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frontpageBojjihuntindeals | Staff posted Apr 9, 2026 11:23 PM

New Mint Mobile Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 (Locked) + 12-Mo Unlimited Plan

$580

$1,260

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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Locked Smartphone (4 Colors) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $580. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Under 'Pick Your Data Amount', make sure to select Unlimited for the 5G / 4G LTE Plan.
'Thanks to Deal Hunter Bojjihuntindeals for sharing this deal.

Plan Details:
  • Unlimited data (includes 50GB of high-speed data, data speeds)
    • Using over 50GB/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
Specs:
  • 6.3" 1080x2340 Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Display
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB Internal Storage
  • Triple Rear Cameras: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide) + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto) + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120Ëš (ultrawide)
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) Selfie Camera
  • 4300 mAh Battery, 15W wireless charging
  • Android 16, One UI 8.5
  • USB Type-C 3.2 Port

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • 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).
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Locked Smartphone (4 Colors) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $580. Shipping is free.
  • Note: Under 'Pick Your Data Amount', make sure to select Unlimited for the 5G / 4G LTE Plan.
'Thanks to Deal Hunter Bojjihuntindeals for sharing this deal.

Plan Details:
  • Unlimited data (includes 50GB of high-speed data, data speeds)
    • Using over 50GB/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
Specs:
  • 6.3" 1080x2340 Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Display
  • Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB Internal Storage
  • Triple Rear Cameras: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide) + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto) + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120Ëš (ultrawide)
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide) Selfie Camera
  • 4300 mAh Battery, 15W wireless charging
  • Android 16, One UI 8.5
  • USB Type-C 3.2 Port

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • 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).
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Apr 23, 2026 11:09 PM
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Joined Sep 2015
oscarimperial1Apr 23, 2026 11:09 PM
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Quote from happySDmom :
wow, so tempted, but just so nervous with a trade in ........
Don't do it sent my mint condition s23 and just today they said they were only going to give me $112 because it had damage. I have pictures and videos of the phone when I was putting it in that package.
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Apr 23, 2026 11:28 PM
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Joined Oct 2019
Karan45Apr 23, 2026 11:28 PM
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Does phone lock for 12 months? or phone will unlock after 60-90 days
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Apr 24, 2026 1:17 AM
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SGXIXApr 24, 2026 1:17 AM
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Quote from oscarimperial1 :
Don't do it sent my mint condition s23 and just today they said they were only going to give me $112 because it had damage. I have pictures and videos of the phone when I was putting it in that package.
How long after they received your trade in, did they reach out to you?
Apr 24, 2026 1:24 AM
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aendilApr 24, 2026 1:24 AM
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Quote from 1453191819231991 :
Dont give away ur Google Voice number. U can no longer get a new GV nmbers anymore. Google went full 1984 mode to get a new one now. So, ur current GV is more valuable than a carrier phone number
They are trying to crack down on all the scammers using them for robocalls and stuff.
Apr 24, 2026 1:25 AM
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aendilApr 24, 2026 1:25 AM
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Can I port existing Mint number to this upon activation?
Apr 24, 2026 1:37 AM
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Joined Dec 2010
xtrextApr 24, 2026 1:37 AM
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Quote from hellis001 :
Anyone did trade in with mint mobile or their partner allstate
Trade-in was smooth but lacked of communication. They sent you a physical check for the trade.
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Apr 24, 2026 2:54 AM
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oscarimperial1Apr 24, 2026 2:54 AM
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Quote from SGXIX :
How long after they received your trade in, did they reach out to you?
Took about 10 days.
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Apr 24, 2026 4:14 AM
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SGXIXApr 24, 2026 4:14 AM
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Quote from xtrext :
Trade-in was smooth but lacked of communication. They sent you a physical check for the trade.
Physical or digital?
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Apr 24, 2026 3:09 PM
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hellis001Apr 24, 2026 3:09 PM
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Quote from SGXIX :
Physical or digital?
they said physical check
Apr 24, 2026 8:19 PM
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Joined Oct 2007
kpeng2Apr 24, 2026 8:19 PM
527 Comments
how many days do you have before you send in the trade in?
Apr 25, 2026 5:08 PM
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Joined Oct 2007
kpeng2Apr 25, 2026 5:08 PM
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Quote from EagerWeather7399 :
For anyone wondering if the phone is unlocked, It 100% is, I purchased the sky blue 256gb s26 and just got it today, it was bubble wrapped in the retail packaging and It is the Factory Unlocked U1 model with the XAA csc.
Yes, it is U1 model with XXA software version. But it is still locked. My Verizon sim worked when it first boot up. After reboot, it stop working and prompt me unauthorized SIM installed. Mint eSIM worked fine though.
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Apr 25, 2026 5:57 PM
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kfpandaApr 25, 2026 5:57 PM
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Quote from kpeng2 :
Yes, it is U1 model with XXA software version. But it is still locked. My Verizon sim worked when it first boot up. After reboot, it stop working and prompt me unauthorized SIM installed. Mint eSIM worked fine though.
Thanks for the info. After 60 days it should unlock right?
Apr 25, 2026 8:48 PM
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Joined Oct 2007
kpeng2Apr 25, 2026 8:48 PM
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Quote from kfpanda :
Thanks for the info. After 60 days it should unlock right?
Hope so.
Apr 25, 2026 11:31 PM
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Joined Mar 2011
tigerflash18Apr 25, 2026 11:31 PM
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Quote from kpeng2 :
Yes, it is U1 model with XXA software version. But it is still locked. My Verizon sim worked when it first boot up. After reboot, it stop working and prompt me unauthorized SIM installed. Mint eSIM worked fine though.
Yeah same happened to me I was able to use other carrier sim for like 10 minutes then it locked out saying must insert a mint sim. The earlier posts saying it's fully unlocked are BS, it's definitely carrier locked to mint but yes the phone itself is the unlocked model. Any way will need to wait the 60 days till fully unlocked.
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Apr 29, 2026 6:43 PM
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HydrogurlApr 29, 2026 6:43 PM
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Um anyone else have to re set the time - wondering i=f this was a refurbished phone used before as the time was set to "Moscow" - gotta say make me nervous and now want to check if there is a bomb.

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