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Jul 27, 2026 1:59 AM

Metro by T-Mobile 128GB Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Smartphone + 1-Mo. Service

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$450

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w/ New Line & Port-in + Free S&Hat Metro by T-Mobile
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Metro by T-Mobile is offering a 128GB Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Smartphone (Awesome Charcoal, Locked) for Free when purchased together with 1-Month of their $40/Month Period. Web Exclusive Plan, Add a Line to your account and Port-in your Number. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter htp182 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: You must join Metro on an eligible plan to qualify for the free device. Offer may not be available to all accounts.
How to get this offer:
  • Join Metro on a current plan starting at the $40 Period. Web Exclusive plan or add a line to your existing Metro account (eligible rate plan required).
  • Bring your number.
  • Your Samsung Galaxy A37 5G is FREE via instant discount. You'll need to pay any applicable sales tax. You can get this deal on up to two lines.

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Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • Your phone is FREE via instant discount at checkout plus any applicable sales tax. $450+ savings based on Metro device discount ($449.99) and $25 waived activation fee. You'll need to pay for the first month of your plan at $40/mo. You can get this deal on up to 4 lines. This offer isn't available if you have been with Metro or T-Mobile in the past 180 days. Like everything else in this world, this is available for a limited time and subject to change. See Terms & Conditions (including arbitration provision) at MetrobyT-Mobile.com.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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Written by htp182 | Staff
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Metro by T-Mobile is offering a 128GB Samsung Galaxy A37 5G Smartphone (Awesome Charcoal, Locked) for Free when purchased together with 1-Month of their $40/Month Period. Web Exclusive Plan, Add a Line to your account and Port-in your Number. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter htp182 for sharing this deal.
  • Note: You must join Metro on an eligible plan to qualify for the free device. Offer may not be available to all accounts.
How to get this offer:
  • Join Metro on a current plan starting at the $40 Period. Web Exclusive plan or add a line to your existing Metro account (eligible rate plan required).
  • Bring your number.
  • Your Samsung Galaxy A37 5G is FREE via instant discount. You'll need to pay any applicable sales tax. You can get this deal on up to two lines.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Offer Terms:
    • Your phone is FREE via instant discount at checkout plus any applicable sales tax. $450+ savings based on Metro device discount ($449.99) and $25 waived activation fee. You'll need to pay for the first month of your plan at $40/mo. You can get this deal on up to 4 lines. This offer isn't available if you have been with Metro or T-Mobile in the past 180 days. Like everything else in this world, this is available for a limited time and subject to change. See Terms & Conditions (including arbitration provision) at MetrobyT-Mobile.com.
Please see the original post for additional details & refer to the comments below for discussion.

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juddev
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Metro is 365 days to unlock
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Jawns
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Past two metro deals I grabbed Razr and Moto G Stylus had 8GB of ram. This A37 has 6GB, there is also an option for a a17 or tcl which has 4GB.
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kalukola
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Back when the unlock was 60days, i would always buy one of these as a spare phone, now that it's 365 days, its not worth it.
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This is a budget Galaxy A37 5G deal that stands out for its midrange specs, long software support, and strong value as a backup or travel phone. The 6.7 inch AMOLED display, 5,000 mAh battery, IP68 rating, and six years of updates make it appealing, and it also gets praise for emulation and decent camera performance. The main drawbacks are the 6GB RAM, no microSD slot, and reports of noticeable One UI lag. Metro's 365 day unlock lock and frequent port in and checkout problems are the biggest caveats.

  • Travelers who want a backup phone for a year, because it can sit on Wi‑Fi, auto-unlock after 365 days, and gets six years of software updates.

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  • People who want a cheap emulation handheld, because it runs older consoles well and can even handle some Switch titles.

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  • Shoppers who need a midrange phone with decent cameras, because its photos are described as close to an S25 in good light and better than Moto cameras.

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  • Users who want a straightforward backup daily driver, because it is described as usable with some lag and still fast enough for everyday tasks.

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  • People who need a snappy phone for heavy multitasking, because the interface lag is noticeably worse than on comparable Motorola models.

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  • Buyers who want to port in a Google Voice or other virtual number, because Metro can reject those transfers or leave them stuck in limbo.

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  • Shoppers who need a phone that can be used on another carrier right away, because it stays locked for 365 days after activation.

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  • International travelers who need roaming outside North America, because Metro appears to lack international roaming beyond Mexico and Canada.

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ScottoDonoJul 31, 2026 7:07 PM
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Quote from TOMVU View quoted comment :
No, he's not right. I did a two-month flip on Metro about two years ago.
Finally the correct answer, I did some flips too
Jul 31, 2026 7:58 PM
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Quote from Vinviral View quoted comment :
Can you have a month of service and then not use it for 11 months, and then request an unlock 11 months later?
Yes, discharge the phone to 50%, turn it off, and throw it in a drawer. It will auto-unlock 11 months later. You can also use it as a WiFi device for the 11 months without service.

I get one of these phones every few years and use it as a travel phone when we travel abroad. No banking information, no cash app, no brokerage apps on the phone. Never need to worry if it gets stolen, lost, or broken.
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ScottoDonoJul 31, 2026 9:55 PM
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Quote from gregkurthfo View quoted comment :
Yes, discharge the phone to 50%, turn it off, and throw it in a drawer. It will auto-unlock 11 months later. You can also use it as a WiFi device for the 11 months without service. I get one of these phones every few years and use it as a travel phone when we travel abroad. No banking information, no cash app, no brokerage apps on the phone. Never need to worry if it gets stolen, lost, or broken.
What if you travel within a year? You have to activate on Metro for your trip? I don't think T-Mobile sim will work. Also, will they unlock for international sim?
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goodness97Jul 31, 2026 10:14 PM
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How do you get a port-in number for cheap?
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jimx200Jul 31, 2026 10:31 PM
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Quote from gnoix View quoted comment :
The specs are decent and benchmarks say otherwise, but as I have both, the UI lag is much more noticeable on the A37 than the G Stylus. It's most likely because the A37 has that heavily skinned OneUI versus the G Stylus' cleaner Android skin and slightly more RAM.
I have the A25 and like it a lot better than the Stylus 2025. For whatever reason, the Moto dropped wifi way too often, bloatware nonstop, and the Moto camera was a letdown. It's gone. My ofd Moto G6 has an excellent camera, build quality and speakers are very good. It still works great today.
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madkibongAug 1, 2026 12:18 AM
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great price
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Quote from denm59 View quoted comment :
I used to look for these deals all the time to get a virtually free phone which could be ported to my choice of carrier after the unlock period which was often 30-60 days on many MVNOs. Now most have changed the unlock policy to 12 months so this no longer works 😒.

The Federal Government is responsible for this problem.

A 2024 proposal by the FCC to mandate a uniform 60-day unlocking window for all U.S. carriers remains pending and unfinalized. Trump's FCC is stonewalling on a regulatory change that would benefit all of us.
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nimase85Aug 1, 2026 3:05 AM
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Quote from DealMayhem View quoted comment :
Is there a way to get a cheap port in number? Google Voice numbers don't work.
It worked for me a few months ago i just had to pay the $3 to get the port out code
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Quote from eddieman View quoted comment :
365 days activated on Metro?
No just 365 days since you activated
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Quote from kalukola View quoted comment :
Back when the unlock was 60days, i would always buy one of these as a spare phone, now that it's 365 days, its not worth it.
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You don't this this phone is worth $40 to sit in the drawer for 12 months to be used as a backup phone? The SG-A37-5G was released in April. It comes with 6 years of OS updates (2032) and has a AnTuTu score that 59% of the Pixel 10 and a Geekbench score that is 57%. With numbers like that and for $40 I would store this phone in my butthole for 12 months.
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Aug 1, 2026 4:20 AM
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gregkurthfoAug 1, 2026 4:20 AM
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Quote from ScottoDono View quoted comment :
What if you travel within a year? You have to activate on Metro for your trip? I don't think T-Mobile sim will work. Also, will they unlock for international sim?
I do this every few years, so I have a metro stylus that I got a couple of years back and it is unlocked. That is the phone I used for this year's travels and will continue to use until the Samsung phone auto-unlocks next summer. I like metro phones but the limited system and security updates limit their usefulness for my purposes. The Samsung will get updates for six years. I considered getting the s25 Fe for $100 and keeping it for four years but it sold out and they never restocked.
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Quote from gnoix View quoted comment :
The specs are decent and benchmarks say otherwise, but as I have both, the UI lag is much more noticeable on the A37 than the G Stylus. It's most likely because the A37 has that heavily skinned OneUI versus the G Stylus' cleaner Android skin and slightly more RAM.
Spot on, I have both and the Stylus seems way snappier. Heck even the 2024 Stylus feels faster than the A37. I'm assuming it must just be the bloated UI, because on paper the A37 should feel faster.
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brucknerfanAug 1, 2026 9:11 AM
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I tried to port in an unlocked Google Voice number and Metro's automated process balked.
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Can I port in from tracfone?

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