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Apr 13, 2026 9:13 PM

Mint Mobile New Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra + 1-Yr. Unltd Plan

$980

$1,480

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Mint Mobile has for New Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for $800 + 1-Year Unlimited Data Plan for $180 = $980. Shipping is free.

Thanks Community Member rushe244 for sharing this deal

Available Colors:
  • Black
  • Sky Blue
  • Cobalt Violet
  • White
Specs:
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy SM8850 Octa-Core (4.74 GHz, 3.6GHz)
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB UFS 4.X Internal Storage
  • Camera:
    • Rear: 200MP Wide + 50MP Ultra Wide + 10MP Tele + 50MP Tele
    • Front: 12MP
  • Tri-Band WiFi 7 / Bluetooth 6.0 / NFC
  • Android 16 (up to 7 major Android upgrades planned)
  • 5000 mAh battery

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $119.99 less (10.90% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1099.99 at the time of this post plus includes 1-Year Unlimited Data Plan (worth $360).
  • Offer Terms:
    • Limited time, new customer offer.
    • Requires separate purchase of new device on and 12-month Mint plan (sold separately). Plan requires upfront payment of $180 (equiv. $15/mo.). Taxes and fees extra. Unlimited only: Using over 5OGB/mo. may notice reduced speeds for the rest of the monthly cycle in certain locations when our network is busy. Includes up to 20GB/mo of mobile hotspot. Videos stream at SD. Availability, speed & coverage varies
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Written by rushe244
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Mint Mobile has for New Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for $800 + 1-Year Unlimited Data Plan for $180 = $980. Shipping is free.

Thanks Community Member rushe244 for sharing this deal

Available Colors:
  • Black
  • Sky Blue
  • Cobalt Violet
  • White
Specs:
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy SM8850 Octa-Core (4.74 GHz, 3.6GHz)
  • 12GB RAM
  • 256GB UFS 4.X Internal Storage
  • Camera:
    • Rear: 200MP Wide + 50MP Ultra Wide + 10MP Tele + 50MP Tele
    • Front: 12MP
  • Tri-Band WiFi 7 / Bluetooth 6.0 / NFC
  • Android 16 (up to 7 major Android upgrades planned)
  • 5000 mAh battery

Editor's Notes

Written by slickdewmaster | Staff
  • About this Offer:
    • Our research indicates that this deal is $119.99 less (10.90% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $1099.99 at the time of this post plus includes 1-Year Unlimited Data Plan (worth $360).
  • Offer Terms:
    • Limited time, new customer offer.
    • Requires separate purchase of new device on and 12-month Mint plan (sold separately). Plan requires upfront payment of $180 (equiv. $15/mo.). Taxes and fees extra. Unlimited only: Using over 5OGB/mo. may notice reduced speeds for the rest of the monthly cycle in certain locations when our network is busy. Includes up to 20GB/mo of mobile hotspot. Videos stream at SD. Availability, speed & coverage varies
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.

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Written by rushe244

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Community Reviews

This Mint bundle pairs the Galaxy S26 Ultra with a year of unlimited service, and the strongest appeal is the total cost versus buying the phone and plan separately. The phone is reported to unlock after 60 days, and activation does not require number porting for the trade in deal. Mint service is described as solid on T Mobile towers across places like Ohio, New England, Pennsylvania, and parts of California, though 5G coverage can be limited and the checkout total can jump with taxes and fees. The main friction is deal eligibility and occasional checkout cancellations, making it feel like a good value if the order goes through.

  • Mint Mobile service has worked well across multiple states, with usable connectivity even when 5G coverage is limited.

  • Mint Mobile can unlock the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra after about 60 days without requiring number porting for the order.

  • Mint Mobile can deliver a strong connection compared with other third-party providers that were previously used.

  • A trade-in scenario can substantially lower the out-the-door price when the trade-in offer matches the expected value.

  • Mint Mobile adds extra taxes and fees before checkout that can make the total feel like a rip-off.

  • Mint Mobile's 5G coverage can be weak, with service often relying mostly on 4G LTE.

  • The deal can be less competitive than prior Amazon offers because earlier promos included larger trade-in amounts.

  • Some orders can be cancelled and refunded quickly, including cases where PayPal payment did not produce a normal confirmation.

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Apr 14, 2026 2:21 AM
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Joined Aug 2012
CuriousCJApr 14, 2026 2:21 AM
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Quote from rushe244 View quoted comment :
Ordered S26Ultra with pixel 10 pro trade-in for $519. confirmed through chat that phone will unlock after 60 days and no need of number porting.
Look like I be doing the same. Any promo code or coupon to stack?
Original Poster
Apr 14, 2026 2:35 AM
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Joined Nov 2018
rushe244
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Apr 14, 2026 2:35 AM
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Quote from rushe244 View quoted comment :
Ordered S26Ultra with pixel 10 pro trade-in for $519. confirmed through chat that phone will unlock after 60 days and no need of number porting.
My order was cancelled and refunded. Paid with paypal. never got order confirmation, just a mail saying its being reviwed and mail stating order is refunded after almost 4 hours. Any one able to order successfully?
Apr 14, 2026 4:11 AM
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Joined Nov 2020
SlickFlower775Apr 14, 2026 4:11 AM
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Quote from cococrisps View quoted comment :
I have the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL deal from last time. Do they let you stack and carry over to this new phone and 1 year plan? Meaning if I can carry over my number to this S26 and extend my current plan.
Are you a "new" customer? No.
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Apr 14, 2026 4:17 AM
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Joined Nov 2020
SlickFlower775Apr 14, 2026 4:17 AM
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Quote from kindredice View quoted comment :
It's $1079 on Amazon with $200 trade in promo. So $879 minus whatever your trade is worth. In case you don't need the plan.
Whenever I checked the trade in deals on a similar Amazon deal recently they were absolute garbage unless your phone was virtually worthless to them. Then the $200 made the value somewhat close to swappa.
Apr 14, 2026 5:04 AM
24 Comments
Joined Nov 2020
SensibleSeagull1421Apr 14, 2026 5:04 AM
24 Comments
For current users, can they continue to use the existing plan?
Apr 14, 2026 5:25 AM
9 Comments
Joined Jun 2023
ThriftyGalley581Apr 14, 2026 5:25 AM
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I had Samsung s24 and it had small crack in the back. Is this still eligible for 400 trade in credit?
Apr 14, 2026 12:05 PM
131 Comments
Joined Jan 2011
MikeHN92Apr 14, 2026 12:05 PM
131 Comments
Yes, I ported my T-Mobile number to Mint when they offered 12-months/$180+taxes and fees.
Last edited by MikeHN92 April 14, 2026 at 05:08 AM.

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Apr 14, 2026 12:18 PM
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SGXIXApr 14, 2026 12:18 PM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

The extra $90+ fees added by Mint before check out feel like rip off
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Apr 14, 2026 12:34 PM
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Joined Dec 2013
MarkoelPApr 14, 2026 12:34 PM
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Quote from rh71 View quoted comment :
Can my existing T-Mo phone number be ported to Mint with this deal?
Absolutely
Apr 14, 2026 12:38 PM
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Joined Oct 2025
EagerCorn893Apr 14, 2026 12:38 PM
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Mint has good connection (best among the third party providers I used) but this deal is trivial.
Apr 14, 2026 12:40 PM
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androidf58Apr 14, 2026 12:40 PM
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Quote from dezigner1 View quoted comment :
Can anyone chime in about the quality of Mint Mobile? I'm in So California if that makes any difference.
Had T-Mo since the Sidekick 2. First year of mint is about to run out. Not considering switching back to T-Mo
Apr 14, 2026 2:06 PM
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MoordieApr 14, 2026 2:06 PM
614 Comments
I still don't get where thousand $ phones became "Slick" deals? This is nuts.
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Apr 14, 2026 2:58 PM
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Ludwigger
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Apr 14, 2026 2:58 PM
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Quote from Moordie View quoted comment :
I still don't get where thousand $ phones became "Slick" deals? This is nuts.
They've trained people to accept ever bigger prices for their pocket computers.
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Apr 14, 2026 3:18 PM
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LivelyWallaby1957
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Apr 14, 2026 3:18 PM
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Considering a 1yr unlimited plan with mint is $360 plus taxes and fees alone, this is a great deal.

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Apr 14, 2026 3:37 PM
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joshuaNHApr 14, 2026 3:37 PM
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Quote from Ramjetplease View quoted comment :
How is this better than deal from cricket?
You need to do the math....

699 + 55*12 = $1359

VS

$980

TMobile towers vs AT&T Towers.


So Tmobile is superior, and it is almost $400 cheaper.

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