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Jul 14, 2026 11:49 PM

New Mint Mobile Customers: 128GB Google Pixel 10 (Locked) + 12-Mo Unlimited Plan

$329

$1,159

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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 128GB Google Pixel 10 Locked Smartphone (Obsidian) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $329. Shipping is free.

Note: Under 'Pick Your Data Amount', make sure to select Unlimited for the 5G / 4G LTE Plan.

'Thanks to community member BoastfulShop8524 for finding 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" Actua OLED 120Hz 1080x2424 Display
  • Google Tensor G5 Processor chip with Titan M2 security coprocessor
  • 12GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Triple Rear Cameras: 48MP (Main) + 10.8MP (Telephoto) + 13MP (Ultrawide)
  • 10.5MP Front-Facing Camera
  • 4970mAh Battery with wireless charging and "Pixelsnap" Qi2 support
  • eSIM Only
  • Android 16
  • IP68 water/dust resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this store:
    • 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).
    • Unlimited Customers using >50GB/mo will experience lower speeds. Videos stream at 480p.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $151 lower than a +194 Frontpage Deal from February.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

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Written by BoastfulShop8524
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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 128GB Google Pixel 10 Locked Smartphone (Obsidian) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $329. Shipping is free.

Note: Under 'Pick Your Data Amount', make sure to select Unlimited for the 5G / 4G LTE Plan.

'Thanks to community member BoastfulShop8524 for finding 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" Actua OLED 120Hz 1080x2424 Display
  • Google Tensor G5 Processor chip with Titan M2 security coprocessor
  • 12GB RAM
  • 128GB Internal Storage
  • Triple Rear Cameras: 48MP (Main) + 10.8MP (Telephoto) + 13MP (Ultrawide)
  • 10.5MP Front-Facing Camera
  • 4970mAh Battery with wireless charging and "Pixelsnap" Qi2 support
  • eSIM Only
  • Android 16
  • IP68 water/dust resistance and Gorilla Glass Victus

Editor's Notes

Written by johnny_miller | Staff
  • About this store:
    • 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).
    • Unlimited Customers using >50GB/mo will experience lower speeds. Videos stream at 480p.
  • Additional Information:
    • This offer is $151 lower than a +194 Frontpage Deal from February.
    • Please see the original post for additional details and/or view the Wiki and forum comments for further helpful discussion if available.

Original Post

Written by BoastfulShop8524

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Community Reviews

This Mint bundle pairs a locked 128GB Pixel 10 with a year of unlimited service, and the community takeaway is that the all in price is unusually strong for a new phone and plan. The phone is seen as a solid backup or upgrade, with resale value and trade in options helping offset the cost. The main catches are the eSIM only setup in the United States, the 60 day unlock wait after activation, and the 45 day window to activate service. A few checkout reports also mention recovery fees, taxes, and occasional order review or refund issues, so timing and fulfillment can be messy.

  • Travelers wanting a cheap backup phone, because the Pixel 10 can be used as a spare and unlocked after Mint service starts.

  • People who want a low-cost upgrade from an older phone, because the bundle makes the Pixel 10 and a year of service cost far less than buying the phone alone.

  • Resellers who can wait for unlock, because the phone can be sold new in box while the included service is kept or the device is unlocked later.

  • Families testing T-Mobile coverage before porting a main number, because you can activate with a new number first and decide later whether to keep the line.

  • Anyone who needs a phone ready to use right away, because orders can sit in review, get refunded, or ship without clear status updates.

  • People who need a physical SIM slot, because the US Pixel 10 is eSIM-only.

  • Heavy photo and video shooters, because 128GB fills up quickly once high-resolution media starts piling up.

  • Buyers who need immediate bootloader unlocking or custom ROM installs, because the carrier lock blocks OEM unlocking until after the 60-day period.

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Jul 15, 2026 4:43 AM
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gwiteJul 15, 2026 4:43 AM
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Quote from DavidL8545 View quoted comment :
$10 for me on my C1
That's the credit card offers site.

The Capital One "Shopping" site is different and not really affiliated with the credit card site. And you only get Gift Card rewards from "Shopping". From often quite limited stores.

Ps: Also probably not really allowed to discuss other shopping sites here.
Jul 15, 2026 4:47 AM
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gwiteJul 15, 2026 4:47 AM
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Need to add the $25 Recovery "upcharge" to OP.
Jul 15, 2026 4:47 AM
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PenniesOnFireJul 15, 2026 4:47 AM
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Probably the best deal I've ever seen from mint
Jul 15, 2026 5:00 AM
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HellyeaJul 15, 2026 5:00 AM
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What do people do with their mint plans after a year and the promo pricing ends? Do I read right that it would go to $40/mon for unlimited
Jul 15, 2026 5:42 AM
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therobkJul 15, 2026 5:42 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

I did some research because I'm susceptible to buyer's remorse.

One of the best recent deals for buying a used Pixel 9, not the new Pixel 10, on its own was $347. No plan included. [128GB Google Pixel 9 (Used - Like New) at Amazon, May 15, 2026]

3 months after the Pixel 10 was released in Aug 2025, Mint Mobile had a similar deal on a new Pixel 9: $379, or $50 more than this deal. For a last gen phone. [New Mint Mobile Customers: 128GB Google Pixel 9 (Locked) + 12-Mo Unlimited Plan, Nov 19, 2025]

US Mobile also got rid of their inventory of the Pixel 9 before that: $339 (Pixel 9) + 1-Month of the $25 Unlimited Starter Plan = $364. This was about a month after the Pixel 10 came out and if you wanted a year of service, the total was about $500. [US Mobile: 128GB Google Pixel 9 Smartphone w/ Activation on Min. 30-Day Plan Req., Sep 6, 2025]

My conclusion: This is better than most historical deals. It's even better than ones that happen after a new model is released, which doesn't apply as this is still (just barely) the current model. It's definitely possible a better deal will come up, but I wouldn't bet on it. Even if it does happen, you'll likely have to wait a couple months.
Last edited by therobk July 14, 2026 at 11:49 PM.
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Jul 15, 2026 6:15 AM
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VimieJul 15, 2026 6:15 AM
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Context: the Pixel 10 (128GB & Unlocked) goes for ~$460 on the used market. Mint's deal is in new condition.

Amazed this deal exists since all phone makers are being crunched for parts due to the AI race.
Jul 15, 2026 6:23 AM
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BeautifulSoda4361Jul 15, 2026 6:23 AM
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How long can you wait before activating service? Im in europe for a month and dont wanna waste a month of service

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Jul 15, 2026 6:27 AM
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urover365Jul 15, 2026 6:27 AM
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Quote from Vimie View quoted comment :
Context: the Pixel 10 (128GB & Unlocked) goes for ~$460 on the used market. Mint's deal is in new condition.

Amazed this deal exists since all phone makers are being crunched for parts due to the AI race.
Can I activate plan on device and then immediately move to my daily driver? The device unlocks or will it need active service on the new device?
Jul 15, 2026 6:31 AM
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gwiteJul 15, 2026 6:31 AM
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Quote from BeautifulSoda4361 View quoted comment :
How long can you wait before activating service? Im in europe for a month and dont wanna waste a month of service
Think I read 45 days on the site. May have just been some type of generalization for many of their deals. Don't know what happens if you don't activate by then.
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Jul 15, 2026 6:36 AM
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FinalVibesFJul 15, 2026 6:36 AM
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Is it possible to port a number? The answer earlier wasn't clear.
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Jul 15, 2026 6:51 AM
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FountainPenJul 15, 2026 6:51 AM
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After the phone unlocks (60 days) is it possible to generate a new eSIM and sell the remainder of the plan to someone else?
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Jul 15, 2026 7:08 AM
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ShetBoyardeeJul 15, 2026 7:08 AM
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Can inactive/former Mint customers get this deal?
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Jul 15, 2026 7:48 AM
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BoastfulLumber4367Jul 15, 2026 7:48 AM
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Quote from FinalVibesF View quoted comment :
Is it possible to port a number? The answer earlier wasn't clear.
Yes, easy
Jul 15, 2026 7:49 AM
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BoastfulLumber4367Jul 15, 2026 7:49 AM
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Quote from ShetBoyardee View quoted comment :
Can inactive/former Mint customers get this deal?
If you're out of mint more than 30 days, you should be good. Just use a different email

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Jul 15, 2026 8:35 AM
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DAC21Jul 15, 2026 8:35 AM
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Quote from Hellyea View quoted comment :
What do people do with their mint plans after a year and the promo pricing ends? Do I read right that it would go to $40/mon for unlimited
No one knows pricing a year out for Mint let alone any other carrier. Not something to be to worried about. You can take your new phone to any service you like. As a reference, if you really need an unlimited plan, Tello is $25, same T-mobile service as Mint. Same terms, after 50gb data is throttled.
Last edited by DAC21 July 15, 2026 at 02:49 AM.

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