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Aug 4, 2026 9:59 PM

New Mint Mobile Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 (Locked) + 12-Mo Unlimited Plan

$580

$1,260

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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Locked Smartphone (Black) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $580. Shipping is free.

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

Thanks to community member carbonara for sharing 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" 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, 120˚ (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
  • This offer matches a +155 Frontpage Deal from April.
  • 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).
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by carbonara
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Mint Mobile offers New Customers: 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Locked Smartphone (Black) + 12-Month Mint Mobile Unlimited Prepaid Plan on sale for $580. Shipping is free.

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

Thanks to community member carbonara for sharing 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" 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, 120˚ (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
  • This offer matches a +155 Frontpage Deal from April.
  • 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).
  • Get 1%-5% cash back on deals like this with a cash back credit card. Compare the available cash back credit cards here.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by carbonara

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1453191819231991
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Wasnt this the price for months? since Spring
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SharpMint5829
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In for one. Unlocks after 60 days fyi
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Aug 9, 2026 9:28 AM
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passive101Aug 9, 2026 9:28 AM
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Why never any deals for current customers?
Aug 9, 2026 12:25 PM
454 Comments
Joined Jan 2006
boogakAug 9, 2026 12:25 PM
454 Comments
I did a similar deal last Black Friday with the S25. It did not automatically unlock after 60 days, but after contacting Mint Support, it was unlocked pretty quickly and painlessly.
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Aug 9, 2026 12:59 PM
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Joined Nov 2017
Look4goodAug 9, 2026 12:59 PM
158 Comments
I know we can activate 12 month plan seperate from the device and can buy a 3 month plan to activate device unlock. But anyone know if both 12 month plan activation on different device, and 3 month device plan activation need to happen at the same time?
Aug 9, 2026 1:29 PM
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DealisActuallyNoDealAug 9, 2026 1:29 PM
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Quote from shark974 View quoted comment :
same. more and more the 800 i paid for my one plus 15r is looking like a mistake.with these deal i woulda been all in for 580, plus saved another 12X33~400 on the phone service for a year. savings roughly 600 in a year.thats said visibles unlimited hotspot is a must if my isp goes out. so not sure i can switchat least the 15r has a few advantages, bigger screen (not sure if a plus or minus personally), bigger battery (7300 mah, rip chinese phones), and 512 storage (which i dont need but is nice)
What's the visible plan for $15/months?Is it visible+ ?
Aug 9, 2026 2:05 PM
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Joined Feb 2017
lixlixlixAug 9, 2026 2:05 PM
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Quote from BobbyFinstock View quoted comment :
After it unlocks can I give the phone to my wife on T-Mobile and use a different phone with the service?
Why not? You can use any phone with the service; just make sure to activate your service on the S26.
Aug 9, 2026 3:47 PM
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Joined May 2024
Chance_HowertonAug 9, 2026 3:47 PM
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Quote from passive101 View quoted comment :
Why never any deals for current customers?
Get Google voice then just become a "new customer" each year, you keep your phone number an dnust upgrade/get the cheapest price regardless of provider hoping.
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Aug 9, 2026 3:57 PM
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ArkusAug 9, 2026 3:57 PM
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Quote from shark974 View quoted comment :
i'm month to month with visible

im with frontier fiber... also i only pay 35 a month for 500/500...
Are you getting a $15/month discount on your fiber plan because of that visible plan?
That's something to factor in if so.

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Aug 9, 2026 4:07 PM
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cyclops13Aug 9, 2026 4:07 PM
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Quote from 1453191819231991 View quoted comment :
Wasnt this the price for months? since Spring
Yes. I got it a few weeks back. Have not activated it yet. Sometimes Cap1 has big cashback on these.
Aug 9, 2026 6:28 PM
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wpmmheAug 9, 2026 6:28 PM
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Quote from duckeggs View quoted comment :
799 for an ultra is cheap and is considered a deal? sorry it's my first rodeo regarding higher model Samsungs since I have the 23fe
I am not familiar with Samsung phone, and also think ultra doubling the price of S26 is crazy
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Aug 9, 2026 10:16 PM
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FabulousStranger526Aug 9, 2026 10:16 PM
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Quote from Olafur View quoted comment :
The flagship S series phones have bloatware? I thought only the A series ones do. (I'm genuinely asking because I have never owned an S series phone and am considering this deal.)
They certainly do. Some Samsung features are good but many more are redundant and then there's the sponsored 3rd party garbage you can't uninstall or disable...
Aug 10, 2026 12:59 AM
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Joined May 2007
wpmmheAug 10, 2026 12:59 AM
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Quote from FabulousStranger526 View quoted comment :
They certainly do. Some Samsung features are good but many more are redundant and then there's the sponsored 3rd party garbage you can't uninstall or disable...
This is disappointing. My last Samsung is S7 10 years ago, and just ordered S26 to replace my Oneplus 9. Phone prices have gone so much lately
Aug 10, 2026 1:10 AM
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Joined Apr 2016
knightrider93Aug 10, 2026 1:10 AM
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We are unable to process your payment. Please call Customer Care at 866-995-8807 so we can help you complete your purchase.

Getting above error since last night
Aug 10, 2026 1:10 AM
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knightrider93Aug 10, 2026 1:10 AM
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They canceled and refunded my order after 24 hrs, offering the bogus excuse, "Your bank refunded you due to a fraud alert." Well, the order wouldn't have gone through in the first place if it had been flagged as fraudulent.
Aug 10, 2026 3:06 AM
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Runner620Aug 10, 2026 3:06 AM
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Quote from knightrider93 View quoted comment :
They canceled and refunded my order after 24 hrs, offering the bogus excuse, "Your bank refunded you due to a fraud alert." Well, the order wouldn't have gone through in the first place if it had been flagged as fraudulent.
On my first attempt to purchase, Mint gave me an error message saying the payment did not go through (something about it being rejected by my Chase Visa credit card.)

At the same time, Chase Fraud texted me saying they blocked it due to possible fraud and asked Y or N if it was a valid transaction to which I replied Y. Chase then said to resubmit the order for payment and it should go through, which it did. Had I replied N, they would have canceled and replaced my card.

Maybe there's something about Mint that triggers a fraud alert for some credit cards and banks.

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Aug 10, 2026 5:58 AM
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wpmmheAug 10, 2026 5:58 AM
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My oder was placed on Friday night, and I got their confirmation email. 48 hours now, and no further update yet

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