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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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.
People who want a cheap emulation handheld, because it runs older consoles well and can even handle some Switch titles.
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.
Users who want a straightforward backup daily driver, because it is described as usable with some lag and still fast enough for everyday tasks.
People who need a snappy phone for heavy multitasking, because the interface lag is noticeably worse than on comparable Motorola models.
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.
Shoppers who need a phone that can be used on another carrier right away, because it stays locked for 365 days after activation.
International travelers who need roaming outside North America, because Metro appears to lack international roaming beyond Mexico and Canada.
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While the other poster may have been thinking of TracFone, Metro definitely has not always been 1 year to unlock. It used to be 6 months to unlock, which made these deals a lot more attractive.
The A37 wins on raw display quality (AMOLED beats LCD for contrast and color), has Samsung's Galaxy AI features (Circle to Search, Object Eraser), Knox security, and a much stronger 6-year OS update commitment — which matters more for something you'll actually keep using daily. The Exynos 1480 and TCL's Dimensity 7300 are roughly comparable performers.
the NXTPAPER's main selling point over it would really only be the eye-comfort display for heavy reading — everything else (camera, chip, longevity) tilts toward t.
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It was a welcome deal but it went through, I did choose A36 though so I hope it fits - supposedly the cases are compatible
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Even some of the photos are identical with the same people
Only downside is I have to wait a week or two for it
But the Moto Edge 2025 does look a better phone , plan requirement is $65 ,right so $25 more. I am kind of engrained in the Samsung ecosystem but would be nice to try out a Motorola
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Edited to add: I am removing a lot of the bloatware and other than that, I am perfectly happy with the SG A37 as a backup phone. I cannot seem to ever quit my Motorola love if for nothing else than the quick shake and flip motion access to the camera, flashlight, etc.
If you think it's worth waiting a year for it to unlock—or you're happy using it on Wi-Fi in the meantime—it could be a worthwhile buy.
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