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

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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.

Original Post

Written by TattyBear | Staff
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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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Written by TattyBear | Staff

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whyzir
841 Posts
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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
652 Posts
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$30 in recovery fee & taxes
S73k73
8 Posts
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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 18, 2026 10:54 PM
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iansp
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Feb 18, 2026 10:54 PM
731 Posts
Quote from whistler1617 :
Already I transfered to mint mobile last week for 12 months plan. Am I not able to appled to this promo to get phone?
Mint is notorious for playing hardball with customers...a somewhat similar situation happened to me last year....
Feb 18, 2026 11:20 PM
393 Posts
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lg_20Feb 18, 2026 11:20 PM
393 Posts
Meh… It's free at Metro-by-Tmobile and requires only one month of plan for $55. Unlock in 1 year though. Also check the reviews of A17, it's pretty lame.
Feb 19, 2026 01:12 AM
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SociablePlastic6172Feb 19, 2026 01:12 AM
38 Posts
Quote from AmusedMoon179 :
How much ram does your phone got ?
It has 4GB RAM, Yesterday only I unboxed it & line activated which went smoothly I called Mint CS using my landline phone & he only ask me the 20 digits under the bar code on back of sim kit card & thats it just a few seconds he gave me my new number but you can also keep your old no. NOTE: insert SIM card before turning your phone on, for Online Activation you need the ACT CODE which you can find at back of the Card & the IMEI you can find on the box.
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Feb 19, 2026 02:05 AM
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Feb 19, 2026 12:35 PM
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CalmGalley3084Feb 19, 2026 12:35 PM
30 Posts
Quote from paul_badshah :
People with resources and a dash of humility do not buy such entry level models regardless of the deal. Perhaps aim fora flagship and then re-try the flex.
Situational for sure. I myself have a 2008 Motorola razr, I still play snake
Pro
Feb 19, 2026 04:50 PM
91 Posts
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ScarletPassenger906
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Feb 19, 2026 04:50 PM
91 Posts
It is never a dollar deal..! It is $200 deal.
Feb 19, 2026 06:25 PM
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PuzzleFighterFeb 19, 2026 06:25 PM
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Thanks for sharing.

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Feb 19, 2026 06:42 PM
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rczriderFeb 19, 2026 06:42 PM
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Quote from NAMP-Compliance :
8gb ram boost???
Almost certainly. There's no way an MVNO is selling an 8GB RAM phone for so cheap with 60-day unlock and $180/year service plan.
Feb 19, 2026 07:09 PM
105 Posts
Joined May 2023
TheRealStealth111Feb 19, 2026 07:09 PM
105 Posts
I love my Mint Mobile!
Pro
Feb 19, 2026 09:11 PM
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Thinker
Pro
Feb 19, 2026 09:11 PM
5,585 Posts
Quote from TheRealStealth111 :
I love my Mint Mobile!

Do we get any free international calls from Mint? I know visible includes with their top tier plans.
Feb 19, 2026 09:26 PM
524 Posts
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FabulousStranger526Feb 19, 2026 09:26 PM
524 Posts
4GB of RAM? What is this, 2016??
Feb 19, 2026 09:29 PM
557 Posts
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PrayingMantisFeb 19, 2026 09:29 PM
557 Posts
I don't know if the price for the data plan is good or not, but I will not be buying the device here. Purchased A16 last year as a gift for someone who just wanted to browse social media and take some photographs, and this device sucked at both. Such a slow device.
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Feb 19, 2026 09:50 PM
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Jaggsta
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Feb 19, 2026 09:50 PM
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Quote from lg_20 :
Meh… It's free at Metro-by-Tmobile and requires only one month of plan for $55. Unlock in 1 year though. Also check the reviews of A17, it's pretty lame.
Yeah these low end A series Phones are Free from every Prepaid Carriers on any plan. So still paying for year of service with Mint Mobile.
Feb 19, 2026 09:51 PM
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dogeatdogFeb 19, 2026 09:51 PM
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Have to suffer shit mint service. Pass.

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Feb 19, 2026 10:07 PM
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koge811Feb 19, 2026 10:07 PM
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amazing compared the one plus nord n30 5g got for a few bucks 1-2 yrs ago for cheap still beats the pants off these new budget phones with old budget phone even the camera. wtf are they doing !!! no progress at all in tech. only ai crap.

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