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Metro by T-Mobile: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 (Locked) + 30-Days Service
$365
$965
62% off
w/ Port-In + Free S/Hat Metro by T-Mobile
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Metro by T-Mobile has 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Smartphone (Locked, 3 Colors) for $299.99 with a $65/Month Plan ($364.99 Total) when you Port-in a number. Shipping is free.
Note: Without port-in it's $399.99 for the phone + $65 month plan when you get a new number. The plan costs $65 for the first month and $60/month with AutoPay.
Thanks to community member FrugalForever for finding this deal.
Specs:
Note: Without port-in it's $399.99 for the phone + $65 month plan when you get a new number. The plan costs $65 for the first month and $60/month with AutoPay.
Thanks to community member FrugalForever for finding this deal.
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 johnny_miller | Staff- Additional Information:
- Metro Unlock Policy
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Metro by T-Mobile has 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Smartphone (Locked, 3 Colors) for $299.99 with a $65/Month Plan ($364.99 Total) when you Port-in a number. Shipping is free.
Note: Without port-in it's $399.99 for the phone + $65 month plan when you get a new number. The plan costs $65 for the first month and $60/month with AutoPay.
Thanks to community member FrugalForever for finding this deal.
Specs:
Note: Without port-in it's $399.99 for the phone + $65 month plan when you get a new number. The plan costs $65 for the first month and $60/month with AutoPay.
Thanks to community member FrugalForever for finding this deal.
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 johnny_miller | Staff- Additional Information:
- Metro Unlock Policy
- Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
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Unlock eligibility requirements
We unlock mobile devices that meet the following eligibility criteria free of charge:
The device must be purchased from Metro by T-Mobile.
The device must not be reported as lost, stolen or blocked.
Three hundred sixty-five (365) days must have passed since the device's activation date.
Community Reviews
This Metro Samsung Galaxy S26 deal stands out as a cheap way to get a current flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 performance and Samsung's long software support. The phone is also appealing for travel use once it unlocks, especially with a local eSIM and Samsung's seven years of updates. The main drawbacks are the smaller 4300 mAh battery, fixed 256 GB storage, and the one year Metro unlock wait. Port in eligibility can be hit or miss, so the final price depends on whether the discount applies.
Common Questions (5)
Yes. The port-in discount can be hit or miss depending on the number used, and a Helium number reportedly does not qualify. If Metro rejects the line or shows add-line eligibility errors, the discounted price may not apply.
It is a flagship-level Metro deal, but the value depends on whether you want a one-year lock and included service. Other Metro offers mentioned include an S25 FE for $165 and mid-range phones for $35-$65, while factory-unlocked alternatives around $580+tax may be better if you do not need the service commitment.
Yes. The phone is prepaid, so there is nothing to cancel; after activation, 365 days must pass for Metro to unlock it. Do not enable autopay or pay additional months if you only want to satisfy the unlock timer.
Yes, once it unlocks after 365 days it can be used with a local eSIM for travel. The setup is especially useful for keeping banking and payment apps off your main phone while using the S26 abroad.
Yes. The phone has a fixed 256GB storage configuration, and the 4300 mAh battery is considered small for a high-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 device. It also lacks SD card expansion, so storage cannot be increased later.
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Or since you are waiting a year for the unlock, wait until Sept/Oct for the S26 Fe to come out. I think that is my plan.
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also you might need a different browser / clear cookie as S26 item page seems to block some sessions
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