Thanks to community member ClearanceRUs for finding this deal.


Available options (one-time Recovery Fee of $18.50 - $25.25 + local sales tax & surcharges also apply):


Plan Details:
  • 12-months of service for $180 prepaid upfront breaks down to just $15/month plan cost
  • Unlimited data (includes 50GB of high-speed data, data speeds)
    • Using over 5OGB/month may notice reduced speeds for the rest of the monthly cycle in certain locations when Mint Mobile's network is busy.
  • Unlimited talk and text
  • 20GB mobile hotspot

Device Unlock Policy:
  • Customers must have had their locked device activated on Mint Mobile service for no fewer than 60 days and not have had their telephone number recycled or ported (see details).

Galaxy A16 & A17 Specs:
  • 6.7" 2340 x 1080 90Hz Super AMOLED Display
  • Exynos 1330 Octa-core Processor
  • 4GB RAM (product page does not specify but other sources indicate that this device is typically paired w/ 4GB on the 128GB storage variant)
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • MicroSDXC card slot
  • IP54 dust protected & water resistant 
  • Main Cameras:50MP (wide) | 5MP (ultrawide) | 2MP (macro)
  • Selfie Cameras: 13MP (wide)
  • 802.11ac WiFi | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • 5000mAh Battery 
  • USB 2.0 Type-C port w/ 25W wired charging 
  • No wireless charging support
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Galaxy A16: Android 14 (w/ up to 6 major Android upgrades planned)
  • Galaxy A17: Android 16 (w/ up to 5 major Android upgrades remaining)

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this store:
    • Limited time, new customer offer. Requires separate purchase of new device on and 12-month Mint plan. Plan requires upfront payment of $180 (equivalent to $15/month). Taxes and fees extra. Unlimited only: Includes up to 20GB/mo of mobile hotspot. Videos stream at SD. Availability, speed & coverage varies. See terms.
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Mint Mobile offers New Customers select Samsung Galaxy A Series 5G Smartphones (Locked) starting from $1 when purchased together with their 12-Mont Unlimited Prepaid Plan for $180. A one-time Recovery Fee (typically $18.50 to $25.25, depending on location) + applicable local sales tax & surcharges also applies. Shipping is free.


Thanks to community member ClearanceRUs for finding this deal.


Available options (one-time Recovery Fee of $18.50 - $25.25 + local sales tax & surcharges also apply):


Plan Details:
  • 12-months of service for $180 prepaid upfront breaks down to just $15/month plan cost
  • Unlimited data (includes 50GB of high-speed data, data speeds)
    • Using over 5OGB/month may notice reduced speeds for the rest of the monthly cycle in certain locations when Mint Mobile's network is busy.
  • Unlimited talk and text
  • 20GB mobile hotspot

Device Unlock Policy:
  • Customers must have had their locked device activated on Mint Mobile service for no fewer than 60 days and not have had their telephone number recycled or ported (see details).

Galaxy A16 & A17 Specs:
  • 6.7" 2340 x 1080 90Hz Super AMOLED Display
  • Exynos 1330 Octa-core Processor
  • 4GB RAM (product page does not specify but other sources indicate that this device is typically paired w/ 4GB on the 128GB storage variant)
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • MicroSDXC card slot
  • IP54 dust protected & water resistant 
  • Main Cameras:50MP (wide) | 5MP (ultrawide) | 2MP (macro)
  • Selfie Cameras: 13MP (wide)
  • 802.11ac WiFi | Bluetooth 5.3 | NFC
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
  • 5000mAh Battery 
  • USB 2.0 Type-C port w/ 25W wired charging 
  • No wireless charging support
  • No 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Galaxy A16: Android 14 (w/ up to 6 major Android upgrades planned)
  • Galaxy A17: Android 16 (w/ up to 5 major Android upgrades remaining)

Editor's Notes

Written by RevOne | Staff
  • About this store:
    • Limited time, new customer offer. Requires separate purchase of new device on and 12-month Mint plan. Plan requires upfront payment of $180 (equivalent to $15/month). Taxes and fees extra. Unlimited only: Includes up to 20GB/mo of mobile hotspot. Videos stream at SD. Availability, speed & coverage varies. See terms.
  • About this deal:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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whyzir
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Actually this deal should be more clearly phrased $180 for 1 yr of unlimited of plan with A16, or $200 for 1 yr of unlimited plan with A17, prepaid.
sd2515
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$30 in recovery fee & taxes
S73k73
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I have the A16 5g, and it can simply not multitask due to the low ram ( 4gb ). I tried to go open Notes to get info to copy/paste for the browser, and by the time I switch back to the browser ( which is 15 seconds at the most ) the entire page has to be reloaded and I lose the form. If they had included just a little more ram, it would've been more than a usable phone. It's a real shame.

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Feb 17, 2026 06:28 PM
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mustsav3Feb 17, 2026 06:28 PM
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$180 and what other taxes and fees for the lowest plan?
Feb 17, 2026 06:57 PM
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yurahFeb 17, 2026 06:57 PM
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how is mint mobile compared to tracfone?
Feb 17, 2026 07:11 PM
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jacureFeb 17, 2026 07:11 PM
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This is not $1!!!!!lol
What a scam!!
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Feb 17, 2026 07:16 PM
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MagentaTank3181Feb 17, 2026 07:16 PM
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This is slick af depending how you look at it. The people that dont see it are probably living paycheck to paycheck.
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Feb 17, 2026 07:16 PM
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ed1968Feb 17, 2026 07:16 PM
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Quote from mustsav3 :
$180 and what other taxes and fees for the lowest plan?
Highest plan.
Feb 17, 2026 07:18 PM
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jacureFeb 17, 2026 07:18 PM
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Quote from MagentaTank3181 :
This is slick af depending how you look at it. The people that dont see it are probably living paycheck to paycheck.
Wow, we have Elon Musk in the house. 😂
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MagentaTank3181Feb 17, 2026 08:15 PM
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Quote from jacure :
Wow, we have Elon Musk in the house. 😂
If the shoe fits wear it. Yes, a young Elon, indeed.
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Feb 17, 2026 08:17 PM
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slickdealaccFeb 17, 2026 08:17 PM
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good deal
Feb 17, 2026 08:23 PM
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SociablePlastic6172Feb 17, 2026 08:23 PM
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Quote from famewolf :
Anyone know how much the taxes and fee's tack onto the deal? I realize this will change from state to state but a ballpark is useful.

I imagine some will be relisting the service on ebay but I doubt the phones will unlock if they are not at least initially added to mint. If the user has an EXISTING mint sim it would probably work to activate the unlock though.
I believed This deal started on Feb 12 & i was about to post it here lol, i've been eyeing on this one since it was out of stock, I placed my order on Feb 12 & just received on Feb 16 via FEDEX signature is required upon recieving you must be at home or there is an option on Fedex Tracking you can disable it & they will just leave the package at your front door. total is $207.90 that includes 12 months unlimited SIM kit: $180, Samsung A16: $1, Recovery Fee: $25.25 Taxes & Fees: $1.65 -depends where you live.
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Feb 17, 2026 09:06 PM
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S73k73Feb 17, 2026 09:06 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank S73k73

I have the A16 5g, and it can simply not multitask due to the low ram ( 4gb ). I tried to go open Notes to get info to copy/paste for the browser, and by the time I switch back to the browser ( which is 15 seconds at the most ) the entire page has to be reloaded and I lose the form. If they had included just a little more ram, it would've been more than a usable phone. It's a real shame.
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oasisallureFeb 17, 2026 09:17 PM
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Feb 17, 2026 09:27 PM
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zyfFeb 17, 2026 09:27 PM
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Quote from TattyBear :
It's under specs in my OP
Available in 4GB, 6GB, or 8GB options, depending on the region/carrier.

RAM Options
The amount of RAM varies by configuration:
4 GB RAM: This is a common configuration found with the 128 GB storage variant.
6 GB RAM: This option is available, often paired with 128 GB of internal storage.
8 GB RAM: A higher-end configuration, typically offered with the 256 GB storage variant

u dont even answer... learn how to read plz... he asked what exactly ram is at this sale
Feb 17, 2026 09:35 PM
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lonesurvivor9Feb 17, 2026 09:35 PM
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Quote from Franklinfish :
Port in not required is nice
Port in not required for A16.
Port in required for A17, about to make the sale and noticed that.
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Feb 17, 2026 10:33 PM
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The-MentalistFeb 17, 2026 10:33 PM
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This is only a superb deal if you needed a full one year service with Mint anyway either as a new number service or port in your expiring service with another carrier and as "new customer."

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Feb 18, 2026 12:07 AM
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daveangelFeb 18, 2026 12:07 AM
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Quote from S73k73 :
I have the A16 5g, and it can simply not multitask due to the low ram ( 4gb ). I tried to go open Notes to get info to copy/paste for the browser, and by the time I switch back to the browser ( which is 15 seconds at the most ) the entire page has to be reloaded and I lose the form. If they had included just a little more ram, it would've been more than a usable phone. It's a real shame.
Yeah phone is trash so can u at least use this sim in another unlocked phone?

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